BBy Bikram Nath·Researched from UK Amazon listings·Updated 2026-10-28·6 products compared
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What are the best washer dryers to buy in the UK?
Our top pick for Washer Dryers in the UK is the Candy Quick Pro GWD 4968-80 9kg Washer Dryer.
The Candy Quick Pro GWD 4968-80 suits buyers who want a stated A-20% rating, 1400 RPM, 16 programmes and known 60x60x85cm dimensions, with 10 years parts cover on the listing.
The Candy Quick Pro GWD 4968-80 washer dryer is our top pick because its listing states a 9kg wash, an A-20% energy rating, 1400 RPM, 16 programmes, 60x60x85cm dimensions and a warranty of 1 year labour and 10 years parts. For a bigger wash load with a class A washing cycle, the Bosch Series 6 WNG25401GB lists 10.5/6kg, Iron Assist and autoDry. For app control, the Hoover Pro Wash&Dry Series 3 lists an A-10% rating, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth with the hOn App.
This guide compares six washer dryers from Candy, Bosch, Hoover, COMFEE', Samsung and Hisense, using what each listing states: wash and dry capacity, energy rating, spin speed, quick cycles, dimensions and warranty. Stated wash capacities run from 8kg (Hoover and Hisense) to 10.5kg (Bosch).
Buying guide
What should you look for in Washer Dryers?
1Capacity: the listings state 10.5/6kg (Bosch), 10kg/7kg (COMFEE'), 9/6kg (Samsung), 8+5kg (Hoover) and 8kg wash with 5kg dry (Hisense). Candy's title says 9kg wash + 6kg dry, while its product details list 9KG/5KG.
2Energy rating: Candy's title says A-20% and its listing says it can improve the A Energy Class by 20 percent; Hoover's title says A-10%, which the listing describes as 10% more efficient than a standard A-class washer dryer. Bosch states energy efficiency class A for washing, the COMFEE' title states Energy Class A and the Hisense title says A-D Rated. The Samsung title names AI Energy but the listing states no energy class in the features we read.
3Spin speed: the Candy, Bosch, Hoover, Samsung and Hisense listings state 1400rpm. The COMFEE' listing does not mention a spin speed in the features we read.
4Quick cycles: the COMFEE' and Hisense listings state a 15-minute quick wash; Bosch lists Wash & Dry 60 for small loads in 60 min; Candy describes a complete set of quick cycles.
5Warranty: 2 years on the COMFEE', 2 year manufacturer on the Bosch and Hisense, 2 years (5 years with redemption) on the Samsung, and 1 year labour, 10 years parts on the Candy and Hoover.
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.
9kg wash + 6kg dry (title); product details list 9KG/5KG
10.5kg wash / 6kg dry
8+5kg
10kg wash / 7kg dry
9/6kg
8kg wash / 5kg dry
Warranty
1 year labour, 10 years parts
2 year manufacturer
1 year labour, 10 years parts
2 years
2 years (5 years with redemption)
2 year manufacturer
Energy Rating
A-20%
Class A for washing
A-10%
Energy Class A
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A-D Rated
Spin Speed
1400 RPM
1400rpm
1400rpm
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1400rpm
1400 rpm
Quick Cycle
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Wash & Dry 60: small loads in 60 min
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15' Quick Wash: small loads of lightly soiled clothes in 15 minutes
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Quick Wash: 15 minutes
Connectivity
—
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Wi-Fi & Bluetooth with hOn App
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Wi-Fi enabled
Wifi Connected
The rankings
The best Washer Dryers, ranked
1
CANDY
Top Pick
Candy Quick Pro GWD 4968-80 9kg Washer Dryer
The Candy Quick Pro GWD 4968-80 suits buyers who want a stated A-20% rating, 1400 RPM, 16 programmes and known 60x60x85cm dimensions, with 10 years parts cover on the listing.
Capacity
9kg wash + 6kg dry (title); product details list 9KG/5KG
Energy Rating
A-20%
Spin Speed
1400 RPM
Dimensions
60x60x85cm
Warranty
1 year labour, 10 years parts
Programmes
16
What we like
+A-20% in the title; the listing says it can improve the A Energy Class by 20 percent
+States its dimensions: 60x60x85cm
+16 programmes and a Soft Drum, which the listing says means less friction and less creasing
+10 years parts cover on the warranty
Worth noting
–The title says 6kg dry while the product details list 9KG/5KG
–Labour cover is 1 year
–The listing does not mention Wi-Fi or app control in the features we read
£369.00Amazon.co.uk price as of 03 Nov, 12:00 (London time). Details
Bosch Series 6 WNG25401GB 10.5/6kg Freestanding Washer Dryer
The Bosch Series 6 WNG25401GB suits households wanting a large 10.5kg wash with up to 6kg dried in one go, a class A washing cycle and Iron Assist, with a 2 year manufacturer warranty on the listing.
Capacity
10.5kg wash / 6kg dry
Energy Rating
Class A for washing
Spin Speed
1400rpm
Quick Cycle
Wash & Dry 60: small loads in 60 min
Warranty
2 year manufacturer
Installation
Freestanding
What we like
+10.5kg wash load, the largest stated in this guide
+Energy efficiency class A for washing, per the listing
+Iron Assist steam treatment to smooth dried clothes and autoDry to dry to a chosen level, per the listing
+AntiStain, which the listing says removes four of the most common stains
Worth noting
–The class A rating is stated for washing; the listing names no drying energy class
–No dimensions in the title or feature list
–The listing does not mention Wi-Fi in the features we read
View on Amazon UKAmazon UK shows no offer for this product as of 03 Nov, 12:00 (London time). Details
3
Hoover
Hoover Pro Wash&Dry Series 3 HBWR 485SB6-80 8+5kg Washer Dryer
The Hoover Pro Wash&Dry Series 3 HBWR 485SB6-80 suits buyers who want app control and a stated A-10% rating on an 8+5kg, 1400rpm freestanding machine, with 10 years parts cover on the listing.
Capacity
8+5kg
Energy Rating
A-10%
Spin Speed
1400rpm
Warranty
1 year labour, 10 years parts
Connectivity
Wi-Fi & Bluetooth with hOn App
Installation
Freestanding
What we like
+A-10% in the title; the listing says it operates 10% more efficiently than a standard A-class washer dryer
+hOn App for remote control, real-time consumption tracking, 60+ extra cycles and maintenance alerts, per the listing
+Clean Shield anti-mould gaskets, Smart Spray for the door glass and a self-cleaning drum cycle, per the listing
+10 years parts cover on the warranty
Worth noting
–8kg is the smallest wash load stated in this guide, alongside the Hisense
–No dimensions in the title or feature list
–Labour cover is 1 year
£349.00Amazon.co.uk price as of 03 Nov, 12:00 (London time). Details
The COMFEE' CFP03ED100W-UK suits larger households, which the listing puts at a family of 4–5, wanting a 10kg wash with a 7kg dry, Energy Class A and Woolmark certification, with a warranty of 2 years.
Capacity
10kg wash / 7kg dry
Energy Rating
Energy Class A
Quick Cycle
15' Quick Wash: small loads of lightly soiled clothes in 15 minutes
Warranty
2 years
Motor
BLDC
Wool Care
Certified by Woolmark
What we like
+7kg drying load, the largest stated in this guide
+Energy Class A in the title
+Woolmark certification for wool washing, per the listing
+BLDC motor, which the listing says gives A-class low noise
Worth noting
–The listing does not mention a spin speed in the features we read
–No dimensions in the title or feature list
–The listing does not mention Wi-Fi in the features we read
£329.97£389.99−15%Amazon.co.uk price as of 03 Nov, 12:00 (London time). Details
Samsung Series 6 WD90DG6B85BEU1 9/6kg Washer Dryer
The Samsung Series 6 WD90DG6B85BEU1 suits buyers who want automatic detergent dosing and Wi-Fi on a 9/6kg, 1400rpm machine, with 2 years warranty or 5 years with redemption.
Capacity
9/6kg
Spin Speed
1400rpm
Warranty
2 years (5 years with redemption)
Connectivity
Wi-Fi enabled
Detergent Dosing
Auto Dose
What we like
+Auto Dose, which the listing says measures the detergent for every load
+AI Wash senses fabric weight and soil levels and adjusts water, detergent and cycle times; the listing says it can reduce detergent use by up to 15%
+Warranty of 2 years, or 5 years with redemption
+Drum Clean+ with automatic reminders after 40 cycles, per the listing
Worth noting
–The listing states no energy class in the features we read
–No dimensions in the title or feature list
–The listing states no quick cycle time
£610.23£829.00−26%Amazon.co.uk price as of 03 Nov, 12:00 (London time). Details
Hisense 3S Series WD3S8043BB3 8kg/5kg Washer Dryer, Black
The Hisense 3S Series WD3S8043BB3 suits medium households wanting an 8kg/5kg black washer dryer with stated H84.5 x W59.5 x D51 cm dimensions, a 15-minute Quick Wash and a 2 year manufacturer warranty.
Capacity
8kg wash / 5kg dry
Energy Rating
A-D Rated
Spin Speed
1400 rpm
Quick Cycle
Quick Wash: 15 minutes
Dimensions
H84.5 x W59.5 x D51 cm
Warranty
2 year manufacturer
Connectivity
Wifi Connected
What we like
+States its dimensions: H84.5 x W59.5 x D51 cm
+Quick Wash that the listing says cleans clothes in 15 minutes
+Inverter motor, described on the listing as quiet for open plan living
+Wifi Connected, per the title, and a black finish
Worth noting
–The title says A-D Rated without saying which rating applies to which cycle
–8kg is the smallest wash load stated in this guide, alongside the Hoover
–The listing describes no app features in the features we read
£369.00Amazon.co.uk price as of 03 Nov, 12:00 (London time). Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of 03 Nov, 12:00 (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
Two listings give dimensions in centimetres in the title or feature list: Candy (60x60x85cm) and Hisense (H84.5 x W59.5 x D51). Bosch's listing says its class A rating is for washing, and the Hisense title's A-D Rated does not say which rating applies to which cycle. None of the six listings describes the machine as a condenser or integrated model.
Our Take
As a default, pick the Candy Quick Pro GWD 4968-80: an A-20% rating, 1400 RPM, 16 programmes, stated 60x60x85cm dimensions and 10 years parts cover, all on the listing. For a larger wash load, the Bosch Series 6 WNG25401GB lists 10.5/6kg, a class A washing cycle and Iron Assist. For the largest stated drying load, the COMFEE' CFP03ED100W-UK lists 10kg/7kg and Woolmark certification.
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
What is the best washer dryer in the UK?
The Candy Quick Pro GWD 4968-80 is our top pick. Its listing states a 9kg wash, an A-20% energy rating, 1400 RPM, 16 programmes, 60x60x85cm dimensions and a warranty of 1 year labour and 10 years parts.
Which washer dryers are A rated?
The Bosch Series 6 WNG25401GB states energy efficiency class A for washing, and the COMFEE' CFP03ED100W-UK title states Energy Class A. The Candy Quick Pro title says A-20% and the Hoover Pro Wash&Dry Series 3 title says A-10%; the Hisense WD3S8043BB3 title says A-D Rated, and the Samsung Series 6 listing names AI Energy without stating a class.
Which washer dryer has the largest capacity?
The Bosch Series 6 WNG25401GB states the largest wash load in this guide at 10.5kg, and the COMFEE' CFP03ED100W-UK the largest drying load at 7kg. The Samsung Series 6 lists 9/6kg, and the Hoover and Hisense listings state 8kg wash with 5kg dry.
Is an integrated washer dryer included in this guide?
No washer dryer in this guide is described as integrated. The Bosch Series 6 WNG25401GB and Hoover HBWR 485SB6-80 titles say freestanding; the Candy, COMFEE', Samsung and Hisense listings do not say either way in the features we read.
Which washer dryers can be controlled from a phone app?
The Hoover Pro Wash&Dry Series 3 HBWR 485SB6-80 lists Wi-Fi and Bluetooth with the hOn App, for remote control, real-time consumption tracking, 60+ extra cycles and maintenance alerts. The Samsung Series 6 title says Wi-Fi enabled and the Hisense WD3S8043BB3 title says Wifi Connected; the Candy Quick Pro, Bosch and COMFEE' listings do not mention Wi-Fi in the features we read.
What warranty do washer dryers come with?
On these listings: 2 years (5 years with redemption) on the Samsung Series 6, 2 years on the COMFEE', 2 year manufacturer on the Bosch Series 6 and Hisense WD3S8043BB3, and 1 year labour, 10 years parts on the Candy Quick Pro and Hoover Pro Wash&Dry Series 3.
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