Not only the best, it’s the cheapest too. Just £299 gets you a drum that holds 6kg of washing and 5kg of drying.  You won’t have to empty loads of clothes out between wash and dry cycles as the wash/dry ratio is so good. You’ll trim your drying time too thanks to the 1200 spin speed, which expels as much water as possible before the drying begins.

For those who hate ironing (I’m sure that’s most of us) the Easy Iron cycle reduces creases to make your life that little bit easier. You’ll make some tidy savings with the Eco Wash, as it uses far less energy than a standard cycle – so no surprises that it’s earned a very respectable B efficiency rating. Priceless in a tight spot the Quick Wash will get your load done in just 45 minutes.

At £299 it’s a stunning bargain. It’s got all the features you’ll need to make laundry easier, a decent amount of space and it even looks pretty good. Love it.

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Coming in at a close 2nd, this generous Diamond Drum will take 7kg of washing and 5kg of drying – that’s 35 dry and 15 wet T-shirts to you and me. The unique pattern protects your clothes so they last longer too. You get a 1400 spin speed to help you cut down on drying time and since it's a well-known brand like Samsung, you know you’re in good hands and that you’re getting quality.

I think the price is great value considering the list of features this Samsung is packing. You can automatically cut down water usage on smaller loads, thanks to the Half Load function, and if you want to know that your new appliance will last, the Ceramic Heaters last three times longer than traditional ones. They’ll heat your water up quicker too, so you can save time and energy with each load. Everyone loves a Quick Wash and this Samsung certainly doesn't disappoint – just 29 minutes and your load is freshened up nicely. 

The features and massive drum make your laundry so much easier. I think it’s worth every single penny.

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Yes, it’s the most expensive model in this list, but think about what you’re getting; it’s actually outstanding value. Bosch quality is second to none, it’s a top of the range model and the features will genuinely make your laundry so, so easy. The 7kg drum is big enough to wash 35 T-shirts at once, and dry around 12 T-shirts (4kg), so there’s enough room to cope with most weekly washing needs.

When time is precious the SuperQuick 15’ wash gets a load done in just quarter of an hour, while the Revolution Drying System gives you reduced creases and even protects your fabrics. Your clothes have never been treated so well. You’ll get a brilliant standard of clean thanks to the Soft Surge Drum and it’ll even clean up after itself. The Self Cleaning Condenser unit means it’ll perform at it’s best for a long time.

Cost aside, the features and quality here is outstanding. A very sound investment if you’re serious about your laundry.

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Extremely affordable for such a useful spec, this drum holds 7kg of washing (35 T-shirts) and 5kg of (15 T-shirts), so it’s more than capable of dealing with your weekly washing demands. It might not be as rammed with features as other models, but for £344 you’re getting more than your fair share.

There’s loads of cycles to protect your fabrics, so you can keep your favourite jumper looking its best – in fact it even comes with a Woolmark Platinum Care award. Since shirts are the bane of most of our lives, the Shirt cycle takes the headache out of getting them fresh and pressed. If you’re in a real rush the Ready to Wear cycle will even get a 1kg load washed and dried in an hour. Throw on the Anti Crease option and you can even make the ironing easier. You can hardly ask for more.

At £344, it’s quite honestly stunning value. Grab a hold of one.

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Fantastic when it comes to saving time, this Hoover lets you wash and dry a 5kg load in one cycle, or if you’re just looking to wash you’ll get a full 6kg load (30 T-shirts to you and me) freshened up. For those who’re often short on time you’ve got the option to wash and dry your daily load in just 59 minutes – amazing if you need a few school uniforms back to their best in a jiffy.

Guaranteed to give you brilliant wash results every time, the Intelligent Wash System uses the ideal amount of water and energy to suit your load without anything going to waste. It’s a great way to save on wash costs, though if you’re prefer to save on time there’s some very handy quick washes. There’s 44 minute, 30 minute and even a 14 minute Rapid/Quick Wash, which is invaluable if you’re short on time. Less than quarter of an hour for a wash really is unbelievable!

Just as impressive, this Hoover model is rather good-looking so it’s a dead cert to look great in your kitchen or utility space. Amazing value for £329.

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