HISENSE Vs INDESIT Washing Machine Comparisons

Struggling to choose between a HISENSE and INDESIT washing machine?

With a combination of data analysis software and expert evaluation, we analysed Hisense’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 (WF7S1247BB and BWE 111496X WV UK) – two flagship washing machines by HISENSE and INDESIT, analysing features and specifications that matter most… read more

Measuring a premium HISENSE 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 HISENSE’s best range against INDESIT’s best.

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HISENSE 7S Series WF7S1247BB vs INDESIT Innex Steam BWE 111496X WV UK Comparison Points

We chose to compare the HISENSE WF7S1247BB 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.

HISENSE and INDESIT Energy Efficiency Compared

The Hisense WF7S1247BB is rated with a A, and the Indesit WF7S1247BB with an energy efficiency rating of A. Both the Hisense 7S Series and Indesit Innex Steam have a favourable green UK and EU energy consumption rating for a washing machine.

This means owning either a HISENSE 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.

• • HISENSE WF7S1247BB Energy Class: A, running 43 kWh *eco cycle

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

HISENSE 7S Series vs INDESIT Innex Steam Programmes

The Hisense WF7S1247BB 7S Series has 20 wash programmes, compared to the Indesit BWE 111496X WV UK Innex Steam which has 16, with a difference of 4 programs between machines. Samples of programmes offered by 7S Series WF7S1247BB and Innex Steam BWE 111496X WV UK are as follows:

• • HISENSE WF7S1247BB programme sample: AI Super Wash, Auto, Anti-allergy, Baby care, Eco 40€“60, Darks, Favorites, Power 49, Quick Wash, Silk/Delicates

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

Do Hisense WF7S1247BB and Indesit BWE 111496X WV UK have a “quick wash” cycle?

Both WF7S1247BB and BWE 111496X WV UK washing machines have quick-wash programs for those in a hurry. The HISENSE 7S Series WF7S1247BB has a quick wash time of 15 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 – Hisense 7S Series and Indesit Innex Steam can quick wash at a lower temperature, and much faster than a main cycle. There is a variance of -15 minutes between machines

Washing Machine Brands and Noise level

The HISENSE WF7S1247BB produces around 70 dB of noise during a full spin cycle, and the INDESIT BWE 111496X WV UK produces 76 dB. Giving a noise level difference of -6 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 HISENSE 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 HISENSE 7S Series motor spinning at 1400, the vibrations can be intense, and if the machine is not installed correctly, the noise can be worse.

• • HISENSE 7S Series Noise rating: A – 70 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 Hisense WF7S1247BB 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 – HISENSE or INDESIT – generally means clothes come out of the washing machine holding less water, for faster line or tumble drying.

• • HISENSE 7S Series – 1400 RPM (maximum revolutions per minute)

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

Wash Load Capacity

The HISENSE 7S Series WF7S1247BB 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.

• • HISENSE 7S Series – 12kg kg Weight Handling

• • INDESIT Innex Steam – 11kg kg Weight Handling

Wireless Connectivity

HISENSE 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 Hisense 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 HISENSE WF7S1247BB have Wifi? – Yes (ConnectLife app)

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

Average Review Ratings

Aggregated customer reviews of 430 across multiple platforms gives the Hisense WF7S1247BB a 4.9/5 star rating, and the Indesit BWE 111496X WV UK an average of 4.6/5 from 277 reviews.

Both HISENSE and INDESIT hold excellent track records for reliability with many positive reviews. Washing performance of the Hisense 7S Series WF7S1247BB and INDESIT Innex Steam BWE 111496X WV UK are comparably good, as reflected in the high ratings – with both Hisense and Indesit washing machines providing exceptional results.

Performance and durability between leading HISENSE and INDESIT products is inseparable, as both 7S Series by HISENSE and Innex Steam by INDESIT having high ratio of favorable feedback.

Choosing Between HISENSE and INDESIT Washing Machines

It’s difficult to recommend the HISENSE washing machine over INDESIT, because the margins between HISENSE 7S Series 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 HISENSE and INDESIT washing machines are excellent, providing outstanding reliability and performance.

Brand	Model	Energy	Noise	Speed	Capacity	Best Price
HISENSE	WF7S1247BB	A	A	1400	12kg	Get Prices
INDESIT	BWE 111496X WV UK	A	B	1351	11kg	Get Prices

Washing Machine Brand Testing Criteria Questions

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

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

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

• • Is HISENSE more Energy Efficient than INDESIT?

• • What is HISENSE’s Water Efficiency rating?

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

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

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

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

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