INDESIT Vs SHARP Washing Machine Comparisons

Struggling to choose between a INDESIT and SHARP 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 Sharp’s. See Winner

Let’s walk through the specifications of (BWE 111496X WV UK and ES-NFL214CWDA-EN) – two flagship washing machines by INDESIT and SHARP, analysing features and specifications that matter most… read more

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INDESIT Innex Steam BWE 111496X WV UK vs SHARP SuperJet ES-NFL214CWDA-EN Comparison Points

We chose to compare the INDESIT BWE 111496X WV UK with the SHARP ES-NFL214CWDA-EN 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 SHARP Energy Efficiency Compared

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

This means owning either a INDESIT or SHARP 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

• • SHARP ES-NFL214CWDA-EN Energy Class: A, running 43 kWh *eco cycle

INDESIT Innex Steam vs SHARP SuperJet Programmes

The Indesit BWE 111496X WV UK Innex Steam has 16 wash programmes, compared to the Sharp ES-NFL214CWDA-EN SuperJet which has 15, with a difference of 1 programs between machines. Samples of programmes offered by Innex Steam BWE 111496X WV UK and SuperJet ES-NFL214CWDA-EN are as follows:

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

• • SHARP ES-NFL214CWDA-EN programme sample: Allergy Smart, Colours, Cold Hygiene, Cotton 20, Fast 60, Eco, SuperJet 15, Synthetics, Anti-crease, EcoLogic

Do Indesit BWE 111496X WV UK and Sharp ES-NFL214CWDA-EN have a “quick wash” cycle?

Both BWE 111496X WV UK and ES-NFL214CWDA-EN 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 SHARP SuperJet ES-NFL214CWDA-EN completes this cycle in 15 minutes saving time, water, and energy for small lightly soiled clothes – Indesit Innex Steam and Sharp SuperJet 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 INDESIT BWE 111496X WV UK produces around 76 dB of noise during a full spin cycle, and the SHARP ES-NFL214CWDA-EN produces 77 dB. Giving a noise level difference of -1 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 SHARP 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)

• • SHARP SuperJet  Noise rating: C – 77 dB Decibel (dB) during wash cycle (max 1330 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 Sharp ES-NFL214CWDA-EN with an rpm of 1330.

The machine with extra spin power – INDESIT or SHARP – 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)

• • SHARP SuperJet – 1330 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 12kg laundry load limit capacity of the SHARP SuperJet ES-NFL214CWDA-EN. 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

• • SHARP SuperJet – 12kg kg Weight Handling

Wireless Connectivity

INDESIT and SHARP 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 Sharp 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 SHARP ES-NFL214CWDA-EN have Wifi? – No

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 Sharp ES-NFL214CWDA-EN an average of 4.5/5 from 313 reviews.

Both INDESIT and SHARP hold excellent track records for reliability with many positive reviews. Washing performance of the Indesit Innex Steam BWE 111496X WV UK and SHARP SuperJet ES-NFL214CWDA-EN are comparably good, as reflected in the high ratings – with both Indesit and Sharp washing machines providing exceptional results.

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

Choosing Between INDESIT and SHARP Washing Machines

It’s difficult to recommend the INDESIT washing machine over SHARP, because the margins between INDESIT Innex Steam and SHARP SuperJet 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 SHARP 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
SHARP	ES-NFL214CWDA-EN	A	C	1330	12kg	Get Prices

Washing Machine Brand Testing Criteria Questions

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

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

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

• • Is INDESIT more Energy Efficient than SHARP?

• • What is INDESIT’s Water Efficiency rating?

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

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

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

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

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