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The 10 Best Washing Machines as of June 2026

Updated 18 June 2026 ยท Reviewed by the Pickarank team ยท Prices in GBP, subject to change

We compared the best washing machines you can buy in 2026, scoring each out of 10 on performance, value, build quality and features. Here are the ten worth your money โ€” with an at-a-glance table and the current best prices.

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Our top picks at a glance

Top pick

Bosch Series 6 Washing Machine

8.8Best overall
Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ ยฃ550
Best value

Samsung EcoBubble

8.6Best value
Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ ยฃ450
Also great

Miele W1 Washing Machine

8.7Best premium
Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ ยฃ900

Prices were correct at the time of writing and change often โ€” tap through for today's price on Amazon.

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How we ranked these washing machines

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

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

At a glance: top 10 compared

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#Washing MachinesScoreBest forCapacityApprox. PriceAmazon links
1Bosch Series 6 Washing Machine8.8Best overall9kgยฃ550View Price
2Miele W1 Washing Machine8.7Best premium8kgยฃ900View Price
3Samsung EcoBubble8.6Best value9kgยฃ450View Price
4LG TurboWash8.6Best big load10.5kgยฃ550View Price
5Bosch Series 4 Washing Machine8.5Best value Bosch8kgยฃ430View Price
6AEG 7000 Series8.5Best for fabric care8kgยฃ600View Price
7Hisense Washing Machine8.3Best budget9kgยฃ330View Price
8Beko Washing Machine8.2Best high-street value8kgยฃ300View Price
9Hoover H-Wash8.1Best app-connected budget9kgยฃ350View Price
10Indesit Washing Machine8.0Best budget basic8kgยฃ280View Price

The full ranking

1
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 Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ550
2
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 Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ900
3
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 Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ450
4
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 Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ550
5
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 Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ430
6
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 Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ600
7
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 Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ330
8
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 Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ300
9
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 Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ350
10
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 Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ280

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 โ€” 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 โ‰ˆ ยฃ550

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