Haier vs Indesit Washing Machines

Haier stands in the £379 to £479 bracket here, with the 8kg HW80-B14939S8 at £379, the 9kg HW90B14939S8UK at £399 and the 10kg HW100B14959S8U1U at £429. Indesit is priced lower, with the 9kg MTWC91495WUKN at £279, the 8kg MTWC81495BKUK MyTime at £299, and the 9kg BWE 91496X SV UK and 10kg BWE101496XWVUK at £349 each. Indesit's 9kg MTWC91495WUKN at £279 is the cheapest machine in this pairing, £100 below Haier's 8kg HW80-B14939S8 at £379.

Haier's engineering is built on its Direct Motion Motor and an anti-bacterial treatment, with Vapour Refresh and a 24H time delay on the 9kg HW90B14939S8UK. Indesit focuses on everyday flexibility. Its MyTime models offer full load fast cycles, a timer delay and a keylock. The 9kg BWE 91496X SV UK adds steam and an inverter motor, the 9kg MTWC91495WUKN also has an inverter motor, and the 10kg BWE101496XWVUK offers Water Balance Plus and a 1400rpm spin. Indesit's Push&Go and MyTime names describe its one-touch and timer features, which keep everyday use simple.

Haier suits buyers who want app-linked control and a Direct Motion motor for quieter running, particularly in open-plan homes. Its 8kg I-Pro model with automatic weight detection suits smaller households. Indesit suits budget-focused households that want a 9kg or 10kg drum without paying for connectivity, such as first-time buyers or landlords furnishing a flat. Indesit offers limited smart features, so it is the less connected choice of the two. A landlord furnishing a flat would find the 10kg BWE101496XWVUK at £349 a sensible choice, offering a 10kg drum for £80 less than the 10kg Haier at £429.

Bottom line: choose Haier if you want WiFi, a Direct Motion motor and a fuller specification, and choose Indesit if you need a 9kg or 10kg machine for £279 to £349, with steam on the BWE 91496X SV UK.