Bosch Series 8 11kg 1400rpm Washing Machine vs Series 8 10kg 1400rpm Smart Washing Machine with i-Dos — Comparison
Both are priced at £999. Key differences: Anti-Flood Device: Yes vs No; Capacity in kg: 11 vs 10; Energy Consumption: 37 vs 30; No of programmes: 13 vs 15.
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 WGB264A1GB | Bosch WGB256A2GB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £999 |
| Brand | Bosch | Bosch |
| Add Wash | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-Flood Device | Yes | No |
| Auto Dosing | Yes | Yes |
| Colour Of Unit | White | White |
| Delicate wash | Yes | Yes |
| Energy Consumption | 37 | 30 |
| Energy Efficiency Grade | A | A |
| Half load option | Yes | Yes |
| Hand wash | Yes | Yes |
| Noise Emissions | A | A |
| Noise dB | 70 | 70 |
| Pre wash | Yes | Yes |
| Quick Wash | Yes | Yes |
| Quick Wash Time | 15 | 15mins |
| Reduced creasing option | Yes | Yes |
| Smart Washing Machine | Yes | Yes |
| Spin Efficiency Grade | B | B |
| Timer delay | Yes | Yes |
| Time remaining indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Variable wash temperature | Yes | Yes |
| Wash Load Capacity | Large 10-11kg | 10kg |
| Washing Machine Spin Speed | 1400 | 1400rpm |
| Water Consumption | 44 | 48 |
| Wool wash | Yes | Yes |
| Energy Rating | A | A |
| Spin Speed | 1400rpm | 1400rpm |
| Guarantee | 2 Year Guarantee | 5 Year Guarantee |
| Washing Machine Guarantee | — | 5 Years |
| Dimensions & Physical | ||
| Capacity in kg | 11 | 10 |
| Depth | 500mm to 599mm | — |
| Height | 840mm to 849mm | — |
| No of programmes | 13 | 15 |
| Width | 500mm to 599mm | — |
| Height in mm | 845 | 845 |
| Width in mm | 598 | 598 |
| Depth in mm | 590 | 590 |
| Weight in kg | 84 | 83.6 |