ASKO vs Siemens Washing Machines

ASKO covers £929 to £1,899, including the 9kg W1094W.UK at £929, the 8kg W2086C.W 1600rpm at £999, the 9kg W4096R.W at £1,499 and the stainless steel W6098X.S 1800rpm at £1,899. Siemens offers 1600rpm washers from £679 to £1,099, including the 9kg WG46G2Z2GB at £679, the 9kg WG46H2A9GB smart model at £899, the silver inox WG46H2AXGB at £899 and the 10kg WG56B2A3GB at £1,099.

Siemens tops out at 1600rpm, short of ASKO's 1800rpm top model, but adds connected and dosing features. Its i-Dos system measures detergent automatically on the WG46H2A9GB, WG46H2AXGB and WG56B2A3GB, and Home Connect lets you start cycles and receive notifications from a phone. The WG46G2Z2GB adds iQDrive, speedPack and a stain removal system. ASKO's distinctive points are steel construction and 1800rpm spin on the W6098X.S, along with a suspension designed for stable, quiet running.

ASKO suits buyers who want a sturdy, long-lasting machine and are willing to pay for it, particularly if they tumble dry and benefit from the top spin speed. Siemens suits households that want connected features, automatic detergent handling and a 10kg drum at a lower price. The 9kg WG46G2Z2GB at £679 is £320 cheaper than ASKO's 8kg W2086C.W at £999, and the Siemens 10kg WG56B2A3GB is the only Siemens model with a drum larger than ASKO's 9kg. Both brands suit a utility room with space for a standard washer. The 10kg WG56B2A3GB at £1,099 is the most expensive Siemens option and the only one with speedPack XL in this comparison.

Bottom line: choose ASKO if you want the fastest spin in the comparison, up to 1800rpm, with a sturdy build from £929. Choose Siemens if you want Home Connect control, i-Dos detergent dosing and a 1600rpm spin from £679 for the 9kg WG46G2Z2GB.