NEW DELHI: Panasonic's NA-147MH2L01 costs Rs 36,800 on its official India store, while the larger NA-148MH2L01 is listed at Rs 41,000. The MH2 front-load pair shares the central wash features, but the larger machine also needs more depth. This is a capacity and space comparison, rather than a contest between connected and unconnected washers.
| Model | Listed price | Capacity | Width x depth x height |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA-147MH2L01 | Rs 36,800 | 7 kg | 59.5 x 49.5 x 85 cm |
| NA-148MH2L01 | Rs 41,000 | 8 kg | 59.5 x 56.5 x 85 cm |
Price as of 12 November 2026, 00:13 IST. Both official listings label these figures MRP inclusive of all taxes. No cashback, exchange valuation or finance benefit has been deducted. The table covers the two MH2 capacities examined here, not Panasonic's entire front-load catalogue.
What the higher figure changes
The practical question is whether the household needs the extra load capacity often enough to accommodate a deeper machine. The listed width and height are the same. A narrow alcove that accepts the front face of the smaller washer therefore does not automatically accept the larger one: depth remains an independent measurement.
Use a tape measure from the finished wall to the edge of the available space. Then ask the installer how the water connections, drain hose and power lead will sit behind the selected model. The published cabinet dimensions should be treated as the appliance's physical specification, not a promise that an identically sized enclosure provides a complete working installation.
This distinction is particularly useful in a utility balcony where a washing machine shares space with a door or walkway. Mark the front edge of each cabinet on the floor before deciding. Also consider the movement needed to load the drum and lift a wet basket. Capacity is valuable only if the resulting installation remains usable.
The main wash equipment is shared
Both product pages specify a 5 star rating, an inverter, 15 programmes, Steam Wash and a built-in heater. Each advertises 1400 rpm spinning and Drynamic Spin. Panasonic records MirAIe as absent on both. Moving to the larger MH2 therefore does not add the company's connected control system.
For someone who mainly wants familiar fabric courses and a heater, the comparison stays focused on load size and available space. Someone specifically seeking app control should establish that requirement before settling on an MH2 quotation. A similar-looking Panasonic front loader from another series is a different comparison, with its own feature list and price.
The advertised spin speed should also be read as a machine specification, not a guarantee that every programme uses the same settings. Ask for the controls to be demonstrated with the courses the household actually expects to use. Wool, routine mixed laundry and bulky items are different tasks, even when their options appear on the same dial.
Who each version is for
The NA-147MH2L01 is relevant to a household whose normal sorted laundry fits the smaller rating and whose utility space benefits from a shallower cabinet. It avoids paying the higher listed amount solely for capacity that would remain unused. That assessment should start with actual wash habits rather than a fixed claim about how many family members a machine serves.
The NA-148MH2L01 is relevant where larger suitable loads are common and the deeper body fits comfortably. Consider how clothes are sorted by fabric and colour before assuming every accumulated pile can become one large wash. A household that separates delicate garments from everyday cottons may have several smaller loads despite a substantial weekly laundry total.
For bedding, show the care label and intended item to the demonstrator. A programme called Bulky does not independently establish that every blanket or comforter belongs in the drum. The useful decision combines the textile instructions, usable drum space and the machine's course guidance, rather than relying on the capacity number alone.
Keep warranty and delivery paperwork together
Both pages state two years of product warranty and ten years on the motor. Those are different coverage descriptions. Keep the applicable terms with the invoice, particularly when assessing what a later repair would involve. The longer motor period should not be treated as a second statement of comprehensive product cover.
For related reading, see our Panasonic CH4 price list: Rs 24,500 to Rs 27,400, the separate Panasonic EZ18 price list: Rs 43,990 to Rs 46,490, and our LG washing machine warranty: 2 years on product, 10 on DD motor. Their different machines and contractual terms should remain separate from this MH2 comparison.
At handover, have the demonstrator explain the load limit for the courses used most often. Record any course-specific restriction beside the model name so other household members can follow the same instructions.
Official sources: Panasonic NA-147MH2L01 and Panasonic NA-148MH2L01.
