SIEMENS iQ500 WM16W590GB vs INDESIT XWA81682XWUK Washing Machine Comparison

Thanks for taking the time to read our washing machine comparison for the and washing machines. Chances are you’ve done your research and are pretty close to deciding, but you’re stuck on whether to choose the SIEMENS iQ500 WM16W590GB or the INDESIT XWA81682XWUK. Our guide and comparison has been put together to help you make that final choice.

SIEMENS iQ500 WM16W590GB vs INDESIT XWA81682XWUK

	SIEMENS iQ500 WM16W590GB	INDESIT XWA81682XWUK
Brand	Siemens	Indesit
Key Features	Capacity: 8 kg Spin speed: 1600 rpm Quick wash time: 29 minutes Energy rating: A+++ Five-year manufacturers guarantee	Capacity: 8 kg Spin speed: 1600 rpm Quick wash time: 60 minutes Energy rating: A++ One-year manufacturers warranty
Energy Rating	A+++	A++
Colour	White	White
Guarantee	5 years	1 year
Maximum Spin Speed	1600 rpm	1600 rpm
Loading	Front loading	– Front loading – 135 degree opening
Noise Level (Wash)	47 dB(A)	52 dB(A)
Annual Energy Consumption	152 kWh	– 220 kWh – 11594 litres
Wash Performance	A	A
Spin Performance	A	A
Variable Spin	Yes	Yes
Consumption per cycle	– 0.92 kWh – 100 litres	– 1 kWh – 52.7 litres
Annual Water Consumption	11220 litres	tbc
Washing Machine Type	Freestanding	Freestanding
Capacity	8 kg	8 kg
Noise Level (Spin)	73 dB(A)	85 dB(A)
Wash Programs	– Curtains – Drain – Dark wash – Delicates/silk – Drum clean – Hygiene – Outdoor/waterproofing – Quick/mixture – Quick 15 – Rinsing/spinning – Shirts/blouses – Wool	– Anti-odour – Anti-stain – Auto-clean – Dark – Delicates – Duvet – Gym kit – Push&Wash – Silk – Sport light – Sport shoes – Technical wear
Number of programmes	11	16
Wash Functions	No	– Delay timer – Easy Iron – Fast Forward – Extra rinse – Push&Wash – Spin – Temperature
60 Degree wash time	275 minutes	225 minutes for 8 kg
40 degree wash time	270 minutes	190 minutes for 8 kg
30 degree wash time	tbc	80 minutes for 1 kg
20 degree wash time	No	175 minutes for 8 kg
Quick wash time	15 minutes	60 minutes
spin stability	Yes	Yes
water remaining after spin	0.44	0.44
Display type	LCD screen	LED
program selector	Dial	Dial & Buttons
Delay Timer	Yes, 24 hours	– Delay timer – Easy Iron – Fast Forward – Extra rinse – Push&Wash – Spin – Temperature
Time remaining indicator	Yes	No
Matching Tumble Dryer	No	No
Stacking Option	No	Yes
In the Box	Siemens WM16W590 Washing Machine	Details coming soon
Dimensions	– 845 x 600 x 590 mm (H x W x D) – 33 x 23 x 23 inches (H x W x D)	850 x 595 x 605 mm (H x W x D)
Boxed Dimensions	875 x 660 x 690 mm (H x W x D)	890 x 645 x 655 mm (H x W x D)
Recess Dimensions	875 x 660 x 690 mm (H x W x D)	tbc
Weight	82 kg	73.4 kg
Boxed Weight	83 kg	75 kg
Price	£750	£299.99
Number of Reviews	2	596
Review Score	9	8.7
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Things to look out for when buying a washing machine

There are lots of different factors that can make a washing machine great. From it’s energy efficiency, to it’s spin speed. Or from the price, to the drum capacity. This quick overview gives you an idea of what to look out for when buying a new washing machine.

1. Drum Capacity – this is quite a big deal for large families in particular. If you’ve got lots of people in your household you’ll want to look out for those washing machines with larger drum capacities. The SIEMENS iQ500 WM16W590GB and the INDESIT XWA81682XWUK have 8 kg and 8 kg capacities, plenty for the average user.
2. Energy efficiency – Keeping track of your energy usage is a good idea for the budget conscious homeowner, and choosing an energy efficient washing machine can really help matters. There are a few specs to look out for to understand the efficiency, the main one is its rating. The SIEMENS iQ500 WM16W590GB has an A+++ Energy Rating. Whereas the INDESIT XWA81682XWUK has a A++. Annual energy consumption is also key, the SIEMENS iQ500 WM16W590GB uses 152 kWh per year, whilst INDESIT XWA81682XWUK uses – 220 kWh – 11594 litres.
3. Speed – if you’re anything like us at iCompareit, you don’t want to be hanging around for hours waiting for your washing to finish, lets face it, we all have better things to be doing. So speed of the wash is another key factor to take into consideration. Try to keep an eye on the wash time based on a set temperature, for example if you tend to wash at 40 degrees use that as your benchmark for comparison. The wash time at 40 degrees for example on the SIEMENS iQ500 WM16W590GB is 270 minutes whilst on the SIEMENS iQ500 WM16W590GB it’s 190 minutes for 8 kg.
4. Temperature settings – Whilst on the subject of temperatures, that’s another key consideration, if you like to wash at a low temperature like 30 then make sure the table above shows a time for the 30 degree wash, otherwise chances are it doesn’t have a 30 degree setting. Some washing machines even offer a 20 degree setting now too, although that’s much less common.
5. Noise – this used to be a big deal in the past, as washing machines used to cause a right racket, but with better insulation and sound-proofing they’re much quieter these days. However it’s still a useful figure to use for comparison, so check out the Noise Rating of both the wash setting and the spin setting. The SIEMENS iQ500 WM16W590GB has a wash noise rating of 47 dB(A) and a spin rating of 73 dB(A) whereas the INDESIT XWA81682XWUK has a wash sound rating of 52 dB(A) and a spin of 85 dB(A)
6. Price – Washing machines can massively vary in price, with smart washing machines demanding a higher price tag. Keep an eye on the price of the unit, and try to stick to a budget. Our systems at iCompareit run automated scans of the major retailers to find you the best price, so when you’re ready just click the “find best price” button and you’ll be directed to the shop that are offering the best deal today.
7. Reviews and Ratings – Why rely on just what the manufacturer tells you, when you can hear it straight from an owner. Ratings and reviews are like gold dust, they’re essential for choosing the right washing machine, which is why we collate reviews from the major retailers and Revoo to help you decide which washing machine is going to better live up to your expectations. The SIEMENS iQ500 WM16W590GB has a review score of 9 whilst the INDESIT XWA81682XWUK has a score of 8.7.

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