Bosch vs Haier Washing Machines

Bosch covers £479 to £999, with the 9kg WAN28259GB Series 4 at £479, the 9kg WGG244ZCGB Series 6 in cast iron grey at £599, the 10kg WGG254ZSGB Series 6 in silver at £599 and the 10kg WGB256A2GB Series 8 smart washer with i-Dos at £999. Haier works at lower prices, with models from £379 to £479, including the 8kg HW80-B14939S8 at £379, the 9kg HW90B14939S8UK at £399, the 10kg HW100B14959S8U1U WiFi model at £429 and the 9kg HW90B14959S8U1UK WiFi model at £479.

Bosch's signature features are EcoSilence Drive, a brushless motor that the brand rates at 46dB during the main wash, and ActiveWater, which adjusts water to the load. VarioDrum uses an asymmetric drum pattern for both delicate and heavy items, and SpeedPerfect shortens cycles on several models. Haier's strengths are its direct-drive motor, WiFi with the hOn app on the 9kg and 10kg graphite models, and Vapour Refresh and Anti-Bacterial programmes. Bosch leads on drum design and quiet running, while Haier offers WiFi at a lower price.

Bosch suits households that want a mainstream brand with a broad range, from a 9kg Series 4 to a 10kg smart Series 8, and buyers who value a quiet motor for an open-plan flat or an upstairs laundry room. Haier suits families who want a big drum and quiet direct-drive running without paying premium prices, and who will use the hOn app. The 9kg WAN28259GB at £479 costs the same as Haier's 9kg WiFi HW90B14959S8U1UK, so the choice comes down to brand and features.

Bottom line: choose Bosch if you want a well-known brand with a quiet EcoSilence motor and a 10kg Series 8 smart model at £999, from £479 overall. Choose Haier if you want WiFi control and a large drum for less, such as the 10kg HW100B14959S8U1U at £429.