Best for most people
Bosch Series 6 WGG24400GB
Great choice
- Rated 4.8 out of 5 by over 2,000 Currys owners
- 5-year guarantee when you register it
- Stain programmes and a 15-minute quick wash
- Clothes come out wetter from the quick washes
Best washing machines
Most people should get the Bosch Series 6 WGG24400GB. From the brand owners rate most reliable, quiet, with a 5-year guarantee. Big family? The LG 10 kg costs less and holds more.
Best for big families
LG Series 4 F4C510WBTN1
Great choice
- 10 kg drum for big loads and bedding
- 5-year guarantee when you register it
- Rated 4.8 out of 5 by Currys owners
- 62 cm deep — a few centimetres more than most
Best budget
Beko EnergySpin BM3WT3941W
Good with caveats
- Under £300 for a 9 kg drum
- Rated 4.7 out of 5 by over 1,800 Currys owners
- 54.6 cm deep — fits shallow spaces
- Only a 1-year guarantee
Built to last
Miele W1 WWD380 WCS
Great choice
- Built and tested for 20 years of use, Miele says
- Lowest energy use of our picks
- Steam programme to cut ironing
- About £500 more than the Bosch Series 6
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Why the Bosch Series 6 WGG24400GB?
Bosch topped Expert Reviews' 2026 owner survey for reliability and is the brand most recommended by owners. This 9 kg model adds a quiet spin, stain programmes and a 5-year guarantee for a mid-range price, which is the best balance for most homes.
Full verdictHow we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: Expert Reviews, Mumsnet, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 7 Oct 2026How we decide
Our verdict is an opinion based on published expert reviews and manufacturer information, not our own testing. Specs, prices and availability change — check the manufacturer's and retailer's details before you buy. Terms & disclaimer