INDESIT Vs MIELE Washing Machine Comparison

Struggling to choose between a INDESIT and MIELE washing machine?

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

Let’s walk through the specifications of (BWE 111496X WV UK and WWK360 GB LW) – two flagship washing machines by INDESIT and MIELE, analysing features and specifications that matter most… read more

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INDESIT Innex Steam BWE 111496X WV UK vs MIELE Pwash WWK360 GB LW Comparison Points

We chose to compare the INDESIT BWE 111496X WV UK with the MIELE WWK360 GB LW 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.

INDESIT and MIELE Energy Efficiency Compared

The Indesit BWE 111496X WV UK is rated with a A, and the Miele BWE 111496X WV UK with an energy efficiency rating of A. Both the Indesit Innex Steam and Miele Pwash have a favourable green UK and EU energy consumption rating for a washing machine.

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

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

• • MIELE WWK360 GB LW Energy Class: A, running 52 kWh *eco cycle

INDESIT Innex Steam vs MIELE Pwash Programmes

The Indesit BWE 111496X WV UK Innex Steam has 16 wash programmes, compared to the Miele WWK360 GB LW Pwash which has 12, with a difference of 4 programs between machines. Samples of programmes offered by Innex Steam BWE 111496X WV UK and Pwash WWK360 GB LW are as follows:

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

• • MIELE WWK360 GB LW programme sample: Pre-Iron, Cottons, Dark garments, Cottons with pre-wash, Delicates, Eco Cycle, Express 20, Mobile Start, Proofing, PowerWash, Woollens

Do Indesit BWE 111496X WV UK and Miele WWK360 GB LW have a “quick wash” cycle?

Both BWE 111496X WV UK and WWK360 GB LW washing machines have quick-wash programs for those in a hurry. The INDESIT Innex Steam BWE 111496X WV UK has a quick wash time of 30 minutes and the MIELE Pwash WWK360 GB LW completes this cycle in 20 minutes saving time, water, and energy for small lightly soiled clothes – Indesit Innex Steam and Miele Pwash can quick wash at a lower temperature, and much faster than a main cycle. There is a variance of 10 minutes between machines

Washing Machine Brands and Noise level

The INDESIT BWE 111496X WV UK produces around 76 dB of noise during a full spin cycle, and the MIELE WWK360 GB LW produces 71 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 INDESIT or MIELE 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 INDESIT Innex Steam motor spinning at 1351, the vibrations can be intense, and if the machine is not installed correctly, the noise can be worse.

• • INDESIT Innex Steam Noise rating: B – 76 dB Decibel (dB) during wash cycle (max 1351 rpm spin)

• • MIELE Pwash  Noise rating: A – 71 dB Decibel (dB) during wash cycle (max 1400 rpm spin)

Spin Speed

Fast motor spin speeds means more thorough rinsing of washed and wet laundry. The Indesit BWE 111496X WV UK has a max rpm of 1351 compared to the Miele WWK360 GB LW with an rpm of 1400.

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

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

• • MIELE Pwash – 1400 RPM (maximum revolutions per minute)

Wash Load Capacity

The INDESIT Innex Steam BWE 111496X WV UK has a load weight capacity of 11kg, which is comparable to the 10kg laundry load limit capacity of the MIELE Pwash WWK360 GB LW. A washing machine with a higher kilogramme (kg) rating can wash larger loads of laundry in one cycle.

• • INDESIT Innex Steam – 11kg kg Weight Handling

• • MIELE Pwash – 10kg kg Weight Handling

Wireless Connectivity

INDESIT and MIELE 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 Indesit or Miele 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 INDESIT BWE 111496X WV UK have Wifi? – No

• • Does the MIELE WWK360 GB LW have Wifi? – Yes (Miele@home app)

Average Review Ratings

Aggregated customer reviews of 277 across multiple platforms gives the Indesit BWE 111496X WV UK a 4.6/5 star rating, and the Miele WWK360 GB LW an average of 4.8/5 from 162 reviews.

Both INDESIT and MIELE hold excellent track records for reliability with many positive reviews. Washing performance of the Indesit Innex Steam BWE 111496X WV UK and MIELE Pwash WWK360 GB LW are comparably good, as reflected in the high ratings – with both Indesit and Miele washing machines providing exceptional results.

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

Choosing Between INDESIT and MIELE Washing Machines

It’s difficult to recommend the INDESIT washing machine over MIELE, because the margins between INDESIT Innex Steam and MIELE Pwash are modest, and preferences are down to minor personal differences such as wash load capacity, connectivity, energy efficiency, styling, and noise level class.

Both INDESIT and MIELE washing machines are excellent, providing outstanding reliability and performance.

Brand	Model	Energy	Noise	Speed	Capacity	Best Price
INDESIT	BWE 111496X WV UK	A	B	1351	11kg	Get Prices
MIELE	WWK360 GB LW	A	A	1400	10kg	Get Prices

Washing Machine Brand Testing Criteria Questions

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

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

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

• • Is INDESIT more Energy Efficient than MIELE?

• • What is INDESIT’s Water Efficiency rating?

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

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

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

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

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