Fridgemaster 175L Fridge Freezer - Silver vs 252l Fridge Freezer with Water Dispenser — Comparison

The Fridgemaster MC50165ES 175L Fridge Freezer in silver costs £209, while the Fridgemaster MC55240DEB 252L Fridge Freezer with Water Dispenser is priced at £299. MC50165ES is the compact budget model, aimed at smaller households or secondary storage. MC55240DEB steps up the range with larger capacity, a black finish and a tank-fed water dispenser for buyers wanting more everyday convenience.

The MC50165ES provides a 122L fridge and 53L freezer, totalling 175L. It includes manual defrost, reversible door, salad crisper and an E energy rating. The MC55240DEB increases capacity to a 158L fridge and 94L freezer, totalling 252L, and adds a tank-fed water dispenser, three fridge shelves, three freezer drawers, black finish and the same E energy rating. The larger model gives 77L more overall storage, 36L more fridge space and 41L more freezer space, while also offering chilled-water convenience.

The MC50165ES suits one-person homes, small flats, utility rooms or landlords looking for a simple low-cost appliance. Its reversible door helps when fitting into tight spaces, and the salad crisper covers basic fresh produce storage. The MC55240DEB is better as a main kitchen fridge freezer for couples or small families. It costs £90 more, but the extra freezer capacity, three-drawer layout and water dispenser make it more practical for regular weekly shopping.

Bottom line: choose MC50165ES if you want the cheapest compact 175L silver fridge freezer with reversible door / opt for MC55240DEB if you want 252L capacity, a water dispenser and more organised fridge-freezer storage.