Best washing machine brands Bosch washing machines
Its machines are often top scorers in our tests
Bosch
German manufacturer Bosch is a popular washing machine brand in the UK, and several Bosch washing machines have scored very well in Which? tests.
Bosch offers several different washing machine ranges, including Bosch Classixx, Bosch Advantixx (launched 2010), Bosch Exxcel and Bosch Logixx.
Top-of-the-range Bosch washing machines can cost up to £900, but most models cost between £300 and £500. Use the price range selector on our compare washing machines tool to find a Bosch that suits your budget.
The BSH Group, which Bosch is part of, also includes washing machine brands Neff and Siemens. We currently have the results of extensive lab tests for 26 Bosch washing machines, four Siemens washing machines and one Neff washing machines – visit our Which? washing machine reviews to find out how each model scored.
This brand overview focuses on Bosch models - for our expert verdict on other popular washing machine brands see the panel on the left of this page.
Bosch washing machine reviews
Bosch washing machines tend to score well for energy use, water use and annual running cost in our tests.
An impressive feature of some Bosch washing machines is the fast ‘easy care’ wash cycle, with several models able to perform a wash in under an hour.
However, while Bosch washing machines score very well for a standard cotton wash, scores for the faster ‘easy care’ wash vary significantly depending on the model tested.
If you have a busy lifestyle and want a machine that washes quickly and effectively, check out our individual washing machine test results to find a model that meets these requirements.
As well as testing washing machines in our lab, we also survey thousands of owners about reliability and the problems they've encountered with their washing machine. Find out how reliable Bosch washing machine are by visiting our washing machine reliability page.
All the Bosch products we’ve tested come with load capacities of 6kg, 7kg or 8kg, except one compact model which has a capacity of 4.5kg. They all offer an extra rinse option and most come with a hand wash function too.
Most Bosch washing machines are white, but some models come in silver or black. If you’re considering buying a particular Bosch washing machine, view our washing machine test results to check how it scored for a wide range of in-depth criteria such as shifting tough stains like olive oil, grease, ink and cosmetics.
Bosch washing machines – The Which? verdict
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Read full reviews of each Bosch washing machine, and find out whether any models have been awarded Best Buy or Don’t Buy status in the Which? washing machines reviews.
Bosch contact details
You can contact Bosch by calling the Bosch product advice line on 0844 892 8979, or through its website (www.bosch-home.co.uk).
Are you experiencing problems with your Bosch washing machine? Use our washing machine troubleshooting tool to see if there’s a quick solution.
