Beko vs Hisense vs Haier: which brand is actually worth buying?
Four value brands compared head to head across budget, mid-range and premium — plus where Blomberg fits in. WAC Score data across reliability, efficiency, features and value, band by band.
Four value brands, and on our data Haier is the strongest of them: it leads brand-wide on WAC Score (82 to Hisense’s 81), reliability (84 to 81), efficiency (79 to 73) and value (56 to 52), across 22 models. Hisense takes features by a clear margin (89 to 80) and owns the budget band, where its WF3S9043BB3 scores 92 at £289. Beko trails both on every measure except features (WAC 71, reliability 76, value 43). Blomberg posts the joint-highest reliability of the four (84) but on only 4 models, and the worst value score on the site (24). For most buyers it is Haier or Hisense; Beko is a budget staple and Blomberg a niche pick.
The four brands at a glance
Averages across every currently available freestanding model, after collapsing colour variants so a brand is not flattered by selling one machine in six finishes. Read WAC Score first — it is the ranking — then the sub-scores for where a brand earns or loses it.
| Brand | Models | Avg WAC | Reliability | Efficiency | Features | Value | Price range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haier | 22 | 82 | 84 | 79 | 80 | 56 | £299–999 |
| Hisense | 17 | 81 | 81 | 73 | 89 | 52 | £240–699 |
| Beko | 15 | 71 | 76 | 63 | 82 | 43 | £246–499 |
| Blomberg | 4 | 67 | 84 | 59 | 81 | 24 | £350–440 |
On Blomberg’s sample. Blomberg clears our three-model floor but not by much: 4 models against Haier’s 22. A reliability average of 84 from 4 machines is indicative, not settled, and we would not rank brands on it. Its value score of 24 is the lowest we publish.
Budget — under £400
Hisense leads this band with the WF3S9043BB3 at WAC 92, £289. All four brands compete here, and it is the band where the gap between them is widest.
| Best machine in band | WAC | Reliability | Features | Value | Price | Models in band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hisense WF3S9043BB3 | 92 | 83 | 98 | 62 | £289 | 12 |
| Haier HW120-BP14357UUK | 90 | 86 | 86 | 73 | £339 | 10 |
| Beko BM3WT3841W | 79 | 81 | 89 | 54 | £249 | 12 |
| Blomberg LWA18461W | 68 | 85 | 83 | 21 | £380 | 3 |
Hisense WF3S9043BB3
9kg · 1400rpm · A rated
The cheapest machine anywhere on our site to score 92, and the highest features score we publish at 98. A 9kg drum for £289. The reason Hisense owns this band.
Haier HW120-BP14357UUK
12kg · 1400rpm · A rated
Twelve kilos for £339 with the best reliability in the band at 86 and a score of 90. The most capacity any of these four brands sells under £400. The pick if a 9kg drum will not do.
Beko BM3WT3841W
8kg · 1400rpm · A rated
Beko's strongest budget machine: features at 89 and reliability of 81 for £249, the second-cheapest price here. If Beko's servicing network and the low price are what you are after, it does the job.
Blomberg LWA18461W
8kg · 1400rpm · A rated
Reliability of 85 is the best of the four brands here, in Blomberg's quieter-badged build, with an 8kg drum. At £380 you are paying for the engineering rather than the scores. Worth it if build quality and dependability are what you value most.
Mid-range — £400 to £649
Haier leads this band with the HW120-B14367U-UK at WAC 91, £549. Haier and Hisense both field genuinely strong machines; Beko and Blomberg do not keep pace.
| Best machine in band | WAC | Reliability | Features | Value | Price | Models in band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haier HW120-B14367U-UK | 91 | 85 | 85 | 73 | £549 | 10 |
| Hisense WF5I1045BWQ | 86 | 80 | 92 | 58 | £549 | 4 |
| Beko B5W5941BDG | 80 | 76 | 85 | 53 | £429 | 3 |
| Blomberg LWA210461W | 71 | 85 | 77 | 41 | £440 | 1 |
Haier HW120-B14367U-UK
12kg · 1400rpm · A rated
Twelve kilos, a score of 91, reliability 85 and efficiency 89 at £549. The strongest machine any of these four brands sells, and the most capacity per pound in the comparison.
Hisense WF5I1045BWQ
10.5kg · 1400rpm · A rated
Features at 92 and efficiency at 88 with a 10.5kg drum at £549. If a fuller feature set is what you want from this price, it is the strongest option of the four.
Beko B5W5941BDG
9kg · 1400rpm · A rated
Beko's best mid-range showing: features at 85 and efficiency at 83, for £429 — £120 less than the band leaders. If the saving matters more than the last few points of score, it is a reasonable buy.
Blomberg LWA210461W
10kg · 1400rpm · A rated
A 10kg drum with reliability of 85, level with the best on this page, in Blomberg's premium build. Efficiency of 57 means it costs more to run than anything else here. Worth it if dependability and build matter more to you than running costs.
Premium — £650 and above
Haier leads this band with the HW110-BD14397U1 at WAC 90, £999. Only Haier and Hisense reach this band at all, and with one or two models each, so treat this as a narrow comparison rather than a verdict on either range.
| Best machine in band | WAC | Reliability | Features | Value | Price | Models in band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haier HW110-BD14397U1 | 90 | 82 | 85 | 85 | £999 | 2 |
| Hisense WF7S1247BB | 82 | 79 | 93 | 61 | £699 | 1 |
Haier HW110-BD14397U1
11kg · 1400rpm · A rated
Efficiency of 91 and value of 85 are both the best in this band, with an 11kg drum. Unusually strong figures at £999. If you want the capacity and the low running costs, it delivers both.
Hisense WF7S1247BB
12kg · 1400rpm · A rated
The highest features score in the premium band at 93, with a 12kg drum for £699. Hisense's only machine above £650 — the pick if capacity and kit are your priorities.
Who should buy what
Buy Haier if you want the best all-round machine of the four. It leads on reliability (84), efficiency (79) and value (56), and its HW120-B14367U-UK at WAC 91 is the strongest machine any of these brands sells.
Buy Hisense if features matter most, or if your budget is under £400. Its features average of 89 is the highest here by 9 points, and the WF3S9043BB3 at £289 is the cheapest machine on our site to score 92.
Buy Beko if price and servicing availability matter more than measured performance. Features hold up at 82, but reliability 76 and value 43 both sit below Haier and Hisense.
Consider Blomberg only if you want Beko’s engineering in a quieter-badged machine and are relaxed about paying for it. Reliability looks strong at 84; value at 24 does not.
Frequently asked questions
Is Haier better than Hisense?
On our data, narrowly yes. Haier averages a WAC Score of 82 against Hisense's 81, with higher reliability (84 to 81), efficiency (79 to 73) and value (56 to 52). Hisense leads on features, 89 to 80, and has the stronger budget range.
Which is the best cheap washing machine of these brands?
The Hisense WF3S9043BB3 at £289, scoring 92 with reliability 83. Haier's best budget machine, the HW120-BP14357UUK, scores 90 at £339 with higher reliability (86).
Are Beko washing machines any good?
They are a reasonable budget choice rather than a class leader. Across 15 models Beko averages a WAC Score of 71, with features at 82 but reliability 76 and value 43. Its best machine in this comparison is the BM3WT3841W at £249, scoring 79.
Is Blomberg the same as Beko?
Blomberg is part of the same group and shares engineering with Beko, positioned as the premium badge. On our data it averages a WAC Score of 67 across 4 models — reliability 84 is the joint-highest of the four brands here, but value at 24 is the lowest score we publish, because you pay noticeably more for comparable hardware. The sample is small enough that we would not rank brands on it.
Which brand is most reliable of the four?
Haier and Blomberg both average 84, but Haier's figure rests on 22 models against Blomberg's 4, so it is the more dependable reading. Hisense follows at 81 and Beko at 76. Our full brand ranking is in the reliability hub.
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