Altimo 10kg 1400rpm Washing Machine - White vs 8kg 1400rpm Washing Machine - White — Comparison

AWM10142W is the Altimo AWM10142W 10kg 1400rpm Washing Machine in white at £299, the larger-capacity model in this same-brand comparison. AWM8142W is the Altimo AWM8142W 8kg 1400rpm Washing Machine in white at £259, sitting just below it as the cheaper 8kg alternative with a more detailed programme list.

Both models spin at 1400rpm, include Delay Start and carry an A energy rating, so they are closely matched on efficiency and extraction speed. AWM10142W has a 10kg load and Quick Wash, giving it the edge for bulky laundry and bigger weekly loads. AWM8142W has an 8kg load, 15' Rapid Quick Wash, 15 wash programmes and the same 1400rpm spin. Its specification makes the quick wash and programme count clearer, while AWM10142W focuses on capacity.

AWM10142W suits households that regularly fill a washing machine and want the most drum space for only £40 more. Families, sports kit loads and bedding washes are stronger use cases for the 10kg model. AWM8142W suits smaller families, couples or buyers who want to save money without dropping to a slower spin or lower energy rating. Its 8kg drum is still practical, and the 15 programmes add flexibility. The decision is mainly capacity versus price and programme detail. In practical terms, this matters because washing machines tend to be kept for years: paying more is easier to justify when the extra drum space, drying, steam, dosing or smart control will be used weekly, while the cheaper model remains the better buy when those advantages would sit unused in everyday laundry routines at home.

Bottom line: choose AWM10142W if you want the biggest Altimo here with 10kg capacity, 1400rpm and A-rated efficiency / opt for AWM8142W if 8kg is enough and you prefer the cheaper model with 15 programmes.