HOOVER Vs WHIRLPOOL Washing Machine Comparison

Struggling to choose between a HOOVER and WHIRLPOOL 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 Whirlpool’s. See Winner

Let’s walk through the specifications of (HW 410AMBCB/1-80 and FFD11469BSVUK) – two flagship washing machines by HOOVER and WHIRLPOOL, analysing features and specifications that matter most… read more

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HOOVER H-WASH 500 HW 410AMBCB/1-80 vs WHIRLPOOL FreshCare FFD11469BSVUK Comparison Points

We chose to compare the HOOVER HW 410AMBCB/1-80 with the WHIRLPOOL FFD11469BSVUK 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 WHIRLPOOL Energy Efficiency Compared

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

This means owning either a HOOVER or WHIRLPOOL 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

• • WHIRLPOOL FFD11469BSVUK Energy Class: A, running 53 kWh *eco cycle

HOOVER H-WASH 500 vs WHIRLPOOL FreshCare Programmes

The Hoover HW 410AMBCB/1-80 H-WASH 500 has 14 wash programmes, compared to the Whirlpool FFD11469BSVUK FreshCare which has 14, with a difference of 0 programs between machines. Samples of programmes offered by H-WASH 500 HW 410AMBCB/1-80 and FreshCare FFD11469BSVUK 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

• • WHIRLPOOL FFD11469BSVUK programme sample: Delicates, Rapid 30, Sport, Eco 40-60, Duvet, Rinse + Spin, Mixed, Silk, Wool, Cotton

Do Hoover HW 410AMBCB/1-80 and Whirlpool FFD11469BSVUK have a “quick wash” cycle?

Both HW 410AMBCB/1-80 and FFD11469BSVUK 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 WHIRLPOOL FreshCare FFD11469BSVUK completes this cycle in 30 minutes saving time, water, and energy for small lightly soiled clothes – Hoover H-WASH 500 and Whirlpool FreshCare 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 HOOVER HW 410AMBCB/1-80 produces around 78 dB of noise during a full spin cycle, and the WHIRLPOOL FFD11469BSVUK produces 76 dB. Giving a noise level difference of 2 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 WHIRLPOOL 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)

• • WHIRLPOOL FreshCare  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 Hoover HW 410AMBCB/1-80 has a max rpm of 1400 compared to the Whirlpool FFD11469BSVUK with an rpm of 1351.

The machine with extra spin power – HOOVER or WHIRLPOOL – 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)

• • WHIRLPOOL FreshCare – 1351 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 11kg laundry load limit capacity of the WHIRLPOOL FreshCare FFD11469BSVUK. 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

• • WHIRLPOOL FreshCare – 11kg kg Weight Handling

Wireless Connectivity

HOOVER and WHIRLPOOL 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 Whirlpool 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 WHIRLPOOL FFD11469BSVUK 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 Whirlpool FFD11469BSVUK an average of 4.3/5 from 104 reviews.

Both HOOVER and WHIRLPOOL hold excellent track records for reliability with many positive reviews. Washing performance of the Hoover H-WASH 500 HW 410AMBCB/1-80 and WHIRLPOOL FreshCare FFD11469BSVUK are comparably good, as reflected in the high ratings – with both Hoover and Whirlpool washing machines providing exceptional results.

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

Choosing Between HOOVER and WHIRLPOOL Washing Machines

It’s difficult to recommend the HOOVER washing machine over WHIRLPOOL, because the margins between HOOVER H-WASH 500 and WHIRLPOOL FreshCare 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 WHIRLPOOL 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
WHIRLPOOL	FFD11469BSVUK	A	B	1351	11kg	Get Prices

Washing Machine Brand Testing Criteria Questions

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

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

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

• • Is HOOVER more Energy Efficient than WHIRLPOOL?

• • What is HOOVER’s Water Efficiency rating?

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

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

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

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

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