Bonusall 16Lbs Portable Washing Machine
- Portable Washer
- Push button
- Freestanding
- 1
The spin cycle genuinely cuts drying time and the machine works well for small loads without plumbing, but reliability reports are mixed, with some units failing within weeks.
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How it ranks among the 63 portable washers we track
4.1★ across 250 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
250 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
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Overview
A 16 pound capacity twin-tub portable washing machine with a separate spin-dry basket and a timer-based control panel, built for apartments, dorms, RVs, and campers without hookups for a full-size machine.
This is a manual-fill machine, not a plumbed-in washer, so water goes in by hand or hose and the wash and spin happen in separate compartments. Owners consistently praise how well the spin cycle wrings clothes out, cutting hang-dry time substantially, though a few report the motor overheating on back-to-back loads or the spin dryer failing outright within weeks.
- 16 lbs wash capacity
- Separate wash and spin timers (15 min / 5 min)
- No plumbing hookup needed
- Compact, portable design with handle
Who it's for
Fits anyone without in-unit laundry, including RV owners, apartment renters without hookups, and people with limited mobility who want a lighter alternative to hauling loads to a laundromat. Not a substitute for a full-size washer if you regularly wash bedding or bulky items.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Owners frequently praise the spin cycle for wringing clothes nearly dry and for making laundry possible without a laundromat trip. Reliability complaints include a spin dryer that stopped working after two weeks for one buyer and a motor that overheats and shuts down when running several loads back to back.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Spin cycle wrings out most water, cutting hang-dry time
- No plumbing hookup required
- Compact enough to fit in a bathtub or shower stall
- Handles small loads well for grease-stained or work clothes
- Spin basket is smaller than the wash tub, so loads often need splitting
- Motor can overheat and shut off after multiple loads in a row
- Power cord is short
- At least one report of the spin dryer failing within two weeks
Performance notes
Wash and spin run on separate timers, up to 15 minutes for washing and 5 minutes for spinning, with water added and drained by hand or hose rather than a plumbed connection. The spin basket is smaller than the wash tub, so full loads often need to be split to keep it balanced, and the motor can overheat and shut off temporarily after several loads run back to back.
Specifications
| Brand | Bonusall |
|---|---|
| Model | XYJ9707 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 25 × 25 × 40 inches |
| Item Depth | 15.5 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Cycle Options | Eco |
| Construction & materials | |
| Laundry Appliance Drum Material | Plastic |
| Finish Types | Painted Grey |
| Color | Grey |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Installation Type | Freestanding |
| Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Cover, Drain Hose, Fill Hose, Power Cord |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Push button |
| Additional Features | End Of Cycle Signal |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Residential |
| Access Location | Top Load |
| Operation Mode | Semi Automatic |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in portable washers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonusall 16Lbs Portable Washing MachineThis product | 4.1 / 5 | 250 | 3.5 / 5 |
| Panda Portable Washing MachinePanda | 4.5 / 5 | 3,000 | 4.2 / 5 |
| HAMILTON BEACH RPW302 Portable Washing MachineHamilton Beach | 4.3 / 5 | 1,500 | 4.2 / 5 |
| COMFEE' Portable Washing MachineComfee' | 4.4 / 5 | 8,400 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Giantex Full-Automatic Washing Machine Portable Washer and Spin Dryer 7.7 lbs Capacity…Giantex | 4.2 / 5 | 1,800 | 4.0 / 5 |
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Questions about the Bonusall XYJ9707
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Bonusall portable washer need to be hooked up to plumbing?
No, it is filled and drained manually or with a hose, so no permanent plumbing connection is required.
How well does the spin cycle dry clothes?
Reviewers report clothes come out spinning almost fully dry, cutting hang-dry time to around an hour.
Is it reliable for regular use?
Most reviewers were satisfied, but a couple reported the spin dryer failing or the motor overheating after repeated loads.