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Candy 50/50 Fridge Freezer, Silver, 252L, E Class
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Candy 50/50 Fridge Freezer in silver is number two in this guide. It is a two-door model listed at £259.00, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 253 ratings, finished in silver with a glass shelf type, reversible doors and a manual defrost system. The listing gives it 252 litres of capacity in total, 55 x 54.5 x 176 cm of space needed in the kitchen, and 218 kWh a year against an E energy class.
The figure that does not sit with the rest of the page is the freezer. The listing's own spec table puts it at 151 litres — 60 per cent of the 252-litre total — which would leave 101 litres for the fridge. A cabinet genuinely split 50/50 would put both compartments nearer 126 litres each. Nothing in the Candy's own bullets reconciles that: the Low Frost technology it describes is about reducing frost in the freezer drawers so they are quicker to clean, which has no bearing on how the volume is divided. Everything on this page is taken from the Amazon listing, not from any test we have run.
How those 253 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £259.00 |
|---|---|
| Customer rating | 4.4 out of 5 from 253 ratings |
| Total capacity (as listed) | 252 litres |
| Freezer capacity (as listed) | 151 litres |
| Fridge capacity implied by the listing | 101 litres (252 minus 151) |
| Annual energy consumption | 218 kWh per year, E class |
| Dimensions (D x W x H) | 55 x 54.5 x 176 cm |
| Defrost system (as listed) | Manual |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Delivered on time and unpacked okNeeded door hinges to be changed from right side to left side of appliance.Installers didnt know how to do it but tried. First effort didnt work as freezer door wouldnt close properly. After we all had a good look at the hinge mechanism we worked it out and they fixed the hinges so both doors open and close properly.Well done to the two installers - they worked hard. But I suggest that Amazon needs to ensure that every installer knows the options of the equipment they are delivering.”
Verified purchase“Excellent fridge freezer, I think it is a 'Good Housekeeping' recommendation. Great price!Also, this looks like a large fridge freezer and it is inside, it has quite a low profile depth so is perfect for my apartment.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Fridge Freezers 2026: 10 Ranked — and the Three Splits That Don't Add Up.
Questions people ask
Is the Candy a 50/50 fridge freezer?
The title says 50/50, but the Candy listing's own spec table gives the freezer 151 of the 252 litres, which would leave 101 litres for the fridge.
What is the freezer capacity of the Candy?
151 litres, as listed in the product details.
How much does the Candy 50/50 Fridge Freezer cost?
£259.00.
Does it defrost itself?
The spec table lists the Defrost System Type as Manual. The bullets separately describe Low Frost technology, which reduces frost formation so the freezer drawers are easier and quicker to clean.
How is the Candy rated by buyers?
4.4 out of 5 from 253 ratings.
Can the doors be reversed?
Yes, the listing gives the door orientation as reversible. One reviewer had the hinges changed from the right side to the left, and reports the installers worked out the mechanism and both doors then opened and closed properly.
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