Best Washing Machines UK: 6 Practical Picks
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From muddy sports kits to the weekly bedding wash, a washing machine needs to keep up with life in your home. We’ve compared six of the best washing machines to consider, looking at drum capacity, energy use, useful programmes and dimensions to help you choose one that suits your household.
Best all-round starting point
Bosch Series 6 WGG244ZCGB
Its 9kg capacity suits many families, and Bosch gives unusually clear fit information: 590mm appliance depth, 636mm including the door and 1,073mm with it open. It is not the shallowest choice. The Beko and 7kg Hisense have shorter stated bodies; Samsung is another 9kg option if smart controls matter more.
Our top 6 picks
A cast-iron-grey 9kg model with AntiStain, Iron Assist and clear fit figures.
An 8kg machine with a 520mm stated product depth, Steam and AddXtra.
A 9kg model with Rapid, Eco and Intense settings, app control and a 501mm stated full depth.
A 10kg model with hOn app control and a 579mm full depth.
A 9kg smart washer with a documented 630mm full door-included depth.
A 7kg option with a 470mm stated body depth for smaller loads.
Best Washing Machines UK at a glance
| Machine | Best for | Capacity, size and clearance | Eco label / spin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosch Series 6 WGG244ZCGB | Best all-round 9kg choice | 9kg; 598 W × 845 H × 590 D mm body; 636 mm including closed door; 1,073 mm with door open | 49 kWh/100 cycles; 50L/cycle; 71dB spin; 1,400rpm |
| Beko BW1O3821W | Best shorter-body 8kg option | 8kg; 600 W × 847 H × 520 D mm product; installed/door-open depth not confirmed | 42 kWh/100 cycles; 47L/cycle; 76dB spin; 1,200rpm |
| Haier X5 HW90-BP14357GTUUK | Best flexible wash settings | 9kg; 595 W × 850 H × 501 D mm full; cabinet-only depth 462mm; installed/door-open depth not confirmed | 40 kWh/100 cycles; 40L/cycle; 72dB spin; 1,400rpm |
| Hoover Pro Wash Series 3 HBR 410BL8G-80 | Best 10kg connected option | 10kg; 595 W × 850 H × 579 D mm full; cabinet-only depth 518mm; installed/door-open depth not confirmed | 41 kWh/100 cycles; 47L/cycle; 72dB spin; 1,400rpm |
| Samsung Series 6 WW90DG6U25LEU1 | Best 9kg smart option | 9kg; 600 W × 850 H × 550 D mm body; 630 mm including protruding parts; door-open depth not confirmed | 44 kWh/100 cycles; 50L/cycle; 72dB spin; 1,400rpm |
| Hisense WF1G7021BW | Best small-load 7kg choice | 7kg; 595 W × 845 H × 470 D mm manufacturer technical sheet; installed/door-open depth not confirmed | 51 kWh/100 cycles; 37L/cycle; 74dB spin; 1,200rpm |
On a phone, swipe sideways. Dimensions are width × height × depth; body or cabinet figures do not include all door and rear-connection space. Where an exact model does not publish its installed or door-open depth, that remains unconfirmed. Energy, water and noise figures refer to the labelled Eco 40–60 programme; noise is the spin phase.
A closer look at each washing machine
Best all-round 9kg choice
1. Bosch Series 6 WGG244ZCGB
Why buy it: Bosch publishes both the door-included and open-door depths, removing a common kitchen-fit guess. This version comes in cast iron grey. AntiStain, Iron Assist and a reload function are useful everyday differences.
Fit and label: 598 W × 845 H × 590 D mm body; 636 mm including closed door; 1,073 mm with door open. 9kg, 1,400rpm, 49 kWh/100 cycles, 50L/cycle, 71dB spin.
Warranty: Bosch advertises a five-year warranty for eligible purchases through 31 March 2027, subject to registration within three months; check the exact Amazon offer and Bosch terms.
Before ordering: Measure 636mm to the door front, 1,073mm with the door open, and allow additional space for rear hose routing.
Other options: For a white finish, Bosch also makes the separate 9kg Series 6 WGG24400GB. Check its own dimensions and current stock rather than assuming this graphite Amazon offer covers both colours.
Choose it ifA family wanting a well-documented 9kg machine with stain and crease options.
Main compromiseThe 636mm closed-door projection can stand proud of a standard-depth worktop; it is not a shallow machine.
Best shorter-body 8kg option
2. Beko BW1O3821W
Why buy it: Beko's stated 520mm product depth makes this 8kg model a useful starting point for a tighter laundry space. The Steam function helps reduce creases, and AddXtra lets you add a forgotten item mid-cycle when the machine permits it.
Fit and label: 8kg; 600 W × 847 H × 520 D mm product; installed/door-open depth not confirmed. 8kg, 1,200rpm, 42 kWh/100 cycles, 47L/cycle, 76dB spin.
Warranty: Beko states a one-year guarantee and a ten-year parts guarantee if registered within 90 days.
Before ordering: Allow for the door and rear connections beyond the stated 520mm depth. Check that you are ordering the exact BW1O3821W model.
Other options: If you need a larger drum, Beko BM3WT3941 is a separate 9kg SteamCure model. Its dimensions and programmes are not identical to this shorter-body 8kg pick.
Choose it ifYou want an 8kg drum and a shorter stated product body with a Steam function and AddXtra.
Main compromiseThe 1,200rpm maximum spin is slower than the 1,400rpm options here; its full installed depth is not confirmed.
Best flexible wash settings
3. Haier X5 HW90-BP14357GTUUK
Why buy it: Haier's 9kg X5 offers Rapid, Eco and Intense settings for different loads, alongside app control. Its 501mm stated full depth is shorter than several machines here; the 462mm cabinet-only figure is not the space needed for installation.
Fit and label: 595 W × 850 H × 501 D mm full; cabinet-only depth 462mm; installed/door-open depth not confirmed. 9kg, 1,400rpm, 40 kWh/100 cycles, 40L/cycle, 72dB spin.
Warranty: Haier gives a standard two-year manufacturer guarantee and a ten-year parts guarantee; check the terms when ordering.
Before ordering: Check the exact graphite model HW90-BP14357GTUUK (product code 31020863) and allow room for hoses and the open door.
Other options: Haier also makes a white 9kg X5, model HW90-BP14357TUUK. It is a separate product, so check its exact offer and fit if you prefer that finish.
Choose it ifYou want a 9kg machine with adaptable wash settings and a shorter stated full depth.
Main compromiseHaier does not specify a fixed duration for Rapid Wash on this model, so check the programme details if cycle time is your priority.
Best 10kg connected option
4. Hoover Pro Wash Series 3 HBR 410BL8G-80
Why buy it: The manufacturer documents a 10kg drum, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth hOn control and the exact full-versus-cabinet depth. It explicitly offers delivery, installation and recycling as checkout services.
Fit and label: 595 W × 850 H × 579 D mm full; cabinet-only depth 518mm; installed/door-open depth not confirmed. 10kg, 1,400rpm, 41 kWh/100 cycles, 47L/cycle, 72dB spin.
Warranty: 1 year labour and 10 years parts per Hoover, subject to its terms.
Before ordering: Allow more than the 579mm full depth once hoses are routed.
Other options: In the same Pro Wash Series 3 range, HBR 410BL8-80 is a white 10kg model, while HBR 49SBL8G-80 is a graphite 9kg option. Check the model code and fit for either alternative.
Choose it ifA larger household that will use app control and wants clear delivery-service choices.
Main compromiseThe hOn features add setup complexity, and the quoted 518mm cabinet depth is not its 579mm full projection.
Best 9kg smart option
5. Samsung Series 6 WW90DG6U25LEU1
Why buy it: This 9kg Samsung pairs a 1,400rpm spin with AI Ecobubble and SmartThings controls. The useful distinction is that Samsung publishes both its 550mm body depth and 630mm depth including protruding parts.
Fit and label: 9kg; 600 W × 850 H × 550 D mm body; 630 mm including protruding parts; door-open depth not confirmed. 9kg, 1,400rpm, 44 kWh/100 cycles, 50L/cycle, 72dB spin.
Warranty: Check the current full-machine and registration terms for the Amazon offer; Samsung separately states a ten-year motor warranty for eligible purchases from 1 April 2026.
Before ordering: Measure at least the 630mm door-included depth, then add the rear connection space your installation requires. SmartThings features need a compatible phone and Wi-Fi connection.
Other options: Samsung also offers the 9kg WW90DG6U25LBU1 in black. The Amazon-linked WW90DG6U25LEU1 reviewed here is the white version.
Choose it ifYou want a 9kg family machine and will use app reminders or energy monitoring.
Main compromiseThe door-inclusive depth is 630mm, and SmartThings extras require app setup.
Best small-load 7kg choice
6. Hisense WF1G7021BW
Why buy it: The 7kg drum avoids paying for capacity that may go unused, and its manufacturer/EPREL documents a notably shallow 470mm stated depth.
Fit and label: 595 W × 845 H × 470 D mm manufacturer technical sheet; installed/door-open depth not confirmed. 7kg, 1,200rpm, 51 kWh/100 cycles, 37L/cycle, 74dB spin.
Warranty: 24 months minimum in the model fiche.
Before ordering: Confirm the 470mm figure against your whole installation space, including the projecting door and rear connections.
Other options: For an 8kg Hisense, look at the separate WF1Q8041BW. Its 540mm stated body depth is greater than the 470mm figure for this 7kg model, so do not assume the same compact fit.
Choose it ifOne- or two-person households with a smaller laundry load.
Main compromiseIts 1,200rpm maximum spin and B energy label trail the 1,400rpm A-rated family options.
Choose drum size around normal loads
Capacity is the dry weight of laundry for the relevant programme, not the physical weight of what comes out wet. Cotton cycles may accept the headline load, while quick, wool and delicate programmes usually allow much less.
A drum should give laundry room to move. Overloading can reduce cleaning and rinsing; chronic underloading wastes capacity. Think in weekly baskets and bulky items, then check the programme table for the fabrics you wash most.
Spin speed and drying time
A 1400rpm maximum can remove more water than 1200rpm on compatible cycles, which helps line drying and reduces work for a tumble dryer. The machine may automatically reduce spin for balance, load type or fabric protection.
Higher is not always better. Delicates and easy-crease garments may suit a slower spin, and an unbalanced machine will be noisy whatever the label says. Level installation and a firm floor are essential.
Read the current energy label
Compare kilowatt-hours per 100 Eco 40–60 cycles, water per cycle, programme duration, rated capacity, spin-drying class and noise class. The large letter grade is useful, but those supporting figures reveal how machines differ in daily use.
The label describes a standard test programme. Your temperatures, loads and options will change consumption. A quick cycle is not automatically the lowest-energy choice, and half-load features do not guarantee half the water or electricity.
Useful programmes versus menu clutter
A dependable cotton cycle, synthetics or mixed wash, wool or hand-wash option, rinse-and-spin and a genuinely useful quick cycle cover most wardrobes. Steam-named options differ: some refresh, some add steam within a wash and some focus on hygiene claims.
Check load limits, selectable temperatures and whether extra rinse is available if that matters to your household. App-only extras are less important than controls everyone can operate at the machine.
Measure the appliance and the route
Record the recess at several points and include skirting, pipework and worktop lips. Add door projection and rear connection space to the cabinet depth. Then measure every doorway, turn and stair on the delivery route.
Freestanding and integrated machines are not interchangeable. An integrated model has mounting points and ventilation assumptions for a furniture door; do not box in a freestanding appliance simply to hide it.
Plumbing, electrics and floor
Use the supplied or approved inlet and drain arrangement, maintain the permitted hose heights and keep the plug accessible as instructed. Avoid extension leads and multiway adaptors for a high-powered appliance.
Remove transit bolts before operation and keep them for a future move. Level the feet on a firm floor and lock them where required. Persistent movement is a setup or floor problem, not something to cure by wedging random material underneath.
Maintenance that prevents smells
Dose detergent for the load, soil and water hardness rather than filling to a visual line. Excess product can leave residue in low-temperature washes. Wipe the door seal, clean the drawer and pump filter, and run the specified maintenance cycle.
Leave the door and drawer aired when safe, check pockets and investigate leaks promptly. Filters can hold coins, hair grips and other evidence that nobody in the household admits owning.
Plan the wider laundry setup
The appliance or airer is only one part of a workable room. These related Love Renovate guides help with drying, storage, layout and the next connected decision.
- best tumble dryers — compare heat-pump, condenser and vented drying when a separate appliance is practical.
- dehumidifiers for drying laundry — manage the moisture released when laundry dries inside.
- utility room ideas — plan appliance positions, storage, worktops and circulation space.
How we narrowed the shortlist
We compared six exact UK models across 7–10kg capacities, looking at energy-label figures, useful programmes and the dimensions that matter in a real laundry space. Our picks are based on manufacturer and retailer information rather than hands-on testing.
Before buying, check the retailer’s delivery, connection and old-appliance removal options for your postcode. What is included, and any extra charge, can differ at checkout.
Frequently asked questions
What washing-machine capacity is best for a family?
Many families find 8–9kg practical, while larger households or frequent bulky loads may benefit from 10–11kg. Check programme-specific limits.
Is 1400rpm better than 1200rpm?
It can remove more water on suitable loads, shortening drying, but fabric care, balance and programme settings may require a lower speed.
How much space should I leave behind a washing machine?
Use the model’s installation drawing and allow for hoses, the plug and required clearances; cabinet depth alone is not the installed depth.
What does the washing-machine energy label show?
It covers Eco 40–60 energy and water use, capacity, duration, spin performance and noise, allowing like-for-like comparison.
Can I put a freestanding washing machine behind a cupboard door?
Not unless the appliance and enclosure are designed and ventilated for that arrangement. Integrated machines are built for furniture doors.
Why does a washing machine shake on spin?
Common causes include transit bolts left in place, an unlevel machine, an unstable floor or an unbalanced load. Stop and check the manual if movement is severe.
Our verdict
Bosch WGG244ZCGB remains the best-documented all-round 9kg choice here. Beko BW1O3821W offers a shorter stated 8kg body, while Hisense WF1G7021BW suits smaller loads. Choose Haier X5 HW90-BP14357GTUUK for flexible Rapid, Eco and Intense settings, Hoover HBR 410BL8G-80 for a connected 10kg drum, or Samsung WW90DG6U25LEU1 for a 9kg smart option with a published door-inclusive depth. Check the full fit and the delivery, connection and removal services before paying.
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Published: September 28, 2026
