AEG vs Hisense Washer Dryers

AEG and Hisense take very different approaches to size and price. AEG's models here are the LX6WG74634BI built-in at £639, the L7WE74634BI 7000 ProSteam built-in at £729 and the LWR8516O5UD 10kg wash at £1,079. Hisense offers the WD3S1043BW3 10.5kg wash at £384, the WD5I1245BWR 12kg wash and 8kg dry at £589 and the WD5I1045BBQ 10.5kg black model at £599.

AEG's technology is fabric care. ProSteam refreshes clothes and reduces creases, 1600rpm spins remove more water before drying, and sensors adjust drying time to the load. Hisense relies on large drums, with up to 12kg wash and 8kg drying on its 5i Series, which adds extra programmes and black or white finishes. Inverter motors on the larger models run quieter and more efficiently, and steam programmes help refresh clothes.

AEG suits buyers who want the best fabric care and a built-in option for an integrated kitchen, and who will pay a premium for them. Hisense suits large families who want the biggest drum for the least money. Its 12kg wash and 8kg dry model dries a bigger load than most rivals, and it costs £490 less than the AEG LWR8516O5UD. Large Hisense models can be deeper than they look, so check the depth before ordering. Anyone who wants a large wash and dry load for the money should look at Hisense, while buyers who want fabric care and built-in options should choose AEG. Hisense's black finishes also suit modern kitchens, and its 12kg/8kg model is the one to compare first.

Bottom line: choose AEG if fabric care, ProSteam and a built-in fit matter most; choose Hisense if you want the largest drum for the lowest price, such as the 12kg/8kg model at £589, and you can check the depth first.