Hotpoint vs Indesit Washing Machines

Hotpoint and Indesit are the two budget-friendly brands in this comparison, and their prices overlap almost entirely. Hotpoint's range sits between £339 and £349, with the 9kg Hotpoint NSWM965CBSUKN at £339 and the 10kg Hotpoint NSWM1046GGUK at £349. Indesit's models run from the 9kg Indesit MTWC91495WUKN MyTime at £279 to the 10kg Indesit BWE101496XWVUK at £349, with the 8kg Indesit MTWC81495BKUK at £299 in between.

Hotpoint's strongest feature is steam hygiene, which appears on the NSWM965CBSUKN, the NSWM1046GGUK and the 9kg Hotpoint NSWF 946 W UK, which also has an anti-stain programme. The NM11948BCAUK at £347 adds Steam Refresh and a Stop and Add function. Indesit's features lean towards convenience and efficiency. Push&Go one-touch washing and Water Balance Plus come with the 10kg BWE101496XWVUK, while the 9kg Indesit BWE 91496X SV UK offers steam and an inverter motor. The MyTime models add Full Load Fast Cycles and a timer delay.

Hotpoint suits households that want steam and an anti-stain programme for everyday stains, particularly families who do a lot of laundry with children's clothes. Indesit suits buyers who want the lowest price, such as the 9kg MyTime MTWC91495WUKN at £279, or a keylocked machine for a home with young children, like the 8kg MTWC81495BKUK at £299. Its Full Load Fast Cycles are useful for a quick wash on a busy weekday. Hotpoint's programmes are designed around UK washing habits, which suits households in areas with hard water. The 8kg MyTime is also a sensible choice for a single person.

Bottom line: choose Hotpoint if you want steam hygiene and an anti-stain programme for around £340 to £350. Choose Indesit if you want the lower price or a keylock, starting with the 9kg MyTime MTWC91495WUKN at £279.