MIELE WMF121 vs SIEMENS WMH4Y790GB 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 MIELE WMF121 or the SIEMENS WMH4Y790GB. Our guide and comparison has been put together to help you make that final choice.

MIELE WMF121 vs SIEMENS WMH4Y790GB

	MIELE WMF121	SIEMENS WMH4Y790GB
Brand	Miele	Siemens
Key Features	Capacity: 8 kg Spin speed: 1600 rpm Quick wash time: 59 minutes Energy rating: A+++-30% Five-year manufacturers guarantee	Capacity: 9 kg Spin speed: 1400 rpm Quick wash time: 15 minutes Energy rating: A+++-30% Five-year manufacturers guarantee
Energy Rating	A+++-30%	A+++ -30%
Colour	White	White
Guarantee	5 years	5 years
Maximum Spin Speed	1600 rpm	1400 rpm
Loading	Front loading	tbc
Noise Level (Wash)	47 dB(A)	47 dB(A)
Annual Energy Consumption	137 kWh	152 kWh
Wash Performance	A	A
Spin Performance	A	B
Variable Spin	Yes	Yes
Consumption per cycle	– 0.73 kWh – 58 litres	– 0.92 kWh – 57 litres
Annual Water Consumption	9900 litres	11220 litres
Washing Machine Type	Freestanding washing machine	Freestanding washing machine
Capacity	8 kg	9 kg
Noise Level (Spin)	72 dB(A)	71 dB(A)
Wash Programs	– Cottons – Cottons + PowerWash – Dark Garments/Denim – Delicates – Drain/Spin – Express 20 – Minimum Iron – Other programs – Quick PowerWash – Shirts – Silk – Woollens	– Automatic – Automatic soft – Cottons – Cottons eco – Curtains – Dark wash – Delicates – Easy-care – Handwash/wool – Hygiene – Mixed fabrics – Night wash – Rapid 15/30 minute quick wash – Shirts – Textile guard re-proofing
Number of programmes	12	15
Wash Functions	– Extra Quiet – Pre-iron – Short – Stains (7 options) – Water Plus	– cycles – EcoPerfect – Extra rinse – Less ironing – Prewash – rinse Hold – Speed – SpeedPerfect – Spin – Stain selection – Start/Pause with reload function – Temperature selection – Waterplus
60 Degree wash time	179 minutes	275 minutes
40 degree wash time	179 minutes	270 minutes
30 degree wash time	tbc	tbc
20 degree wash time	No	No
Quick wash time	59 minutes for 5 kg	15 minutes
spin stability	Yes	Yes
water remaining after spin	0.44	0.53
Display type	LED screen	TFT screen
program selector	Dial	Dial Touchscreen
Delay Timer	Yes, 24 hours	Yes
Time remaining indicator	Yes	Yes
Matching Tumble Dryer	WKF121	WT4HY790GB
Stacking Option	Yes	Yes
In the Box	– Miele WLT120 Washing Machine – Operating instructions – CapDos capsules	Siemens WMH4Y790GB Washing Machine
Dimensions	– 850 x 596 x 636 mm (H x W x D) – 34 x 23.84 x 25.4 inches (H x W x D)	– 850 x 600 x 590 mm (H x W x D) – 33.47 x 23.62 x 23.23 inches (H x W x D)
Boxed Dimensions	940 x 660 x 690 mm (H x W x D)	875 x 660 x 690 mm (H x W x D)
Recess Dimensions	tbc	850 x 600 x 590 mm (H x W x D)
Weight	91.5 kg	78.64 kg
Boxed Weight	98 kg	79.6 kg
Price	£1099	£799
Number of Reviews	2	No Reviews Yet
Review Score	10	No Reviews Yet
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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 MIELE WMF121 and the SIEMENS WMH4Y790GB have 8 kg and 9 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 MIELE WMF121 has an A+++-30% Energy Rating. Whereas the SIEMENS WMH4Y790GB has a A+++ -30%. Annual energy consumption is also key, the MIELE WMF121 uses 137 kWh per year, whilst SIEMENS WMH4Y790GB uses 152 kWh.
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 MIELE WMF121 is 179 minutes whilst on the MIELE WMF121 it’s 270 minutes.
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 MIELE WMF121 has a wash noise rating of 47 dB(A) and a spin rating of 72 dB(A) whereas the SIEMENS WMH4Y790GB has a wash sound rating of 47 dB(A) and a spin of 71 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 MIELE WMF121 has a review score of 10 whilst the SIEMENS WMH4Y790GB has a score of No Reviews Yet.

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