Smeg vs Frost Free Tall Freezer - Black — Comparison
The Smeg UKFF18EN2HB at £839.00 is listed as a Tall Freezer No Frost in black, while the Smeg UKFF18EN2HB Frost Free Tall Freezer in black at £899 appears to be a fuller retail listing for the same core model. Within Smeg’s freezer range, both sit as full-height No Frost or Frost Free black tall freezer options, but the £899 listing includes more detailed specifications. The comparison is therefore less about different models and more about price and specification transparency.
The £839 UKFF18EN2HB listing confirms the tall freezer format, No Frost cooling and black finish. The £899 UKFF18EN2HB listing adds 280L freezer capacity, C-rated 41dB operation, Frost Free cooling, a fingerproof finish, 5 drawers and an E energy rating. Since both use the same model code, the higher-priced listing does not indicate a different appliance from the information supplied, but it does give clearer reassurance on capacity, drawer layout, noise and energy rating.
The £839 UKFF18EN2HB suits buyers who are comfortable purchasing from a shorter specification listing and want the lowest stated price for this Smeg black No Frost tall freezer. It is attractive if model-code matching is enough for your buying decision. The £899 listing suits shoppers who prefer a fuller description before checkout, particularly if they need confirmation of the 280-litre capacity, 5 drawers, 41dB noise level and fingerproof finish. The practical trade-off is paying £60 more for what appears to be the same model with more complete published details.
Bottom line: choose UKFF18EN2HB if you want the lower £839 listing for the black No Frost tall freezer / opt for UKFF18EN2HB Frost Free Tall Freezer if you value the fuller 280L, 5-drawer specification despite the higher price.
| Specification | Smeg UKFF18EN2HB | Smeg UKFF18EN2HB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £839 | £899 |
| Brand | Smeg | Smeg |
| Annual Energy Consumption | — | 249 |
| Chest Freezer | — | No |
| Climate Class | — | SN-T |
| Colour Of Unit | — | Black |
| Electronic temperature control | — | Yes |
| Energy Efficiency Class | — | E |
| Energy Rating | — | E |
| Fast freeze facility | — | Yes |
| Freezer | — | Upright |
| Freezer Storage Capacity | — | 280 |
| Frost Free Freezer | — | Yes |
| Guarantee | — | 2 Years |
| Noise Emissions | — | C |
| Noise dB | — | 41 |
| Reversible Doors | — | Yes |
| Smart Freezer | — | No |
| Type | — | Tall |
| Upright Freezer | — | Yes |
| Dimensions & Physical | ||
| Weight in kg | — | 67 |
| Depth in mm | — | 650 |
| Height in mm | — | 1860 |
| Width in mm | — | 595 |