BLACK+DECKER Small Portable Washer vs Auertech Portable Washing Machine, 28lbs Twin Tub Washer Mini Compact
Pick the BLACK+DECKER if you want one-touch cycles, a stainless steel drum and a quiet close lid for delicates and everyday loads. Pick the Auertech if you want to wash and spin at the same time and need the higher spin speed to cut drying time. The Auertech lists a 10 lb wash load against the BLACK+DECKER's 11 lb, so capacity is close despite the 28 lb name.
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BLACK+DECKER Small Portable Washer
4.4Choose the BLACK+DECKER if you want digital push-button cycles, a transparent quiet close lid and an impeller that won't tangle lingerie.
Pros
- Six cycles including Quick, Delicate and Bulky
- Impeller is gentler on delicates than an agitator
- Stainless steel tub resists rust and corrosion
- 24-hour delayed start and child lock
- Rollers and side handles for moving it
Cons
- No Energy Star rating
- Heavy at 70.5 lb
- One tub, so you cannot wash and spin at once
What separates them
| BLACK+DECKER Small Portable Washer | Auertech Portable Washing Machine, 28lbs Twin Tub Washer Mini Compact | |
|---|---|---|
| Wash mechanism | Impeller, no agitator | Agitator |
| Wash and spin at once | No, one tub | Yes, twin tubs |
| Spin speed | Not listed | 1300 rpm |
| Controls | Digital push button, 6 cycles | Mechanical knobs |
| Wash load | 11 lb | 10 lb |
| Energy Star | No | Yes |
| Drum | Stainless steel | Stainless steel and polypropylene |
| Weight | 70.5 lb | 31 lb |
Price history
- BLACK+DECKER Small Portable Washer: lowest $348.99 on Oct 31 at Home Depot.
- Auertech Portable Washing Machine, 28lbs Twin Tub Washer Mini Compact: lowest $179.99 on Oct 31 at Walmart.
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Specs compared
| Spec | BLACK+DECKER Small Portable Washer | Auertech Portable Washing Machine, 28lbs Twin Tub Washer Mini Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Loading Method | Top Load | Top-loading |
| Load Type | Laundry | Top Load |
| Washer Capacity | 11 lbs. | — |
| Depth | 20.7 in | — |
| Height | 36.6 in | — |
| Width | 20.3 in | — |
| Energy Star Certified | No | — |
| Wash Action Type | Impeller | — |
| Washing Mechanism | Impeller | — |
| Type | Washer | — |
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Questions and answers
- Which is better for delicates and lingerie?
- The BLACK+DECKER. Its impeller has no agitator to snag or stretch delicate fabrics, and it has a Delicate cycle. The Auertech uses an agitator.
- Which gets clothes drier?
- The Auertech. Its 1300 rpm spin tub pulls out more water than the BLACK+DECKER, whose spin speed is not listed.
- Can I wash and spin at the same time?
- Only on the Auertech. Its twin tubs are independent, so one load can spin while the next washes. The BLACK+DECKER has a single tub.
- Which holds more laundry?
- About the same. The BLACK+DECKER takes 11 lb per load and the Auertech lists a 10 lb wash load, even though its name says 28 lb.
- Which is easier to move?
- The Auertech at 31 lb. The BLACK+DECKER weighs 70.5 lb but has rollers, side handles and leveling legs.
- Is the Auertech worth it over the BLACK+DECKER?
- If spin speed and washing two loads at once matter most, yes. If you want push-button cycles and gentler washing, the BLACK+DECKER is the better fit.
