From everyday outfits to bedding and busy family laundry, start with the loads you wash most often. Explore washing machines below, then use our guide to consider drum size, programmes, running costs and the space in your home.
Explore different drum sizes, useful programmes and practical features for your laundry routine. Follow the manufacturer links to check the exact specifications, dimensions and programme limits of each model.
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This 9kg, 1400rpm Bosch brings together a practical drum size and features aimed at everyday laundry. SpeedPerfect can shorten compatible wash programmes, while ActiveWater Plus adjusts water use to the load. Iron Assist is a separate steam programme for reducing wrinkles in suitable dry garments. It is an option to explore if you want familiar controls and useful flexibility without making connected features the centre of your decision.
View manufacturer details9kg capacity, SpeedPerfect programme options and Iron Assist for suitable dry clothes.
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The WGG24400GB combines a 9kg drum and 1400rpm maximum spin with Bosch's AntiStain options for four common stain types. SpeedPerfect gives you another way to adjust compatible programmes when time matters, while Iron Assist targets wrinkles in suitable dry clothing. ActiveWater Plus adapts water use to the load. Consider this model if stain settings and garment care features are more useful to you than simply moving to a larger drum.
View manufacturer detailsAntiStain settings, a 9kg drum and flexible programme options.
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This Series 4 model offers an 8kg drum with a maximum 1400rpm spin, making it an alternative to the larger capacities elsewhere in this list. Start by considering the size of the loads you normally wash rather than choosing extra capacity automatically. Then check the programme table, energy label and installation dimensions on Bosch's page. An 8kg rating describes laundry capacity; it does not by itself mean the appliance has a smaller external footprint.
View manufacturer details8kg laundry capacity and a 1400rpm maximum spin.
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Samsung's 9kg Series 5 combines ecobubble washing with SmartThings connectivity and a Hygiene Steam programme. It is worth exploring if app-based monitoring and energy information would fit the way you manage household tasks. Connected functions require the relevant app setup, a Samsung account and Wi-Fi. Check the programme limits before buying, as the maximum drum capacity is not the permitted load for every cycle, particularly specialist and shorter programmes.
View manufacturer detailsecobubble, Hygiene Steam and SmartThings connectivity in a 9kg model.
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This 11kg Samsung uses SpaceMax construction to provide a larger drum within its appliance design. ecobubble and SmartThings AI Energy features add washing and connected options to explore. The extra capacity may be useful if you regularly build up larger loads, but measure the complete installation space before choosing. Allow for the door, hoses and required clearances, and check which programmes support the load sizes you expect to wash.
View manufacturer details11kg capacity with SpaceMax design and connected SmartThings features.
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This black 11kg LG combines AI Direct Drive technology with TurboWash and connected ThinQ functions. Its appeal is the combination of a larger drum and options for adapting the wash to different laundry needs. Look closely at the programme table if shorter cycles are important to you: their load allowances can be lower than the headline capacity. Also check the machine's depth and door clearance against your available space.
View manufacturer detailsAn 11kg drum with AI Direct Drive, TurboWash and ThinQ connectivity.
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With a 13kg drum, this LG is one of the higher-capacity options in the shortlist. AI Direct Drive detects load and fabric characteristics, while 6 Motion Direct Drive uses different drum movements for garment care. Steam and ThinQ connectivity provide additional functions to investigate. The larger drum is most relevant when your usual laundry can make use of it; check individual programme capacities rather than assuming every cycle accepts a full 13kg load.
View manufacturer details13kg capacity with AI Direct Drive, varied drum movements and connected controls.
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Beko's 8kg, 1400rpm model brings together EnergySpin, IronFast and steam-related programme options. EnergySpin uses specific drum movements to help dissolve detergent, while IronFast is designed to reduce creasing. The range also includes a Quick programme for suitable everyday loads. This is a useful model to explore if your regular washing does not require a very large drum and you want practical cycle choices for different days.
View manufacturer details8kg capacity with EnergySpin, IronFast and useful quick-wash options.
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This 12kg Beko pairs a larger drum with a 1400rpm maximum spin, AquaTech and IronFast features. AquaTech uses water action as part of the washing process, while IronFast focuses on reducing creases. A Quick programme provides another option for suitable loads. It is worth considering for a busy laundry routine, but pay particular attention to the listed 63cm appliance depth and the additional space needed for hoses and installation.
View manufacturer details12kg capacity with AquaTech water action and IronFast crease-reduction features.
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Miele's WWA120 offers an 8kg drum and 1400rpm maximum spin, with a honeycomb drum design and CapDosing for compatible portioned laundry treatments. AddLoad lets you add or remove items when operating conditions allow. Its programme selection includes options for cottons, delicates, woollens and outerwear. Consider this model if garment care and specialist treatments matter to your routine, and include the cost of any optional capsules in your decision.
View manufacturer detailsHoneycomb drum, optional CapDosing treatments and AddLoad convenience.
Start with your usual laundry loads and available space, then check the programmes, running costs and practical details of the exact model you are considering.
Think about how much laundry you normally wash together. Capacity is measured by dry laundry weight, and individual programmes can have lower limits than the headline drum size. Check bedding and specialist cycle allowances too.
Check height, width and depth, including any door projection and the installation space required for hoses. Allow room to open the door comfortably. Freestanding and integrated machines have different fitting requirements.
Compare the cycles you will actually use, from cottons and woollens to shorter washes. Quick programmes often have smaller load limits. Check what steam functions do, as refreshing dry clothes is different from washing them.
Compare labelled energy use per 100 cycles, water use per cycle and spin noise. These figures relate to the standardised Eco 40–60 programme; your actual use will vary. Include delivery, installation and removal costs.
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