AEG vs Whirlpool Washing Machines

AEG and Whirlpool both offer 8kg and 9kg washing machines, but Whirlpool's range includes several built-in options. AEG's line includes the LFX50842B 8kg at £399, the L6FBK841B 8kg at £449, the LFR73944B 9kg at £465 and the LFR71864B 8kg with 1600rpm at £579. Whirlpool's W899ADSILENCEUK 9kg costs £629, while its built-in BIWMWG81485UK 8kg costs £499, the BIWMWG91485UK 9kg costs £549 and the BIWDWG961485UK 9kg washer-dryer costs £629. The AEG LFX50842B at £399 is £100 cheaper than the Whirlpool BIWMWG81485UK at £499, though the built-in design makes the two less of a direct match.

Whirlpool's signature feature is 6th SENSE, which adjusts water, temperature and drum movement to the load, along with FreshCare+, which keeps clothes fresh for up to six hours after the cycle ends. Its ZEN Technology is designed for quiet operation, and the W899 also has Autodose. Quick programmes complete in around 30 minutes. AEG's ProSteam adds steam refreshing, while its ProSense adjusts wash time to the load, and its inverter motor carries a 10-year warranty. Whirlpool's standard warranty is two years, extendable to five.

AEG suits households that want a standard machine with steam options at a low price, and the LFX50842B at £399 is aimed at budget buyers. Whirlpool suits people who need a built-in washer for a fitted kitchen or utility, where the BIWMWG91485UK at £549 and the BIWDWG961485UK washer-dryer at £629 can be integrated. The W899 at £629 suits those who want FreshCare+ and quiet running in a standalone model.

Bottom line: choose AEG if you want ProSteam with a 10-year inverter motor warranty for £399 or £465, and choose Whirlpool if you need a built-in 8kg or 9kg machine from £499, or the W899ADSILENCEUK 9kg at £629 with FreshCare+ and ZEN quiet running.