Altimo vs ASKO Washing Machines

Altimo and ASKO sit at opposite ends of the UK washing machine market. Altimo's line is built around low prices, with the AWM6122W 6kg 1200rpm at £229, the AWM8142W 8kg 1400rpm at £259 and the AWM10142W 10kg 1400rpm at £299. ASKO starts with the W1094W.UK 9kg 1400rpm at £929, then the W2086C.W 8kg 1600rpm at £999, the W4096R.W 9kg at £1,499 and the W6098X.S 9kg 1800rpm stainless steel model at £1,899.

The difference is mostly in construction and spin. ASKO uses steel in key components where many rivals use plastic, and its models spin from 1400rpm to 1800rpm, so clothes leave the drum much drier. The W2086C.W and W6098X.S both include an Auto Dosing System, and the W4096R.W adds an anti-crease function and a prewash option. Altimo keeps the feature set simple. Its 8kg and 10kg machines spin at 1400rpm, but the 6kg and 7kg models stop at 1200rpm, and there is no steam, smart connectivity or automatic dosing across the range.

Altimo suits renters, students, first-time buyers and anyone replacing an old machine on a tight budget. A 10kg drum for under £300 is hard to beat if purchase price matters most. ASKO suits heavy users who wash daily, households that tumble dry often and buyers who treat the washer as a long-term purchase. The high spin matters most if you tumble dry. Comparing the total cost over 15 years, rather than the price on the day, is the sensible test for a machine designed to last well over a decade.

Bottom line: choose Altimo if you need a 10kg washer from £299 and do not need steam, app control or fast spin. Choose ASKO if you want steel-built durability, 1600rpm or 1800rpm spin and a machine you expect to keep for well over a decade, and you can afford from £929.