Bosch Series 8 WIW28502GB Fully-Integrated 8kg 1400rpm Washing Machine vs Series 8 10kg 1400rpm Smart Washing Machine with i-Dos — Comparison
The Bosch Series 8 WIW28502GB Fully-Integrated 8kg 1400rpm Washing Machine costs £200 less. Key differences: Anti-Flood Device: Yes vs No; Energy Consumption: 62 vs 30; Energy Efficiency Grade: C vs A; Noise dB: 66 vs 70.
What reviewers say
Bosch Series WIW28502GB
Based on 225 verified buyer reviews
- Reliable, quiet and easy to use from the first wash
- Projected time-remaining light on the floor is useful
- Good range of programmes that is simple to choose from
- One buyer had a flood after the machine stopped spinning and draining
- Some report it is noisy before the spin starts
- One buyer wanted a one-hour power wash like their previous model
Sources: bosch-home.co.uk, AO, beko.co.uk, asdhomeappliances.co.uk
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 WIW28502GB | Bosch WGB256A2GB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £999 |
| Brand | Bosch | Bosch |
| Anti-Flood Device | Yes | No |
| B/I Washing Machine Guarantee | 2 Years | — |
| Built-In Quick Wash | Yes | — |
| Built-In Quick Wash Time | 15 Minute | — |
| Built-In Wash Spin Speed | 1400rpm | — |
| Delicate wash | Yes | Yes |
| Energy Consumption | 62 | 30 |
| Energy Efficiency Grade | C | A |
| Energy Rating | C | A |
| Guarantee | 2 Years | 5 Year Guarantee |
| Half load option | Yes | Yes |
| Hand wash | Yes | Yes |
| Noise Emissions | A | A |
| Noise dB | 66 | 70 |
| No of programs | 15 | — |
| Pre wash | Yes | Yes |
| Reduced creasing option | No | Yes |
| Smart | No | — |
| Spin Efficiency Grade | B | B |
| Spin Speed | 1400rpm | 1400rpm |
| Timer delay | Yes | Yes |
| Time remaining indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Variable wash temperature | Yes | Yes |
| Wash Efficiency Grade | C | — |
| Wash Load Capacity | Medium 8-9kg | 10kg |
| Washing Machine Noise Emission Class | A | — |
| Water Consumption | 45 | 48 |
| Water consumption | 45 | — |
| Wool wash | Yes | Yes |
| Add Wash | — | Yes |
| Auto Dosing | — | Yes |
| Colour Of Unit | — | White |
| Quick Wash | — | Yes |
| Quick Wash Time | — | 15mins |
| Smart Washing Machine | — | Yes |
| Washing Machine Guarantee | — | 5 Years |
| Washing Machine Spin Speed | — | 1400rpm |
| Dimensions & Physical | ||
| Depth | 500mm to 599mm | — |
| Duration of the eco 40-60 programme (HM) | 03:26 | — |
| Height | 839mm and below | — |
| Width | 500mm to 599mm | — |
| Wash Load Capacity in kg | 8 | — |
| Depth in mm | 544 | 590 |
| Height in mm | 818 | 845 |
| Width in mm | 596 | 598 |
| Capacity in kg | — | 10 |
| No of programmes | — | 15 |
| Weight in kg | — | 83.6 |