What is better washing machine Indesit or Beko?

When you choose both a budget and a high-quality washing machine from a reliable brand, you often consider two options: Italian Indesit or Turkish BEKO. It is these manufacturers who offer inexpensive household appliances with an optimal set of functions. The presence of reviews about frequent breakdowns does not stop buyers. If you don’t know which company to choose, read our article. We compared individual models of each brand and tried to say which is better: the Beko or Indesit washing machine.

Let's compare two brands

It is impossible to say for sure that Indesit is superior to BEKO or vice versa. This is the difficulty - washing machines from both manufacturers are very similar in their functions and design features. But nothing is impossible, so we propose to consider in detail all the “pros” and “cons” of each company and identify a clear winner. First, let's compare the two brands according to three key characteristics: design, quality of materials, build quality.

1. Design. Indesit washing machines have a strict and unified appearance. The entire proposed model range is made in the same style, and each machine differs only in the diameter of the hatch and the program names printed on the panel. The predominant color is white, and machines of other colors are extremely rare. Household appliances from Beko, according to customers themselves, have a better design. The color scheme is complemented by gray and black, and the front door attracts attention with its aesthetics and originality.
2. The quality of the materials used. Here the positions are the same - both brands use cheap plastic as a base. Because of this, the buttons on the control panel are difficult to press, the body “plays” when touched, and a specific smell lingers after several washes. The white color can also let you down, which after several years of use begins to turn gray or yellow. The last “minus” can be avoided if you choose darker plastic.
3. Build quality. Only Indesit can boast of a low defect rate and rare breakdowns. These washing machines have unreliable and often break only door handles, while Beko machines often have motors that burn out, drive belts fly off and break, and pressure switches fail. The list of problems is complemented by interruptions in the functioning of heating elements. Users also have many complaints about the BEKO assembly: according to well-known service centers, the percentage of factory defects is approaching a shocking 30%.

The above clearly makes it clear that there is no absolute leader. Those who value aesthetics and color choose VEKO, while Indesit is more suitable for durable and trouble-free operation. But this is a common characteristic of brands. To make a final decision, it is better to compare models from both manufacturers that are similar in price and functionality.

BEKO WKB 61001 Y and Indesit IWSB 5085

The easiest way to identify the winner among two manufacturers is to use specific examples. To do this, let’s take two machines and compare the offered capacities in all significant indicators. We chose BEKO WKB 61001 Y and Indesit IWSB 5085, which are free-standing front-mounted machines with a removable lid for installation in a kitchen unit or cabinet.

Both washers are white, with electronic controls, a plastic tank and the ability for the user to freely adjust the temperature of the washing water.The degree of safety is identical: with partial protection of the housing from leaks, automatic control of imbalance and foam formation. The classes of energy consumption and washing efficiency are no different - both indicators are at level “A”. But there are significant differences.

• VEKO allows a maximum load of 6 kg, while Indesit for the same money limits washing to 5 kg.
• In terms of size, the Italian brand “wins” with a compact depth of 40 cm, and the Turkish brand is better in weight - the machine weighs 11 kg less.
• BEKO has a higher spin efficiency class due to the drum rotation intensity of up to 1000 rpm, as well as the ability to vary the spin speed up to complete shutdown. The “enemy” does not have such options, and the maximum spin is 800 rpm.
• VECO has more modes - 15, compared to the Italian ones - 13. The latter have an advantage in the program provided for washing silk items, but the former offers the owner anti-crease and a special cycle for children's clothing.
• Delay start timer. Indesit has this option with the ability to self-start the machine at a set time within 12 hours. The opponent does not.

If you take into account the reviews, you can add additional differences. Thus, consumers note that Beko is noisy and has adjustable legs, while the Italian manufacturer has a useful function that reduces water consumption and a problem with residual water in the powder receptacle.

But the general nature of the comments is repeated; both models have an optimal price-quality ratio.

Among the machines under consideration, in the fight between Indesit and Beko, the latter wins, due to better spin, an expanded list of modes and greater capacity. But the gap is small, since Indesit is “catching up” with additional options with delay and reduced water consumption, which significantly simplify the washing process.

BEKO MVSE 79512 XAWI and Indesit EWD 71052

Now let's compare more expensive models. BEKO MVSE 79512 XAWI and Indesit EWD 71052 are free-standing front-loading machines with a capacity of up to 7 kg of dry laundry. Both have electronic controls, a digital display, and the tank is made of plastic. Energy consumption classes A++ and washing quality A are completely identical.

The ability to spin things with efficiency “C”, a rotation speed of about 1000 rpm, as well as the provided choice of spin intensity or cancellation, is no different. The list of general features continues with some functions, including the choice of washing temperature and delay start timer. Other operational characteristics are different:

• the model from Indesit has a clear advantage, since the top cover is removable, which allows the washing machine to be built into closed cabinets;
• MVSE 79512 XAWI with a depth of 45 cm, a height of 84 cm and a weight of 61 kg is more compact and lighter than the Indesit EWD 71052 with values ​​of 54, 85 and 67, respectively;
• both cars are white, but Beko has a striking feature - a gray door;
• two models have automatic control of the system for balancing the drum during spinning and the level of foam formation during washing, but Beko is safer, since it provides complete protection against water leaks and locks the dashboard from accidental pressing and interference by children;
• In terms of the number of modes, Indesit is the leader with 16 options, including washing silk, sports, wool, mixed, colored and heavily soiled items, the “enemy” has 15 programs, among which there are special ones - anti-allergy, steam supply, for black clothes and downy items;
• In terms of fashion consumption, the difference is small, but the Indesit machine is slightly more economical; it consumes no more than 50 liters per standard cycle. The Bekovsky unit spends about 52 liters per wash.

To summarize, Beko is distinguished by its design, compactness and safety, while the competitive model is rich in a long list of modes and is attractive due to its efficiency and built-in features. Most likely, the last opportunities are more significant, so in this round the victory remains for Indesit.

There is no clear answer which is better to choose, Indesit or BEKO. It all depends on the specific model, so we recommend comparing the washing machine you like with a competitor’s washing machine of similar cost. It is also important to take into account the opinion of consumers about the brand with real data on the frequency of breakdowns and the percentage of manufacturing defects.

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