Altimo vs NEFF Washing Machines

Altimo and NEFF serve different kitchens. Altimo's freestanding range runs from the AWM6122W 6kg 1200rpm at £229 through the AWM8142W 8kg at £259 to the AWM10142W 10kg at £299. NEFF is built for fitted kitchens, with the W543BX2GB 8kg built-in model at £749, the W544BX2GB 8kg built-in model at £799 and the VNA341U8GB 8kg wash and 5kg dry washer dryer at £1,129.

NEFF's machines are integrated, so a cabinet door hides the front and the kitchen looks seamless. The built-in models run an 8kg drum at 1400rpm, while the VNA341U8GB combines an 8kg wash with a 5kg dry in one integrated unit. The W544BX2GB is rated A for noise at 66dB and measures 818mm high, 596mm wide and 544mm deep, so check the cabinet space before buying. NEFF shares engineering with Bosch and Siemens, which is a useful reassurance on reliability. Altimo offers freestanding simplicity, with a 10kg drum and 1400rpm spin on its larger models, but no integrated option, no steam and no smart features.

Altimo suits buyers who want visible, freestanding value, such as renters, landlords and anyone who wants the largest drum for the lowest price. NEFF suits people designing a fitted kitchen who want the machine hidden behind cabinetry and matched to other integrated appliances. It is less suited to buyers chasing capacity per pound, since the 8kg built-in models cost at least £450 more than the 10kg Altimo. The washer dryer only makes sense for homes with little space, where one integrated unit replaces two appliances.

Bottom line: choose Altimo if you want a freestanding washer with a 10kg drum for £299 and do not need integration. Choose NEFF if the machine must disappear behind a fitted kitchen, the W544BX2GB at £799 for a 66dB A-rated built-in machine, or the VNA341U8GB at £1,129 if you also need a dryer.