Neff washer dryers suit homes without room for a separate washing machine and tumble dryer. The range covers fully integrated models that sit behind a kitchen door and a white freestanding model. Every one shares the same core figures: an 8 kg wash load, a 5 kg drying load and a 1400 rpm maximum spin.

The first decision is installation. The Neff built-in washer dryers are fully integrated, so they disappear behind a door panel that matches your units. They offer 14 or 16 programmes, and both have an A energy rating for washing only. The Neff freestanding washer dryer is easier to fit or move and doesn't need a housing. It has 14 programmes, a C rating for washing only and an A noise rating, with drying quoted at 59 dB.

All of them are rated E for a combined wash and dry cycle. The drying capacity is smaller than the wash capacity, so drying a full 8 kg wash means splitting it into two batches. If you'll mostly use the drying side, it helps to keep loads smaller. If you rarely tumble dry, the A wash-only rating of the integrated models matters more than the combined figure.

To narrow it down, start with your kitchen layout: a fitted run of units points to integrated, and a utility space or open recess suits freestanding. If you only need to wash, the Neff washing machines are worth a look.