AEG Vs BOSCH Washing Machine Comparisons

Struggling to choose between a AEG and BOSCH 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 Bosch’s. See Winner

Let’s walk through the specifications of (LFR94846WS and WGB256A1GB) – two flagship washing machines by AEG and BOSCH, analysing features and specifications that matter most… read more

Measuring a premium AEG washing machine with a budget BOSCH 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 BOSCH’s best.

The Bosch Series 9 clinched a close win over Aeg and Bosch – and all other washing machine brands for popularity, customer satisfaction, and performance.

AEG 9000 AbsoluteCare LFR94846WS vs BOSCH Series 8 i-DOS WGB256A1GB Comparison Points

We chose to compare the AEG LFR94846WS with the BOSCH WGB256A1GB 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 BOSCH Energy Efficiency Compared

The Aeg LFR94846WS is rated with a A, and the Bosch LFR94846WS with an energy efficiency rating of A. Both the Aeg 9000 AbsoluteCare and Bosch Series 8 i-DOS have a favourable green UK and EU energy consumption rating for a washing machine.

This means owning either a AEG or BOSCH 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

• • BOSCH WGB256A1GB Energy Class: A, running 41 kWh *eco cycle

AEG 9000 AbsoluteCare vs BOSCH Series 8 i-DOS Programmes

The Aeg LFR94846WS 9000 AbsoluteCare has 12 wash programmes, compared to the Bosch WGB256A1GB Series 8 i-DOS which has 4, with a difference of 8 programs between machines. Samples of programmes offered by 9000 AbsoluteCare LFR94846WS and Series 8 i-DOS WGB256A1GB are as follows:

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

• • BOSCH WGB256A1GB programme sample: Delicates, Easy-care, Whites and coloureds, Woollens hand wash

Do Aeg LFR94846WS and Bosch WGB256A1GB have a “quick wash” cycle?

Both LFR94846WS and WGB256A1GB 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 BOSCH Series 8 i-DOS WGB256A1GB completes this cycle in 29 minutes saving time, water, and energy for small lightly soiled clothes – Aeg 9000 AbsoluteCare and Bosch Series 8 i-DOS can quick wash at a lower temperature, and much faster than a main cycle. There is a variance of -9 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 BOSCH WGB256A1GB produces 69 dB. Giving a noise level difference of 3 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 BOSCH 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)

• • BOSCH Series 8 i-DOS  Noise rating: A – 69 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 Bosch WGB256A1GB with an rpm of 1400.

The machine with extra spin power – AEG or BOSCH – 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)

• • BOSCH Series 8 i-DOS – 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 10kg laundry load limit capacity of the BOSCH Series 8 i-DOS WGB256A1GB. 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

• • BOSCH Series 8 i-DOS – 10kg kg Weight Handling

Wireless Connectivity

AEG and BOSCH 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 Bosch 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 BOSCH WGB256A1GB have Wifi? – Yes (HomeConnect app)

Average Review Ratings

Aggregated customer reviews of 875 across multiple platforms gives the Aeg LFR94846WS a 4.8/5 star rating, and the Bosch WGB256A1GB an average of 4.9/5 from 1,182 reviews.

Both AEG and BOSCH hold excellent track records for reliability with many positive reviews. Washing performance of the Aeg 9000 AbsoluteCare LFR94846WS and BOSCH Series 8 i-DOS WGB256A1GB are comparably good, as reflected in the high ratings – with both Aeg and Bosch washing machines providing exceptional results.

Performance and durability between leading AEG and BOSCH products is inseparable, as both 9000 AbsoluteCare by AEG and Series 8 i-DOS by BOSCH having high ratio of favorable feedback.

Choosing Between AEG and BOSCH Washing Machines

It’s difficult to recommend the AEG washing machine over BOSCH, because the margins between AEG 9000 AbsoluteCare and BOSCH Series 8 i-DOS 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 BOSCH 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
BOSCH	WGB256A1GB	A	A	1400	10kg	Get Prices

Washing Machine Brand Testing Criteria Questions

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

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

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

• • Is AEG more Energy Efficient than BOSCH?

• • What is AEG’s Water Efficiency rating?

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

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

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

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

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