SIEMENS Vs WHIRLPOOL Washing Machine Comparisons

Struggling to choose between a SIEMENS and WHIRLPOOL washing machine?

With a combination of data analysis software and expert evaluation, we analysed Siemens’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 (WG56B2A2GB and FFD11469BSVUK) – two flagship washing machines by SIEMENS and WHIRLPOOL, analysing features and specifications that matter most… read more

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SIEMENS IQ-700 WG56B2A2GB vs WHIRLPOOL FreshCare FFD11469BSVUK Comparison Points

We chose to compare the SIEMENS WG56B2A2GB 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.

SIEMENS and WHIRLPOOL Energy Efficiency Compared

The Siemens WG56B2A2GB is rated with a A, and the Whirlpool WG56B2A2GB with an energy efficiency rating of A. Both the Siemens IQ-700 and Whirlpool FreshCare have a favourable green UK and EU energy consumption rating for a washing machine.

This means owning either a SIEMENS 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.

• • SIEMENS WG56B2A2GB Energy Class: A, running 35 kWh *eco cycle

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

SIEMENS IQ-700 vs WHIRLPOOL FreshCare Programmes

The Siemens WG56B2A2GB IQ-700 has 4 wash programmes, compared to the Whirlpool FFD11469BSVUK FreshCare which has 14, with a difference of -10 programs between machines. Samples of programmes offered by IQ-700 WG56B2A2GB and FreshCare FFD11469BSVUK are as follows:

• • SIEMENS WG56B2A2GB programme sample: Delicates, Whites and colours, Easy-care, Woollens hand-wash

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

Do Siemens WG56B2A2GB and Whirlpool FFD11469BSVUK have a “quick wash” cycle?

Both WG56B2A2GB and FFD11469BSVUK washing machines have quick-wash programs for those in a hurry. The SIEMENS IQ-700 WG56B2A2GB has a quick wash time of 19 minutes and the WHIRLPOOL FreshCare FFD11469BSVUK completes this cycle in 30 minutes saving time, water, and energy for small lightly soiled clothes – Siemens IQ-700 and Whirlpool FreshCare can quick wash at a lower temperature, and much faster than a main cycle. There is a variance of -11 minutes between machines

Washing Machine Brands and Noise level

The SIEMENS WG56B2A2GB produces around 72 dB of noise during a full spin cycle, and the WHIRLPOOL FFD11469BSVUK produces 76 dB. Giving 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 SIEMENS 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 SIEMENS IQ-700 motor spinning at 1600, the vibrations can be intense, and if the machine is not installed correctly, the noise can be worse.

• • SIEMENS IQ-700 Noise rating: A – 72 dB Decibel (dB) during wash cycle (max 1600 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 Siemens WG56B2A2GB has a max rpm of 1600 compared to the Whirlpool FFD11469BSVUK with an rpm of 1351.

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

• • SIEMENS IQ-700 – 1600 RPM (maximum revolutions per minute)

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

Wash Load Capacity

The SIEMENS IQ-700 WG56B2A2GB 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.

• • SIEMENS IQ-700 – 10kg kg Weight Handling

• • WHIRLPOOL FreshCare – 11kg kg Weight Handling

Wireless Connectivity

SIEMENS 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 Siemens 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 SIEMENS WG56B2A2GB have Wifi? –

• • Does the WHIRLPOOL FFD11469BSVUK have Wifi? –

Average Review Ratings

Aggregated customer reviews of 429 across multiple platforms gives the Siemens WG56B2A2GB a 4.4/5 star rating, and the Whirlpool FFD11469BSVUK an average of 4.3/5 from 104 reviews.

Both SIEMENS and WHIRLPOOL hold excellent track records for reliability with many positive reviews. Washing performance of the Siemens IQ-700 WG56B2A2GB and WHIRLPOOL FreshCare FFD11469BSVUK are comparably good, as reflected in the high ratings – with both Siemens and Whirlpool washing machines providing exceptional results.

Performance and durability between leading SIEMENS and WHIRLPOOL products is inseparable, as both IQ-700 by SIEMENS and FreshCare by WHIRLPOOL having high ratio of favorable feedback.

Choosing Between SIEMENS and WHIRLPOOL Washing Machines

It’s difficult to recommend the SIEMENS washing machine over WHIRLPOOL, because the margins between SIEMENS IQ-700 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 SIEMENS and WHIRLPOOL washing machines are excellent, providing outstanding reliability and performance.

Brand	Model	Energy	Noise	Speed	Capacity	Best Price
SIEMENS	WG56B2A2GB	A	A	1600	10kg	Get Prices
WHIRLPOOL	FFD11469BSVUK	A	B	1351	11kg	Get Prices

Washing Machine Brand Testing Criteria Questions

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

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

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

• • Is SIEMENS more Energy Efficient than WHIRLPOOL?

• • What is SIEMENS’s Water Efficiency rating?

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

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

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

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

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