Haier vs Whirlpool Washing Machines

Haier offers a value-led range between £379 and £479, including the 10kg HW100B14959S8U1U at £429 and the WiFi-enabled 9kg HW90B14959S8U1UK at £479. Whirlpool sits higher, with the built-in 8kg BIWMWG81485UK at £499, the built-in 9kg BIWMWG91485UK at £549, the built-in 9kg wash and 6kg dry BIWDWG961485UK at £629 and the 9kg W899ADSILENCEUK at £629. The cheapest Whirlpool, the 8kg BIWMWG81485UK at £499, is £70 more than the 10kg Haier at £429.

Haier's engineering includes its Direct Motion Motor, Smart Dual Spray and Anti-Bacterial Treatment. Whirlpool's signature is FreshCare+, which the W899ADSILENCEUK and BIWDWG961485UK include and which keeps clothes fresh for up to six hours after the cycle ends. Autodose and ZEN Technology feature on the W899ADSILENCEUK, which is designed for quieter running. Whirlpool's 6th SENSE technology adjusts water, temperature and drum movement to match the load. Haier's 10kg model adds Anti-Bacterial Treatment, while Whirlpool's FreshCare+ focuses on keeping laundry fresh after the cycle.

Haier suits buyers who want the most features for the lowest outlay, especially a WiFi model for a family home. Whirlpool suits buyers who want built-in installation, which makes the BIWMWG81485UK and BIWMWG91485UK appealing for fitted kitchens, and the washer dryer suits homes with no space for a separate dryer. Buyers who want Autodose and quiet running should look at the W899ADSILENCEUK at £629. The BIWMWG91485UK at £549 costs £70 more than the 9kg Haier at £479, a premium that some fitted kitchens will justify. The 9kg washer dryer BIWDWG961485UK at £629 is the only Whirlpool model here that also dries.

Bottom line: choose Haier if you want WiFi and a 10kg drum for £429, and choose Whirlpool if you need a built-in machine, FreshCare+ or a 9kg wash and 6kg dry washer dryer at £629.