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Asko W5096RLT.AU vs Miele WWV 980 WPS: front load washing machines
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Little between them on price, size and running cost. The table below has the rest.
Prices
Side by side
| AskoW5096RLT.AU | MieleWWV 980 WPS | |
|---|---|---|
| Buying | ||
| Best price | $2,429 | not listed |
| Running costs at 32¢/kWh | ||
| Energy stars | 5 ★ | 5 ★ |
| kWh a year | 227 | 219 |
| Cost a year | $73 | $70 |
| Cost per wash | about 20c | about 19c |
| Size | ||
| Width | 595 mm | 596 mm |
| Depth | 626 mm | 643 mm |
| Height | 850 mm | 850 mm |
| Capacity and cycle | ||
| Capacity | 9 kg | 9 kg |
| Load type | Front | Front |
| Spin speed | 1600 rpm | 1600 rpm |
| Labelled cycle | 3 h 55 m | 4 h 28 m |
| Registry | ||
| Made in | Slovenia | Czechia,Germany |
| Registration no. | ACW1593 | ACW1307 |
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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