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Candy BWS 4128B8-S review: 104 specs compared

Avg. price:~£500Washing capacity:12 kgDrying capacity:8 kgDrying technology:heat pumpWashing energy efficiency class:ACombined energy efficiency class:D

Candy BWS 4128B8-S Review: Compare 104 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Washer-dryers category and whether it is worth buying.

Candy BWS 4128B8-S
8.0/10

Overall score

Score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs and ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 75%, User score 25%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

75%

8.1

Technical score

25%

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User scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.6, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–²Better than 86% of washer dryers
8.0

Value for money

Value for money
8.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the washer-dryer's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a washer-dryer with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 83% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

Overall score

30%

8.0

Price

â–²Better than 83%
8.1

Technical score

Technical score
8.1/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 75% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

25%

8.5

Performance

25%

7.3

Energy efficiency

25%

9.3

Programs

20%

8.0

Features

5%

5.2

Design

★Better than 90%
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User score

User score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.6, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
Share: User score counts 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £500
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Ranked #194 of 287 models in Washer-dryers (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of washer-dryer Candy BWS 4128B8-S

Technical score
Technical score
8.1/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 75% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 90% of models
Score components:

25%

8.5

Performance

25%

7.3

Energy efficiency

25%

9.3

Programs

20%

8.0

Features

5%

5.2

Design

8.1
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the washer-dryer's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a washer-dryer with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

8.0

Overall score

30%

8.0

Price

8.0
Washing capacity
12 kg
Market range: <8 kg – >10 kg
This washer-dryer has a washing capacity of 12 kg which is bigger than the capacity of 95.9% of washer-dryers and equal to the capacity of 2.4% of washer-dryers.
Drying capacity
8 kg
Market range: <5 kg – >7 kg
This washer-dryer has a drying capacity of 8 kg which is bigger than the capacity of 96.9% of washer-dryers and equal to the capacity of 1.4% of washer-dryers.
Drum volume
85 L
Market range: <52.7 L – >71 L
This washer-dryer has a drum volume of 85 L which is bigger than the drum volume of 99.2% of washer-dryers and equal to the drum volume of 0.9% of washer-dryers.
Spin efficiency class
B
This washer-dryer has B spin efficiency class which is better than the spin efficiency class of 1.1% of washer-dryers and equal to that of 86.3% of washer-dryers.
Maximum spin speed
1,400 RPM
Market range: <1.4k RPM – >1.6k RPM
The maximum spin speed of this washer-dryer is 1,400 RPM which is higher than the maximum spin speed of 7.3% of washer-dryers and equal to the maximum spin speed of 74.3% of washer-dryers.
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Washing energy efficiency class
A
This washer-dryer has A washing energy efficiency class which is better than the washing energy efficiency of 40.6% of washer-dryers and equal to that of 59.4% of washer-dryers.
Combined energy efficiency class
D
This washer-dryer has D combined energy efficiency class which is better than the combined energy efficiency of 43.2% of washer-dryers and equal to that of 52.4% of washer-dryers.
Energy consumption per 100 washing cycles
43 kWh/100 cycles
Market range: <47 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
This washer-dryer has an energy consumption per 100 washing cycles of 43 kWh/100 cycles which is lower than the energy consumption of 90.7% of washer-dryers and equal to that of 0.7% of washer-dryers.
Energy consumption per 100 combined cycles
371 kWh/100 cycles
Market range: <266 kWh/100 cycles – >414 kWh/100 cycles
This washer-dryer has an energy consumption per 100 combined cycles of 371 kWh/100 cycles which is higher than the energy consumption of 79% of washer-dryers.
Water consumption per washing cycle
48 L
Market range: <41 L – >53 L
This washer-dryer has a water consumption per washing cycle of 48 L which is lower than the water consumption of 44.5% of washer-dryers and equal to that of 13.6% of washer-dryers.
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Number of washing programs
16
Market range: <10 – >16
This washer-dryer has 16 different washing programs which is more than the n. of programs of 78.3% of washer-dryers and equal to that of 13%.
Number of drying programs
8
Market range: <2 – >5
This washer-dryer has 8 different drying programs which is more than the n. of programs of 96.9% of washer-dryers and equal to that of 0.4% of washer-dryers.
Fast washing cycle duration
14 min
Market range: <14 min – >30 min
The fast washing cycle duration of this washer-dryer is 14 min which is less than the fast cycle duration of 67.2% of washer-dryers and equal to that of 32.5% of washer-dryers.
Maximum washing cycle duration
?
Maximum combined cycle duration
540 min
Market range: <407 min – >595 min
The maximum combined cycle duration of this washer-dryer is 540 min which is less than the maximum combined duration of 59% of washer-dryers and equal to that of 1.6% of washer-dryers.
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N. of features
?
N. of downloadable programs
?
Foam control system
no
This washer-dryer does not feature a foam control system. 59.6% of washer-dryers have a foam control system.
Unbalanced load detection
yes
This washer-dryer has unbalanced load detection. 96.2% of washer-dryers have this feature.
Automatic load balancing during spin
yes
This washer-dryer features automatic load balancing. 44.2% of washer-dryers have automatic load balancing.
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Installation type
free-standing
This washer-dryer is a free-standing model, which is less integrated than 10.7% of washer-dryers and as integrated as 89.3% of washer-dryers.
Color
white, black door
This washer-dryer is white, black door in color. 0%.
Display
yes
This washer-dryer has a display. 99.7% of washer-dryers have a display.
Noise-reducing design
no
This washer-dryer does not have a noise-reducing design. 6.2% of washer-dryers have a noise-reducing design.
Special drum design
no
This washer-dryer does not have a special drum design. 53.1% of washer-dryers have a special drum design.
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Candy BWS 4128B8-S vs the average washer-dryer

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyProgramsFeaturesDesign
  • 3 more washing program/s
    This washer-dryer has more washing programs than the average washer-dryer (16 vs 13). The average washer-dryer has 13 washing programs.
    16 vs 13
  • 5 more drying program/s
    This washer-dryer has more drying programs than the average washer-dryer (8 vs 3). The average washer-dryer has 3 drying programs.
    8 vs 3
  • 8 kWh/100 cycles lower energy consumption for washing
    This washer-dryer has a lower energy consumption for washing than the average washer-dryer (43 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles). The average washer-dryer consumes 51 kWh/100 cycles per 100 washing cycles.
    43 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles
  • Better drying technology
    This washer-dryer has a better drying technology than the average washer-dryer (heat pump vs condenser). The average washer-dryer has condenser drying technology.
    heat pump vs condenser
  • 25 L bigger drum volume
    This washer-dryer has a bigger drum volume than the average washer-dryer (85 L vs 60 L). The average washer-dryer has a drum volume of 60 L.
    85 L vs 60 L
  • 3 kg bigger washing capacity
    This washer-dryer has a bigger washing capacity than the average washer-dryer (12 kg vs 9 kg). The average washer-dryer has a washing capacity of 9 kg.
    12 kg vs 9 kg
  • Has Wi-Fi
    This washer-dryer has Wi-Fi, the average washer-dryer does not. 36.4% of washer-dryers have Wi-Fi.
  • 2 kg bigger drying capacity
    This washer-dryer has a bigger drying capacity than the average washer-dryer (8 kg vs 6 kg). The average washer-dryer has a drying capacity of 6 kg.
    8 kg vs 6 kg
  • 9.3% better value for money
    Candy BWS 4128B8-S has better value for money than the average washer-dryer (8 vs 7.3).
    8 vs 7.32
  • Better drying technology
    This washer-dryer has a better drying technology than the average washer-dryer (heat pump vs condenser). The average washer-dryer has condenser drying technology.
    heat pump vs condenser
  • 25 L bigger drum volume
    This washer-dryer has a bigger drum volume than the average washer-dryer (85 L vs 60 L). The average washer-dryer has a drum volume of 60 L.
    85 L vs 60 L
  • 3 kg bigger washing capacity
    This washer-dryer has a bigger washing capacity than the average washer-dryer (12 kg vs 9 kg). The average washer-dryer has a washing capacity of 9 kg.
    12 kg vs 9 kg
  • 2 kg bigger drying capacity
    This washer-dryer has a bigger drying capacity than the average washer-dryer (8 kg vs 6 kg). The average washer-dryer has a drying capacity of 6 kg.
    8 kg vs 6 kg
  • 2 dB more silent during spinning
    This washer-dryer is more silent during spinning than the average washer-dryer (72 dB vs 74 dB). The average washer-dryer has a spinning noise level of 74 dB.
    72 dB vs 74 dB
  • 8 kWh/100 cycles lower energy consumption for washing
    This washer-dryer has a lower energy consumption for washing than the average washer-dryer (43 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles). The average washer-dryer consumes 51 kWh/100 cycles per 100 washing cycles.
    43 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles
  • 3 more washing program/s
    This washer-dryer has more washing programs than the average washer-dryer (16 vs 13). The average washer-dryer has 13 washing programs.
    16 vs 13
  • 5 more drying program/s
    This washer-dryer has more drying programs than the average washer-dryer (8 vs 3). The average washer-dryer has 3 drying programs.
    8 vs 3
  • Has a fast cycle option
    This washer-dryer has a fast cycle option, the average washer-dryer does not. 48.7% of washer-dryers have a fast cycle option.
  • Has a mini load function
    This washer-dryer has a Mini Load function, which the average washer-dryer does not. 1.4% of washer-dryers feature a Mini Load function.
  • Has a colors cycle
    This washer-dryer has a colors cycle, the average washer-dryer does not. 31.1% of washer-dryers have a colors cycle.
  • 1 min shorter fast washing cycle
    The fast washing cycle duration of this washer-dryer is shorter than the fast cycle duration of the average washer-dryer (14 min vs 15 min). The fast cycle duration of an average washer-dryer takes 15 min.
    14 min vs 15 min
  • Has Wi-Fi
    This washer-dryer has Wi-Fi, the average washer-dryer does not. 36.4% of washer-dryers have Wi-Fi.
  • Features pre-mix technology
    This washer-dryer features pre-mix technology, the average washer-dryer does not. 34.3% of washer-dryers have pre-mix technology.
  • Has automatic load balancing
    This washer-dryer features automatic load balancing, the average washer-dryer does not. 44.2% of washer-dryers have automatic load balancing.
  • Includes a water jets system
    This washer-dryer has a water jets system, the average washer-dryer does not. 29.1% of washer-dryers feature a water jets system.
  • Shows consumption statistics
    This washer-dryer can show its consumption statistics in the app, the average washer-dryer cannot. 34.9% of washer-dryers can do this.
  • Has smart diagnosis
    This washer-dryer can self-diagnose its problems, the average washer-dryer cannot. 44.1% of washer-dryers have this feature.
  • Has Bluetooth
    This washer-dryer features Bluetooth technology, the average washer-dryer does not. 14.8% of washer-dryers have Bluetooth technology.
  • Can be controlled by voice
    This washer-dryer can be controlled by voice, the average washer-dryer cannot. 37.9% of washer-dryers can be controlled by voice.
  • Has wash assist feature
    This washer-dryer has a wash assist feature, the average washer-dryer does not. 39.3% of washer-dryers have a wash assist feature.
  • Can save favorite settings
    This washer-dryer can save selected settings to favorites, the average washer-dryer cannot. 44.7% of washer-dryers have this feature.
  • 63 kWh/100 cycles higher energy consumption for combined cycles
    This washer-dryer has a higher energy consumption for combined cycles than the average washer-dryer (371 kWh/100 cycles vs 308 kWh/100 cycles). The average washer-dryer consumes 308 kWh/100 cycles per 100 combined cycles.
    371 kWh/100 cycles vs 308 kWh/100 cycles
  • 8 year/s shorter motor warranty
    This washer-dryer has a shorter motor warranty than the average washer-dryer (2 year/s vs 10 year/s). The average washer-dryer includes a 10 year/s warranty for the motor.
    2 year/s vs 10 year/s
  • Does not feature a foam control system
    This washer-dryer does not feature a foam control system, the average washer-dryer does. 59.6% of washer-dryers have this feature.
  • Does not have a special drum design
    This washer-dryer does not have a special drum design, the average washer-dryer does. 53.1% of washer-dryers have a special drum design.
  • 20.2% larger volume
    This washer-dryer has a larger volume than the average washer-dryer (347,310 cm³ vs 288,990 cm³). The average washer-dryer has a volume of 288,990.0 cm³.
    347,310.0 cm³ vs 288,990.0 cm³
  • 10.6 cm larger depth
    This washer-dryer has a larger depth than the average washer-dryer (68.1 cm vs 57.5 cm). The average washer-dryer has a depth of 57.5 cm.
    68.1 cm vs 57.5 cm
  • 8 kg heavier
    This washer-dryer is heavier than the average washer-dryer (76 kg vs 68 kg). The average washer-dryer weighs 68 kg.
    76 kg vs 68 kg
  • X
    This washer-dryer is white, black door in color, the average washer-dryer is white. 0.00% of washer-dryers are this color.
    white, black door vs white
  • 8 year/s shorter motor warranty
    This washer-dryer has a shorter motor warranty than the average washer-dryer (2 year/s vs 10 year/s). The average washer-dryer includes a 10 year/s warranty for the motor.
    2 year/s vs 10 year/s
  • 63 kWh/100 cycles higher energy consumption for combined cycles
    This washer-dryer has a higher energy consumption for combined cycles than the average washer-dryer (371 kWh/100 cycles vs 308 kWh/100 cycles). The average washer-dryer consumes 308 kWh/100 cycles per 100 combined cycles.
    371 kWh/100 cycles vs 308 kWh/100 cycles
  • 126 kWh/year higher annual energy consumption (combined)
    This washer-dryer has a higher annual energy consumption (wash & dry) than the average washer-dryer (742 kWh/year vs 616 kWh/year). The average washer-dryer consumes 616 kWh/year per year for combined cycles.
    742 kWh/year vs 616 kWh/year
  • 40 min shorter maximum combined cycle
    The maximum combined cycle duration of this washer-dryer is shorter than the maximum combined duration of the average washer-dryer (540 min vs 500 min). The maximum combined cycle duration of an average washer-dryer takes 500 min.
    540 min vs 500 min
  • Does not feature a foam control system
    This washer-dryer does not feature a foam control system, the average washer-dryer does. 59.6% of washer-dryers have this feature.
  • Does not have a special drum design
    This washer-dryer does not have a special drum design, the average washer-dryer does. 53.1% of washer-dryers have a special drum design.
  • 20.2% larger volume
    This washer-dryer has a larger volume than the average washer-dryer (347,310 cm³ vs 288,990 cm³). The average washer-dryer has a volume of 288,990.0 cm³.
    347,310.0 cm³ vs 288,990.0 cm³
  • 10.6 cm larger depth
    This washer-dryer has a larger depth than the average washer-dryer (68.1 cm vs 57.5 cm). The average washer-dryer has a depth of 57.5 cm.
    68.1 cm vs 57.5 cm
  • 8 kg heavier
    This washer-dryer is heavier than the average washer-dryer (76 kg vs 68 kg). The average washer-dryer weighs 68 kg.
    76 kg vs 68 kg
  • X
    This washer-dryer is white, black door in color, the average washer-dryer is white. 0.00% of washer-dryers are this color.
    white, black door vs white

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Candy BWS 4128B8-S

  • Its 12 kg washing capacity takes big loads in one go.
  • The 8 kg drying capacity covers a full load of washing.
  • The 85 L drum leaves plenty of room for bulky items.
  • A heat pump and eight drying programs give control over each load.
  • Mini-Load handles small washes without a full cycle.
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connect it to a phone.

What customers don't like about Candy BWS 4128B8-S

  • A combined wash and dry is rated class D and uses 371 kWh per 100 cycles.
  • A combined cycle uses 78 L of water.
  • At 76 kg it is very heavy.
  • At 68.1 cm deep it needs a lot of floor space.
  • There is no foam control system.

Verdict

Room for 12 kg of washing and 8 kg of drying makes the Candy BWS 4128B8-S a generous machine for a large household. The heat pump comes with eight drying programs, so you can match the load. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth both connect the machine to a phone. A wash uses 43 kWh per 100 cycles and 48 L of water. The trade-off is size, with 68.1 cm of depth and 76 kg of weight, so it needs room and a firm floor. Mini-Load handles a small wash on its own, so a few shirts do not need a full cycle. Its washing class is A, so the everyday wash is efficient. It suits a large family with plenty of laundry and enough floor space for its depth. It fits a home where the washing never really stops.

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