Beko vs Fridgemaster Fridges

Beko and Fridgemaster both offer affordable tall larder fridges. Beko's LSG4545W gives 252 litres with auto defrost and reversible doors, close in size to Fridgemaster's MTL55242E at 242 litres, which costs £239. Beko also sells the BLS4682, a built-in undercounter larder priced at £269, while Fridgemaster's undercounter options start with the MUR4894E icebox model at £129 and the MUL4892E at 92 litres.

Beko's range uses more named technologies. It includes ProSmart Inverter Compressor, NeoFrost Dual Cooling, which uses two cooling circuits to limit odour transfer between compartments, and EverFresh+ humidity-controlled drawers. Fridgemaster's features are simpler, with auto defrost on the MTL55242E and a small icebox on the MUR4894E, which has 7 litres of icebox space alongside 75 litres of fridge. The MUL4892E is a larder unit with a 40dB noise rating. Beko's LSG4545W offers five shelves and LED lighting, and suits a family that keeps frozen food in a separate freezer.

Beko suits households that want a tall larder with reversible doors and modern cooling, along with a built-in undercounter option for a fitted kitchen. Fridgemaster suits landlords, students and small kitchens that need a low-cost undercounter fridge with an icebox, or a compact tall fridge for drinks and fresh food. The LSG4545W measures 1457mm high, so check the kitchen height before buying. Both suit a second fridge, but Beko's built-in BLS4682 has to be fitted into cabinetry, so check the housing dimensions before buying.

Bottom line: choose Beko if you want a 252-litre tall larder with auto defrost and reversible doors, or the built-in BLS4682 at £269 for a fitted kitchen. Choose Fridgemaster if you want the cheapest option, such as the MUR4894E icebox model at £129, or the 242-litre MTL55242E tall fridge at £239.