Beko vs Whirlpool Fridges

Beko and Whirlpool both offer tall larder fridges, but Whirlpool's model is the larger one. Beko's LSG4545W gives 252 litres of fresh-food storage with auto defrost and reversible doors, and the built-in BLS4682 undercounter larder is priced at £269. Whirlpool's SW82QXRUK offers 368 litres in a stainless steel finish, with Low Frost and Fresh Space+ for fresh food.

Whirlpool's features focus on the fresh-food zone. Fresh Space+ is a dedicated area intended to keep fresh food in good condition, and its 6TH SENSE technology and Low Frost design reduce ice build-up. The reversible door and adjustable shelves add flexibility. Beko's range uses more named cooling technologies, including ProSmart Inverter Compressor and NeoFrost Dual Cooling, which use separate circuits for the fridge and freezer. The LSG4545W's LED lighting and auto defrost are useful but more standard. Whirlpool has no icebox, so both are larder designs, and its 368 litres are 116 more than the Beko's 252.

Beko suits households that need a tall larder at a lower price, or a built-in undercounter for a fitted kitchen. Whirlpool suits families who want a large stainless steel fridge that matches other stainless appliances and can be paired with a tall freezer, since its fresh-food zone is designed for weekly shopping. Check the door-opening space and the kitchen opening before ordering the 368-litre model, and confirm which side the door should hinge, since the Whirlpool door is reversible.

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 Whirlpool if you need 368 litres of stainless steel fresh-food space with Low Frost and Fresh Space+, such as the SW82QXRUK, for a family kitchen.