Bosch Series 6 WGG24400GB vs Miele W1 WWD380 WCS
Get the Bosch Series 6. Unless you want one machine for the next 15–20 years — then the Miele W1 is worth the extra.
Bosch Series 6 WGG24400GB
From the brand owners rate most reliable. Quiet, gets stains out, 5-year guarantee.
Miele W1 WWD380 WCS
Built and tested for 20 years of use, Miele says. You pay twice the Bosch for it.
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Both are 9 kg machines. The Miele is built for 20 years of use, Miele says, uses the least energy and has a steam programme to cut ironing; the Bosch comes close on reliability for about half the price, with a longer guarantee.
- —You want a very reliable machine for about half the price.
- —You want a 5-year guarantee.
- —Stains are a regular fight (kids, sport, work clothes).
- —You want one machine for the next 15–20 years.
- —You wash a lot of wool, silk or delicates.
- —You'd rather iron less.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +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
- −Quick washes spin less hard, so clothes come out damper.
- +Built and tested for 20 years of use, Miele says
- +Lowest energy use of our picks
- +Steam programme to cut ironing
- −Only a 2-year guarantee as standard — less than Bosch or LG, despite the price.
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How 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.