Hisense vs NEFF Fridges

Hisense and NEFF cover different ground, with Hisense's models in freestanding and under-counter sizes and NEFF's entirely built in. Hisense's cheapest option is the Hisense RL170D4BCE 133-litre under-counter larder fridge at £169, which has a reversible door and two adjustable glass shelves, and the Hisense RL170D4BWE at £169 also has 133 litres. The Hisense RL415N4ACE 322-litre freestanding fridge is £350, and the Hisense RL5K370GSFC 372-litre black glass model is £1,199. NEFF's built-in options are the NEFF KI1411SE0 tall larder at £539, the NEFF KU1212FE0G undercounter larder at £579, the NEFF KI1311SE0 tall larder at £629 and the NEFF KI2822FE0G tall fridge at £1,139.

Hisense's larger models add Total No Frost on the RL5K370GSFC, metal-tech cooling and a humidity control crisper, plus multi-air flow and LED lighting on the RL415N4ACE. NEFF's larder fridges have no icebox, so every litre goes to fresh food. NEFF is part of the BSH group with Bosch and Siemens, which shares engineering across the three brands. The NEFF range is built in only, so its fridges work only in a fitted kitchen where cabinetry is part of the plan.

Hisense suits buyers who want a freestanding fridge or a budget under-counter larder without fitting a built-in appliance, and who want a no-frost model for a family. NEFF suits buyers designing a fitted kitchen who want integrated larder fridges that match other NEFF appliances. A tall NEFF larder fridge pairs well with a built-in freezer, and the undercounter KU1212FE0G adds chilled space beneath a worktop. Check the housing height carefully, because tall built-in fridges vary.

Bottom line: choose Hisense if you want freestanding capacity from 322 to 372 litres or a 133-litre under-counter fridge for £169. Choose NEFF if you are designing a fitted kitchen and want a built-in larder fridge that matches the rest of the NEFF range.