Miele freestanding upright freezers are all 60 cm wide, with net capacities from 107 to 278 litres. That covers anything from extra space for a smaller household to full-height storage for a family that batch-cooks or buys in bulk. Finishes include white, stainless steel and black steel.

The main choice is how ice is handled. Most models use NoFrost, which circulates cold air so food doesn't ice up and you never need to defrost by hand. The compact 107-litre model, also listed under Miele freestanding non frost free freezers, uses ComfortFrost instead: ice builds up more slowly, so manual defrosting is needed less often.

Every model has SuperFreeze, for freezing a large fresh load quickly, and VarioRoom, which lets you take out drawers to fit bulky items. The NoFrost freezers add an XXL box for larger frozen food and Miele@home connectivity, and can freeze 16 to 18 kg of fresh food in 24 hours, against 7.5 kg for the compact model. Some of the largest come with a kit or joining strip for standing side by side with a matching Miele fridge.

To narrow it down, decide between ComfortFrost at 107 litres and NoFrost at 199 or around 278 litres, then pick a finish and handle style: most have an integrated handle, while the black steel model has an EasyOpen lever handle and SoftClose door. To hide the freezer behind cabinetry, see Miele built-in freezers, or compare every type in Miele freezers.