HOOVER Vs SIEMENS Washing Machine Comparison

Struggling to choose between a HOOVER and SIEMENS washing machine?

With a combination of data analysis software and expert evaluation, we analysed Hoover’s best washing machines – comparing features, reliability, durability, performance benchmarks, and customer feedback, with Siemens’s. See Winner

Let’s walk through the specifications of (HW 410AMBCB/1-80 and WG56B2A2GB) – two flagship washing machines by HOOVER and SIEMENS, analysing features and specifications that matter most… read more

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HOOVER H-WASH 500 HW 410AMBCB/1-80 vs SIEMENS IQ-700 WG56B2A2GB Comparison Points

We chose to compare the HOOVER HW 410AMBCB/1-80 with the SIEMENS WG56B2A2GB 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.

HOOVER and SIEMENS Energy Efficiency Compared

The Hoover HW 410AMBCB/1-80 is rated with a A, and the Siemens HW 410AMBCB/1-80 with an energy efficiency rating of A. Both the Hoover H-WASH 500 and Siemens IQ-700 have a favourable green UK and EU energy consumption rating for a washing machine.

This means owning either a HOOVER or SIEMENS will save money on electricity usage with an appliance that is more environmentally friendly, compared with washing machines that have a lower energy rating.

• • HOOVER HW 410AMBCB/1-80 Energy Class: A, running 51 kWh *eco cycle

• • SIEMENS WG56B2A2GB Energy Class: A, running 35 kWh *eco cycle

HOOVER H-WASH 500 vs SIEMENS IQ-700 Programmes

The Hoover HW 410AMBCB/1-80 H-WASH 500 has 14 wash programmes, compared to the Siemens WG56B2A2GB IQ-700 which has 4, with a difference of 10 programs between machines. Samples of programmes offered by H-WASH 500 HW 410AMBCB/1-80 and IQ-700 WG56B2A2GB are as follows:

• • HOOVER HW 410AMBCB/1-80 programme sample: Active Care, Hygiene+, All in One Programme, Anti-Allergy, Dark Wash, Auto-Care Function, Easy Iron Function, Economy Wash, Hand Wash, Wool Cycle

• • SIEMENS WG56B2A2GB programme sample: Delicates, Whites and colours, Easy-care, Woollens hand-wash

Do Hoover HW 410AMBCB/1-80 and Siemens WG56B2A2GB have a “quick wash” cycle?

Both HW 410AMBCB/1-80 and WG56B2A2GB washing machines have quick-wash programs for those in a hurry. The HOOVER H-WASH 500 HW 410AMBCB/1-80 has a quick wash time of 14 minutes and the SIEMENS IQ-700 WG56B2A2GB completes this cycle in 19 minutes saving time, water, and energy for small lightly soiled clothes – Hoover H-WASH 500 and Siemens IQ-700 can quick wash at a lower temperature, and much faster than a main cycle. There is a variance of -5 minutes between machines

Washing Machine Brands and Noise level

The HOOVER HW 410AMBCB/1-80 produces around 78 dB of noise during a full spin cycle, and the SIEMENS WG56B2A2GB produces 72 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 HOOVER or SIEMENS 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 HOOVER H-WASH 500 motor spinning at 1400, the vibrations can be intense, and if the machine is not installed correctly, the noise can be worse.

• • HOOVER H-WASH 500 Noise rating: C – 78 dB Decibel (dB) during wash cycle (max 1400 rpm spin)

• • SIEMENS IQ-700  Noise rating: A – 72 dB Decibel (dB) during wash cycle (max 1600 rpm spin)

Spin Speed

Fast motor spin speeds means more thorough rinsing of washed and wet laundry. The Hoover HW 410AMBCB/1-80 has a max rpm of 1400 compared to the Siemens WG56B2A2GB with an rpm of 1600.

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

• • HOOVER H-WASH 500 – 1400 RPM (maximum revolutions per minute)

• • SIEMENS IQ-700 – 1600 RPM (maximum revolutions per minute)

Wash Load Capacity

The HOOVER H-WASH 500 HW 410AMBCB/1-80 has a load weight capacity of 10kg, which is comparable to the 10kg laundry load limit capacity of the SIEMENS IQ-700 WG56B2A2GB. A washing machine with a higher kilogramme (kg) rating can wash larger loads of laundry in one cycle.

• • HOOVER H-WASH 500 – 10kg kg Weight Handling

• • SIEMENS IQ-700 – 10kg kg Weight Handling

Wireless Connectivity

HOOVER and SIEMENS 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 Hoover or Siemens 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 HOOVER HW 410AMBCB/1-80 have Wifi? – Yes (Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa compatible)

• • Does the SIEMENS WG56B2A2GB have Wifi? –

Average Review Ratings

Aggregated customer reviews of 3,632 across multiple platforms gives the Hoover HW 410AMBCB/1-80 a 4.6/5 star rating, and the Siemens WG56B2A2GB an average of 4.4/5 from 429 reviews.

Both HOOVER and SIEMENS hold excellent track records for reliability with many positive reviews. Washing performance of the Hoover H-WASH 500 HW 410AMBCB/1-80 and SIEMENS IQ-700 WG56B2A2GB are comparably good, as reflected in the high ratings – with both Hoover and Siemens washing machines providing exceptional results.

Performance and durability between leading HOOVER and SIEMENS products is inseparable, as both H-WASH 500 by HOOVER and IQ-700 by SIEMENS having high ratio of favorable feedback.

Choosing Between HOOVER and SIEMENS Washing Machines

It’s difficult to recommend the HOOVER washing machine over SIEMENS, because the margins between HOOVER H-WASH 500 and SIEMENS IQ-700 are modest, and preferences are down to minor personal differences such as wash load capacity, connectivity, energy efficiency, styling, and noise level class.

Both HOOVER and SIEMENS washing machines are excellent, providing outstanding reliability and performance.

Brand	Model	Energy	Noise	Speed	Capacity	Best Price
HOOVER	HW 410AMBCB/1-80	A	C	1400	10kg	Get Prices
SIEMENS	WG56B2A2GB	A	A	1600	10kg	Get Prices

Washing Machine Brand Testing Criteria Questions

• • How does HOOVER Drum Load Capacity (kg) compared to SIEMENS?

• • Does HOOVER have higher/lower Spin Speed (RPM) to SIEMENS?

• • HOOVER vs SIEMENS – Which brand offers more Wash Programs?

• • Is HOOVER more Energy Efficient than SIEMENS?

• • What is HOOVER’s Water Efficiency rating?

• • Is SIEMENS quieter than HOOVER (Noise Level)?

• • What Smart Features, if any, does HOOVER and SIEMENS offer? 

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

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

• • Does SIEMENS and HOOVER have aftercare service or warranty?