Pros - Exceptional cleaning all-round, compact, cheap
Cons - Takes forever to complete a wash, noisy, inefficient
The Beko WTG741M1W is an outstanding cleaner, scoring top marks for both cotton and synthetic loads. It's also a good rinser and spin dries well. It's not flawless, though, as it takes far too long to do its job, which naturally results in poor water usage, too. But if you don't mind waiting around, this is a great-value Best Buy.
What is it?
On paper it's nothing special: a mid-sized 7kg drum (which holds 3kg of synthetics), a standard 1,400rpm top spin speed, 15 programs and a temperature choice of cold, 20, 30, 40, 60 or 90 degrees. It doesn't have an intensive wash program, but it does have a baby program and a 2kg quick wash that completes in under half an hour. You get a 12-month guarantee as standard and it's A+++ energy certified.
What's it great at?
Cleaning clothes, you'll be pleased to hear. Its performance with cottons is up there with some of the best we've seen, while it also gets full marks for synthetics. Once washed, it then does a fine job of rinsing off your clothes and spinning them dry, too. It's just great all-round.