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Washing machine: which model should you choose?

Washing machine: here's how to choose, step by step. For each criterion, a guide compares options across our 26 washing machines and points to the highest-rated model for each option.

By Romain Brunel, updated on

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Our approach

Washing machine: choose in 6 steps

  1. Washing machine: choosing by “Format”

    01Format

    Washing machine: choosing by “Format”

    2 options compared across 3 models. Most common: “Standard” (2 models). Highest median rating: “Standard” (8.2/10).

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    Compact 1Standard 2
    Read the guide: washing machine: choosing by “Format”
  2. Washing machine: choosing by “Installation”

    02Installation

    Washing machine: choosing by “Installation”

    2 options compared across 18 models. Most common: “Freestanding” (17 models). Highest median rating: “Freestanding” (8.2/10).

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    Integrated 1Freestanding 17
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  3. Washing machine: choosing by “Color”

    03Color

    Washing machine: choosing by “Color”

    3 options compared across 16 models. Most common: “White” (13 models). Highest median rating: “Graphite” (8.8/10).

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    White 13Graphite 2Silver 1
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  4. Washing machine: choosing by “Features”

    04Features

    Washing machine: choosing by “Features”

    8 options compared across 26 models. Most common: “Delay end” (9 models). Highest median rating: “Steam function” (8.7/10).

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    Connected 1Steam function 6Delay end 9
    Read the guide: washing machine: choosing by “Features” 8 options compared in this guide
  5. Washing machine: which features and options should you choose?

    05Features and options

    Washing machine: which features and options should you choose?

    6 options compared on 26 models, using these criteria: motor, programs, loading type. Most common: “Loading type: Front load” (23 models). Highest median rating: “Motor: Direct drive” (8.8/10).

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    Induction motor 11Motor: Direct drive 2Quick program 12
    Read the guide: washing machine: which features and options should you choose? 6 options compared in this guide
  6. Washing machine: how much should you budget?

    06Budget

    Washing machine: how much should you budget?

    Most recorded prices fall between £220 and £533 (5th to 95th percentile), with a median recorded price of £400. The guide compares 4 price bands and highlights the highest-rated model in each.

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    £0 – £300 4£300 – £400 6£400 – £500 6
    Read the guide: washing machine: how much should you budget? 4 options compared in this guide

Prices collected from retailers are for guidance only: they may have changed since, the current price is the one shown by the retailer. No price is shown for models sold only on Amazon. Amounts converted from reference prices in euros using a dated exchange rate.

The questionnaire

Which model is right for you?

5 questions about our 26 washing machines: find the highest-rated models and the right selection.

Each answer keeps only matching models; “Any” keeps them all.

Format: what do you need?
Installation: what do you need?
Color: what do you need?
Features: what do you need?
What's your budget?

A model with no listed price (sold only on Amazon, for example) cannot match any budget range.

Prices collected from retailers are for guidance only: they may have changed since, the current price is the one shown by the retailer. No price is shown for models sold only on Amazon. Amounts converted from reference prices in euros using a dated exchange rate.

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Washing machine: which brand should you choose?

The 8 brands we’ve analysed, with the number of models for each.

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Washing machine: which model should you choose: your questions

Washing machine: which model should you choose?

The model that meets your requirements, considered in this order: format, installation, color, features, features and options, budget. Each criterion has a guide that compares options across our 26 washing machines and points to the highest-rated model for each option.

Washing machine: how many models have you analysed?

26 models from 8 brands, all rated against the same criteria (5 criteria in total).

Washing machine: which model is highest rated?

Beko B3WFT51243W, scoring 9/10 in our analyses, out of 26 models compared.

Which brand has the most models?

Bosch, with 6 models analysed, ahead of LG (5 models). We analysed 8 brands in total.

Washing machine: how much should you budget?

The median recorded price is £400; most models cost between £220 and £533 (5th to 95th percentile of recorded prices).

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