Hotpoint 322L Tall Larder Fridge vs 366L Freestanding Fridge - White — Comparison

The Hotpoint SH6A2QGRUK is a 322-litre tall larder fridge in graphite at £449, and the Hotpoint SH8A2QWRDUK is a 366-litre fridge in white at £478. The price gap is £29, but the two differ in more than colour: the larger model is 205mm taller, holds 44 litres more and weighs about 6kg more.

Both list a 645mm depth, 595mm width, reversible doors, electronic temperature control, automatic defrost and an energy rating of E, at 113 kWh a year for the SH6A and 118 kWh for the SH8A. The SH6A lists antibacterial protection and six shelves, while the SH8A lists four shelves and a fast-freeze option. Neither has an ice box.

Buyers of the SH6A2QGRUK describe it as sturdy, quiet and spacious, with good shelf positions and a good look. Complaints centre on the shelves, which reviewers say are fixed rather than adjustable, and on the thermostat, which sits on the door. Some find it noisier than the model it replaced. Buyers of the SH8A2QWRDUK praise the space, the large salad drawers and the door seal. Reviewers complain of a high-pitched sound from refrigerant circulating, a door that is hard to open with one hand, and a wine rack whose slats are too far apart.

Bottom line: choose the SH6A2QGRUK if your kitchen has room for a 1670mm-high larder and you want the lower price and antibacterial protection. Choose the SH8A2QWRDUK if you need the extra 44 litres and a white finish, and can accept its noise reports.