Hoover H-Fridge 300 Undercounter Larder Fridge - White vs 127L Larder Fridge - White — Comparison

The Hoover H-Fridge 300 HONLQ2S58EWHK and the Hoover HOLHS58EWK are both 127-litre undercounter white fridges with three shelves and reversible doors. The first costs £189 and the second £199. The first is the smart model, with hOn app control, an Aria Clear module, LED lighting and anti-bacterial protection. The second has a wine rack and none of those features.

The energy figures differ: 90kWh a year for the H-Fridge 300 against 112kWh for the HOLHS58EWK, both rated E. The first is 562mm wide and 545mm deep, while the second is narrower at 550mm but deeper at 580mm, which matters if you need it to slide into a fixed space. Capacity is the same, so the daily difference is mainly control, connectivity and running cost.

Reviews of the smart model are mixed. One buyer likes how compact it is and says it keeps cans cold, but another reports it has run in freeze mode for months despite an engineer visit. A different buyer found rust within four months, linked to a gap behind the evaporator that cannot be cleaned, and another waited a long time for a part to reverse the door. The HOLHS58EWK has only two reviews: one praises how cold it gets, while the other says it needs defrosting every few months and has flimsy shelves.

Bottom line: choose the Hoover H-Fridge 300 HONLQ2S58EWHK if you want app control, LED lighting and the lower listed energy use, choose the Hoover HOLHS58EWK if you prefer a plain fridge with a wine rack at £199.