Whirlpool 368L Tall Fridge - Stainless Steel vs Tall Larder Fridge Low Frost - Stainless Steel - SW8 2Q XR UK — Comparison
The Whirlpool SW82QXRUK 368L Tall Fridge in stainless steel costs £559 and is presented as a high-capacity larder fridge with named storage features. The Whirlpool Tall Larder Fridge Low Frost Stainless Steel SW8 2Q XR UK costs £489 and appears to be a lower-priced listing of the same model family, with a stronger focus on cooling technology and shelf count.
SW82QXRUK 368L lists 368L capacity, Fresh Space+, adjustable shelves, a reversible door, bottle shelf and E energy rating. SW8 2Q XR UK also lists 368L net capacity and E energy rating, but adds Low Frost design, 6TH SENSE technology, six shelves and a reversible door. The main distinction is that the £559 listing highlights Fresh Space+ and bottle storage, while the £489 listing highlights 6TH SENSE, Low Frost and six shelves.
The SW82QXRUK 368L listing suits shoppers who want the storage story spelled out around flexible shelves, bottle space and Fresh Space+. It is easy to understand for day-to-day fresh-food organisation. The SW8 2Q XR UK listing looks better value because it is £70 cheaper while still specifying 368L capacity, Low Frost, 6TH SENSE and six shelves. For most buyers, that makes it the more compelling version unless the alternate listing is preferred by retailer availability. Because these are same-brand alternatives, the real comparison comes down to format, capacity and the features you will notice every day. Larger larder models reward households that fill a fridge once or twice a week, while compact appliances are easier to place and cheaper to buy. Noise figures, defrost assistance, controls, drawer design and bottle storage can matter just as much as the headline litre rating in normal use.
Bottom line: choose SW82QXRUK 368L if Fresh Space+, adjustable shelves and bottle-shelf detail matter most / opt for SW8 2Q XR UK if you want the cheaper £489 listing with Low Frost, 6TH SENSE and six shelves.
| Specification | Whirlpool SW82QXRUK | Whirlpool Tall SW8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £559 | £489 |
| Brand | Whirlpool | Whirlpool |
| Annual Energy Consumption | 119 | 119 |
| Anti-Bacterial protection | No | No |
| Automatic defrost | No | No |
| Climate Class | SN-T | SN-T |
| Colour Of Unit | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Electronic temperature control | No | No |
| Energy Efficiency Class | E | E |
| Energy Rating | E | E |
| Fridge Capacity | 368 | 368 |
| Guarantee | 2 Years | 2 Years |
| Ice Box Compartment | No | No |
| Noise Emissions | 37 | 37 |
| Reversible Doors | Yes | Yes |
| Shelves | 6 | 6 |
| Smart Fridge | No | No |
| Type | Tall | Tall |
| Dimensions & Physical | ||
| Depth in mm | 595 | 595 |
| Height in mm | 1875 | 1875 |
| Width in mm | 630 | 630 |
| Weight in kg | — | - |