BEKO Vs INDESIT Washing Machine Comparisons

Struggling to choose between a BEKO and INDESIT 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 Indesit’s. See Winner

Let’s walk through the specifications of (B5W1241AW and BWE 111496X WV UK) – two flagship washing machines by BEKO and INDESIT, analysing features and specifications that matter most… read more

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BEKO Pro AquaTech B5W1241AW vs INDESIT Innex Steam BWE 111496X WV UK Comparison Points

We chose to compare the BEKO B5W1241AW with the INDESIT BWE 111496X WV UK 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 INDESIT Energy Efficiency Compared

The Beko B5W1241AW is rated with a A, and the Indesit B5W1241AW with an energy efficiency rating of A. Both the Beko Pro AquaTech and Indesit Innex Steam have a favourable green UK and EU energy consumption rating for a washing machine.

This means owning either a BEKO or INDESIT 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

• • INDESIT BWE 111496X WV UK Energy Class: A, running 53 kWh *eco cycle

BEKO Pro AquaTech vs INDESIT Innex Steam Programmes

The Beko B5W1241AW Pro AquaTech has 15 wash programmes, compared to the Indesit BWE 111496X WV UK Innex Steam which has 16, with a difference of -1 programs between machines. Samples of programmes offered by Pro AquaTech B5W1241AW and Innex Steam BWE 111496X WV UK 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

• • INDESIT BWE 111496X WV UK programme sample: Cotton 30°C, Synthetics, Rapid, Mix, Wool, Colours, Rinse

Do Beko B5W1241AW and Indesit BWE 111496X WV UK have a “quick wash” cycle?

Both B5W1241AW and BWE 111496X WV UK 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 INDESIT Innex Steam BWE 111496X WV UK completes this cycle in 30 minutes saving time, water, and energy for small lightly soiled clothes – Beko Pro AquaTech and Indesit Innex Steam can quick wash at a lower temperature, and much faster than a main cycle. There is a variance of -2 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 INDESIT BWE 111496X WV UK produces 76 dB. Giving a noise level difference of 1 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 INDESIT 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)

• • INDESIT Innex Steam  Noise rating: B – 76 dB Decibel (dB) during wash cycle (max 1351 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 Indesit BWE 111496X WV UK with an rpm of 1351.

The machine with extra spin power – BEKO or INDESIT – 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)

• • INDESIT Innex Steam – 1351 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 11kg laundry load limit capacity of the INDESIT Innex Steam BWE 111496X WV UK. 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

• • INDESIT Innex Steam – 11kg kg Weight Handling

Wireless Connectivity

BEKO and INDESIT 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 Indesit 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 INDESIT BWE 111496X WV UK have Wifi? – No

Average Review Ratings

Aggregated customer reviews of 1,588 across multiple platforms gives the Beko B5W1241AW a 4.8/5 star rating, and the Indesit BWE 111496X WV UK an average of 4.6/5 from 277 reviews.

Both BEKO and INDESIT hold excellent track records for reliability with many positive reviews. Washing performance of the Beko Pro AquaTech B5W1241AW and INDESIT Innex Steam BWE 111496X WV UK are comparably good, as reflected in the high ratings – with both Beko and Indesit washing machines providing exceptional results.

Performance and durability between leading BEKO and INDESIT products is inseparable, as both Pro AquaTech by BEKO and Innex Steam by INDESIT having high ratio of favorable feedback.

Choosing Between BEKO and INDESIT Washing Machines

It’s difficult to recommend the BEKO washing machine over INDESIT, because the margins between BEKO Pro AquaTech and INDESIT Innex Steam 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 INDESIT 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
INDESIT	BWE 111496X WV UK	A	B	1351	11kg	Get Prices

Washing Machine Brand Testing Criteria Questions

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

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

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

• • Is BEKO more Energy Efficient than INDESIT?

• • What is BEKO’s Water Efficiency rating?

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

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

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

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

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