Candy vs Hotpoint Washing Machines

Candy and Hotpoint offer straightforward washing machines for UK homes, with Candy's EY49B8-80 at £269.99 the lowest-priced option here. The EY49B8-80 is a 9kg machine with 1400rpm spin. Hotpoint's NSWM965CBSUKN at £339 is a 9kg anti-stain model with an inverter motor and steam hygiene, the NSWM1046GGUK at £349 offers a 10kg load, and the NM11948BCAUK at £347 is a 9kg machine with steam refresh and a stop-and-add function.

Candy's main technology is smart control. Its flagship feature lets you control and monitor the machine by smartphone, with NFC connectivity for downloading programmes. The range offers up to 16 pre-set programmes plus downloadable cycles through the Simply-Fi app, including rapid washes from 14 to 44 minutes. Hotpoint's differentiator is stain removal. Its anti-stain technology removes common stains without pre-treatment on many models, steam hygiene helps remove bacteria and allergens, and premium Hotpoint models add Wi-Fi control through the Hotpoint Home Net app. The exact difference between the NSWM965CBSUKN and the EY49B8-80 is £69.01.

Candy suits buyers who want a simple, budget-friendly 9kg machine and do not mind basic controls. Its slim-depth options can suit tight spaces. Hotpoint suits families with stain-prone laundry, people who want anti-allergy and steam hygiene features, and anyone who wants a machine from a brand with a long UK presence. Hotpoint's spin speeds range from 1200rpm to 1600rpm, so you can pick a faster spin for quicker drying. Candy's single model at £269.99 is the entry point, while Hotpoint's four models in this comparison run from £339 to £349.

Bottom line: choose CANDY if you want a 9kg washing machine for £269.99 with smartphone control and can accept basic controls, and choose HOTPOINT if you want anti-stain washing and steam hygiene from £339, or a 10kg NSWM1046GGUK for £349.