CANDY Vs INDESIT Washing Machine Comparisons

Struggling to choose between a CANDY and INDESIT washing machine?

With a combination of data analysis software and expert evaluation, we analysed Candy’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 (14102DW4/1-80 NFC and BWE 111496X WV UK) – two flagship washing machines by CANDY and INDESIT, analysing features and specifications that matter most… read more

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

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CANDY CS 14102DW4/1-80 NFC vs INDESIT Innex Steam BWE 111496X WV UK Comparison Points

We chose to compare the CANDY 14102DW4/1-80 NFC 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.

CANDY and INDESIT Energy Efficiency Compared

The Candy 14102DW4/1-80 NFC is rated with a B, and the Indesit 14102DW4/1-80 NFC with an energy efficiency rating of A. Both the Candy CS and Indesit Innex Steam have a favourable green UK and EU energy consumption rating for a washing machine.

This means owning either a CANDY 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.

• • CANDY 14102DW4/1-80 NFC Energy Class: B, running 59 kWh *eco cycle

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

CANDY CS vs INDESIT Innex Steam Programmes

The Candy 14102DW4/1-80 NFC CS has 16 wash programmes, compared to the Indesit BWE 111496X WV UK Innex Steam which has 16, with a difference of 0 programs between machines. Samples of programmes offered by CS 14102DW4/1-80 NFC and Innex Steam BWE 111496X WV UK are as follows:

• • CANDY 14102DW4/1-80 NFC programme sample: Cotton + Prewash, Delicates, Hand Wash, Hygiene, Mixed & Coloured, Jeans, Perfect Cotton 59

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

Do Candy 14102DW4/1-80 NFC and Indesit BWE 111496X WV UK have a “quick wash” cycle?

Both 14102DW4/1-80 NFC and BWE 111496X WV UK washing machines have quick-wash programs for those in a hurry. The CANDY CS 14102DW4/1-80 NFC has a quick wash time of 14 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 – Candy CS and Indesit Innex Steam can quick wash at a lower temperature, and much faster than a main cycle. There is a variance of -16 minutes between machines

Washing Machine Brands and Noise level

The CANDY 14102DW4/1-80 NFC produces around 81 dB of noise during a full spin cycle, and the INDESIT BWE 111496X WV UK produces 76 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 CANDY 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 CANDY CS motor spinning at 1351, the vibrations can be intense, and if the machine is not installed correctly, the noise can be worse.

• • CANDY CS Noise rating: D – 81 dB Decibel (dB) during wash cycle (max 1351 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 Candy 14102DW4/1-80 NFC has a max rpm of 1351 compared to the Indesit BWE 111496X WV UK with an rpm of 1351.

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

• • CANDY CS – 1351 RPM (maximum revolutions per minute)

• • INDESIT Innex Steam – 1351 RPM (maximum revolutions per minute)

Wash Load Capacity

The CANDY CS 14102DW4/1-80 NFC has a load weight capacity of 10kg, 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.

• • CANDY CS – 10kg kg Weight Handling

• • INDESIT Innex Steam – 11kg kg Weight Handling

Wireless Connectivity

CANDY 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 Candy 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 CANDY 14102DW4/1-80 NFC have Wifi? – Yes (hOn app)

• • Does the INDESIT BWE 111496X WV UK have Wifi? – No

Average Review Ratings

Aggregated customer reviews of 2,029 across multiple platforms gives the Candy 14102DW4/1-80 NFC a 4.3/5 star rating, and the Indesit BWE 111496X WV UK an average of 4.6/5 from 277 reviews.

Both CANDY and INDESIT hold excellent track records for reliability with many positive reviews. Washing performance of the Candy CS 14102DW4/1-80 NFC and INDESIT Innex Steam BWE 111496X WV UK are comparably good, as reflected in the high ratings – with both Candy and Indesit washing machines providing exceptional results.

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

Choosing Between CANDY and INDESIT Washing Machines

It’s difficult to recommend the CANDY washing machine over INDESIT, because the margins between CANDY CS 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 CANDY and INDESIT washing machines are excellent, providing outstanding reliability and performance.

Brand	Model	Energy	Noise	Speed	Capacity	Best Price
CANDY	14102DW4/1-80 NFC	B	D	1351	10kg	Get Prices
INDESIT	BWE 111496X WV UK	A	B	1351	11kg	Get Prices

Washing Machine Brand Testing Criteria Questions

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

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

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

• • Is CANDY more Energy Efficient than INDESIT?

• • What is CANDY’s Water Efficiency rating?

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

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

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

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

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