Altimo vs Siemens Fridges

Altimo and Siemens offer very different fridges. Altimo's ATTLD4402W tabletop fridge is £89 and its ALD5502W undercounter larder is £159. Siemens starts at £799 for the iQ300 KS36VVIEPG, a 346-litre tall larder fridge in inox, and goes up to £899 for the iQ500 KS36VAXEP in black steel. The gap between Altimo's ALD5502W at £159 and the iQ300 at £799 is £640, reflecting a full-height fridge against an undercounter unit.

Siemens's technology is what separates the two. The iQ300 has a hyperFresh drawer for fruit and vegetables, superCooling for new items and an antiFingerprint finish, and the iQ500 adds HyperFreshPlus preservation. The KS36VAXEP is rated at 39dB for noise, a useful check for open-plan kitchens. Siemens's wider range includes Home Connect, which lets owners adjust settings and receive door-open alerts from a smartphone, and multiAirflow for even temperature. Altimo's offering is much simpler, with auto defrost on selected models and an icebox on its AFR4832W, but no comparable preservation or smart features.

Altimo suits people who need a cheap fridge for drinks or a bedroom, office or small kitchen. Siemens suits households that plan to fit a full-height fridge in a modern kitchen and want Home Connect control and hyperFresh food care. Built-in installation is recommended for Siemens fridges, and premium features may require WiFi. For buyers who value a full-height larder for family shopping, the 346-litre capacity is the main draw, but check the cabinet dimensions before ordering.

Bottom line: choose Altimo if you need the cheapest fridge for light use, such as the ATTLD4402W at £89 or the ALD5502W at £159. Choose Siemens if you want a 346-litre tall larder with hyperFresh and superCooling, such as the iQ300 KS36VVIEPG at £799, or the iQ500 KS36VAXEP at £899.