The 10 Best Washing Machines as of June 2026

How we ranked these washing machines

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

Performance (35%) — how well each washing machine does its core job.
Value (25%) — quality and features for the price.
Build & reliability (20%) — materials, longevity and warranty.
Features (20%) — meaningful extras that improve the experience.

At a glance: top 10 compared

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#	Washing Machines	Score	Best for	Capacity	Approx. Price	Amazon links
1	Bosch Series 6 Washing Machine	8.8	Best overall	9kg	$550	View Price
2	Miele W1 Washing Machine	8.7	Best premium	8kg	$900	View Price
3	Samsung EcoBubble	8.6	Best value	9kg	$450	View Price
4	LG TurboWash	8.6	Best big load	10.5kg	$550	View Price
5	Bosch Series 4 Washing Machine	8.5	Best value Bosch	8kg	$430	View Price
6	AEG 7000 Series	8.5	Best for fabric care	8kg	$600	View Price
7	Hisense Washing Machine	8.3	Best budget	9kg	$330	View Price
8	Beko Washing Machine	8.2	Best high-street value	8kg	$300	View Price
9	Hoover H-Wash	8.1	Best app-connected budget	9kg	$350	View Price
10	Indesit Washing Machine	8.0	Best budget basic	8kg	$280	View Price

The full ranking

Best overall

Bosch Series 6 Washing Machine

8.8Our number one pick.

Bosch's Series 6 washing machines clean superbly, run quietly thanks to an anti-vibration design and offer efficient, varied programs, the dependable benchmark. They are an investment, but the cleaning, quietness and reliability are excellent.

Cleaning: 9.0Efficiency: 9.0Quietness: 9.0Value: 8.6

Pros

Excellent wash
Quiet anti-vibration
Efficient programs

Cons

Investment price
Heavy

Check price on Amazon≈ $550

Best premium

Miele W1 Washing Machine

8.7A superb runner-up.

Miele's W1 machines offer the brand's outstanding wash quality and build designed to last decades, with gentle drum patterns and auto-dosing options, a premium long-term buy. They are very expensive, but the cleaning and durability are excellent.

Cleaning: 9.2Efficiency: 9.0Quietness: 9.0Value: 8.0

Pros

Outstanding wash
Built to last decades
Gentle on clothes

Cons

Very expensive
Premium price

Check price on Amazon≈ $900

Best value

Samsung EcoBubble

8.6Rounds out our top three.

Samsung's EcoBubble machines mix detergent with air for effective lower-temperature washing with many programs and a quiet digital motor, strong value. The bubble tech is marketing-heavy, but the cleaning and value are excellent.

Cleaning: 8.8Efficiency: 8.8Quietness: 8.6Value: 9.0

Pros

Effective cool washes
Many programs
Quiet motor

Cons

Bubble tech overhyped
Touch panel fiddly

Check price on Amazon≈ $450

Best big load

LG TurboWash

8.6A standout in the upper half.

LG's TurboWash machines combine a large capacity, fast thorough cycles and a quiet, reliable direct-drive motor with a long motor warranty, great for big households. They are pricier, but the capacity and speed are excellent.

Cleaning: 8.8Efficiency: 8.8Quietness: 8.8Value: 8.6

Pros

Large 10.5kg drum
Fast TurboWash cycles
Long motor warranty

Cons

Pricey
Large

Check price on Amazon≈ $550

Best value Bosch

Bosch Series 4 Washing Machine

8.5A well-rounded mid-table pick.

Bosch's Series 4 brings the brand's strong, quiet washing at a more accessible price, excellent value for most homes. It has fewer programs than the Series 6, but the cleaning and reliability are excellent.

Cleaning: 8.8Efficiency: 8.8Quietness: 8.8Value: 8.8

Pros

Strong quiet wash
Reliable
Great value Bosch

Cons

Fewer programs
Basic display

Check price on Amazon≈ $430

Best for fabric care

AEG 7000 Series

8.5Great value in the middle of the pack.

AEG's 7000 Series uses a load-sensing ProSense system to gauge load size and protect fabrics, with excellent efficiency, great for delicate care. It is pricier, but the fabric care and efficiency are excellent.

Cleaning: 8.8Efficiency: 9.0Quietness: 8.6Value: 8.4

Pros

Gentle fabric care
Load-sensing efficiency
Quiet

Cons

Pricey
Complex menu

Check price on Amazon≈ $600

Best budget

Hisense Washing Machine

8.3A dependable pick if the price is right.

Hisense's washing machines offer a good capacity, plenty of programs and decent efficiency at a low price, sensible budget value. They are louder and less refined, but for value they are good.

Cleaning: 8.4Efficiency: 8.4Quietness: 8.0Value: 9.0

Pros

Big capacity
Many programs
Affordable

Cons

Louder
Less refined

Check price on Amazon≈ $330

Best high-street value

Beko Washing Machine

8.2Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

Beko's washing machines cover everyday family washing with a good capacity and quick programs at a budget price, widely available value. They are louder and basic, but for the money they are good.

Cleaning: 8.2Efficiency: 8.2Quietness: 7.8Value: 9.0

Pros

Affordable and available
Decent capacity
Quick programs

Cons

Louder
Basic build

Check price on Amazon≈ $300

Best app-connected budget

Hoover H-Wash

8.1A budget-friendly option worth a look.

Hoover's H-Wash machines add Wi-Fi app control and many programs at a competitive price, good value for app-minded users. They are louder than premium models, but the features and value are good.

Cleaning: 8.2Efficiency: 8.4Quietness: 8.0Value: 8.6

Pros

Wi-Fi app control
Many programs
Affordable

Cons

Louder
App can be fiddly

Check price on Amazon≈ $350

Best budget basic

Indesit Washing Machine

8.0Rounds out our top ten.

Indesit's washing machines cover everyday washing with a good capacity at a rock-bottom price, sensible basic value. They are louder with a lower spin, but for value they work.

Cleaning: 8.2Efficiency: 8.0Quietness: 7.8Value: 8.8

Pros

Cheapest option
Decent capacity
Simple

Cons

Lower spin
Louder

Check price on Amazon≈ $280

Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the washing machines in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the Bosch Series 6 Washing Machine, which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The Miele W1 Washing Machine and Samsung EcoBubble are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best washing machines without overthinking it, the Bosch Series 6 Washing Machine is our top recommendation — it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon ≈ $550

Our top picks at a glance

Bosch Series 6 Washing Machine

Samsung EcoBubble

Miele W1 Washing Machine

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How we ranked these washing machines

At a glance: top 10 compared

The full ranking

Bosch Series 6 Washing Machine

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Miele W1 Washing Machine

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Samsung EcoBubble

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LG TurboWash

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Bosch Series 4 Washing Machine

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AEG 7000 Series

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Hisense Washing Machine

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Beko Washing Machine

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Hoover H-Wash

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Indesit Washing Machine

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Frequently asked questions

The bottom line

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