Thanks for taking your time to read our information on the best washing machines for under £500, that are currently available on the UK marketplace.
We calculated the average price for a washing machine in the UK. At the end of our research we found that to be £279. (Based on the average price of 100 machines)
So for your £500 budget, you will be able to buy a machine in the higher range.
£500 Washing Machine Comparison Table
We have included a comparison table for the top rated washing machines. In that you can find important information on size, drum capacity, and the spin rate. The energy class on these is A+++.
Machine | Size (cms) | Drum Capacity | SPIN RPM |
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Bosch WAT28371GB | 59 x 59.8 x 84.8 | 9 kg | 1400 |
Whirlpool FSCR 10432 | 64 x 59.5 x 85 | 10 kg | 1400 |
Bosch WAT2840SGB | 59 x 59.8 x 84.8 | 9 kg | 1400 |
Zanussi Z712W43BI | 54 x 59.6 x 81.9 | 7 kg | 1200 |
Bosch WAN28281GB | 55 x 59.8 x 84.8 | 8 kg | 1400 |
No 1 Choice - Bosch WAT28371GB Serie 6 Freestanding Washing Machine
Information | Detail |
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Brand | |
Item Weight | 70.9 kg |
Measures | 59 x 59.8 x 84.8 cm |
Capacity | 9 kg |
Energy Efficiency | A+++ |
- The overall buyer satisfaction rating for this machine is 96% buyer satisfaction, with 83% giving this model a full 5 star review
- The number of poor reviews was Zero and all the reviews are either 4 or 5 star
- This is a free standing washing machine
- It can handle a 9 kg load and has a 1400 rpm spin
- This comes with an amazing 10 year warranty
The price can vary but you should be able to get it on offer in this price range.
This machine is ideal for the needs of allergy sufferers and sensitive skin as it has an allergy plus rating.
It also helps reduce water consumption and costs thanks to the sensor-controlled, automatic load adjustment system.
A great machine from a great manufacturer, we expect nothing less!
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No 2 Choice - Whirlpool Supreme Care Premium FSCR 10432 Washing Machine
Information | Detail |
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Brand | |
Item Weight | 84 kg |
Measures | 64 x 59.5 x 85 cm |
Capacity | 10 kg |
Energy Efficiency | A+++ |
- The overall buyer satisfaction rating for this machine is 98% buyer satisfaction, with 95% giving this model a full 5 star review
- This is a free standing washing machine
- It uses sensors to detect how dirty the clothes are and adapts the appropriate cycle
- It can handle a 10 kg load and has a 1400 rpm spin
This is a very new and hi-tech model so although the ratings are high we need see how it does over the next year or two. It does have a 10 year warranty however, which is worth noting.
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No 3 Choice - Bosch WAT2840SGB Serie 6 9kg Freestanding Washing Machine
Information | Detail |
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Brand | Bosch |
Item Weight | 71 kg |
Measures | 59 x 59.8 x 84.8 cm |
Capacity | 9 kg |
Energy Efficiency | A+++ |
- The overall buyer satisfaction rating for this machine is 88% buyer satisfaction, with 100% giving this model a 4 or 5 star review
- The number of poor reviews was very low at only 1%
- This is a free standing washing machine
- It can handle a 9 kg load and has a 1400 rpm spin
This one comes with a 24 month warranty and can be extended to 5 years. It is a pretty new model so there aren't many reviews to go on. We will update this as and when anything changes.
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No 4 Choice - Zanussi Z712W43BI 7kg 1200rpm Integrated Washing Machine
Information | Detail |
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Brand | Zanussi |
Item Weight | 66.5 kg |
Measures | 54 x 59.6 x 81.9 cm |
Capacity | 7 kg |
Energy Efficiency | A+++ |
- The overall buyer satisfaction rating for this machine is 95% buyer satisfaction, with 90% giving this model a full 5 star review
- The number of poor reviews was zero
- This is a free standing washing machine
- It can handle a 7 kg load and has a 1200 rpm spin
- It has a handy 3, 6 or 9 hour Flextime delay time. There is a 1 year warranty with this machine.
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No 5 Choice - Bosch WAN28281GB Serie 4 Freestanding Washing Machine
Information | Detail |
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Brand | Bosch |
Item Weight | 69 kg |
Measures | 55 x 59.8 x 84.8 cm |
Capacity | 8 kg |
Energy Efficiency | A+++ |
- The overall buyer satisfaction rating for this machine is 94% buyer satisfaction, with 92% giving this model a full 4 or 5 star review
- The number of poor reviews was very low at only 3%
- This is a free standing washing machine
- It can handle a 8 kg load and has a 1400 rpm spin.
- It comes with a 10 year warranty.
- According to buyers this model has a very low noise level.
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Washing Machine Buying Tips
For £500 you can see that you do get a lot of choice, and a washing machine that has plenty of features. You also get longer warranties which is always a good thing.
The machines we have listed here all get very high ratings and they are from recognised brands. You should therefore be reassured that these are top notch machines with a good customer service support.
If none of these machines are for you, then you can check out our extensive buying guide by clicking here. That might help you make the best selection for your own specific needs.
What many online buyers seemed to like was that these were easy to use. even with the enhanced features and program options such as delayed timing, buyers said you could do the simple washes easily.
If you wanted to make use of the other features, then the displays make this easy to pick out.