Hisense RQ5P470SMIE 4-door connected fridge freezer 482L

The Hisense RQ5P470SMIE four-door fridge freezer offers 482 usable litres, of which 303 litres for freezing against 179 for refrigeration. That unusual split, with close to two thirds of the volume given to freezing, suits households that store a lot of frozen food. A convertible zone lets you switch a compartment between refrigeration and freezing as needs change.

No Frost ventilated cooling prevents frost building up, and the defrosting that goes with it. Its freezing capacity reaches 8 kg per 24 hours, and a water dispenser fed by a 3,5 litre tank avoids plumbing it into the mains. That removable tank fills at the tap, a practical answer when the kitchen has no water point near the appliance.

Its Inverter motor is an induction compressor, which varies its speed rather than running all or nothing. That progressive operation reduces noise and temperature swings, and explains the measured 37 decibels. Shelves are glass, lighting is LED, and the touch controls sit inside to keep the stainless steel front clean.

Note on installation: its overhanging doors require a few centimetres of side clearance to open fully. Rated E on the A to G scale for 293 kWh per year, it holds the cold for 10 hours during a power cut and takes Wi-Fi control. Hisense keeps spare parts available for 10 years, covers the appliance for 2 years, and the 30,20 € WEEE eco-contribution is included in the displayed price.

Key features

• 482 usable litres: 303 freezing, 179 refrigeration
• Convertible zone between refrigeration and freezing
• No Frost ventilated cooling, 8 kg freezing per 24 hours
• Water dispenser with 3,5 litre tank, no plumbing needed
• Inverter induction compressor motor, 37 decibels
• Glass shelves, LED lighting, internal touch controls
• Overhanging doors: allow side clearance
• Wi-Fi connected, spare parts for 10 years