ASKO .W 9kg 1600rpm Washing Machine - white vs .S 9kg 1800rpm Washing Machine - Stainless Steel — Comparison

W4096R.W is the ASKO W4096R.W 9kg 1600rpm Washing Machine in white at £1499, a premium 9kg model with a strong set of everyday programme controls. W6098X.S is the ASKO W6098X.S 9kg 1800rpm Washing Machine in stainless steel at £1899, sitting above it as the more expensive 9kg option with a faster spin, Auto Dosing and more programmes.

Capacity is equal at 9kg, and both machines carry a B energy rating, so the comparison turns on speed and features. W4096R.W offers 23 programmes, Anticrease, Prewash, 1600rpm, LCD Display and Start Delay. W6098X.S increases spin speed to 1800rpm, adds Auto Dosing System, expands programme choice to 26 programmes and changes the finish from white to stainless steel. The faster spin may leave loads drier, while Auto Dosing helps measure detergent more consistently.

W4096R.W suits buyers who want a premium ASKO 9kg washer but would rather save £400 than pay for the top spin and stainless look. It is particularly sensible if Anticrease, Prewash, Start Delay and an LCD display cover your routine needs. W6098X.S is better for households that wash often, want detergent automation and value the 1800rpm spin speed for quicker drying afterwards. It also suits kitchens or utility rooms where stainless steel is preferred over white. 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 W4096R.W if you want a 9kg ASKO with 23 programmes, Anticrease and Start Delay for £1499 / opt for W6098X.S if you want Auto Dosing, 26 programmes, 1800rpm spin and stainless steel.