Candy vs Miele Washing Machines

Candy and Miele sit at opposite ends of the washing machine market, and the price gap is wide. Candy's EY49B8-80 is a 9kg machine with a 1400rpm spin, priced at £269.99. Miele's range starts with the 8kg WWA120WCS at £799 and the 8kg WWB360WCS at £949, then climbs to the 9kg WWD380WCS PowerWash and Steam at £999 and the 9kg WWG880WCS Twin Dos and Steam at £1,399.

Miele builds its washers around fabric care and longevity. The honeycomb drum creates a thin film of water between the drum and the laundry, which protects woollens and silks, while TwinDos on the WWG880WCS doses liquid detergent from cartridges and CapDosing takes specialist capsules for outdoor wear and down-filled items. Its ProfiEco brushless motor keeps noise low, and the Miele@home app adds remote control and programme monitoring. Candy focuses on its Simply-Fi app, NFC programme downloads and up to 16 pre-set programmes, including a 14-minute quick wash on selected models. Both brands spin at 1400rpm on the models compared here, so the real difference lies in drum design, dosing and finish.

Miele suits households that wash often, handle expensive or delicate fabrics and want a machine that lasts. The brand's testing covers 20 years of use based on five washes a week, which justifies the higher outlay for a family or a shared home where the machine runs most days. Candy suits budget-conscious families, students, landlords furnishing rented flats and anyone who wants a capable 9kg drum without a large outlay. For everyday loads of towels, bedding and cottons, the EY49B8-80 covers the essentials.

Bottom line: choose Candy if you want a 9kg 1400rpm machine at the lowest price, with the EY49B8-80 at £269.99 covering everyday washing for far less. Choose Miele if you want premium build, fabric care and a long service life, with the WWD380WCS 9kg PowerWash and Steam at £999 as the most balanced option.