60/40 Fridge Freezers

If you buy and cook with fresh ingredients most days, a 60/40 split is ideal because the larger fridge section gives you extra shelving, crisper drawers and deep door balconies for fruit, veg and dairy. It suits couples and families who need generous chilled storage while still keeping a practical freezer for essentials and convenience meals. For example, a family of three who shop daily will appreciate the extra fridge space without losing a useful freezer for frozen meat and ready meals.

NoFrost models actively circulate dry air to stop ice building up, so you don't need to manually defrost the freezer; Low Frost reduces frost formation but may need occasional defrosting; Frost Free is another term manufacturers use for machines that prevent ice build-up. Many models in this range state NoFrost or Low Frost on the product name, so pick NoFrost if you want the lowest maintenance. If you prefer a slightly lower purchase price and don't mind occasional attention, a Low Frost model can still cut down how often you defrost.

Check the appliance dimensions against your housing: most models here are about 541mm wide and 548mm deep, designed to fit a standard 600mm kitchen unit, while a few taller options are 1772mm or 1935mm high. If you have a custom run, note there is an extra-wide Neff at 691mm that needs larger housing. Also look for the hinge type you need, because fixed or sliding hinges affect how the door sits against the cabinet.

A fixed hinge mounts the appliance door in a standard way and needs room for the door to swing open, while a sliding hinge is specifically designed for integrated kitchens so the appliance and cabinet door move together and sit flush. Models listed include both types — for example, Bosch and Neff offer fixed-hinge and sliding-hinge variants — so choose sliding hinge if you plan to attach a kitchen door panel for a seamless built-in look. If you're replacing a freestanding unit or don't want a cabinet door, a fixed hinge is usually fine.

Go extra-wide if you regularly store large quantities of food, entertain often or batch-cook and freeze meals; the Neff N50 KB7962SE0 at 691mm gives noticeably more internal capacity than the standard 541mm units. The trade-off is that you must have the wider cabinet space and a compatible kitchen layout. If you want bigger chilled or frozen sections without moving to a separate fridge and freezer, the extra-wide option is a practical step up.