Smeg 8kg Load Washing Machine - White vs 9kg Washing Machine with Steam & Autodose — Comparison

WNP84SECUK is the Smeg WNP84SECUK 8kg Load Washing Machine in white at £499, the more affordable standard washer in this same-brand pairing. WNP96SLAAUK is the Smeg WNP96SLAAUK 9kg Washing Machine with Steam & Autodose at £599, sitting one step higher by adding a larger drum, automatic dosing and steam care while keeping the same 840mm x 600mm x 580mm footprint.

WNP84SECUK gives you an 8kg wash load, 15 wash programmes, a white finish, C energy rating and an A rated 72dB noise rating. WNP96SLAAUK increases capacity to 9kg and improves the energy rating to A, but lists 14 programmes and a louder C rated 78dB noise rating. Its main advantage is the Steam & Autodose function, which the WNP84SECUK lacks, so it can better manage detergent use and provide steam-assisted fabric care.

WNP84SECUK suits buyers who want a straightforward Smeg freestanding washer at a lower price, especially smaller households that value programme choice and quieter operation over smart dosing. WNP96SLAAUK is better for families or frequent washers who can use the extra kilogram, want help avoiding detergent waste and prefer an A-rated machine. The £100 step up mainly buys convenience and efficiency, although noise-sensitive homes may still prefer the 72dB WNP84SECUK. 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 WNP84SECUK if you want the cheaper 8kg Smeg with 15 programmes and quieter 72dB operation / opt for WNP96SLAAUK if you want 9kg capacity, an A energy rating and Steam & Autodose for more automated laundry care.