Bosch Series 2 WGE03408GB 8kg 1400rpm Washing Machine vs Series 8 10kg 1400rpm Smart Washing Machine with i-Dos — Comparison
The Bosch Series 2 WGE03408GB 8kg 1400rpm Washing Machine costs £620 less. Key differences: Auto Dosing: No vs Yes; Capacity in kg: 8 vs 10; Energy Consumption: 46 vs 30; Hand wash: No vs Yes.
What reviewers say
Bosch WGB256A2GB
Based on 28 verified buyer reviews
- i-Dos automatic dosing is easy and saves handling liquid.
- Quiet, with good cleaning results.
- Well built, with a large drum and a solid spin.
- Home Connect app works well for most buyers.
- App feels complicated, and off-peak tariff setting failed for one.
- Noise is low but not as silent as advertised.
- Drum wash cycle did not register properly for one buyer.
Sources: AO, bosch-home.co.uk, Currys
| Specification | Bosch Series WGE03408GB | Bosch WGB256A2GB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £379 | £999 |
| Brand | Bosch | Bosch |
| Add Wash | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-Flood Device | No | No |
| Auto Dosing | No | Yes |
| Colour Of Unit | White | White |
| Delicate wash | Yes | Yes |
| Energy Consumption | 46 | 30 |
| Energy Efficiency Grade | A | A |
| Half load option | Yes | Yes |
| Hand wash | No | Yes |
| Noise Emissions | B | A |
| Noise dB | 72 | 70 |
| Pre wash | Yes | Yes |
| Quick Wash | Yes | Yes |
| Quick Wash Time | 15 or 30 | 15mins |
| Reduced creasing option | Yes | Yes |
| Smart Washing Machine | No | Yes |
| Spin Efficiency Grade | B | B |
| Timer delay | Yes | Yes |
| Time remaining indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Variable wash temperature | Yes | Yes |
| Wash Load Capacity | 8kg | 10kg |
| Washing Machine Guarantee | 2 Years | 5 Years |
| Washing Machine Spin Speed | 1400rpm | 1400rpm |
| Water Consumption | 47 | 48 |
| Wool wash | Yes | Yes |
| Energy Rating | A | A |
| Spin Speed | 1400rpm | 1400rpm |
| Guarantee | 2 Year Guarantee | 5 Year Guarantee |
| Dimensions & Physical | ||
| Capacity in kg | 8 | 10 |
| No of programmes | 14 | 15 |
| Weight in kg | 71 | 83.6 |
| Depth in mm | 590 | 590 |
| Height in mm | 848 | 845 |
| Width in mm | 598 | 598 |