The Best And Most Efficient Washing Machines To Buy In 2023

Coming in just shy of the £350 mark, the Hoover H-Wash 300 H3W68TME has plenty of impressive specs for its affordable price tag. This washer is equipped with KG mode to adjust the cycle to save you time, water, and energy, a variety of handy rapid cycles, and a delay timer of up to 24 hours. It also has NFC technology built-in, so you can manage your washing using your phone, as well as use the Hoover Wizard app to help you find the right programme for your load and access additional programmes.

With a 1600rpm maximum spin speed, clothes will leave the machine dryer than with a 1400rpm washer, however, it's worth keeping in mind that the noise level on this model isn't the quietest as a result.  

Customer review: "Bought in the sale to replace my old Beko washing machine and pleasantly surprised for the price the variety of programmes available and quality of wash and spin. Very quiet compared to my previous and does what it says. Easy to operate, just turn dial to programme required, and if you want to be trendy, you can even operate through your mobile. A recommended quality washing machine at an affordable price."

If you have the extra £100 to spend, upgrading to the Hoover H-Wash 500 HW69AMBCB/1 comes with added, worthwhile benefits. For starters, you get a bigger drum capacity, better energy efficiency, and the same maximum spin speed. Wi-Fi connected, it works with both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, and you can use the app to access downloadable programmes alongside its already impressive list of programmes, including Anti-Allergy, All-in-One to safely wash colours and whites together, and Active Care to shift up to 100 types of stains.

Like the Hoover H-Wash 300, it comes equipped with KG mode for energy-saving, but it also has an eco-power motor that's durable and long-lasting, helping your machine to go the distance. 

Customer review: "The washing machine itself is quite stylish and looks good in my kitchen. It is white with silver accents such as on the surround of the door. It is quiet when spinning. It fits really well under our countertop. There are plenty of programmes to choose from. Most importantly, it cleans the washing well!"

For a washing machine that gives you every type of programme and leaves you spoilt for choice, we'd have to recommend the Samsung Series 5+ AddWash WW90T554DAW/S1. As well as having A-class energy efficiency, a quiet spin cycle, and Samsung's eco bubble technology to clean your clothes at a lower temperature to bring down household bills, it also has a whopping 22 programmes. Perfect for all sorts of loads, timescales, and materials, you can manage your washes and machine via the SmartThings app to keep up to date with your washer's maintenance and save your favourite settings.

Not to mention, this washing machine comes with a handy AddWash door so you can easily pop extra items in the wash, even if you've already started the cycle. 

Customer review: "It's easy to use, and super energy efficient (this was a deciding factor). I like the fact that you can customise programmes and save them as your favourites. Quick wash of 15 minutes is life-saving for a quick refresh of clothes, and the little door for the odd sock comes very handy."

For large households with busy lifestyles and demanding laundry routines, the Haier HW100-B1439NS8 10kg washing machine will mean you can wash more at once, saving you time, energy, and money in the long run. Available in graphite or white, Haier's washing machines are some of the quietest on the market thanks to the beltless Direct Motion Motors, and the anti-bacterial treatment in the drum will ensure your clothes and machines are kept in tip-top condition.

It has 16 programmes, including specific ones for cotton, jeans, silk, wool, and synthetics, and with the 15-minute quick wash, you can have emergency loads cleaned with speed. Much like Hoover's KG mode, Haier has its own Auto Weight feature to calculate cycle times and resources needed for each wash to reduce water and energy wastage. 

Customer review: "Really happy with this washing machine. The graphite colour fits in perfectly with our cupboard. Settings all straight forward and easy to use. Love that it shows me how much time is left on a cycle which my old machine didn't. But the main reason we bought this machine was its noise level. It has to be The quietest machine I have ever heard. Even on the spin. We have an open plan kitchen/dining room, and you honestly can't hear it. I am so impressed with it. Would totally recommend if you need a quiet machine."

A 9kg drum is the most popular machine capacity, ideal for large families, frequent washers, and smaller households looking to be futureproof, and the best washing machine fit for the job of all three is the Samsung Series 5 ecobubble WW90TA046AX. With Samsung's innovative ecobubble technology and A-rated energy efficiency to save your bills from mounting up, this machine is equipped with features to keep the machine and your clothes as clean as possible. The Drum Clean cycle keeps the inside of your washer hygienically clean, reminding you to run the cycle again after 40 washes, and the StayClean Drawer keeps your detergent flowing freely. All in all, with a 10-year warranty on the super-quiet motor, this Samsung Series 5 has been designed to last, giving you peace of mind. 

Customer review: "Weighs your clothes to give the best eco water level and wash time. Cleans clothes very well. Comes with a 5-year parts and labour manufacturer's warranty, which shows the confidence they have in their product which gives me confidence in their product. Nice looking machine, a good compliment to the kitchen or laundry room."

The Hisense WFQY801418VJM 8KG 1400 washing machine is packed with features to deliver perfectly soft and clean clothes. It comes with 15 programmes including Allergy Steam technology to remove 99.9 per cent of bacteria, all whilst reducing wrinkles to save you the faff of ironing when the laundry is done. Taking the hassle out of washing day, the Auto Wash function puts the machine into the perfect setting for your load by adjusting the cycle to the quantity and type of clothes in your machine. Also, the motor technology is designed to be quieter, more efficient and long-lasting.

Customer review: "Great price with large drum and various option. Noise is expected when it's a full load spin but otherwise it is quiet. The downside is the quick wash option does not do a spin at full speed, however, run the quick wash then put it on spin. Total time no more than 45 minutes and power consumption is very low for it."

Designed to be tucked away behind a cabinet door in your kitchen, the Neff W544BX1GB Integrated Washing Machine has A class wash performance and is super quiet — at 66dB on a spin cycle, it's ideal for open-plan living and will practically go unnoticed. Plus, there's a 'silence' programme. With a C energy rating, it might not be the most energy-efficient, but it makes up for that with its 'intelligent water system' for optimised water consumption, making it more eco-friendly.

Other great features include its cleaver stain removal, where you select the stain you have and the machine will adjust the temperature, drum movement and soak time accordingly and its touch control buttons. If you're someone who's prone to forget they've even put a wash on, then the 'time light' function — where the remaining time and cycle status of your wash is discreetly projected on the floor — will definitely come in handy.

Customer review: "We purchased this product to be included as part of our new kitchen replacing our previous Samsung unit and could not be happier. It is much quieter cleans beautifully, and the washing comes out smelling much fresher. I would have no issues recommending this product to others."

As mentioned previously, Haier have some of the quietest washing machines available, and while the Haier I-Pro Series 7 HW100-B14979S is technically 2dB louder than the Haier HW100-B1439NS8, this one takes the top spot for the best quiet machine due to the extra features included.

Like the previous Haier, this washer shares the beltless Direct Motion Motors, anti-bacterial treatment, and large 10kg capacity. However, for that barely noticeable increase in sound, the Haier I-Pro Series 7 has an automatic Smart Dual Spray feature to get rid of any dust that's built up in the gasket for fluff-free results, the refresh option to quickly revitalise and freshen worn clothes, and a time saver function to speed up cycles. We also think this Haier is better looking, a machine we'd be proud to have on display in our kitchens. 

Customer review: "Great looking washing machine and quiet operation. Everything works fine, and the digital display buttons are straightforward and easy to use. I particularly wanted a washing machine with a brushless motor, and I'm really glad I chose this one as there is no motor sound, just the sound of clothes turning around in the water. I've chosen to activate the sounds option so when each wash cycle ends, a tune plays which alerts me when I'm in a different room. I'm very pleased with my new machine."

Premium in price and quality comes the Miele WEG365 with customers claiming their earlier models from the same brand lasted upwards of 20 years. Offering an extensive range of features and programmes, the Miele has been awarded the Quiet Mark with a super low 68dB on a spin with the drum's web-like, honeycomb cushion effect helping to protect fibres and prevent piling and laddering in your textiles. With the easy-to-use light-up display that counts down your chosen cycle, you can select one of the 17 programmes or use the Miele@home spp to access and control your machine remotely. And with automatic load adjustment, the machine will cleverly weigh each load to provide a tailored cycle for optimum treatment and energy saving. 

Customer review: "First Miele machine, and very pleased with this purchase with both low noise levels and quality of wash. Living with an open plan kitchen/ living room, it can be heard but is acceptable, and can carry on conversations. Quality of wash is excellent, and clothes come out drier and with more volume than previous similarly speed machine, and clothes need significantly less ironing. Good range of programs. Worth spending the extra if you can afford it."