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Brand
Energy rating
Energy consumption (100 washing+drying cycles)
Water consumption per washing cycle
Capacity
Spin performance
Max. spin speed
Sound level
Noise emission class
Price
Drum cleaning program
Automatic dosing
WiFi control
Duration for eco cycle
Weight
Best 9kg washing machine
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Best reviewed
1
Miele WSR863 WPS
Score
98/100
Very good
£1,849
4 offers »
Front load washing machine
★★★★★
★★★★★
(4.9) 137 reviews
Front load washing machine
9kg wash load
Automatic dosing
★★★★★
★★★★★
(4.9) 137 reviews
Energy consumption
Energy rating
Energy consumption (100 washing+drying cycles)
49 kWh
Energy consumption per washing cycle
0.49 kWh
Electricity price per 100 cycles
£15
Electricity price per wash cycle
£0.1
Water consumption
Water consumption per washing cycle
48 L
Water price per wash cycle
£0.14
Centrifugation
Spin performance
A
Max. spin speed
1600 rpm
Residual moisture
44 %
Characteristics
Capacity
9kg
Type of motor
Brushless motor
Interior light
No
Drum cleaning program
No
Timer function
Yes
Steam function
No
Automatic dosing
Yes
WiFi control
Yes
Duration for eco cycle
199 min
Sound level
68 dB
Noise emission class
A
Dimensions and weight
Height
85.0 cm
Width
59.6 cm
Depth
64.3 cm
Weight
94.0 kg
Best reviewed
1
Miele WSR863 WPS
Front load washing machine
9kg wash load
Automatic dosing
★★★★★
★★★★★
(4.9) 137 reviews
Score
98/100
Very good
£1,849
4 offers »
Energy consumption
Energy rating
Energy consumption (100 washing+drying cycles)
49 kWh
Energy consumption per washing cycle
0.49 kWh
Electricity price per 100 cycles
£15
Electricity price per wash cycle
£0.1
Water consumption
Water consumption per washing cycle
48 L
Water price per wash cycle
£0.14
Centrifugation
Spin performance
A
Max. spin speed
1600 rpm
Residual moisture
44 %
Characteristics
Capacity
9kg
Type of motor
Brushless motor
Interior light
No
Drum cleaning program
No
Timer function
Yes
Steam function
No
Automatic dosing
Yes
WiFi control
Yes
Duration for eco cycle
199 min
Sound level
68 dB
Noise emission class
A
Dimensions and weight
Height
85.0 cm
Width
59.6 cm
Depth
64.3 cm
Weight
94.0 kg
Best Budget Washing Machine
2
Samsung WW90T554DAW/S1
2 colors
Score
96/100
Very good
£429
12 offers »
Front load washing machine
★★★★★
★★★★★
(4.8) 2398 reviews
Front load washing machine
9kg wash load
Steam function
★★★★★
★★★★★
(4.8) 2398 reviews
Energy consumption
Energy rating
Energy consumption (100 washing+drying cycles)
49 kWh
Energy consumption per washing cycle
0.49 kWh
Electricity price per 100 cycles
£15
Electricity price per wash cycle
£0.1
Water consumption
Water consumption per washing cycle
50 L
Water price per wash cycle
£0.15
Centrifugation
Spin performance
B
Max. spin speed
1400 rpm
Residual moisture
44 %
Characteristics
Capacity
9kg
Type of motor
Inverter motor
Interior light
No
Drum cleaning program
Yes
Timer function
Yes
Steam function
Yes
Automatic dosing
No
WiFi control
Yes
Duration for eco cycle
228 min
Sound level
72 dB
Noise emission class
A
Dimensions and weight
Height
85.0 cm
Width
60.0 cm
Depth
55.0 cm
Weight
68.0 kg
Best Budget Washing Machine
2
2 colors
Samsung WW90T554DAW/S1
Front load washing machine
9kg wash load
Steam function
★★★★★
★★★★★
(4.8) 2398 reviews
Score
96/100
Very good
£429
12 offers »
Energy consumption
Energy rating
Energy consumption (100 washing+drying cycles)
49 kWh
Energy consumption per washing cycle
0.49 kWh
Electricity price per 100 cycles
£15
Electricity price per wash cycle
£0.1
Water consumption
Water consumption per washing cycle
50 L
Water price per wash cycle
£0.15
Centrifugation
Spin performance
B
Max. spin speed
1400 rpm
Residual moisture
44 %
Characteristics
Capacity
9kg
Type of motor
Inverter motor
Interior light
No
Drum cleaning program
Yes
Timer function
Yes
Steam function
Yes
Automatic dosing
No
WiFi control
Yes
Duration for eco cycle
228 min
Sound level
72 dB
Noise emission class
A
Dimensions and weight
Height
85.0 cm
Width
60.0 cm
Depth
55.0 cm
Weight
68.0 kg
3
Samsung WW90T554DAN
2 colors
Score
96/100
Very good
£429
12 offers »
Front load washing machine
★★★★★
★★★★★
(4.8) 2084 reviews
Front load washing machine
9kg wash load
Steam function
★★★★★
★★★★★
(4.8) 2084 reviews
Energy consumption
Energy rating
Energy consumption (100 washing+drying cycles)
49 kWh
Energy consumption per washing cycle
0.49 kWh
Electricity price per 100 cycles
£15
Electricity price per wash cycle
£0.1
Water consumption
Water consumption per washing cycle
50 L
Water price per wash cycle
£0.15
Centrifugation
Spin performance
B
Max. spin speed
1400 rpm
Residual moisture
44 %
Characteristics
Capacity
9kg
Interior light
No
Drum cleaning program
Yes
Timer function
Yes
Steam function
Yes
Automatic dosing
No
WiFi control
Yes
Duration for eco cycle
228 min
Sound level
72 dB
Noise emission class
A
Dimensions and weight
Height
85.0 cm
Width
60.0 cm
Depth
55.0 cm
Weight
68.0 kg
3
2 colors
Samsung WW90T554DAN
Front load washing machine
9kg wash load
Steam function
★★★★★
★★★★★
(4.8) 2084 reviews
Score
96/100
Very good
£429
12 offers »
Energy consumption
Energy rating
Energy consumption (100 washing+drying cycles)
49 kWh
Energy consumption per washing cycle
0.49 kWh
Electricity price per 100 cycles
£15
Electricity price per wash cycle
£0.1
Water consumption
Water consumption per washing cycle
50 L
Water price per wash cycle
£0.15
Centrifugation
Spin performance
B
Max. spin speed
1400 rpm
Residual moisture
44 %
Characteristics
Capacity
9kg
Interior light
No
Drum cleaning program
Yes
Timer function
Yes
Steam function
Yes
Automatic dosing
No
WiFi control
Yes
Duration for eco cycle
228 min
Sound level
72 dB
Noise emission class
A
Dimensions and weight
Height
85.0 cm
Width
60.0 cm
Depth
55.0 cm
Weight
68.0 kg
4
Miele WSG363 WCS
Score
96/100
Very good
£1,149
3 offers »
Front load washing machine
★★★★★
★★★★★
(4.8) 324 reviews
Front load washing machine
9kg wash load
App control
★★★★★
★★★★★
(4.8) 324 reviews
Energy consumption
Energy rating
Energy consumption (100 washing+drying cycles)
49 kWh
Energy consumption per washing cycle
0.49 kWh
Electricity price per 100 cycles
£15
Electricity price per wash cycle
£0.1
Water consumption
Water consumption per washing cycle
48 L
Water price per wash cycle
£0.14
Centrifugation
Spin performance
B
Max. spin speed
1400 rpm
Residual moisture
53 %
Characteristics
Capacity
9kg
Type of motor
Brushless motor
Interior light
No
Drum cleaning program
No
Timer function
Yes
Steam function
No
Automatic dosing
No
WiFi control
Yes
Duration for eco cycle
199 min
Sound level
68 dB
Noise emission class
A
Dimensions and weight
Height
85.0 cm
Width
59.6 cm
Depth
64.3 cm
Weight
93.0 kg
4
Miele WSG363 WCS
Front load washing machine
9kg wash load
App control
★★★★★
★★★★★
(4.8) 324 reviews
Score
96/100
Very good
£1,149
3 offers »
Energy consumption
Energy rating
Energy consumption (100 washing+drying cycles)
49 kWh
Energy consumption per washing cycle
0.49 kWh
Electricity price per 100 cycles
£15
Electricity price per wash cycle
£0.1
Water consumption
Water consumption per washing cycle
48 L
Water price per wash cycle
£0.14
Centrifugation
Spin performance
B
Max. spin speed
1400 rpm
Residual moisture
53 %
Characteristics
Capacity
9kg
Type of motor
Brushless motor
Interior light
No
Drum cleaning program
No
Timer function
Yes
Steam function
No
Automatic dosing
No
WiFi control
Yes
Duration for eco cycle
199 min
Sound level
68 dB
Noise emission class
A
Dimensions and weight
Height
85.0 cm
Width
59.6 cm
Depth
64.3 cm
Weight
93.0 kg
5
AEG L7FEC946U
Score
96/100
Very good
£549
1 offer »
Front load washing machine
★★★★★
★★★★★
(4.9) 61 reviews
Front load washing machine
9kg wash load
Automatic dosing
★★★★★
★★★★★
(4.9) 61 reviews
Energy consumption
Energy rating
Energy consumption (100 washing+drying cycles)
49 kWh
Energy consumption per washing cycle
0.49 kWh
Electricity price per 100 cycles
£15
Electricity price per wash cycle
£0.1
Water consumption
Water consumption per washing cycle
46 L
Water price per wash cycle
£0.14
Centrifugation
Spin performance
B
Max. spin speed
1400 rpm
Residual moisture
53 %
Characteristics
Capacity
9kg
Interior light
No
Timer function
Yes
Steam function
Yes
Automatic dosing
Yes
WiFi control
No
Duration for eco cycle
220 min
Sound level
75 dB
Noise emission class
B
Dimensions and weight
Height
84.7 cm
Width
59.7 cm
Depth
63.1 cm
Weight
76.5 kg
5
AEG L7FEC946U
Front load washing machine
9kg wash load
Automatic dosing
★★★★★
★★★★★
(4.9) 61 reviews
Score
96/100
Very good
£549
1 offer »
Energy consumption
Energy rating
Energy consumption (100 washing+drying cycles)
49 kWh
Energy consumption per washing cycle
0.49 kWh
Electricity price per 100 cycles
£15
Electricity price per wash cycle
£0.1
Water consumption
Water consumption per washing cycle
46 L
Water price per wash cycle
£0.14
Centrifugation
Spin performance
B
Max. spin speed
1400 rpm
Residual moisture
53 %
Characteristics
Capacity
9kg
Interior light
No
Timer function
Yes
Steam function
Yes
Automatic dosing
Yes
WiFi control
No
Duration for eco cycle
220 min
Sound level
75 dB
Noise emission class
B
Dimensions and weight
Height
84.7 cm
Width
59.7 cm
Depth
63.1 cm
Weight
76.5 kg
6
Samsung WW90T684DLH
2 colors
Score
94/100
Good
£529
14 offers »
Front load washing machine
★★★★★
★★★★★
(4.7) 652 reviews
Front load washing machine
9kg wash load
Automatic dosing
★★★★★
★★★★★
(4.7) 652 reviews
Energy consumption
Energy rating
Energy consumption (100 washing+drying cycles)
49 kWh
Energy consumption per washing cycle
0.49 kWh
Electricity price per 100 cycles
£15
Electricity price per wash cycle
£0.1
Water consumption
Water consumption per washing cycle
50 L
Water price per wash cycle
£0.15
Centrifugation
Spin performance
B
Max. spin speed
1400 rpm
Residual moisture
44 %
Characteristics
Capacity
9kg
Drum cleaning program
Yes
Timer function
Yes
Steam function
Yes
Automatic dosing
Yes
WiFi control
Yes
Duration for eco cycle
228 min
Sound level
72 dB
Noise emission class
A
Dimensions and weight
Height
85.0 cm
Width
60.0 cm
Depth
55.0 cm
Weight
68.0 kg
6
2 colors
Samsung WW90T684DLH
Front load washing machine
9kg wash load
Automatic dosing
★★★★★
★★★★★
(4.7) 652 reviews
Score
94/100
Good
£529
14 offers »
Energy consumption
Energy rating
Energy consumption (100 washing+drying cycles)
49 kWh
Energy consumption per washing cycle
0.49 kWh
Electricity price per 100 cycles
£15
Electricity price per wash cycle
£0.1
Water consumption
Water consumption per washing cycle
50 L
Water price per wash cycle
£0.15
Centrifugation
Spin performance
B
Max. spin speed
1400 rpm
Residual moisture
44 %
Characteristics
Capacity
9kg
Drum cleaning program
Yes
Timer function
Yes
Steam function
Yes
Automatic dosing
Yes
WiFi control
Yes
Duration for eco cycle
228 min
Sound level
72 dB
Noise emission class
A
Dimensions and weight
Height
85.0 cm
Width
60.0 cm
Depth
55.0 cm
Weight
68.0 kg
7
Miele WSI863 WCS
Score
92/100
Good
£1,499
5 offers »
Front load washing machine
★★★★★
★★★★★
(4.6) 240 reviews
Front load washing machine
9kg wash load
Automatic dosing
★★★★★
★★★★★
(4.6) 240 reviews
Energy consumption
Energy rating
Energy consumption (100 washing+drying cycles)
49 kWh
Energy consumption per washing cycle
0.49 kWh
Electricity price per 100 cycles
£15
Electricity price per wash cycle
£0.1
Water consumption
Water consumption per washing cycle
48 L
Water price per wash cycle
£0.14
Centrifugation
Spin performance
A
Max. spin speed
1600 rpm
Residual moisture
44 %
Characteristics
Capacity
9kg
Type of motor
Brushless motor
Interior light
No
Drum cleaning program
No
Timer function
Yes
Steam function
No
Automatic dosing
Yes
WiFi control
Yes
Duration for eco cycle
199 min
Sound level
68 dB
Noise emission class
A
Dimensions and weight
Height
85.0 cm
Width
59.6 cm
Depth
63.6 cm
Weight
95.0 kg
7
Miele WSI863 WCS
Front load washing machine
9kg wash load
Automatic dosing
★★★★★
★★★★★
(4.6) 240 reviews
Score
92/100
Good
£1,499
5 offers »
Energy consumption
Energy rating
Energy consumption (100 washing+drying cycles)
49 kWh
Energy consumption per washing cycle
0.49 kWh
Electricity price per 100 cycles
£15
Electricity price per wash cycle
£0.1
Water consumption
Water consumption per washing cycle
48 L
Water price per wash cycle
£0.14
Centrifugation
Spin performance
A
Max. spin speed
1600 rpm
Residual moisture
44 %
Characteristics
Capacity
9kg
Type of motor
Brushless motor
Interior light
No
Drum cleaning program
No
Timer function
Yes
Steam function
No
Automatic dosing
Yes
WiFi control
Yes
Duration for eco cycle
199 min
Sound level
68 dB
Noise emission class
A
Dimensions and weight
Height
85.0 cm
Width
59.6 cm
Depth
63.6 cm
Weight
95.0 kg
8
Samsung WW90T534DAW
Score
86/100
Good
£469
3 offers »
Front load washing machine
★★★★★
★★★★★
(4.4) 330 reviews
Front load washing machine
9kg wash load
Automatic dosing
★★★★★
★★★★★
(4.4) 330 reviews
Energy consumption
Energy rating
Energy consumption (100 washing+drying cycles)
49 kWh
Energy consumption per washing cycle
0.49 kWh
Electricity price per 100 cycles
£15
Electricity price per wash cycle
£0.1
Water consumption
Water consumption per washing cycle
50 L
Water price per wash cycle
£0.15
Centrifugation
Spin performance
B
Max. spin speed
1400 rpm
Residual moisture
44 %
Characteristics
Capacity
9kg
Interior light
No
Drum cleaning program
Yes
Timer function
Yes
Steam function
Yes
Automatic dosing
Yes
WiFi control
Yes
Duration for eco cycle
228 min
Sound level
72 dB
Noise emission class
A
Dimensions and weight
Height
85.0 cm
Width
60.0 cm
Depth
55.0 cm
Weight
68.0 kg
8
Samsung WW90T534DAW
Front load washing machine
9kg wash load
Automatic dosing
★★★★★
★★★★★
(4.4) 330 reviews
Score
86/100
Good
Great price
£469
3 offers »
Energy consumption
Energy rating
Energy consumption (100 washing+drying cycles)
49 kWh
Energy consumption per washing cycle
0.49 kWh
Electricity price per 100 cycles
£15
Electricity price per wash cycle
£0.1
Water consumption
Water consumption per washing cycle
50 L
Water price per wash cycle
£0.15
Centrifugation
Spin performance
B
Max. spin speed
1400 rpm
Residual moisture
44 %
Characteristics
Capacity
9kg
Interior light
No
Drum cleaning program
Yes
Timer function
Yes
Steam function
Yes
Automatic dosing
Yes
WiFi control
Yes
Duration for eco cycle
228 min
Sound level
72 dB
Noise emission class
A
Dimensions and weight
Height
85.0 cm
Width
60.0 cm
Depth
55.0 cm
Weight
68.0 kg
The Cheapest Washing Machine
Beko WTL94151B
£349
3 offers »
Front load washing machine
★★★★★
★★★★★
(4.8) 12 reviews
Front load washing machine
9kg wash load
★★★★★
★★★★★
(4.8) 12 reviews
Energy consumption
Energy rating
Energy consumption (100 washing+drying cycles)
57 kWh
Energy consumption per washing cycle
0.57 kWh
Electricity price per 100 cycles
£17
Electricity price per wash cycle
£0.2
Water consumption
Water consumption per washing cycle
49 L
Water price per wash cycle
£0.15
Centrifugation
Spin performance
B
Max. spin speed
1400 rpm
Characteristics
Capacity
9kg
Type of motor
Inverter motor
Interior light
No
Drum cleaning program
Yes
Timer function
Yes
Steam function
No
Automatic dosing
No
WiFi control
No
Duration for eco cycle
228 min
Sound level
75 dB
Noise emission class
B
Dimensions and weight
Height
84.0 cm
Width
60.0 cm
Depth
64.0 cm
Weight
71.0 kg
The Cheapest Washing Machine
Beko WTL94151B
Front load washing machine
9kg wash load
★★★★★
★★★★★
(4.8) 12 reviews
£349
3 offers »
Energy consumption
Energy rating
Energy consumption (100 washing+drying cycles)
57 kWh
Energy consumption per washing cycle
0.57 kWh
Electricity price per 100 cycles
£17
Electricity price per wash cycle
£0.2
Water consumption
Water consumption per washing cycle
49 L
Water price per wash cycle
£0.15
Centrifugation
Spin performance
B
Max. spin speed
1400 rpm
Characteristics
Capacity
9kg
Type of motor
Inverter motor
Interior light
No
Drum cleaning program
Yes
Timer function
Yes
Steam function
No
Automatic dosing
No
WiFi control
No
Duration for eco cycle
228 min
Sound level
75 dB
Noise emission class
B
Dimensions and weight
Height
84.0 cm
Width
60.0 cm
Depth
64.0 cm
Weight
71.0 kg
Miele WWV980 WPS
£2,969
1 offer »
Front load washing machine
★★★★★
★★★★★
(0.0) 0 reviews
Front load washing machine
9kg wash load
Automatic dosing
★★★★★
★★★★★
(0.0) 0 reviews
Energy consumption
Energy rating
Energy consumption (100 washing+drying cycles)
49 kWh
Energy consumption per washing cycle
0.49 kWh
Electricity price per 100 cycles
£15
Electricity price per wash cycle
£0.1
Water consumption
Water consumption per washing cycle
48 L
Water price per wash cycle
£0.14
Centrifugation
Spin performance
A
Max. spin speed
1600 rpm
Residual moisture
44 %
Characteristics
Capacity
9kg
Type of motor
Brushless motor
Interior light
Yes
Timer function
Yes
Steam function
Yes
Automatic dosing
Yes
WiFi control
Yes
Duration for eco cycle
199 min
Sound level
67 dB
Noise emission class
A
Dimensions and weight
Height
85.0 cm
Width
59.6 cm
Depth
63.6 cm
Weight
96.0 kg
Miele WWV980 WPS
Front load washing machine
9kg wash load
Automatic dosing
★★★★★
★★★★★
(0.0) 0 reviews
£2,969
1 offer »
Energy consumption
Energy rating
Energy consumption (100 washing+drying cycles)
49 kWh
Energy consumption per washing cycle
0.49 kWh
Electricity price per 100 cycles
£15
Electricity price per wash cycle
£0.1
Water consumption
Water consumption per washing cycle
48 L
Water price per wash cycle
£0.14
Centrifugation
Spin performance
A
Max. spin speed
1600 rpm
Residual moisture
44 %
Characteristics
Capacity
9kg
Type of motor
Brushless motor
Interior light
Yes
Timer function
Yes
Steam function
Yes
Automatic dosing
Yes
WiFi control
Yes
Duration for eco cycle
199 min
Sound level
67 dB
Noise emission class
A
Dimensions and weight
Height
85.0 cm
Width
59.6 cm
Depth
63.6 cm
Weight
96.0 kg
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Do 9kg washing machines use more electricity than other sizes of washing machines? What are the advantages and disadvantages of choosing a 9 kg washing machine? Read more about 9kg washing machines in the following article.
1
About 9kg washing machines
Drum capacity refers to the amount of dry clothing a washing machine can handle in a single load. 9kg is a large capacity for a washing machine and is best suited for large households or for those who need to wash a lot of laundry at once.
It is also more convenient for washing large items, like comforters or blankets, as they tend to take up a lot of space in the drum.
This chart shows how the drum capacities are distributed among the washing machines on our list:
Capacity of the washing machine
9kg (35%)
8kg (26%)
7kg (18%)
11kg (9%)
10kg (6%)
12kg (3%)
10.5kg (3%)
Updated January 17, 2025
2
Advantages of 9kg washing machines
A washing machine with a 9kg drum capacity has the following advantage over smaller models:
Larger capacity: A 9kg washing machine can hold more items per load. It is a great choice for large families and households with 5 or more people. The extra space also makes it much easier to wash large pieces like blankets and duvets.
3
Disadvantages of 9kg washing machines
A 9kg washing machine will also come with the following disadvantages compared to smaller models:
Less energy-efficient: Because it usually takes more power and water to wash a bigger load of laundry, a 9kg washing machine might be less energy-efficient and more expensive to operate in the long run.
Physical larger: A 9kg washing machine will also be physically larger and take up more space, so it is not the best option for small houses.
More expensive: Because of its size and added capacity, a 9kg large washing machine is likely to be more expensive to buy and maintain.
4
Which 9kg washing machine is the cheapest?
The cheapest 9kg washing machine is the Beko WTL94151B at £349. This table shows the 5 cheapest 9kg washing machines in our comparison:
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