Best Portable Washing Machines Ranked

For a family that wants a high-capacity, fast-spinning portable automatic.

For a bargain-minded household that wants an automatic washer with a stainless drum.

For a household that wants the most capacity per dollar in a fully automatic portable washer.

For a dorm or a single person who wants an automatic washer for under $200.

For a household that wants the most laundry per load from a portable washer and will park it in one spot.

For a one- or two-person home that wants an automatic washer at a modest price.

For a small space that wants an easy-to-move automatic washer with a drain pump and plenty of cycle choices.

For a dorm room or RV where floor space matters more than load size.

For a living space where a quieter, faster-spinning washer matters and price is secondary.

For a household set on a Magic Chef large-drum portable washer and willing to pay a premium.

For a small household that wants a portable washer with real family-size loads and hot water.

For tight spaces where a compact cold-water washer is enough.

For an apartment that wants a mid-size portable washer with temperature choice and a delay start.

For a couple in an apartment who wants hot water and a stainless tub from a known brand and will pay for it.

For an RV or apartment that wants a hands-off automatic with a drain pump and a 9.92 lb rated load.

For a single person or a dorm who wants a name-brand washer small enough to roll into a bathroom, accepting cold water only.