Bosch Series 4 WAN28259GB vs Miele W1 WWD380 WCS
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Which one is for you?
Bosch WAN28259GB
Want reliable washing at a fair price? The Bosch.
Is the Bosch Series 4 WAN28259GB worth it?Miele W1
Want to buy once and keep it for twenty years? The Miele.
Is the Miele W1 WWD380 WCS worth it?Key differences
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What owners say
Verified buyers only; every 1–3 star review read by us. How we do this
Bosch WAN28259GB
98%of 1,535 verified buyer ratings give it 4 or 5 stars
Owners love how quiet and easy to use it is. The few complaints are long programmes and wet clothes after short washes.
- Quiet
- Easy to use
- Washes well
- Clothes still wet: many programmes spin gently
- Programmes too long
Miele W1
75%of 4 verified buyer ratings give it 4 or 5 stars
Only a few verified owners so far: three gave it 5 stars, and the one who gave 1 star didn't say why.
- Much quieter than their old machine
- The app tells you when the wash is done
Nothing came up often enough to list.
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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.
Owner reports for the Bosch WAN28259GB: 1,535 verified buyer ratings at Currys, read November 2026.
Owner reports for the Miele W1: 4 verified buyer ratings at Currys, read October 2026.