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The smaller footprint is paired with four caster wheels for easy mobility.
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It also has an impressive 1,300 RPM motor (300 more than our best overall pick).
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We like that this manual washer lets you do your laundry without a power supply or a water hook-up.
It can be used at home, in an RV, while campingjust about anywhere.
It’s the second-most spacious on our list.
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This model includes six wash cycles, with prefs for bulky items, delicates, and heavily soiled loads.
(This is comparable to ourbest upgrade pickthat also has six cycle options.)
While this is a great washing machine for small spaces, it weighs more than some other portable picks.
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Compared to our best upgrade pick, it’s also about $600 less.
It also has a detergent dispenser, stainless steel drum, and delay start function.
This machine has a slower spin speed of 800 RPM and might not last you quite as long.
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This portable washer-and-dryer set is a great option for apartments or condos that dont have a designated laundry room.
(This is the most cycle options of our entire list.)
The front-load dryer offers three cycle tweaks, including anoption for cottons, timed dry, and no heat.
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For a lower-cost, manual option that gets dirt out fast, check outThe Laundry Alternative WonderWash.
It holds five pounds of laundry and doesn’t require power or a dedicated water line.
What capacity do I need?
Thats less than a full-sized washer.
However, its not a load-and-go option like an automatic portable washer.
Automatic Portable Washers
These are a lot like scaled-down, full-sized washing machines.
For an experience that’s closer to a full-sized washer, most automatic portable washers include multiple cycles.
You’ll typically have access to at least four to five cycles.
Thats one reason we recommend theBlack+Decker Small Portable Washeras the best portable washer.
It has five cycle parameters, and you’re able to customize the load based on its size.
For easier maneuverability, look for a model that has caster wheels or handles.
Also, look for a model that’s lighter to lift and push around.
The larger the washing machine, the more important it is that you consider its portability.
Youll usually find a viewing window on automatic portable washers, like theBlack+Decker Small Portable Washer.
Its one feature that makes a portable washer function more similarly to a standard, full-sized washer.
That same limitation means you’re able to’t fit especially bulky items.
All of our recommendations have enough space for at least one pair of jeans.
Automatic and semi-automatic washing machines use electricity, but not very much.
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The same is true for water: the bigger the capacity, the more water is used.
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