Struggling to choose between a HOTPOINT and INDESIT washing machine?
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It would be unfair to compare a premium HOTPOINT washing machine with a budget INDESIT machine, and vice versa. So to keep the comparison equal, we compared like for like, by reviewing and comparing HOTPOINT’s best against INDESIT’s best range.
Below, we’ll walk you through the specifications of two of the best washing machines by HOTPOINT and INDESIT to help you choose your preferred machine, by analysing the features and specifications that matter most.
HOTPOINT H6 W845WB UK vs INDESIT BWE 91496X S UK N 9 kg 1400 Spin Washing Machine – Silver Comparison Points
We chose to compare the HOTPOINT H6 W845WB UK with the INDESIT BWE 91496X S UK N 9 kg 1400 Spin Washing Machine – Silver 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.
HOTPOINT and INDESIT Energy Efficiency Compared
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The HOTPOINT H6 W845WB UK is rated with a B, and the INDESIT BWE 91496X S UK N 9 kg 1400 Spin Washing Machine – Silver with an energy efficiency rating of A. Both the HOTPOINT H6 and INDESIT Black have a favourable green UK and EU energy consumption rating for a washing machine.
This means owning either a HOTPOINT 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.
- HOTPOINT H6 W845WB UK Energy Class: B, running 0.542 kWh per wash cycle
- INDESIT BWE 91496X S UK N 9 kg 1400 Spin Washing Machine – Silver Energy Class: A, running 0.49 kWh
HOTPOINT H6 vs INDESIT Black Programmes
The HOTPOINT H6 W845WB UK has 24 wash programmes, compared to the new INDESIT BWE 91496X S UK N 9 kg 1400 Spin Washing Machine – Silver which has 13. This is a negligible difference of 11 programmes between the two machines. A sample of programmes offered by the two are as follows:
- HOTPOINT H6 W845WB UK programme sample: Anti Stain, Mix, Steam Freshen, Wool, Rapid, Eco Mode, Allergy, Cotton, and Delicates, with Hotpoint Load Detect and Steam 3.0 tech. across 24 programmes
- INDESIT BWE 91496X S UK N 9 kg 1400 Spin Washing Machine – Silver programme sample: Daily cotton, Anti Odour, Duvet, Sport, Rapid, Delicates, Rinse, Synthetics, and Eco 40°C, with Indesit Woolmark Apparel Care and Inverter Motor. across 13 programmes
Do HOTPOINT H6 W845WB UK and INDESIT BWE 91496X S UK N 9 kg 1400 Spin Washing Machine – Silver have a “quick wash” cycle?
Both washing machines have quick-wash programs for those in a hurry. The HOTPOINT H6 W845WB UK has a quick wash time of 30 minutes for 4.5 kg and the INDESIT BWE 91496X S UK N 9 kg 1400 Spin Washing Machine – Silver completes this cycle in 30 minutes for 5.5 kg, saving time, water, and energy for small lightly soiled clothes – washing at a lower temperature, and much faster than a main cycle.
Brand and Noise level
The HOTPOINT H6 produces around 72 dB of noise during a full cycle, while the INDESIT Black produces 76 dB. This gives a noise level difference of 4 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 HOTPOINT 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 HOTPOINT H6 motor spinning at 1400 rpm, the vibrations can be intense, and if the machine is not installed correctly, the noise can be worse.
- HOTPOINT H6 Noise rating: – 72 dB Decibel (dB) during wash cycle (max 1400 rpm spin)
- INDESIT Black Noise rating: – 76 dB Decibel (dB) during wash cycle (max 1400 rpm spin)
Spin Speed
A washing machine with a motor capable of fast spin speeds means more thorough rinsing of washed and wet laundry. The HOTPOINT H6 W845WB UK has a max rpm of 1400 rpm compared to the INDESIT BWE 91496X S UK N 9 kg 1400 Spin Washing Machine – Silver with an rpm of 1400 rpm.
The machine with extra spin power means clothes come out of the washing machine holding less water, for faster line or tumble drying.
- HOTPOINT H6 – 1400 rpm RPM (maximum revolutions per minute)
- INDESIT Black – 1400 rpm RPM (maximum revolutions per minute)
Wash Load Capacity
The HOTPOINT H6 W845WB UK has a load weight capacity of 8 kg, which is comparable to the 9 kg laundry load limit capacity of the INDESIT BWE 91496X S UK N 9 kg 1400 Spin Washing Machine – Silver. A washing machine with a higher kilogramme (kg) rating can wash larger loads of laundry in one cycle.
- HOTPOINT H6 – 8 kg Weight Handling
- INDESIT Black – 9 kg Weight Handling
Wireless Connectivity
HOTPOINT 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 link up with your INDESIT or HOTPOINT 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 HOTPOINT H6 W845WB UK have Wifi or Bluetooth connectivity? – no
- Does the INDESIT BWE 91496X S UK N 9 kg 1400 Spin Washing Machine – Silver have Wifi or Bluetooth connectivity? – No
Average Review Rating
Aggregated customer reviews across multiple platforms put the HOTPOINT H6 W845WB UK slightly higher than the INDESIT BWE 91496X S UK N 9 kg 1400 Spin Washing Machine – Silver. Both HOTPOINT and INDESIT hold excellent track records for reliability, but our research shows that the HOTPOINT H6 is slightly ahead on positive reviews.
This does not mean that the washing performance of INDESIT BWE 91496X S UK N 9 kg 1400 Spin Washing Machine – Silver is any lesser than HOTPOINT H6 W845WB UK – both machines provide exceptional results.
Sometimes simply more attractive branding, clever marketing, and appliance aesthetics can edge more positive reviews, but the performance between leading INDESIT and HOTPOINT products is hard to separate.
HOTPOINT vs INDESIT mid-range washing machines.
We understand that a top-of-the-line HOTPOINT or INDESIT washing machine is not an affordable appliance for a lot of households, so we also compare two popular mid-range HOTPOINT and INDESIT machines – the HOTPOINT NSWR 743U GK and INDESIT IWC 71453 W for those looking for value for money, without all the expensive extras found in machines like the HOTPOINT H6 and INDESIT Black.
It’s difficult to recommend the HOTPOINT washing machine over INDESIT, because the margins between HOTPOINT and INDESIT are minimal, and preferences are down to minor differences such as wash load capacity, energy efficiency, styling, noise level, and dependability.
Both INDESIT and HOTPOINT washing machines are excellent, providing outstanding reliability and performance.
