Product comparison · 2 washing machines

Hoover 31021204 washing machine Front-load vs Indesit BI WMIL 8146 EU

25specifications compared
13differ
12identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

The Hoover 31021204 washing machine Front-load has 5 L more drum volume than the Indesit BI WMIL 8146 EU (63 L vs 58 L). The Hoover 31021204 washing machine Front-load has 4 kg more rated capacity than the Indesit BI WMIL 8146 EU (12 kg vs 8 kg). The Hoover 31021204 washing machine Front-load has 2 dB more noise level (spin) than the Indesit BI WMIL 8146 EU (72 dB vs 70 dB). Only the Hoover 31021204 washing machine Front-load has smartphone/tablet remote support. Only the Hoover 31021204 washing machine Front-load has Wi-Fi controlled.

Appliance placement
- 31021204 washing machine Front-load:Freestanding
- BI WMIL 8146 EU:Built-in
Door colour
- 31021204 washing machine Front-load:Silver
- BI WMIL 8146 EU:White
Drum volume
- 31021204 washing machine Front-load:63 L
- BI WMIL 8146 EU:58 L
Rated capacity
- 31021204 washing machine Front-load:12 kg
- BI WMIL 8146 EU:8 kg
Noise level (spin)
- 31021204 washing machine Front-load:72 dB
- BI WMIL 8146 EU:70 dB
Smartphone/tablet remote support
- 31021204 washing machine Front-load:Yes
- BI WMIL 8146 EU:No
Wi-Fi controlled
- 31021204 washing machine Front-load:Yes
- BI WMIL 8146 EU:No
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
- 31021204 washing machine Front-load:33 kWh
- BI WMIL 8146 EU:47 kWh

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Comparison of 31021204, BI WMIL 8146 EU
61 specifications	A Hoover 31021204 washing machine Front-load Model 31021204 View product	B Indesit BI WMIL 8146 EU View product
Design3 differ
Appliance placementDiffers	Freestanding	Built-in
Loading type	Front-load	Front-load
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	White
Inverter technology	Yes	Yes
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Rotary, Buttons
Door hingeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Left
Door colourDiffers	Silver	White
Drum material	Stainless steel	Stainless steel
Cord lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2 m
Drum volumeDiffers	63 L	58 L
Suitable for undercounter installationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Door openingKnown for one	Side opening	Unknown — not stated by the source
Door handle colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewing windowKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance5 differ
Rated capacityDiffers	12 kg	8 kg
Maximum spin speed	1400 RPM	1400 RPM
Spin-drying class	B	B
Number of washing programs	16	16
Noise emission class	A	A
Noise level (spin)Differs	72 dB	70 dB
Delayed start timerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cycle time (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	215 min
Washing programsDiffers	Auto, Hygiene/anti-allergy, Steam	Eco 40-60°C, Cotton, Sport, Synthetics, Down wear/duvet, 20°C, Spin/drain, Rinse & spin, Quick 30min, Wool, Delicate/silk, Mix, Stain care
Rinse Plus functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Adjustable spin speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Load balancing systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Adjustable temperatureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Foam control systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Smartphone/tablet remote supportDiffers	Yes	No
Wi-Fi controlledDiffers	Yes	No
Apps functionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
BluetoothKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Apps supportedKnown for one	hOn	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomicsidentical
Child lockKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Automatic dosing system	No	No
Remaining time indicationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LED program stage indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power2 differ
Energy efficiency class	A	A
Energy efficiency scale	A to G	A to G
Energy consumption per 100 cyclesDiffers	33 kWh	47 kWh
Water consumption per cycleDiffers	45 L	48 L
Connected loadKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1850 W
AC input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 Hz
CurrentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 A
Power plug typeKnown for one	Type E/F	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Width	595 mm	595 mm
DepthDiffers	597 mm	545 mm
HeightDiffers	850 mm	815 mm
WeightDiffers	72 kg	66.5 kg
Installation compartment widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 cm
Installation compartment depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	57 cm
Installation compartment heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	82 cm
Cabinet depth (without pipe/door)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	54.5 cm
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 year(s)
Brand-specific featuresidentical
Hoover technologies (clothes care)Known for one	20 Years Tested, AI Silent Motion, Anti-Allergy, Auto Care, Clean Shield™, hOn app, Smart Spray, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	650 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	670 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	890 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	81 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source

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