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Candy GWD 4968-S review: 104 specs compared

Avg. price:~£350Washing capacity:9 kgDrying capacity:6 kgDrying technology:condenserWashing energy efficiency class:ACombined energy efficiency class:D

Candy GWD 4968-S Review: Compare 104 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Washer-dryers category and whether it is worth buying.

Candy GWD 4968-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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 90% of models
Score components

75%

8.2

Technical score

25%

7.4

User score

★Better than 90% of washer dryers
8.4

Value for money

Value for money
8.4/ 10
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

★Better than 99%
8.2

Technical score

Technical score
8.2/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

25%

7.8

Performance

25%

8.7

Energy efficiency

25%

9.1

Programs

20%

7.5

Features

5%

6.4

Design

★Better than 95%
7.4

User score

User score
7.4/ 10
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 69% of models

70%

7.5

Rating

30%

7.1

Popularity

▼Worse than 69%
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Technical Specifications of washer-dryer Candy GWD 4968-S

Technical score
Technical score
8.2/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components:

25%

7.8

Performance

25%

8.7

Energy efficiency

25%

9.1

Programs

20%

7.5

Features

5%

6.4

Design

8.2
Value for money
Value for money
8.4/ 10
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 99% of models
Score components:

70%

8.0

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

8.4
Washing capacity
9 kg
Market range: <8 kg – >10 kg
This washer-dryer has a washing capacity of 9 kg which is bigger than the capacity of 42.8% of washer-dryers and equal to the capacity of 27.9% of washer-dryers.
Drying capacity
6 kg
Market range: <5 kg – >7 kg
This washer-dryer has a drying capacity of 6 kg which is bigger than the capacity of 37.2% of washer-dryers and equal to the capacity of 50.3% of washer-dryers.
Drum volume
61 L
Market range: <52.7 L – >71 L
This washer-dryer has a drum volume of 61 L which is bigger than the drum volume of 54.7% 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
40 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 40 kWh/100 cycles which is lower than the energy consumption of 95.2% of washer-dryers and equal to that of 0.7% of washer-dryers.
Energy consumption per 100 combined cycles
308 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 308 kWh/100 cycles which is lower than the energy consumption of 47.6% of washer-dryers and equal to that of 16.9% of washer-dryers.
Water consumption per washing cycle
42 L
Market range: <41 L – >53 L
This washer-dryer has a water consumption per washing cycle of 42 L which is lower than the water consumption of 83.5% of washer-dryers and equal to that of 6.3% 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
4
Market range: <2 – >5
This washer-dryer has 4 different drying programs which is more than the n. of programs of 50.8% of washer-dryers and equal to that of 35.9% 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
228 min
Market range: <206 min – >239 min
The maximum washing cycle duration of this washer-dryer is 228 min which is less than the maximum cycle duration of 54.2% of washer-dryers and equal to that of 17.1% of washer-dryers.
Maximum combined cycle duration
520 min
Market range: <407 min – >595 min
The maximum combined cycle duration of this washer-dryer is 520 min which is less than the maximum combined duration of 53.9% of washer-dryers and equal to that of 2% of washer-dryers.
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N. of features
?
N. of downloadable programs
0
Market range: <0 – >60
This washer-dryer has 0 downloadable programs which is less than the n. of programs of 27% of washer-dryers and equal to that of 73% of washer-dryers.
Foam control system
yes
This washer-dryer features 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, white door
This washer-dryer is white, white 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 GWD 4968-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
  • 11 kWh/100 cycles lower energy consumption for washing
    This washer-dryer has a lower energy consumption for washing than the average washer-dryer (40 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles). The average washer-dryer consumes 51 kWh/100 cycles per 100 washing cycles.
    40 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles
  • 1 more drying program/s
    This washer-dryer has more drying programs than the average washer-dryer (4 vs 3). The average washer-dryer has 3 drying programs.
    4 vs 3
  • 4 dB more silent during spinning
    This washer-dryer is more silent during spinning than the average washer-dryer (70 dB vs 74 dB). The average washer-dryer has a spinning noise level of 74 dB.
    70 dB vs 74 dB
  • 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 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 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.
  • 6 L lower water consumption for washing
    This washer-dryer has a lower water consumption for washing than the average washer-dryer (42 L vs 48 L). The average washer-dryer consumes 48 L per washing cycle.
    42 L vs 48 L
  • 57.1% cheaper
    Candy GWD 4968-S is cheaper than the average washer-dryer (£350 vs £550). The average washer-dryer costs 550.000.
    £350 vs £550
  • 14.6% better value for money
    Candy GWD 4968-S has better value for money than the average washer-dryer (8.39 vs 7.3).
    8.39 vs 7.32
  • 4 dB more silent during spinning
    This washer-dryer is more silent during spinning than the average washer-dryer (70 dB vs 74 dB). The average washer-dryer has a spinning noise level of 74 dB.
    70 dB vs 74 dB
  • 11 kWh/100 cycles lower energy consumption for washing
    This washer-dryer has a lower energy consumption for washing than the average washer-dryer (40 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles). The average washer-dryer consumes 51 kWh/100 cycles per 100 washing cycles.
    40 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles
  • 6 L lower water consumption for washing
    This washer-dryer has a lower water consumption for washing than the average washer-dryer (42 L vs 48 L). The average washer-dryer consumes 48 L per washing cycle.
    42 L vs 48 L
  • 5 L lower water consumption for combined cycles
    This washer-dryer has a lower water consumption for combined cycles than the average washer-dryer (74 L vs 79 L). The average washer-dryer consumes 79 L per combined cycle.
    74 L vs 79 L
  • 23 kWh/year lower annual energy consumption (wash)
    This washer-dryer has a lower annual energy consumption (wash) than the average washer-dryer (80 kWh/year vs 103 kWh/year). The average washer-dryer consumes 103 kWh/year per year for washing.
    80 kWh/year vs 103 kWh/year
  • 1,200 L/year lower annual water consumption (wash)
    This washer-dryer has a lower annual water consumption (wash) than the average washer-dryer (8,400 L/year vs 9,600 L/year). The average washer-dryer consumes 9,600 L/year per year for washing.
    8,400 L/year vs 9,600 L/year
  • 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
  • 1 more drying program/s
    This washer-dryer has more drying programs than the average washer-dryer (4 vs 3). The average washer-dryer has 3 drying programs.
    4 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.
  • 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
  • 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 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.
  • 0.5 cm narrower
    This washer-dryer is narrower than the average washer-dryer (59.5 cm vs 60 cm). The average washer-dryer has a width of 60 cm.
    59.5 cm vs 60 cm
  • 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 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.
  • Does not have an allergen cycle
    This washer-dryer does not have an allergen cycle, the average washer-dryer does. 56.2% of washer-dryers have an allergen cycle.
  • 2.6 cm larger depth
    This washer-dryer has a larger depth than the average washer-dryer (60.1 cm vs 57.5 cm). The average washer-dryer has a depth of 57.5 cm.
    60.1 cm vs 57.5 cm
  • 5.2% larger volume
    This washer-dryer has a larger volume than the average washer-dryer (303,955.8 cm³ vs 288,990 cm³). The average washer-dryer has a volume of 288,990.0 cm³.
    303,955.75 cm³ vs 288,990.0 cm³
  • 3.9% lower user score
    User score
    7.4/ 10
    ✕
    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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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 69% of models

    70%

    7.5

    Rating

    30%

    7.1

    Popularity

    7.4 vs 7.7
  • 4 min shorter maximum washing cycle
    The maximum washing cycle duration of this washer-dryer is shorter than the maximum cycle duration of the average washer-dryer (228 min vs 224 min). The maximum cycle duration of an average washer-dryer takes 224 min.
    228 min vs 224 min
  • X
    This washer-dryer is white, white door in color, the average washer-dryer is white. 0.00% of washer-dryers are this color.
    white, white door vs white
  • 3.9% lower user score
    User score
    7.4/ 10
    ✕
    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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 69% of models

    70%

    7.5

    Rating

    30%

    7.1

    Popularity

    7.4 vs 7.7
  • 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 have an allergen cycle
    This washer-dryer does not have an allergen cycle, the average washer-dryer does. 56.2% of washer-dryers have an allergen cycle.
  • 4 min shorter maximum washing cycle
    The maximum washing cycle duration of this washer-dryer is shorter than the maximum cycle duration of the average washer-dryer (228 min vs 224 min). The maximum cycle duration of an average washer-dryer takes 224 min.
    228 min vs 224 min
  • 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.
  • 2.6 cm larger depth
    This washer-dryer has a larger depth than the average washer-dryer (60.1 cm vs 57.5 cm). The average washer-dryer has a depth of 57.5 cm.
    60.1 cm vs 57.5 cm
  • 5.2% larger volume
    This washer-dryer has a larger volume than the average washer-dryer (303,955.8 cm³ vs 288,990 cm³). The average washer-dryer has a volume of 288,990.0 cm³.
    303,955.75 cm³ vs 288,990.0 cm³
  • X
    This washer-dryer is white, white door in color, the average washer-dryer is white. 0.00% of washer-dryers are this color.
    white, white door vs white

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Candy GWD 4968-S

  • 16 programs cover most fabrics and cycles.
  • The inverter motor uses 40 kWh per 100 washing cycles.
  • A wash cycle uses 42 L of water.
  • The spin is 70 dB, so it stays quiet at night.
  • The steam function helps with creases.
  • A 24 h delay start lets you set the wash ahead.

What customers don't like about Candy GWD 4968-S

  • Wash and dry together can take 520 min, which is a long time to wait.
  • Water use rises to 74 L on a combined cycle.
  • The combined energy class is D, so drying takes more power.
  • There is no Wi-Fi, so settings must be made on the panel.

Verdict

Budget buyers who want one machine for washing and drying should look at the Candy GWD 4968-S. It washes 9 kg and dries 6 kg, and it has 16 programs. The 61 L drum gives the laundry room to move. The inverter motor uses 40 kWh per 100 washing cycles, and a wash cycle uses 42 L of water. The spin is quiet at 70 dB, so it stays calm at night. A steam function helps with creases. The trade-off is the combined cycle, which can run for 520 min and uses 74 L of water each time. There is no Wi-Fi, so every setting is made on the panel itself. It suits a home that washes and dries every single day and does not need an app.

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