AEG vs Hotpoint Washing Machines

AEG and Hotpoint compete on price, but AEG is the more expensive brand. AEG's line runs from the LFX50842B 8kg at £399 and the L6FBK841B 6000 ProSense 8kg at £449, through the LFR73944B 7000 ProSteam 9kg at £465, to the LFR71864B 1600rpm model at £579. Hotpoint's range sits lower: the NSWM965CBSUKN 9kg at £339, the NM11948BCAUK 9kg at £347, and the NSWM1046GGUK 10kg and NSWF 946 W UK 9kg at £349 each.

AEG's distinctive features are ProSteam, which uses steam to refresh clothes and reduce ironing, and ProSense, which adjusts cycles to the load. The LFX50842B offers a Rapid 14 minute cycle, and the LFR71864B spins at 1600rpm. Hotpoint's features are steam hygiene across its models, anti stain on three of its four machines, an Inverter Motor and Anti Allergy setting on the NSWM965CBSUKN, and a Stop and Add function on the NM11948BCAUK. The NSWM1046GGUK is the only 10kg model in its range here, at 1400rpm. The NM11948BCAUK has automatic programmes and 1400rpm spin for everyday loads.

AEG suits households that want steam for refreshing clothes or a 1600rpm spin for quicker drying, and that are prepared to pay from £399. The ProSteam 9kg at £465 suits busy families who want less ironing. Hotpoint suits buyers who want an anti-stain machine, a 10kg drum or the lowest price in this comparison. Its steam hygiene and Anti Allergy features are useful for a household with children or allergy sufferers.

Bottom line: choose AEG if you want ProSteam or 1600rpm spin, and can pay from £399 for the 8kg LFX50842B or £465 for the 9kg ProSteam. Choose Hotpoint if you want a 9kg or 10kg machine with anti-stain and steam hygiene for £339 to £349.