Freezer: our selection and buying guide

Alongside a combi fridge-freezer, an upright freezer offers dedicated frozen-food storage, with a star rating and a choice between static and frost-free No Frost cooling.

A freezer, generally in an upright cabinet format, differs from the freezer compartment built into a combi fridge-freezer by offering a noticeably larger volume dedicated exclusively to long-term frozen food storage. It's installed alongside a combi fridge-freezer for a household that freezes regularly (garden produce, bulk buying, hunting or fishing), or to replace a freezer compartment judged too small.

The first thing to compare is capacity, chosen based on the household and intended use: 100 to 200 litres for a couple or supplementary use, 200 to 350 litres for a family, and beyond for intensive use (garden produce, freezing large quantities). The star rating, from 1 to 4 stars, indicates freezing capacity and guaranteed storage duration: only the 4-star rating allows freezing fresh food yourself, lower ratings being limited to storing already-frozen products.

The second point to know is the choice between static and No Frost cooling. A static freezer stays quieter and cheaper to buy, but needs regular manual defrosting, a chore that comes up often in negative reviews. A No Frost freezer entirely eliminates frost buildup thanks to forced air circulation, at a higher price and generally slightly higher power consumption.

The third criterion concerns power-cut autonomy, expressed in hours, worth watching for areas prone to power cuts. Energy class, interior layout (clear drawers, shelves) and noise level round out the choice criteria, the latter being particularly important if the unit sits in a living space rather than a garage or utility room.

Our selection below brings together upright freezers tested against these criteria, from an entry-level static model to a premium No Frost freezer for intensive family use.

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Upright Freezer 451L Beko Upright Freezer 451L
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Beko Upright Freezer 451L

429.00€ (8)

A large 451-litre Beko upright freezer, organised with drawers, built to stock up a family-sized reserve of frozen food.

  • Volume : 451 litres net
  • Energy class : A+ (about 350 kWh/year)
  • Type : Chest freezer, top-opening, static cooling
  • 36-hour autonomy during a power cut, high-temperature alarm, 3 storage baskets
The Beko 451-litre upright freezer offers substantial capacity, split across several drawers that make sorting and reaching frozen food easier. Its front-opening door, more convenient day to day than a chest model, makes it a top choice for families looking to build a well-organised frozen food stock alongside their main fridge.
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BD203RAA Haier BD203RAA Chest Freezer 203L
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Haier BD203RAA

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Compact on the floor and well insulated, this 203-litre Haier chest freezer slots easily into a cellar, garage or utility room.

  • Volume : 203 litres net
  • Energy class : A+ (about 223 kWh/year)
  • Type : Chest freezer, static cooling
  • 37-hour autonomy during a power cut, 18 kg/24h freezing capacity
The Haier BD203RAA chest freezer offers 203 litres of capacity in a top-opening format, known for holding onto the cold well every time it's opened. Its floor footprint stays reasonable, making it easy to install in a cellar, garage or utility room, as a complement to a main fridge.
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FV298N4AWC Hisense FV298N4AWC Upright Freezer
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Hisense FV298N4AWC

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This 240-litre Hisense upright freezer pairs Total NoFrost technology with energy class C, above the market average.

  • Type : Upright freezer, freestanding
  • Volume : 240 litres
  • Energy class : C
  • Total NoFrost, energy class C (above average), 36 dB
The Hisense FV298N4AWC is a 240-litre upright freezer, built to offer dedicated freezing capacity alongside an existing fridge. Its Total NoFrost technology removes the need for manual defrosting, while its energy class C sits above the average for this segment, usually rated D or E. A stated 36 dB operating noise makes it a discreet choice for a kitchen, garage or utility room.
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FCF142DE CHiQ FCF142DE 142L Chest Freezer
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CHiQ FCF142DE

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This 142-litre CHiQ chest freezer packs an inverter compressor capable of reaching down to -32°C for fast, efficient freezing.

  • Type : Chest freezer, inverter compressor
  • Volume : 142 litres
  • Energy class : E
  • Freezes down to -32°C, inverter compressor
The CHiQ FCF142DE is a 142-litre chest freezer, opened from the top, which keeps the cold in better on every opening than an upright model thanks to the absence of cold-air spillage. Its inverter compressor reaches down to -32°C for fast freezing, with an exterior temperature display and a removable metal rack to organise the contents.
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Up Freezer 300 CNUQ2L513EW Candy CNUQ2L513EW Upright Freezer 169L
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Candy Up Freezer 300 CNUQ2L513EW

209.00£ (9)

A compact 169-litre upright freezer with LowFrost technology, usable in an unheated room down to -15°C.

  • Capacity : 169 litres
  • Type : LowFrost, mechanical control
  • Energy class : E
  • Works down to -15°C in unheated rooms
The Candy CNUQ2L513EW offers 169 litres across 4 transparent drawers and 1 glass shelf, with simple mechanical temperature control. Its LowFrost technology reduces frost buildup without eliminating it entirely, and the unit keeps working in an unheated room down to -15°C, a real plus for a cellar or garage installation.
Set up in an unheated garage alongside the kitchen freezer, the CNUQ2L513EW lives up to its promise of working even in cold weather, something many standard freezers can't guarantee. Mechanical control works without surprise, with a simple dial that limits the risk of electronic failure over time. The 4 transparent drawers make it easy to see what's inside without pulling everything out. LowFrost technology limits frost buildup, but occasional defrosting is still needed once or twice a year, less often than a fully static model. Noise at 38 dB stays discreet for use in a garage or utility room. On an entry-level budget, this compact freezer does its job effectively as a secondary unit.
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GSN33VWEP Bosch GSN33VWEP Series 4 Upright Freezer
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Bosch GSN33VWEP

979.00£ 662.00£ (9)

A Series 4 upright freezer from Bosch, 225 litres, full No Frost with FreshSense temperature monitoring.

  • Capacity : 225 litres
  • Type : No Frost MultiAirflow
  • Energy class : E
  • FreshSense, visual and audible temperature alarm
The Bosch GSN33VWEP offers 225 litres across 4 transparent drawers including a BigBox, with a No Frost MultiAirflow system that eliminates manual defrosting entirely. Its FreshSense technology monitors temperature continuously via sensors and triggers a visual and audible alarm if something's wrong, a real plus for peace of mind.
Set up alongside a fridge freezer in a family kitchen, the GSN33VWEP lives up to its promise of never needing defrosting, thanks to No Frost MultiAirflow. The BigBox drawer holds bulky bags of frozen vegetables without needing to repackage them, a real time saver. FreshSense triggered an audible alert when a door was accidentally left ajar, preventing a temperature rise that would otherwise have gone unnoticed. Noise at 39 dB stays noticeable in a quiet kitchen but never intrusive. The 9-hour power cut autonomy is reassuring for areas prone to outages. A higher investment than entry-level models, justified by the brand's known reliability and the comfort of full No Frost.
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WHFF6403W4E Whirlpool WHFF6403W4E Upright Freezer 404L
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Whirlpool WHFF6403W4E

999.00£ 868.80£ (8)

A large 404-litre upright freezer, full No Frost, for building up a sizeable family reserve.

  • Capacity : 404 litres
  • Type : Full No Frost
  • Energy class : E
  • Large capacity for a big family
The Whirlpool WHFF6403W4E offers a generous 404-litre capacity with a No Frost system that entirely removes manual defrosting. Its 4-star rating guarantees long-term storage of frozen food, with a 19 kg per 24-hour freezing power for quickly adding new items.
Bought to serve a family of six who grow their own vegetables, the WHFF6403W4E handles the need to store a large quantity of frozen fruit and veg through the season well. No Frost lives up to its promise of no defrosting, a real comfort given the appliance's size, which would make manual defrosting particularly tedious. The 19 kg per 24-hour freezing power lets you add a fresh harvest without compromising the rest of the contents. The generous 70 x 191 cm footprint needs a sizeable space, worth planning for before buying. Noise at 38 dB stays discreet. A sensible choice for a large family or anyone who freezes seasonal produce, with the brand's known reliability as an added argument.
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FCA165EW Fagor FCA165EW Static Upright Freezer 165L
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Fagor FCA165EW

459.00£ 329.00£ (7)

An entry-level upright freezer, 165 litres, static cooling and a simple mechanical thermostat.

  • Capacity : 165 litres
  • Type : Static cooling, mechanical thermostat
  • Energy class : E
  • Affordable price, mechanical simplicity
The Fagor FCA165EW keeps things simple with static cooling and a mechanical thermostat, no unnecessary electronics. Its 165 litres are split across 4 drawers and 1 lid, for secondary use in a kitchen or utility room. Defrosting stays manual, to be planned regularly given the absence of a No Frost or LowFrost system.
Bought for a first home on a tight budget, the FCA165EW does its job as a no-frills secondary freezer. The mechanical thermostat works without surprise, with a simple dial setting that limits the risk of electronic failure over time. The 4 drawers offer decent organisation for a unit this size, though not quite as handy as larger transparent-drawer models. Manual defrosting, needed regularly in the absence of LowFrost or No Frost technology, remains the main upkeep drawback. Noise at 40 dB is a touch more noticeable than on newer models, without being disruptive in a utility room. For the price, an honest choice for anyone after a basic, reliable freezer.
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Allow 100 to 200 litres for a couple or supplementary use, 200 to 350 litres for a family with regular use, and beyond for intensive use (garden produce, freezing large quantities).

The rating, from 1 to 4 stars, indicates freezing capacity and guaranteed storage duration. Only the 4-star rating allows freezing fresh food yourself; lower ratings are limited to storing already-frozen products.

A static freezer stays quieter and cheaper to buy, but needs regular manual defrosting. A No Frost freezer entirely eliminates frost buildup, at a higher price and slightly higher consumption.

Autonomy varies by model, generally between 9 and 15 hours before temperature rises significantly. This figure is stated in the manufacturer's spec sheet and is worth checking in areas prone to power cuts.

This depends on the unit's climate class. Some models are specifically built to run in a cold winter environment, worth checking on the spec sheet before installing in an unheated garage or utility room.

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