MIELE Vs WHIRLPOOL Washing Machine Comparison

Struggling to choose between a MIELE and WHIRLPOOL washing machine?

With a combination of data analysis software and expert evaluation, we analysed Miele’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 (WWK360 GB LW and FFD11469BSVUK) – two flagship washing machines by MIELE and WHIRLPOOL, analysing features and specifications that matter most… read more

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MIELE Pwash WWK360 GB LW vs WHIRLPOOL FreshCare FFD11469BSVUK Comparison Points

We chose to compare the MIELE WWK360 GB LW 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.

MIELE and WHIRLPOOL Energy Efficiency Compared

The Miele WWK360 GB LW is rated with a A, and the Whirlpool WWK360 GB LW with an energy efficiency rating of A. Both the Miele Pwash and Whirlpool FreshCare have a favourable green UK and EU energy consumption rating for a washing machine.

This means owning either a MIELE 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.

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

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

MIELE Pwash vs WHIRLPOOL FreshCare Programmes

The Miele WWK360 GB LW Pwash has 12 wash programmes, compared to the Whirlpool FFD11469BSVUK FreshCare which has 14, with a difference of -2 programs between machines. Samples of programmes offered by Pwash WWK360 GB LW and FreshCare FFD11469BSVUK are as follows:

• • 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

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

Do Miele WWK360 GB LW and Whirlpool FFD11469BSVUK have a “quick wash” cycle?

Both WWK360 GB LW and FFD11469BSVUK washing machines have quick-wash programs for those in a hurry. The MIELE Pwash WWK360 GB LW has a quick wash time of 20 minutes and the WHIRLPOOL FreshCare FFD11469BSVUK completes this cycle in 30 minutes saving time, water, and energy for small lightly soiled clothes – Miele Pwash and Whirlpool FreshCare 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 MIELE WWK360 GB LW produces around 71 dB of noise during a full spin cycle, and the WHIRLPOOL FFD11469BSVUK produces 76 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 MIELE 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 MIELE Pwash motor spinning at 1400, the vibrations can be intense, and if the machine is not installed correctly, the noise can be worse.

• • MIELE Pwash Noise rating: A – 71 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 Miele WWK360 GB LW has a max rpm of 1400 compared to the Whirlpool FFD11469BSVUK with an rpm of 1351.

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

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

• • WHIRLPOOL FreshCare – 1351 RPM (maximum revolutions per minute)

Wash Load Capacity

The MIELE Pwash WWK360 GB LW 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.

• • MIELE Pwash – 10kg kg Weight Handling

• • WHIRLPOOL FreshCare – 11kg kg Weight Handling

Wireless Connectivity

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

• • Does the WHIRLPOOL FFD11469BSVUK have Wifi? –

Average Review Ratings

Aggregated customer reviews of 162 across multiple platforms gives the Miele WWK360 GB LW a 4.8/5 star rating, and the Whirlpool FFD11469BSVUK an average of 4.3/5 from 104 reviews.

Both MIELE and WHIRLPOOL hold excellent track records for reliability with many positive reviews. Washing performance of the Miele Pwash WWK360 GB LW and WHIRLPOOL FreshCare FFD11469BSVUK are comparably good, as reflected in the high ratings – with both Miele and Whirlpool washing machines providing exceptional results.

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

Choosing Between MIELE and WHIRLPOOL Washing Machines

It’s difficult to recommend the MIELE washing machine over WHIRLPOOL, because the margins between MIELE Pwash 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 MIELE and WHIRLPOOL washing machines are excellent, providing outstanding reliability and performance.

Brand	Model	Energy	Noise	Speed	Capacity	Best Price
MIELE	WWK360 GB LW	A	A	1400	10kg	Get Prices
WHIRLPOOL	FFD11469BSVUK	A	B	1351	11kg	Get Prices

Washing Machine Brand Testing Criteria Questions

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

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

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

• • Is MIELE more Energy Efficient than WHIRLPOOL?

• • What is MIELE’s Water Efficiency rating?

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

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

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

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

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