Bosch Series 8 10kg Washing Machine 1400rpm Spin - White vs Series 8 10kg 1400rpm Smart Washing Machine with i-Dos — Comparison
The Bosch WGB256A1GB Series 8 10kg Washing Machine 1400rpm Spin - White costs £100 less. Key differences: Add Wash: No vs Yes; Capacity in kg: 9 vs 10; Energy Consumption: 41 vs 30; Hand wash: No vs Yes.
What reviewers say
Bosch WGB256A1GB
Based on 28 verified buyer reviews
- Automatic dosing removes the guesswork and mess
- Very quiet in operation, many say quieter than older machines
- Feels well built and reliable in everyday use
- Off-peak tariff setup in the app was unclear to one buyer
- One owner found the app overly complicated
- One noted the drum wash cycle did not register properly
Sources: AO, bosch-home.co.uk, Currys
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 WGB256A1GB | Bosch WGB256A2GB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £999 |
| Brand | Bosch | Bosch |
| Add Wash | No | Yes |
| Anti-Flood Device | No | No |
| Auto Dosing | Yes | Yes |
| Colour Of Unit | White | White |
| Delicate wash | Yes | Yes |
| Energy Consumption | 41 | 30 |
| Energy Efficiency Grade | A | A |
| Half load option | Yes | Yes |
| Hand wash | No | Yes |
| Noise Emissions | A | A |
| Noise dB | A | 70 |
| Pre wash | Yes | Yes |
| Quick Wash | Yes | Yes |
| Quick Wash Time | 30 mins 1kg | 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 | 9kg | 10kg |
| Washing Machine Guarantee | 2 Years | 5 Years |
| Washing Machine Spin Speed | 1400rpm | 1400rpm |
| Water Consumption | 49 | 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 | 9 | 10 |
| No of programmes | 15 | 15 |
| Weight in kg | 52 | 83.6 |
| Depth in mm | 590 | 590 |
| Height in mm | 845 | 845 |
| Width in mm | 598 | 598 |