Best Fridge Freezers UK (2026)
A fridge freezer's real test is whether it holds a stable temperature day after day, not its marketing spec. This guide compares fridge freezers tested by Trusted Reviews in their Home Technology Lab, loaded with freezer blocks and monitored with temperature probes over two weeks, with power use measured to estimate real running costs.
We have not hands-on tested these products. Our picks are based on published independent tests and reviews, listed at the bottom of this page. How we pick.
Our top pick
Samsung Bespoke AI Family Hub RS90F66BETEU
Best overall
Trusted Reviews found spot-on temperature control, with the fridge averaging 3.51°C against a 4°C target and the freezer averaging -19°C, both with very little variation top to bottom. Auto-open doors respond to a hand wave and a large touchscreen doubles as a family organiser, though the Bixby voice integration for opening doors proved hit and miss.
- Brilliant, stable temperature control
- Excellent size and capacity
- Useful auto-open doors
Quick comparison
| Product | Best for | Key spec | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Bespoke AI Family Hub RS90F66BETEU | Best overall | 319L fridge, 225L freezer, auto-open doors, 21.5in touchscreen hub, only 60cm deep | Check price |
| Hisense RB3K330SAIC | Best space-saving 60cm | 215L fridge, 115L freezer, KitchenFit flush design, ConnectLife smart app, C-rated | Check price |
| Hisense RQ768N4GVE | Best space-saving French Door | 381L fridge, 2x 105L freezer compartments, 60cm deep, vacuum drawer, convertible freezer zone | Check price |
| Beko CNG7603VPX | Best 60cm wide | 249L fridge, 106L freezer, convertible freezer-to-fridge section, HarvestFresh LED drawers, B-rated | Check price |
| Liebherr MBsddi 9024 plus BioFresh NoFrost | Best premium | 354L French Door fridge, 219L freezer, soft-close BioFresh drawers, built-in ice maker | Check price |
| Samsung Series 8 RM70F67RDR | Best French Door | 414L full-width fridge, 255L freezer, AI Hybrid Cooling with Peltier element, D-rated | Check price |
| Hoover H-Fridge 700 Maxi HSC918EWXK | Best budget French Door | 363L fridge, 201L freezer across six drawers, built-in water dispenser, no filter | Check price |
| Hoover H-Combi 300 HONCQ2T618EWK | Best budget 60cm | 235L fridge, 120L freezer, fridge-only temperature control, E-rated | Check price |
Our picks in detail
Best overall
Samsung Bespoke AI Family Hub RS90F66BETEU
Trusted Reviews found spot-on temperature control, with the fridge averaging 3.51°C against a 4°C target and the freezer averaging -19°C, both with very little variation top to bottom. Auto-open doors respond to a hand wave and a large touchscreen doubles as a family organiser, though the Bixby voice integration for opening doors proved hit and miss.
- Fridge capacity
- 319 litres
- Freezer capacity
- 225 litres
- Fridge temp in test
- 3.51°C (target 4°C)
- Price guide
- £2,549-£2,649
Pros
- Brilliant, stable temperature control
- Excellent size and capacity
- Useful auto-open doors
- Large touchscreen hub genuinely useful for families
- Only 60cm deep despite large capacity
Cons
- Bixby voice control for doors is hit and miss
- Very expensive
Best space-saving 60cm
Hisense RB3K330SAIC
Trusted Reviews found this shallow 60cm-wide model gives far more capacity than a typical integrated fridge freezer while still sitting flush with kitchen counters. Temperature control was very stable, with the fridge just 0.63°C warmer than its 4°C target, and the ConnectLife app warns of problems like a door left open, though door pockets feel slightly inflexible.
- Fridge capacity
- 215 litres
- Freezer capacity
- 115 litres
- Fridge temp in test
- 4.63°C (target 4°C)
- Running cost estimate
- £27.09/year
Pros
- Good capacity for a flush-fit model
- Humidity-controlled drawer
- Smart app control and alerts
- Very stable temperature control
Cons
- Fridge door pockets slightly inflexible
- Top of fridge runs a little warmer than middle and bottom
Best space-saving French Door
Hisense RQ768N4GVE
Trusted Reviews found this KitchenFit French Door model gives full-size capacity while needing just 3mm clearance on either side. Performance was excellent, with the fridge averaging 4.23°C and the freezer -18.22°C, both with minimal fluctuation, and one freezer compartment can convert to extra fridge space, though there's no smart app or water dispenser.
- Fridge capacity
- 381 litres
- Freezer capacity
- 2x 105 litres
- Fridge temp in test
- 4.23°C (target 4°C)
- Running cost estimate
- £57.25/year
Pros
- Only as deep as a standard kitchen counter
- Clever vacuum-sealed drawer
- Brilliant, stable temperature control
- One freezer section converts to fridge space
Cons
- No smart app control
- No water dispenser
Best 60cm wide
Beko CNG7603VPX
Trusted Reviews found this standard 60cm model full of surprises, with the bottom freezer section convertible into extra fridge space and HarvestFresh LED technology in the drawers designed to preserve fresh food longer. Temperature control was spot-on at exactly 4°C in the fridge and -18.28°C in the freezer, making it a B-rated appliance costing just £18.79 a year to run.
- Fridge capacity
- 249 litres
- Freezer capacity
- 106 litres
- Fridge temp in test
- 4.0°C (target 4°C)
- Running cost estimate
- £18.79/year
Pros
- Freezer section converts to extra fridge space
- Spot-on temperature control
- Low running costs (B-rated)
- Flexible, well-designed interior
Cons
- Top fridge shelf could be hard to reach
Best premium
Liebherr MBsddi 9024 plus BioFresh NoFrost
Trusted Reviews called performance exceptional, with the fridge averaging 4.03°C and the freezer a steady -19.36°C with very little variation between readings. Soft-close telescopic drawers slide out smoothly and frost never accumulates so manual defrosting is never needed, though it's expensive and the ice maker is a little untidy.
- Fridge capacity
- 354 litres
- Freezer capacity
- 219 litres
- Freezer temp in test
- -19.36°C (target -18°C)
- Running cost estimate
- £70.46/year
Pros
- Outstanding temperature stability
- Soft-close, smooth-sliding drawers
- Never needs manual defrosting
- Flexible interior with staggered shelves
Cons
- Expensive
- Ice maker is a bit untidy
Best French Door
Samsung Series 8 RM70F67RDR
Trusted Reviews found AI Hybrid Cooling, which pairs a Peltier element with traditional cooling, delivers excellent stability: the fridge ran slightly colder than set at 3.07°C with just +/-0.26°C fluctuation. At an estimated £40.30 a year to run, that's almost unheard of for a fridge this size, though it's expensive to buy and skips a water or ice dispenser.
- Fridge capacity
- 414 litres
- Freezer capacity
- 255 litres
- Fridge temp in test
- 3.07°C (target 4°C)
- Running cost estimate
- £40.30/year
Pros
- Brilliant, highly stable temperature control
- Unusually low running costs for its size
- Massive full-width fridge section
- SmartThings remote monitoring
Cons
- Expensive
- No water or ice dispenser
Best budget French Door
Hoover H-Fridge 700 Maxi HSC918EWXK
Trusted Reviews found this proves French Door style doesn't have to be expensive, with a large 363-litre fridge and a front water dispenser fed from an internal tank. Fridge temperature control was very good for the price at an average 3.8°C, though the freezer's six drawers all share one compartment rather than being separately controllable.
- Fridge capacity
- 363 litres
- Freezer capacity
- 201 litres
- Fridge temp in test
- 3.8°C (target 4°C)
- Running cost estimate
- £57.32/year
Pros
- Great value for a French Door model
- Excellent fridge temperature control for the price
- Flexible six-drawer freezer space
- Built-in water dispenser
Cons
- Freezer compartments aren't separately controllable
- No water filter fitted
Best budget 60cm
Hoover H-Combi 300 HONCQ2T618EWK
Trusted Reviews found this exceptionally well-priced model gets all the basics right, with a flexible 235-litre fridge and a simple, functional 120-litre freezer. The fridge ran 1.21°C colder than its set point in testing, a good result, though there's no temperature control for the freezer section and running costs are a little higher at this budget.
- Fridge capacity
- 235 litres
- Freezer capacity
- 120 litres
- Fridge temp in test
- 2.79°C (target 4°C)
- Running cost estimate
- £40.01/year
Pros
- Very well priced
- Stable, reliable temperature control
- Flexible, rearrangeable interior
Cons
- No temperature control for the freezer
- Relatively expensive to run for its size
Buying guide
Freestanding, integrated or French Door: which style should I choose?
A freestanding model gives you the most capacity for your money and is easiest to move house with. An integrated fridge freezer like the Hotpoint HTC20T322UK blends into your kitchen units but usually sacrifices some capacity. A French Door model like the Liebherr or Samsung Series 8 here puts the whole fridge at eye level across the top, which some buyers find more practical than a side-by-side layout.
How much does the energy rating actually affect running costs?
Trusted Reviews' testing found real running costs ranged from around £18.79 a year for the B-rated Beko here to over £70 for the premium Liebherr, so the rating band is a genuinely useful shortcut. Comparing the cost per litre of storage space, rather than the total yearly figure, is the fairest way to compare models of different sizes.
Does a flush-fit or 'KitchenFit' model really give up much capacity?
Not necessarily. Trusted Reviews found the Hisense RB3K330SAIC and RQ768N4GVE here, both only 60cm deep to sit flush with kitchen counters, still offered significantly more space than a true integrated model, making them a good middle ground between a built-in look and freestanding capacity.
Is a convertible fridge/freezer section worth having?
Yes, if your storage needs change through the year. The Beko CNG7603VPX here lets you convert its freezer section into extra fridge space, useful for hosting a party or over Christmas, while the Hisense RQ768N4GVE offers a similar convertible zone in one of its two freezer compartments.
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