BEKO Vs BOSCH Washing Machine Comparisons

Struggling to choose between a BEKO and BOSCH washing machine?

With a combination of data analysis software and expert evaluation, we analysed Beko’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 (B5W1241AW and WGB256A1GB) – two flagship washing machines by BEKO and BOSCH, analysing features and specifications that matter most… read more

Measuring a premium BEKO 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 BEKO’s best range against BOSCH’s best.

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

BEKO Pro AquaTech B5W1241AW vs BOSCH Series 8 i-DOS WGB256A1GB Comparison Points

We chose to compare the BEKO B5W1241AW 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.

BEKO and BOSCH Energy Efficiency Compared

The Beko B5W1241AW is rated with a A, and the Bosch B5W1241AW with an energy efficiency rating of A. Both the Beko Pro AquaTech 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 BEKO 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.

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

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

BEKO Pro AquaTech vs BOSCH Series 8 i-DOS Programmes

The Beko B5W1241AW Pro AquaTech has 15 wash programmes, compared to the Bosch WGB256A1GB Series 8 i-DOS which has 4, with a difference of 11 programs between machines. Samples of programmes offered by Pro AquaTech B5W1241AW and Series 8 i-DOS WGB256A1GB are as follows:

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

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

Do Beko B5W1241AW and Bosch WGB256A1GB have a “quick wash” cycle?

Both B5W1241AW and WGB256A1GB washing machines have quick-wash programs for those in a hurry. The BEKO Pro AquaTech B5W1241AW has a quick wash time of 28 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 – Beko Pro AquaTech 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 -1 minutes between machines

Washing Machine Brands and Noise level

The BEKO B5W1241AW produces around 77 dB of noise during a full spin cycle, and the BOSCH WGB256A1GB produces 69 dB. Giving a noise level difference of 8 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 BEKO 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 BEKO Pro AquaTech motor spinning at 1400, the vibrations can be intense, and if the machine is not installed correctly, the noise can be worse.

• • BEKO Pro AquaTech Noise rating: C – 77 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 Beko B5W1241AW has a max rpm of 1400 compared to the Bosch WGB256A1GB with an rpm of 1400.

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

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

• • BOSCH Series 8 i-DOS – 1400 RPM (maximum revolutions per minute)

Wash Load Capacity

The BEKO Pro AquaTech B5W1241AW has a load weight capacity of 12kg, 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.

• • BEKO Pro AquaTech – 12kg kg Weight Handling

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

Wireless Connectivity

BEKO 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 Beko 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 BEKO B5W1241AW have Wifi? – No (Bluetooth)

• • Does the BOSCH WGB256A1GB have Wifi? – Yes (HomeConnect app)

Average Review Ratings

Aggregated customer reviews of 1,588 across multiple platforms gives the Beko B5W1241AW a 4.8/5 star rating, and the Bosch WGB256A1GB an average of 4.9/5 from 1,182 reviews.

Both BEKO and BOSCH hold excellent track records for reliability with many positive reviews. Washing performance of the Beko Pro AquaTech B5W1241AW and BOSCH Series 8 i-DOS WGB256A1GB are comparably good, as reflected in the high ratings – with both Beko and Bosch washing machines providing exceptional results.

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

Choosing Between BEKO and BOSCH Washing Machines

It’s difficult to recommend the BEKO washing machine over BOSCH, because the margins between BEKO Pro AquaTech 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 BEKO and BOSCH washing machines are excellent, providing outstanding reliability and performance.

Brand	Model	Energy	Noise	Speed	Capacity	Best Price
BEKO	B5W1241AW	A	C	1400	12kg	Get Prices
BOSCH	WGB256A1GB	A	A	1400	10kg	Get Prices

Washing Machine Brand Testing Criteria Questions

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

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

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

• • Is BEKO more Energy Efficient than BOSCH?

• • What is BEKO’s Water Efficiency rating?

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

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

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

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

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