Altimo vs Beko Washing Machines

Altimo and Beko overlap at entry level, but Beko moves further up the price range. Altimo leads with the AWM10142W 10kg 1400rpm at £299, backed by the AWM8142W 8kg at £259 and the AWM6122W 6kg at £229. Beko matches the budget end with the BM1WT3721W 7kg 1200rpm at £239, then offers the BM3WT3941B 9kg 1400rpm with EnergySpin at £309 and the AquaTech RecycledTub 9kg models, the B5W59411AW and B5W59411AG, at £399 each.

Altimo keeps the technology list short: capacity, spin speed and conventional programmes, with the 8kg and 10kg models running at 1400rpm and the smaller machines at 1200rpm. Beko adds more recognisable features. Its ProSmart Inverter Motor is covered by a 10-year warranty, and AquaTech replaces some of the drum movement with water, which Beko says makes washing faster and gentler on delicate fabrics. Fast+ shortens cycles on most programmes, and DrumClean runs a drum-cleaning cycle at 70°C to keep odours down. On the 9kg AquaTech models, IronFast and EnergySpin are the features to look for.

Altimo suits shoppers who want the largest drum for the lowest upfront cost, especially the 10kg AWM10142W at £299, and landlords or students who need a dependable machine without extras. Beko suits buyers who will spend about £100 more for better-known technology, a broader choice of programmes and a motor with a 10-year warranty. Households doing frequent family laundry will value Fast+ on busy days, while smaller households may find Altimo's simple dials just as practical.

Bottom line: choose Altimo if your priority is maximum capacity for the least spend, such as a 10kg drum at £299. Choose Beko if you want AquaTech, a 10-year-warranted inverter motor and a more rounded 9kg family machine, and you are happy to pay between £309 and £399 for it.