Miele WQ 1000 WPS vs Miele WWI 861: front load washing machines
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The Miele WWI 861 is $2,000 cheaper at its best current price. The Miele WQ 1000 WPS is 43 mm shallower. The Miele WQ 1000 WPS costs about $10 a year less to run at 32¢/kWh.
Prices
Side by side
| MieleWQ 1000 WPS | MieleWWI 861 | |
|---|---|---|
| Buying | ||
| Best price | $5,499 | $3,499 |
| Running costs at 32¢/kWh | ||
| Energy stars | 5 ★ | 4.5 ★ |
| kWh a year | 230 | 261 |
| Cost a year | $74 | $84 |
| Cost per wash | about 20c | about 23c |
| Size | ||
| Width | 596 mm | 596 mm |
| Depth | 600 mm | 643 mm |
| Height | 850 mm | 850 mm |
| Capacity and cycle | ||
| Capacity | 9 kg | 9 kg |
| Load type | Front | Front |
| Spin speed | 1600 rpm | not listed |
| Labelled cycle | 4 h 29 m | 3 h 57 m |
| Registry | ||
| Made in | Germany,Czechia,Poland | Germany,Czechia,Poland |
| Registration no. | ACW1549 | ACW1566 |
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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