Fridge freezers are an essential when it comes to space saving in the kitchen, combining two important items side by side.
But being such a key part of our lives, it's crucial that we pick a right one for us.
If you have a big family you'll probably need a fridge freezer with more chilled space. However, if you prefer stocking up on ready meals or bulk buying food, more freezer space will be a priority.
With prices starting from £160 into thousands, there are plenty of options to choose from depending on your budget.
Below we have selected some of the latest models of the key home appliance worth investing in. Or if you're shopping around compare current sale prices on major retailers websites like Amazon, AO.com and Currys to snap up the best deal.
Best fridge freezers for 2021:
- Best overall fridge freezer - LG Centum GBB92MCBAP 70/30 fridge freezer: £1,399, Currys.co.uk
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Best American style fridge freezer - Sharp SJ-EX820F2-SL American fridge freezer: £1,399, eBay.co.uk
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Best high-tech fridge freezer - LG InstaView GMX844MCKV slim American-style smart fridge freezer: £1,859, Amazon.co.uk
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Best value fridge freezer - Beko CFP1685W Fridge Freezer: £379.99, argos.co.uk
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Best integrated fridge freezer - BOSCH Serie 6 KIN85AFE0G Integrated 50/50 Fridge Freezer: £946, Ao.com
- Best fridge freezer for large families - Siemens iQ700 KF86FPB2A french door fridge freezer: £2,459, Ao.com
- Best 50/50 fridge freezer - Indesit 235 Litre 50/50 Freestanding Fridge Freezer: £269.97, appliancesdirect.co.uk
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Best for retro design - Smeg Right Hand Hinge FAB30RCR5UK 70/30 Fridge Freezer: £1,479, Ao.com
- Best fridge freezer under £200 - Cookology UCFF87 under counter fridge freezer: £159.99, Amazon.co.uk
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Best for small spaces - Swan retro SR11010CN 80/20 fridge freezer: £449, Ao.com
1. LG Centum GBB92MCBAP 70/30 fridge freezer
Best overall fridge freezer
Keep your fruit and veg fresher for longer with the smart-looking LG Centum GBB92MCBAP 70/30 Fridge Freezer.
The cooling technology ensures that everything you put into your fridge is cooled quickly and evenly to preserve freshness. NatureFRESH technology also keeps your food smelling and tasting nicer for longer.
There's also two special drawers - one that keeps the humidity at an optimal level and one that lets you choose the temperature you need for your fruit and veg.
Plus if space is limited, there's a smart shelf which simply folds away to give you extra storage room in your fridge for bulkier items. Best of all? there's a wine rack and in-door bottle racks - perfect for entertaining.
2. Sharp SJ-EX820F2-SL American fridge freezer
Best American style fridge freezer
Upgrade your kitchen with this stainless steel American style fridge freezer from Sharp. With a huge 556 litre capacity, it holds up to 30 bags of food shopping, saving you plenty of trips to the supermarket.
It’s frost free too, thanks to clever tech which stops frost forming, meaning you’ll never have to spend time chipping the ice away.
If you’re a lover of salads and vegetables, it even has a FreshZone drawer which locks in nutrients and flavours, so they last longer, and also keeps them nicely organised.
It also features bright LED lights that illuminate the entire cabinet, allowing you to easily find everything you need.
You can also check out our top picks on the best 8 Best American-style fridge freezers for 2021 here.
3. LG InstaView GMX844MCKV slim American-style smart fridge freezer
Best high-tech fridge freezer
Packing the weekly shop away just got that little bit easier. This huge capacity 423L fridge freezer from LG provides plenty of room for the family groceries - plus a little more for personal snacks too.
Designed with defrost technology and various storage options, it's a great size for anyone who wants to get creative in the kitchen.
It also features a handy ice and water dispenser to keep you hydrated all-day long.
4. Beko CFP1685W Fridge Freezer
Best value fridge freezer
A fancy fridge that isn't grey, you get a lot of freezer space with this one, offering 50/50 each of fridge freezer.
The light inside it is especially luminous, making it very easy to see what you've got in, and thanks to it having Beko Freezer Guard to help control temperatures even in conditions as low as -15C, this is a great option for the garage.
5. BOSCH Serie 6 KIN85AFE0G Integrated 50/50 Fridge Freezer
Best integrated fridge freezer
Stock up on your groceries with the Bosch Serie 6 KIN85AFE0G Integrated 50/50 Fridge Freezer. It offers 155 litres of space in the fridge and 92 litres in the freezer, so you can easily store your food without needing to juggle everything inside.
With the freezer's VarioZone feature, you can easily swap out the shelves to create more space - ideal for stacking snacks and veg. There's also an extra-deep big box freezer drawer that's great for freezing larger items, like turkeys or birthday cakes.
When you're just back from the shops, use the Automatic Super Freezing function to quickly lower the temperature in the freezer. This helps lock in flavours and nutrients, and prevents older items from accidentally defrosting.
6. Siemens iQ700 KF86FPB2A french door fridge freezer
Best fridge freezer for large families
Impress your friends with this smart American fridge freezer from Siemens.
It has a huge capacity of 426 litres and can hold up to 23 bags of food. Thanks to handy frost free technology, you’ll never have to scrape ice out from the freezer drawers, making this model easy to look after.
You won’t even need to be at home to take care of your food either, as this model can be remotely controlled from your smartphone using the Home Connect app. So, when you fancy some delicious ice cream, you can adjust the temperature in the freezer to make that Haagen-Dazs easier to scoop out when you get home.
7. Indesit 235 Litre 50/50 Freestanding Fridge Freezer
Best 50/50 fridge freezer
This neat fridge freezer has a total capacity of 150 litres, which can hold up to 7 whole bags of groceries. It also features 84 litres of freezer capacity which lets you store up to a week's worth of food - great for a small family.
Fast Freeze technology speeds up the freezing process helping to retain the quality and nutritional value of your fresh food while frozen.
Three glass shelves will help separate your food to avoid cross contamination, and four freezer compartments will help organise your food to perfection.
There’s even reversible doors which allow for left or right hand opening - ideal to fit into any corner of your kitchen.
8. Smeg Right Hand Hinge FAB30RCR5UK 70/30 Fridge Freezer
Best retro fridge freezer
If you don't need a lot of freezing space, this is the perfect offering for you. With reams of chilled shelves for all your drinks, fresh vegetables and that all important cheese, and a teeny tiny freezer area for ice cream and ice cubes.
Certainly not one for everyone, but this incredibly attractive Smeg fridge freezer is some people's heaven and it will definitely take you back in time with its retro design.
9. Cookology UCFF87 under counter fridge freezer
Best fridge freezer under £200
This little fridge freezer is designed to slot neatly under a kitchen counter, providing basic storage while taking up minimal space - they really don’t lie when they say good things come in small packages.
For those who need to make efficient use of their kitchen space, this smart appliance provides the space you need to store your foodie essentials, including a drinks storage on the back of the door.
10. Swan retro SR11010CN 80/20 fridge freezer
Best for small spaces
With its eye-catching retro design, this cream Swan fridge freezer is sure to make a statement in your kitchen.
It has a whopping 208 litre capacity, which means it can hold 11 bags of food shopping, and is ideal for stocking up on fresh groceries.
The fridge freezer will need manually defrosting from time to time to keep it working efficiently, and it has an annual energy cost of just £33.10, so it’ll be kind to the environment and your wallet.
If you've got a big family and need some more room for storing food in the kitchen, check out the best American-style fridges for your home.
