Best Small and Compact Washing Machines in the UK 2026
BBy Bikram Nath·Researched from UK Amazon listings·Updated 2026-10-28·6 products compared
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What are the best small and compact washing machines to buy in the UK?
Our top pick for Small and Compact Washing Machines in the UK is the COMFEE' 6kg Ultra Slim Washing Machine CFE10EW60/W-UK.
The COMFEE' 6kg Ultra Slim Washing Machine CFE10EW60/W-UK suits small households short of depth, with a listed 40cm depth, 15 programmes and a 2 year manufacturer warranty.
The COMFEE' CFE10EW60/W-UK 6kg washing machine is our top pick for a compact washing machine because its listing states a depth of just 40cm, 15 programmes, a 90℃ Hygiene Wash, four temperature options and a 2 year manufacturer warranty. For a slimline washing machine with a larger drum, the COMFEE' CFE12EW80/W-UK lists 8kg, a 48cm depth, 1400rpm and Energy Class A. For a mini washing machine that needs no installation, the COSTWAY 2 in 1 Portable Washing Machine lists a 3.5kg load, 6 programs and a built-in drain pump; for a twin tub, the TANGZON Twin Tub lists a compact size of 63 x 35 x 73cm (L x W x H).
This guide compares six small and compact washing machines from COMFEE', HYE, Cater-Wash, COSTWAY and TANGZON, using what each listing states: capacity, depth or dimensions, spin speed, programmes, energy class and warranty. Stated wash capacities run from 3.5kg on the COSTWAY to 8kg on the COMFEE' CFE12EW80/W-UK, HYE and Cater-Wash.
Buying guide
What should you look for in Small and Compact Washing Machines?
1Capacity: the listings state 3.5kg (COSTWAY), 5kg in the wash tub and 3kg in the spin tub (TANGZON), 6kg (COMFEE' CFE10EW60/W-UK) and 8kg (COMFEE' CFE12EW80/W-UK, HYE and Cater-Wash CW8580).
2Depth and size: COMFEE' states a depth of just 40cm on the CFE10EW60/W-UK and 48cm on the CFE12EW80/W-UK; TANGZON states 63 x 35 x 73cm (L x W x H). HYE describes a compact slimline build, Cater-Wash a space saving foot print and COSTWAY a compact appearance, but their feature lists give no depth.
3Type: the COMFEE' listings describe slim machines, the HYE a slimline freestanding machine and the Cater-Wash a slim top loader; the COSTWAY is a fully automatic portable washer and spin dryer with a built-in drain pump; the TANGZON is a semi-automatic twin tub with separate wash and spin timers.
4Spin speed and energy: the COMFEE' CFE12EW80/W-UK and HYE listings state 1400rpm and an A energy rating; the COMFEE' CFE10EW60/W-UK title states Energy Class D and no spin speed. The Cater-Wash, COSTWAY and TANGZON listings state neither a spin speed nor an energy class.
5Warranty: both COMFEE' listings state a 2 year manufacturer warranty; Cater-Wash states 1 Years parts and labour; HYE, COSTWAY and TANGZON state 1 year.
Our process
How do we choose our picks?
We don’t lab-test products ourselves. Instead we synthesise current Amazon UK listings and published specs into clear, honest recommendations. We earn a commission if you buy through our links, but that never changes which products we rank.
Current UK availability
We check each pick against live Amazon UK catalogue data rather than last year’s model lists. Stock moves fast, so a listing can sell out after we publish.
Published specs
We compare manufacturer specifications so each pick is right for a real budget and use-case.
UK-specific fit
We factor in UK voltage and plug/fitting standards — details that generic global lists miss.
The COMFEE' 6kg Ultra Slim Washing Machine CFE10EW60/W-UK suits small households short of depth, with a listed 40cm depth, 15 programmes and a 2 year manufacturer warranty.
Capacity
6kg
Type
Ultra slim washing machine
Size
Depth of 40cm
Programmes
15
Warranty
2 year manufacturer
Energy Class
D
Temperatures
Cold/20℃/40℃/60℃, plus 90℃ Heat Wash
What we like
+Depth of just 40cm, which the listing says suits under kitchen cabinets, bathroom corners or narrow corridors
+15 programmes, including Spin, Rinse and Eco Wash, per the listing
+15min and 45min Quick Wash options and a 90℃ Hygiene Wash
+2 year manufacturer warranty
Worth noting
–The listing states no spin speed
–Energy Class D, per the title
£229.99Amazon.co.uk price as of 03 Nov, 18:00 (London time). Details
The COMFEE' 8kg Slim Washing Machine CFE12EW80/W-UK suits homes that want a larger drum in a slimline machine, with a listed 48cm depth, 1400rpm, Energy Class A and a 2 year manufacturer warranty.
Capacity
8kg
Type
Slim washing machine with BLDC inverter motor
Size
Depth of 48cm
Spin Speed
1400rpm
Warranty
2 year manufacturer
Energy Class
A
Temperatures
Cold/20℃/40℃/60℃
What we like
+8kg capacity in a stated 48cm depth
+1400rpm and Energy Class A, per the title
+Steam Wash and 15min and 45min Quick Wash options
+2 year manufacturer warranty
Worth noting
–The listing states no programme count
–The listing calls it quiet but gives no noise figure
–Its 48cm depth is greater than the 40cm stated for the COMFEE' 6kg model
£259.99Amazon.co.uk price as of 03 Nov, 18:00 (London time). Details
The HYE 8KG 1400RPM Slimline Freestanding Washing Machine suits buyers who want an 8kg drum with stated running figures: 1400rpm, an A energy rating, 72dB and 40L of water per cycle.
Capacity
8kg drum
Type
Freestanding, slimline
Spin Speed
1400rpm
Programmes
11
Warranty
1 year
Energy Class
A
Noise
72dB
What we like
+States 1400rpm, an A energy rating and 40L of water per cycle
+Gives a noise level of 72dB
+11 programmes, including Steam Wash, Drum Clean, Eco 40–60 and Express 15, per the listing
+LED display, per the listing
Worth noting
–The listing describes a slimline build but its feature list gives no depth
–1 year warranty
£209.98Amazon.co.uk price as of 03 Nov, 18:00 (London time). Details
TANGZON Twin Tub Portable Washing Machine (5KG Washer, 3KG Drying)
The TANGZON Twin Tub Portable Washing Machine suits dorms, flats, camping or RVs where the listing's 63 x 35 x 73cm size and separate 5kg wash and 3kg spin tubs fit the need.
Capacity
5kg wash tub, 3kg spin tub
Type
Twin tub, semi-automatic
Size
63 x 35 x 73cm (L x W x H)
Programmes
3 modes: gentle, normal and drain
Warranty
1 year
Motor Power
450W washing, 150W spinning
What we like
+States full dimensions: 63 x 35 x 73cm (L x W x H)
+Separate wash and spin timers and a wash/drain switch
+97cm drain hose and 2 water inlet holes, per the listing
+Cable organiser on the back for the cord
Worth noting
–Semi-automatic: washing and spinning happen in separate tubs, per the listing
–The listing states no spin speed or energy class
–1 year warranty
£169.90Amazon.co.uk price as of 03 Nov, 18:00 (London time). Details
COSTWAY 2 in 1 Portable Washing Machine and Spin Dryer, 3.5kg
The COSTWAY 2 in 1 Portable Washing Machine suits flats and dorms that want a mini washing machine the listing says needs no installation, with a listed 3.5kg load, 6 programs and a built-in drain pump.
Capacity
3.5kg
Type
Fully automatic portable washer and spin dryer
Programmes
6
Warranty
1 year
Water Levels
3
Drainage
Built-in drain pump, intake hose and drainage tube
What we like
+The listing says there is no installation need
+Fully automatic, with 6 programs and 3 water level selections
+LED display shows washing time and trouble warnings, per the listing
+Built-in drain pump, intake hose and drainage tube
Worth noting
–3.5kg load, the smallest wash capacity stated on this page
–The listing states no spin speed or energy class
£186.95£219.95−15%Amazon.co.uk price as of 03 Nov, 18:00 (London time). Details
Cater-Wash 8kg Slim Top Loading Washing Machine CW8580
The Cater-Wash 8kg Slim Top Loading Washing Machine CW8580 suits buyers who want a top loader with an 8kg capacity and parts and labour cover, though its listing gives few other figures.
Capacity
8kg
Type
Slim top loading
Warranty
1 Years parts and labour
Cycles
Tub clean cycle; Pre Wash cycle
What we like
+8kg load capacity
+Top loading design, which the listing says gives a space saving foot print
+Pre Wash cycle to pre soak items, plus a tub clean cycle
+1 Years parts and labour warranty
Worth noting
–The listing states no spin speed, energy class or programme count
–The listing gives no noise or water use figure
£389.99Amazon.co.uk price as of 03 Nov, 18:00 (London time). Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of 03 Nov, 18:00 (London time) and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
Editor's Note
Depth is stated as a figure only on the two COMFEE' listings, and the TANGZON gives full dimensions; the HYE, Cater-Wash and COSTWAY feature lists do not. The HYE listing is the only one of the six to give a noise figure (72dB) and water use (40L per cycle). The Cater-Wash listing is brief: capacity, top loading, tub clean and pre wash cycles, and its warranty.
Our Take
As a default, pick the COMFEE' CFE10EW60/W-UK: a 6kg drum in a depth of just 40cm, 15 programmes and a 2 year manufacturer warranty, all on the listing. For more capacity in a slim machine, the COMFEE' CFE12EW80/W-UK lists 8kg, a 48cm depth and 1400rpm. For a portable machine, the COSTWAY lists a 3.5kg portable washer with no installation need.
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
How deep is a slimline washing machine?
The COMFEE' CFE10EW60/W-UK lists a depth of just 40cm and the COMFEE' CFE12EW80/W-UK a depth of 48cm. The TANGZON Twin Tub states 63 x 35 x 73cm (L x W x H). The HYE calls itself slimline, but its feature list gives no depth.
What capacity do small washing machines have?
Stated wash capacities on this page run from 3.5kg on the COSTWAY 2 in 1 Portable Washing Machine to 8kg. The TANGZON Twin Tub lists 5kg in the wash tub and 3kg in the spin tub, the COMFEE' CFE10EW60/W-UK 6kg, and the COMFEE' CFE12EW80/W-UK, HYE and Cater-Wash CW8580 8kg.
Does a mini washing machine need installing?
The COSTWAY 2 in 1 Portable Washing Machine's listing says there is no installation need; it lists a built-in drain pump, an intake hose and a drainage tube. The TANGZON Twin Tub lists a 97cm drain hose and 2 water inlet holes, on the left and right.
What is a twin tub washing machine?
The TANGZON Twin Tub Washing Machine has a washing tub that holds up to 5kg and a separate spin tub that holds up to 3kg, per its listing. It lists a 450W washing motor and a 150W spinning motor, a wash timer, a spin timer and 3 modes: gentle, normal and drain.
Which compact washing machines spin at 1400rpm?
The COMFEE' CFE12EW80/W-UK and the HYE 8KG washing machine both state 1400rpm. The COMFEE' CFE10EW60/W-UK, Cater-Wash CW8580, COSTWAY and TANGZON listings do not state a spin speed.
What warranty do compact washing machines come with?
Both COMFEE' listings, the CFE10EW60/W-UK and CFE12EW80/W-UK, state a 2 year manufacturer warranty. The Cater-Wash CW8580 states 1 Years parts and labour, and the HYE, COSTWAY and TANGZON listings state 1 year.
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