Smeg vs 9kg Washing Machine with Steam & Autodose — Comparison

WDN064SLDUK is the Smeg WDN064SLDUK at £799, a washer dryer with a 10kg wash and 6kg dry capacity, so it sits as the more expensive all-in-one laundry solution. WNP96SLAAUK is the Smeg WNP96SLAAUK 9kg Washing Machine with Steam & Autodose at £599, positioned as the premium washing-only option with steam and dosing convenience rather than integrated drying.

The WDN064SLDUK’s key advantage is versatility: it washes up to 10kg and dries up to 6kg in the same appliance, which the WNP96SLAAUK cannot do. WNP96SLAAUK instead focuses on washing performance, with a 9kg wash load, 14 programmes, Steam & Autodose, a C rated 78dB noise rating and an A energy rating. Its stated size is H:840mm x W:600mm x D:580mm. The WDN064SLDUK costs £200 more, but includes the dry cycle that may replace a separate tumble dryer.

WDN064SLDUK suits homes short on space, renters or kitchens where one appliance must cover both washing and occasional drying. It is also useful for winter laundry when line drying is difficult. WNP96SLAAUK suits buyers who already have drying space or a separate dryer and would rather spend less while getting steam treatment and automatic detergent dosing. The trade-off is simple: washer dryer convenience and a larger 10kg wash load versus a cheaper, focused 9kg washer with smarter wash features. 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 WDN064SLDUK if you need a 10kg wash, 6kg dry Smeg washer dryer in one appliance / opt for WNP96SLAAUK if you want a £599 washing machine with Steam & Autodose and do not need built-in drying.