Fisher & Paykel WH8060J5 vs Whirlpool WWPB8502IW: front load washing machines
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The Fisher & Paykel WH8060J5 is $400 cheaper at its best current price. The Fisher & Paykel WH8060J5 costs about $21 a year less to run at 32¢/kWh.
Prices
Whirlpool WWPB8502IW
| Appliances Online | $1,299 | View |
| Whirlpool (direct) | $1,299 | View |
Prices checked 10 Sept 2026.
Side by side
| Fisher & PaykelWH8060J5 | WhirlpoolWWPB8502IW | |
|---|---|---|
| Buying | ||
| Best price | $899 | $1,299 |
| Running costs at 32¢/kWh | ||
| Energy stars | 5 ★ | 4.5 ★ |
| kWh a year | 185 | 250 |
| Cost a year | $59 | $80 |
| Cost per wash | about 16c | about 22c |
| Size | ||
| Width | not listed | 595 mm |
| Depth | not listed | 530 mm |
| Height | not listed | 820 mm |
| Capacity and cycle | ||
| Capacity | 8 kg | 8 kg |
| Load type | Front | Front, washer-dryer |
| Spin speed | not listed | 1400 rpm |
| Labelled cycle | 4 h 22 m | 5 h 14 m |
| Registry | ||
| Made in | China | China |
| Registration no. | ACW1598 | ACW1528 |
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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