Beko vs Smeg Washing Machines

Beko covers £239 to £399, with the 7kg BM1WT3721W at £239, the 9kg BM3WT3941B at £309 and the 9kg B5W59411AW AquaTech model at £399. Smeg is priced higher, with models from £499 to £599, including the 8kg WNP84SECUK in white at £499, the 9kg WNP96SLAAUK with steam and autodose at £599 and the 9kg WNP96SLAAUK1 at 1600rpm, also at £599.

Beko's features revolve around AquaTech, EnergySpin and hygiene programmes, while Smeg's revolve around autodose and steam. The 9kg WNP96SLAAUK doses detergent automatically from a built-in tank and includes Steam Energy Technology, and the WNP96SLAAUK1 spins at 1600rpm, faster than any Beko model here. Beko's models top out at 1400rpm, so Smeg is the better choice for quicker drying. The 8kg WNP84SECUK has a 15-programme selector and an A-rated noise level of 72dB.

Beko suits renters and families who need a 9kg machine on a budget, especially where a hygiene programme matters. Smeg suits buyers who already own Smeg kitchen appliances, want automatic dosing and steam, and value the Italian design. The gap is £190 for a similar load: the 8kg Smeg WNP84SECUK at £499 costs £190 more than the 9kg Beko BM3WT3941B at £309. Smeg is less suited to buyers chasing the largest drum for the lowest price. The 8kg Smeg WNP84SECUK is the cheapest Smeg option at £499, and it is rated A for noise at 72dB, quieter than the 9kg WNP96SLAAUK at 78dB.

Bottom line: choose Beko if you want a 9kg machine with EnergySpin and hygiene programmes for £239 to £399, the cheapest route to a clean wash. Choose Smeg if you want autodose, a 1600rpm spin on the WNP96SLAAUK1 or the design of a Smeg kitchen, from £499 to £599.