Product comparison · 2 washing machines

Beko WMB 71242 PTLA vs Whirlpool AWE 7729

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 9identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

  • Loading type
    • WMB 71242 PTLA:Front-load
    • AWE 7729:Top-load
  • Rated capacity
    • WMB 71242 PTLA:7 kg
    • AWE 7729:5.5 kg
  • Number of washing programs
    • WMB 71242 PTLA:16
    • AWE 7729:18
  • Noise level (spin)
    • WMB 71242 PTLA:72 dB
    • AWE 7729:76 dB
  • Noise level (wash)
    • WMB 71242 PTLA:56 dB
    • AWE 7729:59 dB
  • Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)
    • WMB 71242 PTLA:A++
    • AWE 7729:A+
  • Energy consumption washing per cycle
    • WMB 71242 PTLA:1.05 kWh
    • AWE 7729:0.93 kWh
  • Water consumption per cycle
    • WMB 71242 PTLA:49 L
    • AWE 7729:48 L

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Comparison of WMB 71242 PTLA, AWE 7729
37 specifications
Design1 differ
Appliance placementFreestandingFreestanding
Loading typeDiffersFront-loadTop-load
Product colourWhiteWhite
Built-in displayYesYes
Control typeKnown for oneButtons, RotaryUnknown — not stated by the source
Door colourKnown for oneGreyUnknown — not stated by the source
Drum materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceStainless steel
Drum volumeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42 L
Performance5 differ
Rated capacityDiffers7 kg5.5 kg
Maximum spin speed1200 RPM1200 RPM
Spin-drying classBB
Number of washing programsDiffers1618
Noise level (spin)Differs72 dB76 dB
Noise level (wash)Differs56 dB59 dB
Delayed start timerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Delay start (max)Known for one24 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Washing programsDiffersHygiene/anti-allergy, Black, Cotton, Quick, SyntheticsHygiene/anti-allergy, Black, Cotton, Quick, Synthetics, Delicate/silk
Residual moistureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source53%
Ergonomicsidentical
Child lockKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)DiffersA++A+
Energy consumption washing per cycleDiffers1.05 kWh0.93 kWh
Water consumption per cycleDiffers49 L48 L
Power consumption (max)Known for one2200 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage230 V230 V
AC input frequency50 Hz50 Hz
Current10 A10 A
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers600 mm400 mm
DepthDiffers540 mm600 mm
HeightDiffers840 mm900 mm
WeightDiffers71 kg62 kg
Other features1 differ
Annual energy consumption washingDiffers194 kWh178 kWh
Annual water consumption washingKnown for one9800 LUnknown — not stated by the source
Washing classAA
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source450 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source700 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source940 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 kg

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