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Candy CP8F9FFW Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£260No. of place settings:8Energy efficiency class:FNoise level:49 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:no

Candy CP8F9FFW Review: Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.3

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Dishwashers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Dishwashers category.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Score components

80%

7.2

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 76% of dishwashers
7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Dishwashers category across these key areas: Performance, Programmes, Features, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Dishwashers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

35%

7.1

Performance

30%

6.9

Features

25%

8.6

Programmes

10%

5.5

Design

â–¼Worse than 74% of dishwashers
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Dishwashers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Dishwashers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £260

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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Candy CP8F9FFW

Technical score
Technical score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Dishwashers category across these key areas: Performance, Programmes, Features, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Dishwashers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components:

35%

7.1

Performance

30%

6.9

Features

25%

8.6

Programmes

10%

5.5

Design

7.2
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Dishwashers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Dishwashers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Dishwashers category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Dishwashers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Candy CP8F9FFW has a popularity score of 1 point, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Dishwashers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Dishwashers category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components:

60%

7.3

Overall score

40%

9.2

Price

7.8
Energy efficiency class
F
Energy efficiency class
F
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
This dishwasher has energy efficiency class F, worse than that of 94.2% of dishwashers and the same as that of 5.5% of dishwashers.
Washing efficiency class
A
Washing efficiency class
A
â–² Better than 1% of models
This dishwasher has washing efficiency class A, better than that of 1.1% of dishwashers and the same as that of 98.9% of dishwashers.
Drying efficiency class
A
Drying efficiency class
A
â–² Better than 1% of models
This dishwasher has drying efficiency class A, better than that of 1.1% of dishwashers and the same as that of 98.9% of dishwashers.
Noise emission class
C
Noise emission class
C
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
This dishwasher has noise-emission class C, worse than that of 55.5% of dishwashers and the same as that of 40.4% of dishwashers.
Energy consumption per cycle
0.72 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.72 kWh
â–² Better than 64% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.72 kWh; it is lower than that of 64.4% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 0.6% of the dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
8
No. of wash programs
8
â–² Better than 64% of models
Market range: <5 – >10
The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is 8; it is higher than that of 64.1% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 20.3% of the dishwashers.
Quick wash program
yes
Quick wash program
yes
Category Benchmark
This dishwasher has a quick wash programme. Overall, 99.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
Quick wash time
35 min
Quick wash time
35 min
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <28 min – >60 min
This dishwasher completes the quick programme in 35 min; it is longer than that of 66.4% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the programme on 2.9% of the dishwashers.
Eco wash time
220 min
Eco wash time
220 min
â–² Better than 64% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 220 min; it is shorter than that of 64.1% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 4.4% of the dishwashers.
Delicate wash program
yes
Delicate wash program
yes
â–² Better than 40% of models
This dishwasher has a delicate wash programme. Overall, 60.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Automatic door opening
no
Automatic door opening
no
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
This dishwasher does not have an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 65.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
Touch screen
no
Touch screen
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This dishwasher does not have a touch screen. Overall, 10.9% of dishwashers have this feature.
Load sensor
no
Load sensor
no
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
This dishwasher does not have a load sensor. Overall, 69.9% of dishwashers have this feature.
Overflow protection
yes
Overflow protection
yes
â–² Better than 3% of models
This dishwasher has overflow protection. Overall, 97.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
Adjustable water softener
yes
Adjustable water softener
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This dishwasher has an adjustable water softener. Overall, 99% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Type of installation
countertop
No. of place settings
8
No. of place settings
8
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Market range: <10 – >15
The number of place settings on this dishwasher is 8; it is lower than that of 95.2% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 0.3% of the dishwashers.
Cutlery basket
yes
Cutlery basket
yes
â–² Better than 42% of models
This dishwasher has a cutlery basket. Overall, 57.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
Height adjustable top basket
no
Height adjustable top basket
no
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
This dishwasher does not have a height-adjustable top basket. Overall, 91.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
Digital display
yes
Digital display
yes
â–² Better than 10% of models
This dishwasher has a digital display. Overall, 90.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Candy CP8F9FFW vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • 1.5 L less water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    8 L
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <8.9 L – >11 L
    The water usage per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (8 L vs 9.5 L).
    8 L vs 9.5 L
  • Has Wi-Fi
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not have Wi-Fi. Overall, 43.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 5 °C higher maximum wash temperature
    Max cleaning temperature
    75 °C
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <65 °C – >75 °C
    The maximum cleaning temperature of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (75 °C vs 70 °C).
    75 °C vs 70 °C
  • 2 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    8
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).
    8 vs 6
  • Has Bluetooth
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has Bluetooth, while the average dishwasher does not have Bluetooth. Overall, 14.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 33.6% lighter
    Weight
    26 kg
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% lighter: this dishwasher is lighter than the average dishwasher (26 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    26 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 15 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    220 min
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (220 min vs 235 min).
    220 min vs 235 min
  • 0.03 kWh less energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.72 kWh
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (0.7 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.72 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 61.5% cheaper
    Candy CP8F9FFW is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£260 vs £420).
    £260 vs £420
  • 1.5 L less water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    8 L
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <8.9 L – >11 L
    The water usage per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (8 L vs 9.5 L).
    8 L vs 9.5 L
  • 5 °C higher maximum wash temperature
    Max cleaning temperature
    75 °C
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <65 °C – >75 °C
    The maximum cleaning temperature of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (75 °C vs 70 °C).
    75 °C vs 70 °C
  • 0.03 kWh less energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.72 kWh
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (0.7 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.72 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 2 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    8
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).
    8 vs 6
  • 15 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    220 min
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (220 min vs 235 min).
    220 min vs 235 min
  • Has Wi-Fi
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not have Wi-Fi. Overall, 43.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has Bluetooth
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has Bluetooth, while the average dishwasher does not have Bluetooth. Overall, 14.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 33.6% lighter
    Weight
    26 kg
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% lighter: this dishwasher is lighter than the average dishwasher (26 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    26 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • No automatic door-opening feature
    Automatic door opening
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This dishwasher does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 65% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 5 dB louder
    Noise level
    49 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (49 dB vs 44 dB).
    49 dB vs 44 dB
  • 6 fewer place settings
    No. of place settings
    8
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (8 vs 14).
    8 vs 14
  • Motor type
    Motor type
    brushless
    â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
    This dishwasher uses brushless as its motor type, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    brushless vs inverter
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    F
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (F vs D).
    F vs D
  • No load sensor
    Load sensor
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. Overall, 69.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Worse noise-emission class
    Noise emission class
    C
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • No quiet wash programme
    Quiet wash program
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a quiet wash programme, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash programme. Overall, 62.3% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 0.5% worse value for money
    Candy CP8F9FFW offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (7.82 vs 7.9).
    7.82 vs 7.86
  • 5 dB louder
    Noise level
    49 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (49 dB vs 44 dB).
    49 dB vs 44 dB
  • Motor type
    Motor type
    brushless
    â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
    This dishwasher uses brushless as its motor type, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    brushless vs inverter
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    F
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (F vs D).
    F vs D
  • Worse noise-emission class
    Noise emission class
    C
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • 1 fewer wash temperatures
    No. of wash temperatures
    3
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <3 – >8
    The number of wash temperatures on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (3 vs 4).
    3 vs 4
  • No quiet wash programme
    Quiet wash program
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a quiet wash programme, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash programme. Overall, 62.3% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 5 min longer quick programme
    Quick wash time
    35 min
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <28 min – >60 min
    This dishwasher has a longer quick programme than the average dishwasher (35 min vs 30 min).
    35 min vs 30 min
  • No automatic door-opening feature
    Automatic door opening
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This dishwasher does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 65% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No load sensor
    Load sensor
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. Overall, 69.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 6 fewer place settings
    No. of place settings
    8
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (8 vs 14).
    8 vs 14
  • No height-adjustable top basket
    Height adjustable top basket
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a height-adjustable top basket, while the average dishwasher has a height-adjustable top basket. Overall, 91.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 0.05 m shorter supply hose
    Supply hose length
    1.5 m
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >1.65 m
    This dishwasher has a shorter supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.5 m vs 1.55 m).
    1.5 m vs 1.55 m

Third-party reviews

What we like about Candy CP8F9FFW

  • Compact form factor ideal for small kitchens and tight spaces
  • Generous 8 place setting capacity for a compact machine
  • Fast 35-minute Wash & Dry cycle cleans efficiently when in a hurry
  • Operates quietly during washing programs
  • Cleans dishes effectively with standard wash options

What we don't like about Candy CP8F9FFW

  • Wireless Wi-Fi connectivity and hOn app functions feel useless or like a gadget to some users
  • Slightly expensive for a compact budget-brand model
  • Fixed rack design lacks adjustment options for varying kitchen equipment types
  • Cutlery tray and upper basket layouts can feel restricted or poorly shaped
  • Low Energy Class F rating means it is less energy-efficient than full-sized alternatives

Verdict

The Candy RapidÓ CP 8F9FFW is a compact, freestanding countertop dishwasher measuring 59.5 x 50.1 x 55 cm that accommodates up to 8 place settings across 8 washing programs. Its primary advantages include an ultra-fast 35-minute Wash & Dry cycle, integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity via the hOn app, a specialized soil sensor that automatically optimizes water and energy consumption, and a flexible Maxi Tub design capable of fitting larger items like baking sheets. On the downside, the appliance carries a low Energy Efficiency Class F rating, consumes a relatively standard 8 liters of water per cycle, and operates at a noticeable 49 dB noise level, which places it in noise emission class C.

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