Hisense 256L Frost Free Freestanding Fridge Freezer - White vs 336L Frost Free Freestanding Fridge Freezer - White — Comparison

The Hisense RB327N4BWE is a 256-litre frost-free freestanding fridge freezer, and the Hisense RB435N4BWE is a larger 336-litre version. Both are white, both are priced at £399 and both are rated E for energy, at 226 kWh a year for the smaller and 247 kWh for the larger.

The RB327N4BWE gives 171 litres in the fridge and 85 litres in the freezer, with two fridge shelves and three freezer drawers, and it stands 1824mm tall and 550mm wide. The RB435N4BWE gives 238 litres in the fridge and 98 litres in the freezer, with three fridge shelves, and stands 2004mm tall and 595mm wide. Both have a wine rack, reversible doors and no ice dispenser.

The extra 80 litres of the larger model is the difference buyers notice most. Reviewers of the RB435N4BWE describe room for a full shop, with door bins and separate meat and humidity drawers for fruit and veg. The smaller RB327N4BWE is praised for good value and a tidy footprint, and buyers say it suits a two-person household. Some RB435N4BWE buyers report occasional banging, knocking and humming, so it may not suit a bedroom close to the kitchen. The smaller model's buyers describe it as quiet and frost free with no ice build-up.

Bottom line: choose the RB327N4BWE if you have a two-person household or a smaller space at £399, and choose the RB435N4BWE if you need the extra 80 litres and can accept the occasional noise.