Asko W1084W.AU vs Whirlpool WWPB8502IW: front load washing machines
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The Whirlpool WWPB8502IW is $230 cheaper at its best current price. The Whirlpool WWPB8502IW is 42 mm shallower.
Prices
Asko W1084W.AU
| Appliances Online | $1,529$1,799 | Check price |
| The Good Guys | $1,529 | Check price |
| Bing Lee | $1,529 | Check price |
Prices checked 28 Oct 2026.
Whirlpool WWPB8502IW
| Appliances Online | $1,299 | Check price |
| Whirlpool (direct) | $1,299 | Check price |
Prices checked 28 Oct 2026.
Side by side
 AskoW1084W.AU |  WhirlpoolWWPB8502IW | |
|---|---|---|
| Buying | ||
| Best price | $1,529 | $1,299 |
| Check price | Check price | |
| Size | ||
| Width | 595 mm | 595 mm |
| Depth | 572 mm | 530 mm |
| Height | 850 mm | 820 mm |
| Capacity and cycle | ||
| Capacity | 8 kg | 8 kg |
| Load type | Front | Front, washer-dryer |
| Spin speed | 1400 rpm | 1400 rpm |
| Labelled cycle | 3 h 50 m | 5 h 14 m |
| Running costs at 32¢/kWh | ||
| Energy stars | 4.5 ★ | 4.5 ★ |
| kWh a year | 244 | 250 |
| Cost a year | $78 | $80 |
| Cost per wash | about 21c | about 22c |
| Registration | ||
| Made in | Slovenia | China |
| Registration no. | ACW1674 | ACW1528 |
Sources and method
Specifications are from the Australian Government's GEMS registration database (export 24 Oct 2026); dimensions and spin speeds missing from the registry come from retailer spec sheets, and the registry's figure is used where both exist. Prices are from the retailers shown, on the dates shown. Running costs apply 32¢/kWh to the registry's labelled test program, which assumes one warm wash a day; household bills vary with use and tariff.
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