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Asko W5096RLT.AU vs Miele WTD 161 WCS: front load washing machines
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The Asko W5096RLT.AU is $770 cheaper at its best current price. The Asko W5096RLT.AU takes 1 kg more per load.
Prices
Side by side
| AskoW5096RLT.AU | MieleWTD 161 WCS | |
|---|---|---|
| Buying | ||
| Best price | $2,429 | $3,199 |
| Running costs at 32¢/kWh | ||
| Energy stars | 5 ★ | 4.5 ★ |
| kWh a year | 227 | 235 |
| Cost a year | $73 | $75 |
| Cost per wash | about 20c | about 21c |
| Size | ||
| Width | 595 mm | 596 mm |
| Depth | 626 mm | 637 mm |
| Height | 850 mm | 850 mm |
| Capacity and cycle | ||
| Capacity | 9 kg | 8 kg |
| Load type | Front | Front, washer-dryer |
| Spin speed | 1600 rpm | 1500 rpm |
| Labelled cycle | 3 h 55 m | 5 h 00 m |
| Registry | ||
| Made in | Slovenia | Germany,Czechia,Poland |
| Registration no. | ACW1593 | ACW1556 |
How we compare
Specifications are from the Australian Government's GEMS registration database (export 27 Aug 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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