| Front load | Top load | |
|---|---|---|
| Wash quality | Better on heavy soil | Good enough for daily loads |
| Water used | Around 45 litres | Around 70 litres |
| Cycle time | 90 – 150 minutes | 40 – 60 minutes |
| Loading | Bend down | Stand up |
| Can stack a dryer | Yes | No |
| Price | Higher | Lower |
Choose a front load if you wash a lot, care about water bills, or want to stack a dryer above it. Choose a top load if you want short cycles, cannot bend comfortably, or the machine sits on a balcony where levelling is rough.


