# Best 9kg Washing Machine 2026: 9 Ranked, and Three Counts That Do Not Add Up

Source: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/home/best-9kg-washing-machines
Published: 2026-09-18 | Updated: 2026-09-19 | Prices checked on Amazon UK on 2026-09-18

Three of the nine listings below quote a programme count that their own specification table does not support. The Hoover at the top of this 9kg washing machine ranking advertises 60 programmes in its title; the same data sheet lists 15 standard cycles and 15 programmes, and the remaining 45 arrive through the hOn app rather than the dial. COMFEE' contradicts itself the other way round — 10 standard cycles in one field, 15 programmes in the next — and its depth with the door open is 53.5 cm against a stated depth of 50 cm, which leaves 3.5 cm of swing. Meanwhile two of the nine are the same appliance: the Hisense 3S in black and white share a 9 kg drum, 55 x 59.5 x 84.5 cm and 63 kg, yet the black one is £289 with 140 ratings and the white one £299 with 46.

We ranked nine of the best 9kg washing machine models on Amazon by what the spec sheet actually verifies — capacity, drum dimensions, weight, noise, spin speed, energy class, rating count and price — rather than by the headline on the box. Ratings and review counts are reported as they stand, and where a listing gives two numbers for the same thing, both are printed here.

## The ranking

### 1. Hoover H-WASH 350 9kg 1400rpm Freestanding Washing Machine

- Price: £249.00 | Amazon rating: 4.4 from 612 ratings
- Full review: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/home/best-9kg-washing-machines/hoover-h-wash-350
- Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CP4BZY8C?tag=ranked10-21

First because it is the cheapest 9kg washing machine here at £249, carries the largest review base at 612 ratings, and its 15-programme dial agrees with the 15 standard cycles in its own spec sheet.

This sits first because its numbers hold together. At £249 it is the cheapest 9kg washing machine in the ranking, and its 612 ratings at 4.4 are the largest review base here. The spec sheet records 15 standard cycles and 15 programmes; the title's 60 programmes is the hOn app figure, which the bullets themselves describe as 60+ dedicated cycles. Worth noting: that is the one programme count on this page a buyer can at least trace to a source.

For a 9kg washing machine at £249, the hardware is standard rather than basic: a 1400 rpm spin, an ECO-Power inverter motor, an A energy rating, 60 cm wide, 53 cm deep, 85 cm high and 64 kg. Kg Mode Plus adjusts water, energy and cycle time to the load, the Eco Doser recommends detergent, and Hoover claims the Allergy Care Pro cycle removes over 99.9% of bacteria. It runs at 76 dB.

That said, if the machine is going under a worktop or next to a bedroom, look elsewhere. 76 dB is the joint-loudest figure in this group, and 64 kg is heavy for a 9kg freestanding washing machine. Buyers who never open an app are paying for 45 cycles they cannot reach from the dial. And if you need a shallow machine, 53 cm of closed depth is ordinary, not slim.

Pros: £249 — the lowest price in this group of nine; 612 ratings at 4.4, the largest review base here; 15 standard cycles and 15 programmes agree with each other; 1400 rpm spin, A energy rating and an ECO-Power inverter motor; 76 of its 100 ratings are 5-star
Cons: The title's 60 programmes is the app figure, not the dial; 76 dB is the joint-loudest noise figure in this ranking; 64 kg, heavier than every machine here except the 74 kg Candy; Depth with the door open is listed as the same 53 cm as its closed depth

### 2. COMFEE' 9kg 1400rpm Slim Freestanding Washing Machine

- Price: £269.99 | Amazon rating: 4.4 from 587 ratings
- Full review: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/home/best-9kg-washing-machines/comfee-9kg-washing-machine
- Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DHKXRHRT?tag=ranked10-21

Second because 587 ratings at 4.4 and a 50 cm depth make it the slimmest machine here — but its own spec sheet gives 10 standard cycles in one field and 15 programmes in the next.

The COMFEE' contradicts itself, and both numbers sit on the same page. One field gives 10 standard cycles; the next gives 15 programmes. In theory one of them is wrong. Crucially, the depth figures do not reconcile either: a stated depth of 50 cm against a depth-with-door-open of 53.5 cm leaves 3.5 cm for a door to swing. By contrast the white Hisense 3S lists 4.5 cm of extra room for the same measurement.

In practice the rest of the machine is competitive. A BLDC inverter motor drives the 1400 rpm spin, Steam Wash is claimed to remove 99.9% of bacteria, and there are 15-minute and 45-minute quick cycles plus four temperature settings: Cold, 20 °C, 40 °C and 60 °C. At 50 cm it is the slimmest 9kg washing machine here, and at 60 kg it is 4 kg lighter than the Hoover above.

That said, do not buy it for quiet operation. 76 dB matches the Hoover at the loud end of this group. The push-button panel shows less than the touchscreens elsewhere. And the item depth field simply reads Standard rather than a number, which is not what you want on the one measurement that sells this machine.

Pros: 50 cm closed depth, the shallowest in this ranking; 587 ratings at 4.4; Steam Wash claims 99.9% bacteria removal, with a 60 °C top temperature; 15-minute and 45-minute quick cycles; 60 kg, 4 kg lighter than the Hoover
Cons: 10 standard cycles in one field, 15 programmes in the next; Depth with door open 53.5 cm against a stated depth of 50 cm; 76 dB, joint loudest here; Item depth field reads Standard instead of a figure

### 3. Candy Quick Pro 9kg 1400rpm Washing Machine, White

- Price: £269.00 | Amazon rating: 4.5 from 338 ratings
- Full review: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/home/best-9kg-washing-machines/candy-quick-pro-9kg
- Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FL3RLFZ7?tag=ranked10-21

The highest rating in the ranking at 4.5 from 338 reviews, the quietest machine at 69 dB, and 16 programmes that match its 16 standard cycles — but its depth row is wrong twice over.

The Quick Pro has the best rating here — 4.5 from 338 reviews — and it is the only machine whose noise figure starts with a six. At 69 dB it is 3 dB below the Hoover and the COMFEE', and 10 dB below the Candy listed below it. Its programme counts agree as well: 16 standard cycles, 16 programmes.

Its A-20% class is the strongest efficiency claim in this ranking, 20% better than an A rating, against the Midea's 10%. The MixPower System sprays the water-and-detergent mix directly at the load, Smart Spray rinses the porthole and gasket during the rinse cycle, and an anti-bacterial treatment protects the detergent drawer and door seal. Spin speed is 1400 rpm and the machine weighs 63 kg.

The catch is the specification table itself. The dimensions field gives 65 cm of width, where most machines here are 59.5 or 60 cm. The item depth field says 85 cm, which is the machine's height, not its depth. And the operation mode reads Semi Automatic on a fully automatic front loader. Measure your gap before you order, and treat that row as unreliable.

Pros: 4.5 stars from 338 ratings, the highest score here; 69 dB, the lowest noise figure in this ranking; 16 programmes and 16 standard cycles match; A-20% class, quoted as 20% more efficient than an A machine; Eight quick cycles, including a 14-minute programme
Cons: Dimensions field gives 65 cm width; most machines here are 59.5–60 cm; Item depth is listed as 85 cm, which is the height; Operation mode reads Semi Automatic on a front loader; £269 buys fewer facilities than the £259 Candy below

### 4. Candy CS1492DW4 Smart 9kg 1400rpm Washing Machine

- Price: £259.00 | Amazon rating: 4.4 from 158 ratings
- Full review: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/home/best-9kg-washing-machines/candy-cs1492dw4
- Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CKTJJ9Q8?tag=ranked10-21

£259 with 16 programmes and 16 standard cycles that agree, but 79 dB and 74 kg are the worst noise and weight figures on this page.

£259, 158 ratings at 4.4, and a clean pair of numbers: 16 standard cycles, 16 programmes. It is the second-cheapest machine here and the only 9kg washing machine in this ranking rated B for energy — an honest figure, but a class below the A and A-20% claims made further up this list.

In practice the CS1492DW4 is a straightforward appliance: 1400 rpm, delay start, a 53 cm closed depth, 60 cm width and 85 cm height, plus NFC control through the Candy simply-Fi app for extra programmes and remote operation. The controls are listed as remote and buttons, and no display is stated.

Either way, two figures argue against it. 79 dB is the loudest in this ranking, 10 dB above the Quick Pro's 69. And 74 kg is the heaviest here, 9 kg more than the Hoover. It is also listed under the brand name MyChoice with Candy as the manufacturer, which is worth knowing if you are matching it to other Candy appliances.

Pros: £259, the second-lowest price in this ranking; 16 standard cycles and 16 programmes agree; 53 cm closed depth, matching the cheaper Hoover; Energy class B with NFC app control and delay start
Cons: 79 dB, the loudest machine here; 74 kg, the heaviest by 9 kg; Energy class B against A on the Hoover and A-20% on the Quick Pro; Listed under the brand MyChoice, with Candy as manufacturer

### 5. Hisense 3S WiFi 9kg 1400rpm Washing Machine, Black

- Price: £289.00 | Amazon rating: 4.2 from 140 ratings
- Full review: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/home/best-9kg-washing-machines/hisense-3s-wf3s9043bb3
- Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08DMSV14N?tag=ranked10-21

The cheaper of the two identical Hisense 3S machines at £289 with 140 ratings, against £299 and 46 ratings for the white version of the same appliance.

This is where the ranking gets awkward. The black 3S and the white 3S are the same 9 kg washing machine: 9 kg drum, 55 x 59.5 x 84.5 cm, 63 kg, 72 dB and a 1400 rpm spin. Yet the black one is £289 with 140 ratings and a 4.2 score, while the white one is £299 with 46 ratings and 4.3. Same appliance, £10 and 94 ratings apart.

On its own terms the black version is well specified. 19 programmes and 19 standard cycles agree — the largest matching pair in this ranking. The list covers Auto, Quick 15, Cotton, Synthetics, Wool, Sports, Anti-Allergy, Baby Care, Shirts, Mix, Steam Refresh and Eco 40-60. The Durable Inverter motor runs at 72 dB, 4 dB quieter than the top two machines, and WiFi control comes through the ConnectLife app. There is also a drum clean cycle and a child lock.

That said, two fields are loose. Cycle options reads 18 UK against 19 programmes and 19 standard cycles — three numbers for one idea. And the operation mode is given as Semi Automatic on a front-load machine. Even so, of the pair, this is the one to buy.

Pros: £289 against £299 for the identical white version; 140 ratings versus 46 on the white one; 19 programmes and 19 standard cycles agree; 72 dB, 4 dB quieter than the Hoover and COMFEE'; WiFi via ConnectLife, with steam and a 15-minute wash
Cons: Same drum, dimensions and 63 kg as the £299 white 3S; 11% of its ratings are 1-star; Cycle options field reads 18 UK against 19 programmes; Operation mode listed as Semi Automatic

### 6. Midea 9kg 1400rpm Slim BLDC Washing Machine, White

- Price: £269.00 | Amazon rating: 4.3 from 52 ratings
- Full review: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/home/best-9kg-washing-machines/midea-9kg-slim-washing-machine
- Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GJS1WQH4?tag=ranked10-21

The shallowest machine in the ranking at 495 mm, with an A-10% energy class and 76% five-star ratings — but only 52 ratings to go on.

The Midea is the deepest answer to a shallow problem: 495 mm, or 553 mm including the knob and rear connections. No other 9kg washing machine here goes below 50 cm. Its A-10% class is the second-strongest efficiency claim in the group, quoted as up to 10% better than a standard A machine and around 40% below a D-class model, and 76 of its 100 ratings are five-star.

In practice you get a BLDC inverter motor at 72 dB, Steam Care for stains and allergens, Power Mix to blend water and detergent, and a Turbo Wash that Midea says saves between 16% and 50% of washing time. The drum is stainless steel, the spin is 1400 rpm, the machine weighs 61 kg and 15 programmes are listed.

The catch is the sample size. 52 ratings is the second-smallest here, and 9% of them are 1-star. There is also no standard cycles field to check the 15 programmes against — with the Hoover, the two Candys and the Hisense machines you get two numbers to compare, and here you get one. If you want proof before you buy, this listing gives you less of it.

Pros: 495 mm deep, about 10% shallower than standard machines; A-10% energy class, the second-best claim in this ranking; 72 dB, quieter than the Hoover and the COMFEE'; 76% of ratings are 5-star; Stainless steel drum and a BLDC inverter motor
Cons: Only 52 ratings, the second-smallest review base here; No standard cycles field to check the 15 programmes against; 9% of ratings are 1-star; Cycle options list only Eco and Quick Wash

### 7. Hisense 3S WiFi 9kg Washing Machine, White

- Price: £299.00 | Amazon rating: 4.3 from 46 ratings
- Full review: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/home/best-9kg-washing-machines/hisense-3s-9kg-washing-machine
- Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08DMV9DLX?tag=ranked10-21

The same appliance as the black 3S above — identical 55 x 59.5 x 84.5 cm, 63 kg and 72 dB — but £299 with 46 ratings instead of £289 with 140.

Five places above sits the black version of this machine at £289 with 140 ratings. This white one is £299 with 46 ratings. The drum is the same 9 kg, the body is the same 55 x 59.5 x 84.5 cm, the weight is the same 63 kg and the noise is the same 72 dB. You are paying £10 for the paint and giving up 94 ratings to get it.

The white 3S lists 16 programmes rather than the black one's 19, plus Steam, PureJet detergent jets, Pause and Add, and a 15-minute quick wash, all controlled through the ConnectLife app. Its depth-with-door-open figure is 59.5 cm against a 55 cm depth, which is 4.5 cm of swing, and the installation type is given as Under Counter, so check your plinth clearance before ordering.

Either way, the case for this one rests on colour alone. If you want white, this is a 9kg front load washing machine with a 72 dB spin, steam and app control, and it will do the job. If colour does not matter to you, the black version is cheaper and better reviewed — buy that instead.

Pros: 4.3 stars from 46 ratings; 72 dB, quieter than four machines ranked above it; PureJet, Steam, Pause and Add, and a 15-minute wash; 55 x 59.5 x 84.5 cm and 63 kg, matching the black version exactly
Cons: £299 against £289 for the identical black 3S; 46 ratings against 140 on the black version; 16 programmes against 19 on the black 3S; 17% of its 46 ratings are 2-star, the highest such share here

### 8. CHiQ 9kg 1400rpm Freestanding Washing Machine, Grey

- Price: £280.48 | Amazon rating: 4.2 from 43 ratings
- Full review: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/home/best-9kg-washing-machines/chiq-9kg-washing-machine
- Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G254TVY6?tag=ranked10-21

16 programmes and 16 standard cycles that agree, a 24-month motor warranty and a mid-cycle reload — but 57.7 cm deep and only 43 ratings.

CHiQ's listing is one of the few where the two programme numbers match: 16 wash programmes and 16 standard cycles. At £280.48 with 43 ratings at 4.2, it carries the third-smallest sample in this ranking. It is also the deepest machine here at 57.7 cm, 8.2 cm more than the Midea's 495 mm.

What you get for that depth: a 1400 rpm silent inverter motor, steam wash, a 15-minute cycle, drum wash and baby programmes, one-touch operation, an electromagnetic door lock that lets you add laundry mid-cycle, a child lock, antimicrobial door seals, a diffusion-open detergent drawer, and a 24-month motor warranty — the longest stated warranty in this group. On paper it is the best-equipped 9kg washing machine here.

That said, depth is the deal-breaker. If your gap is 50 or 51 cm, this will not fit; a 57.7 cm machine needs a 60 cm run. Depth with the door open is listed at 104 cm, the second-largest figure on this page, so check it against any doorway. And with 43 ratings, there is less owner feedback to lean on than with the machines above it.

Pros: 16 programmes and 16 standard cycles agree; 24-month motor warranty, the longest stated here; Steam wash, a 15-minute cycle and a mid-cycle reload door lock; 1400 rpm spin at £280.48
Cons: 57.7 cm deep, too deep for the gaps the COMFEE' and Midea fit; Depth with door open listed at 104 cm; 43 ratings, the third-smallest sample here; 10% of its ratings are 1-star

### 9. Hisense WF1I9042BBP 9kg 1400rpm Washing Machine, Black

- Price: £279.00 | Amazon rating: 4.0 from 29 ratings
- Full review: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/home/best-9kg-washing-machines/hisense-wf1i9042bbp-9kg-washing-machine
- Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0H4LSCSTF?tag=ranked10-21

Last because 29 ratings at 4.0 is the weakest combination on this page, and 29% of its ratings sit at three stars or below.

Last place goes to the weakest evidence in the ranking: 29 ratings at 4.0, both the smallest sample and the lowest score here. 56% of its ratings are five-star, against 76% for the Hoover. Meanwhile 11% are 1-star and 14% are 3-star, so 29% sit at three stars or below.

On specification it is not the worst machine here. 15 programmes and 15 standard cycles agree. Spin speed is 1400 rpm, noise is 72 dB — 4 dB below the top two — and it is the lightest machine in the group at 59 kg, with a 51 cm depth second only to the Midea and the COMFEE'. The programme list covers Cotton, Active Steam, Quick Wash, Allergen, Wool and Baby Care, with a 15-minute wash and an A energy rating.

In short, wait for more reviews. If you need a machine this month, the black Hisense 3S gives you 19 programmes, the same 72 dB and 140 ratings for £289 — £10 more than this one, but with far more feedback behind it. Buy this one only if the 51 cm depth or the black finish is the deciding factor.

Pros: £279, the third-lowest price here; 15 programmes and 15 standard cycles agree; 72 dB and 59 kg — the lightest machine in the ranking; 51 cm depth, second only to the Midea and COMFEE'; A energy rating with Active Steam and a 15-minute wash
Cons: 29 ratings at 4.0 — the smallest and lowest-scoring sample here; 29% of its ratings are 3-star or lower; 15 programmes, three fewer than the black Hisense 3S; 102 cm depth with the door open against a 51 cm closed depth

## Verdict

Even so, the choice comes down to three. For most homes the Hoover H-WASH 350 is the pick: £249, the cheapest here, 612 ratings at 4.4, a 1400 rpm spin and a 15-programme dial that matches its own spec sheet. If quietness matters more, the Candy Quick Pro is the only 9kg washing machine here rated at 69 dB, and its 16 programmes match its 16 standard cycles exactly. If you need a slim 9kg washing machine, the Midea's 495 mm depth is the shallowest figure in the group, while the COMFEE' is the one to avoid if your counter gap is tight — a stated 50 cm depth against a 53.5 cm door-open figure leaves 3.5 cm of swing. For the two Hisense 3S models, buy on colour rather than price: £289 in black, £299 in white, identical drum, identical dimensions, identical 63 kg.