Candy vs Siemens Washing Machines

Candy and Siemens represent two different price points for a 9kg washing machine. Candy's EY49B8-80 costs £269.99 for a 9kg drum spinning at 1400rpm. Siemens starts with the 9kg WG46G2Z2GB iQ500 at £679, moves up to the WG46H2A9GB at £899 with Home Connect and detergent scanning, and tops out with the 10kg WG56B2A3GB at £1,099, all with a 1600rpm spin.

Siemens brings a more sophisticated set of features. Its i-Dos system measures detergent automatically, and the WG46H2A9GB adds a detergent scan to match dosing to the load. Home Connect lets you start cycles and receive alerts from a smartphone, while the speedPack and stainRemoval options on the iQ500 range cover quicker programmes and tougher marks. The 1600rpm spin extracts more water than Candy's 1400rpm, which can leave loads drier going into a tumble dryer. Candy relies on the Simply-Fi app, NFC programme downloads and up to 16 pre-set programmes, with a 14-minute quick wash on selected models.

Siemens suits households that want Home Connect control, automatic dosing and quieter running, and are prepared to pay between £409.01 and £829.01 more than Candy for them. Its anti-vibration side panels are designed to reduce noise, which suits open-plan homes and flats with shared walls. Candy suits budget-conscious families, students and landlords who need a reliable machine for everyday washing and will not use an app. A household that washes big loads of bedding will prefer the 10kg WG56B2A3GB, while couples and small families get everything they need from the 9kg Candy.

Bottom line: choose Candy if you want a 9kg 1400rpm machine for the lowest price, with the EY49B8-80 at £269.99 handling everyday laundry without extras. Choose Siemens if you want app control, automatic detergent dosing and 1600rpm spin, with the WG46H2A9GB 9kg at £899 as the sensible middle option.