Finding the best freezer for you means finding one that is efficient, suits your budget and has enough storage space.
Freezers tend to look quite similar so knowing how to identify the differences is key.
Whether you are looking for a smart upright freezer or a spacious chest freezer, the below reviews and buying guide will help you pick out the best option for your home.
1. Best Chest Freezer: Westinghouse 290L Chest Freezer
This Westinghouse chest is a great size family freezer, its generous capacity is perfect for if you’re bulk buying food as it gives you lots of space for your frozen goods.
The spring loaded lid is lightweight and sturdy, it stays open to free both your hands and the stackable, slidable, removable baskets are a great feature for additional storage while giving easy access to the lower parts of the freezer (no more digging around to find your favourite ice cream!).
There is an adjustable thermostat to make sure you have control over the freezer temperature and there is a handy defrost drain system at the bottom of the freezer for draining water when manually defrosting.
What We Like:
- Lightweight, easy to move and clean
- Great family freezer
- Lots of storage space
What We Don’t Like:
- No door alarm
2. Haier 143L Chest Freezer
The Haier 143L is a smart, white finish freezer. It is a more environmentally friendly option thanks to its 3.5 star energy rating and the premium white anodised inner lining reduces energy consumption and improves thermal efficiency.
There is convenient temperature control and the super freeze technology allows quick response cooling. The door is an easy lift counterweight door for effortless opening and closing.
This freezer comes with 1 small basket to keep your food more organised and there is a drainage outlet for when you are defrosting the unit.
What We Like:
- Energy efficient
- Convenient
- Easy to use
What We Don’t Like:
- Noisier than other models
3. Hisense 145 Litre Chest Freezer
The Hisense 145L is a great solution when you need some extra freezer storage. It has an adjustable wire rack to improve its storage capacity.
You can manually adjust the freezer temperature to keep your food stored at the optimum temperature and there is a built-in water drain to minimise maintenance.
This freezer is a simple, cost effective option that offers flexibility and convenience.
What We Like:
- Cost effective option
- Adjustable rack and temperature
- Minimal maintenance
What We Don’t Like:
- Basic features
4. Best Upright Freezer: Hisense 280L Upright Freezer
The Hisense 280L upright freezer is a stylish white, fingerprint-resistant, model that is ideal for when you buy in bulk or if you love to entertain friends and family. The available space in this upright freezer is excellent.
There is a control panel on the door to adjust the freezer to suit your preferences and to effortlessly activate convenient settings such as the super freeze function that rapidly freezes to keep food fresh.
The frost-free design means there is no need to manually defrost and the storage drawers make sure everything is easy to find while making full use of the space. There is also a handy twist ice cube tray and ice bin.
What We Like:
- Frost free
- Plenty of storage
- Convenient settings such as super freeze
What We Don’t Like:
- Strong door seal can make it difficult to open
5. Westinghouse 280L Vertical Freezer
This Westinghouse vertical freezer offers a practical solution to your storage needs.
The full-width baskets and flexspace gives you maximum storage and flexibility so whether you are buying in bulk or preparing meals ahead of time, there is enough space to do it all with this stand alone freezer.
There’s electronic temperature controls, a quick freeze function and a freezer temperature alarm.
There’s also a twist and serve ice maker that is removable if you don’t need it and the door is reversible for more versatile and convenient positioning within your home.
This freezer can be paired with the Westinghouse upright fridge to create a large fridge freezer.
What We Like:
- Practical storage solutions
- Convenient
- Stylish appearance
What We Don’t Like:
- The shelves are not adjustable
6. Hisense 176L Upright Freezer
This Hisense upright freezer is a quiet, compact option making it great for singles, couples and growing families.
When it comes to price, these upright freezers are great value for money.
The storage is great with shelving and spacious drawers. The door is reversible so you can have it opening the way that best suits you and your kitchen layout.
You can leave the chore of defrosting in the past as this model is frost free.
You can manually control the temperature and there’s a super freeze function for when you’ve just done a big shop or you want to freeze a new batch of freshly prepared meals.
What We Like:
- Value for money
- Compact solution for smaller kitchens
- Frost free
What We Don’t Like:
- Not as energy efficient as other options (2.5 star energy rating)
Freezer Buyers Guide
When looking at freezers on sale you might not know what to look out for.
There are some key differences to be aware of, the pros and cons of chest and upright freezers below should help you in your decision making and freezer buying.
Chest vs Upright Freezers
Ultimately, deciding between a chest and an upright freezer comes down to personal preference, price and available space.
Each freezer type has its own pros and cons:
Chest Freezers
- More spacious
- Have a more consistent temperature
- Can keep your food frozen for longer in the event of a power outage
- Tend to be a bit cheaper than upright freezers
- Less expensive to run
- Long lasting
However, they also tend to be more awkward when it comes to finding what you are looking for. Chest freezers are also harder to clean and maintain, they require manual defrosting which can be a chore and they take up more space.
Upright Freezers
- More organised
- Take up less floor space
- Auto-defrost feature
- Usually more stylish with a greater selection of finishes
- Typically noisier in operation
However, there is less space for larger items and they are more expensive than chests. Your frozen goods will also spoil quicker during a power outage if in an upright freezer.
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Freezer FAQs
Most newer freezers are frost free, this is very convenient as they are low maintenance and prevent a build up of frost from forming. Frost free freezers typically cost more and some users worry that the temperature fluctuation impacts the long-term storage of food but the temperature change is only slight so does not usually have a negative affect on the frozen food.
No, chest freezers tend to be surprisingly energy efficient. All types of freezer are also available in energy efficient models and newer models tend to use less electricity than older models.
