Altimo vs Indesit Washing Machines

Altimo and Indesit are both value brands, and their ranges overlap at 8kg to 10kg. Altimo's line includes the AWM6122W 6kg at £229, the AWM8142W 8kg at £259 and the AWM10142W 10kg at £299. Indesit starts with the MTWC91495WUKN 9kg at £279, then the MTWC81495BKUK MyTime 8kg black model at £299, the BWE101496XWVUK 10kg Push&Go model at £349 and the BWE 91496X SV UK 9kg Push&Go model with steam at £349.

Indesit's advantage is convenience. Push&Go offers one-button washing, and it is built into the BWE models. The BWE 91496X SV UK adds steam, while the BWE 91496X SV UK and MTWC91495WUKN both have inverter motors. The BWE101496XWVUK includes Water Balance Plus. Indesit's programme range extends to around 16 options, including quick washes of around 20 minutes, and the MyTime models offer Full Load Fast cycles, a delay timer and a keylock. Altimo has no steam, auto-dosing or one-touch programmes; its strengths are simple dials and clear capacity choices.

Altimo suits buyers who want the lowest-cost large drum and do not need extras, especially anyone keeping the spend below £300 while getting a 10kg machine. Indesit suits households that want easy controls, quick daily programmes and a familiar high-street name. Push&Go and steam can save time and rewashing on busy weeks, and the MyTime models suit anyone who wants a delayed start so the wash finishes when they get home. The BWE101496XWVUK at £349 costs £50 more than the 10kg AWM10142W, a modest step up for one-touch washing.

Bottom line: choose Altimo if you want the lowest-cost large drum, with the AWM10142W at £299 hard to beat. Choose Indesit if you want Push&Go one-button washing, steam on the BWE 91496X SV UK and a familiar name, for a modest premium from £279 to £349.