AEG vs Haier Washing Machines

AEG and Haier compete on capacity and price, with AEG aiming at fabric care and Haier at large drums and app control. AEG's washers run from £399 for the LFX50842B 8kg to £579 for the LFR71864B 8kg 1600rpm. Haier's models include the HW80-B14939S8 8kg at £379, the HW90B14939S8UK 9kg at £399, the HW100B14959S8U1U 10kg with WiFi at £429 and the HW90B14959S8U1UK 9kg with WiFi at £479. The cheapest Haier is £20 less than the AEG LFX50842B, while the 10kg Haier costs £30 more than the same AEG but holds 2kg more.

AEG's features centre on fabric care. ProSense adjusts wash time and energy use to the load, ProSteam refreshes clothes, and ÖKOMix pre-mixes detergent before it enters the drum. The LFX50842B has AutoSense and a rapid 14-minute wash, while the LFR73944B offers a Quickwash option. Haier's features centre on quiet running and connectivity. Its direct motion motor drives the drum without a belt, and the WiFi models support hOn app control for remote start. Anti-bacterial treatment, smart dual spray and a vapour refresh programme are also included on several models, and most offer a 24-hour time delay.

AEG suits people who value fabric care and steam and are willing to pay a little more for ProSense and ProSteam technology. Its 1600rpm model spins harder and dries clothes faster, which helps when you have no tumble dryer. Haier suits families who need a large drum, especially the 10kg models, and people who like app control and quiet operation. Haier's UK service network is smaller than those of the biggest brands, so check local engineer coverage before buying.

Bottom line: choose AEG if you want ProSense, ProSteam and a 1600rpm spin for fabric care, and choose Haier if you want a 10kg drum from £429, direct-drive quiet running and hOn app control on the WiFi models.