ASKO vs NEFF Washing Machines

ASKO offers machines from £929 to £1,899, including the 9kg W1094W.UK at £929, the 8kg W2086C.W 1600rpm at £999 and the W6098X.S 9kg 1800rpm at £1,899. NEFF is built for fitted kitchens, with the 8kg W543BX2GB built-in washer at £749, the 8kg W544BX2GB built-in at £799 and the VNA341U8GB washer dryer, which combines an 8kg wash with a 5kg dry, at £1,129.

NEFF's difference is design and integration. Its machines sit behind a kitchen cabinet door, use an 8kg drum and spin at 1400rpm, and share BSH engineering with Bosch and Siemens. The W544BX2GB is rated A for noise at 66dB. ASKO prioritises spin performance instead, with 1600rpm and 1800rpm models and steel construction, and its 9kg W1094W.UK at £929 gives more drum capacity than NEFF's 8kg built-in models. The two built-in 8kg models share the same 1400rpm spin, so the choice between them comes down to price and details.

NEFF suits buyers designing a fitted kitchen around NEFF ovens, hobs and dishwashers, who want the washing machine to disappear behind a door. The washer dryer suits a flat with no room for a separate dryer. ASKO suits a utility room where a standalone machine can be placed, and where a faster spin reduces tumble-drying time. Buyers should check the integration height and door-fixing method against their kitchen units, and allow for professional installation in the budget. Buyers with a small kitchen should measure the 818mm height and 544mm depth of the W544BX2GB before ordering.

Bottom line: choose ASKO if you want 1600rpm to 1800rpm spin and more capacity in a standalone machine, from £929. Choose NEFF if you are fitting an integrated kitchen and want a machine hidden behind cabinet doors, from £749 for the W543BX2GB.