AEG Vs BEKO Washing Machine Comparisons

Struggling to choose between a AEG and BEKO washing machine?

With a combination of data analysis software and expert evaluation, we analysed Aeg’s best washing machines – comparing features, reliability, durability, performance benchmarks, and customer feedback, with Beko’s. See Winner

Let’s walk through the specifications of (LFR94846WS and B5W1241AW) – two flagship washing machines by AEG and BEKO, analysing features and specifications that matter most… read more

Measuring a premium AEG washing machine with a budget BEKO machine would have been unfair. To keep the comparison level and objective, we compared like-for-like, by reviewing and comparing AEG’s best range against BEKO’s best.

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AEG 9000 AbsoluteCare LFR94846WS vs BEKO Pro AquaTech B5W1241AW Comparison Points

We chose to compare the AEG LFR94846WS with the BEKO B5W1241AW as these washing machines sit at the top of each brand’s product line. In this comparison, we dive into the wash programmes, energy rating, noise level, spin speed, and load capacity of each machine, as these are the features that have the biggest impact on washing dirty laundry.

AEG and BEKO Energy Efficiency Compared

The Aeg LFR94846WS is rated with a A, and the Beko LFR94846WS with an energy efficiency rating of A. Both the Aeg 9000 AbsoluteCare and Beko Pro AquaTech have a favourable green UK and EU energy consumption rating for a washing machine.

This means owning either a AEG or BEKO will save money on electricity usage with an appliance that is more environmentally friendly, compared with washing machines that have a lower energy rating.

• • AEG LFR94846WS Energy Class: A, running 33 kWh *eco cycle

• • BEKO B5W1241AW Energy Class: A, running 49 kWh *eco cycle

AEG 9000 AbsoluteCare vs BEKO Pro AquaTech Programmes

The Aeg LFR94846WS 9000 AbsoluteCare has 12 wash programmes, compared to the Beko B5W1241AW Pro AquaTech which has 15, with a difference of -3 programs between machines. Samples of programmes offered by 9000 AbsoluteCare LFR94846WS and Pro AquaTech B5W1241AW are as follows:

• • AEG LFR94846WS programme sample: AbsoluteWash, Cottons, Hygiene, Outdoor, Spin/Drain, Steam, Synthetics, plus Steam

• • BEKO B5W1241AW programme sample: Drum Clean, Steam, Anti Allergy, Cottons, Downloaded cycle, Down Wear, Eco, Dark Wash, Hand Wash, Stain Expert, Sports, Shirts, wool

Do Aeg LFR94846WS and Beko B5W1241AW have a “quick wash” cycle?

Both LFR94846WS and B5W1241AW washing machines have quick-wash programs for those in a hurry. The AEG 9000 AbsoluteCare LFR94846WS has a quick wash time of 20 minutes and the BEKO Pro AquaTech B5W1241AW completes this cycle in 28 minutes saving time, water, and energy for small lightly soiled clothes – Aeg 9000 AbsoluteCare and Beko Pro AquaTech can quick wash at a lower temperature, and much faster than a main cycle. There is a variance of -8 minutes between machines

Washing Machine Brands and Noise level

The AEG LFR94846WS produces around 72 dB of noise during a full spin cycle, and the BEKO B5W1241AW produces 77 dB. Giving a noise level difference of -5 dB between the two.

If you live in a flat or semi-detached house, or have your kitchen directly off your living room, choose a machine that has a slightly lower dB rating.

Whether you operate a AEG or BEKO washing machine, the machine should be level on the ground and secure with a small 5 – 10cm gap around all sides to minimise noises from the vibrations produced during a high-speed rinse.

With washing machines like the AEG 9000 AbsoluteCare motor spinning at 1400, the vibrations can be intense, and if the machine is not installed correctly, the noise can be worse.

• • AEG 9000 AbsoluteCare Noise rating: A – 72 dB Decibel (dB) during wash cycle (max 1400 rpm spin)

• • BEKO Pro AquaTech  Noise rating: C – 77 dB Decibel (dB) during wash cycle (max 1400 rpm spin)

Spin Speed

Fast motor spin speeds means more thorough rinsing of washed and wet laundry. The Aeg LFR94846WS has a max rpm of 1400 compared to the Beko B5W1241AW with an rpm of 1400.

The machine with extra spin power – AEG or BEKO – generally means clothes come out of the washing machine holding less water, for faster line or tumble drying.

• • AEG 9000 AbsoluteCare – 1400 RPM (maximum revolutions per minute)

• • BEKO Pro AquaTech – 1400 RPM (maximum revolutions per minute)

Wash Load Capacity

The AEG 9000 AbsoluteCare LFR94846WS has a load weight capacity of 8kg, which is comparable to the 12kg laundry load limit capacity of the BEKO Pro AquaTech B5W1241AW. A washing machine with a higher kilogramme (kg) rating can wash larger loads of laundry in one cycle.

• • AEG 9000 AbsoluteCare – 8kg kg Weight Handling

• • BEKO Pro AquaTech – 12kg kg Weight Handling

Wireless Connectivity

AEG and BEKO washing machines that have wireless connectivity allow users to control the washing machine and receive wash cycle updates to their smartphone via Bluetooth or wifi.

Your phone can connect with your Aeg or Beko washing machine through an app – if you have a compatible appliance. This app can send you notifications when a washing programme has ended or when service or troubleshooting is required.

• • Does the AEG LFR94846WS have Wifi? – Yes (AEG Care app)

• • Does the BEKO B5W1241AW have Wifi? – No (Bluetooth)

Average Review Ratings

Aggregated customer reviews of 875 across multiple platforms gives the Aeg LFR94846WS a 4.8/5 star rating, and the Beko B5W1241AW an average of 4.8/5 from 1,588 reviews.

Both AEG and BEKO hold excellent track records for reliability with many positive reviews. Washing performance of the Aeg 9000 AbsoluteCare LFR94846WS and BEKO Pro AquaTech B5W1241AW are comparably good, as reflected in the high ratings – with both Aeg and Beko washing machines providing exceptional results.

Performance and durability between leading AEG and BEKO products is inseparable, as both 9000 AbsoluteCare by AEG and Pro AquaTech by BEKO having high ratio of favorable feedback.

Choosing Between AEG and BEKO Washing Machines

It’s difficult to recommend the AEG washing machine over BEKO, because the margins between AEG 9000 AbsoluteCare and BEKO Pro AquaTech are modest, and preferences are down to minor personal differences such as wash load capacity, connectivity, energy efficiency, styling, and noise level class.

Both AEG and BEKO washing machines are excellent, providing outstanding reliability and performance.

Brand	Model	Energy	Noise	Speed	Capacity	Best Price
AEG	LFR94846WS	A	A	1400	8kg	Get Prices
BEKO	B5W1241AW	A	C	1400	12kg	Get Prices

Washing Machine Brand Testing Criteria Questions

• • How does AEG Drum Load Capacity (kg) compared to BEKO?

• • Does AEG have higher/lower Spin Speed (RPM) to BEKO?

• • AEG vs BEKO – Which brand offers more Wash Programs?

• • Is AEG more Energy Efficient than BEKO?

• • What is AEG’s Water Efficiency rating?

• • Is BEKO quieter than AEG (Noise Level)?

• • What Smart Features, if any, does AEG and BEKO offer? 

• • How does AEG’s brand reliability rating look?

• • Who has the greatest ratio of positive customer reviews and highest review ratings – AEG or BEKO washing machines?

• • Does BEKO and AEG have aftercare service or warranty?