• Made by: Miele
• Available at: Miele
• Price: $1,749-2,349

Think I’ve run out of similes for washing machines? Think again. The W 3035 and the T 8005 are like a Porsche reincarnated as washer and dryer—911s to be exact. There’s a reason for that. Their features read like a sports car’s; there’s even a turbo button on the washer! They’re high-performance, but the controls are simple enough so you don’t need racing gloves or anything like that. Although, if the price tag doesn’t make you shy away, then you might be in a position to have someone else sort and fold for you. —Eric Ryan