Iceking vs NEFF Fridges

Iceking and NEFF operate at opposite ends of the market. Iceking covers the budget end with the TT46EW 41-litre tabletop fridge at £119, the RK113EW 81-litre undercounter fridge with an icebox at £149 and the RL340EW 331-litre tall larder fridge at £369. NEFF is a built-in brand, with the N 30 KI1411SE0 tall larder fridge at £539, the N 50 KU1212FE0G undercounter larder fridge at £579 and the N 30 KI1311SE0 at £629.

The RL340EW offers 331 litres across six shelves with auto defrost, while the RK113EW adds an icebox and salad crisper. The RL111EW provides 88 litres with a C-rated 39dB noise level. Iceking has fewer premium airflow or freshness systems, and its basic features and white-only finishes are the trade-off. The gap between the cheapest Iceking and the cheapest NEFF is £420, which buys a considerable amount of fridge space. NEFF's strengths lie in integration: its built-in models sit behind cabinet doors, and its larder designs devote all their space to fresh food. NEFF also shares engineering with Bosch and Siemens.

Iceking suits student rooms, annexes, rental properties and garages, and anyone who needs a fridge quickly at a low cost. A freestanding Iceking is easy to fit, though it needs ventilation space around it. NEFF suits renovations and fitted kitchens, particularly where a fridge needs to match other NEFF ovens or built-in freezers. Before choosing any NEFF model, check the housing height and confirm the door-fixing method for your cabinets.

Bottom line: choose Iceking if you want the cheapest practical route to tabletop, undercounter or tall larder storage, with the £369 RL340EW giving the most capacity per pound. Choose NEFF if you are building a fitted kitchen and need an integrated fridge that disappears behind cabinet doors.