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PKM WT8+5BE review: 104 specs compared

Avg. price:~£330Washing capacity:8 kgDrying capacity:5 kgDrying technology:condenserWashing energy efficiency class:BCombined energy efficiency class:E

PKM WT8+5BE Review: Compare 104 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Washer-dryers category and whether it is worth buying.

PKM WT8+5BE
7.3/10

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 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
▼ Worse than 55% of models
Score components

75%

7.2

Technical score

25%

?

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

▼Worse than 55% of washer dryers
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 77% of models
Score components

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

▲Better than 77%
7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 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
▼ Worse than 53% of models
Score components

25%

7.6

Performance

25%

7.8

Energy efficiency

25%

6.2

Programs

20%

7.0

Features

5%

7.3

Design

▼Worse than 53%
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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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
No ratings from across the web yet, so it counts as 7.6, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £330
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Technical Specifications of washer-dryer PKM WT8+5BE

Technical score
Technical score
7.2/ 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
▼ Worse than 53% of models
Score components:

25%

7.6

Performance

25%

7.8

Energy efficiency

25%

6.2

Programs

20%

7.0

Features

5%

7.3

Design

7.2
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 77% of models
Score components:

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

7.9
Washing capacity
8 kg
Market range: <8 kg – >10 kg
This washer-dryer has a washing capacity of 8 kg which is smaller than the capacity of 58.3% of washer-dryers and equal to the capacity of 33.1% of washer-dryers.
Drying capacity
5 kg
Market range: <5 kg – >7 kg
This washer-dryer has a drying capacity of 5 kg which is smaller than the capacity of 63.1% of washer-dryers and equal to the capacity of 30.3% of washer-dryers.
Drum volume
?
Spin efficiency class
C
This washer-dryer has C spin efficiency class which is worse than the spin efficiency class of 99.3% of washer-dryers and equal to that of 0.7% 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
B
This washer-dryer has B washing energy efficiency class which is worse than the washing energy efficiency of 59.8% of washer-dryers and equal to that of 15.3% of washer-dryers.
Combined energy efficiency class
E
This washer-dryer has E combined energy efficiency class which is worse than the combined energy efficiency of 57.1% of washer-dryers and equal to that of 39.9% of washer-dryers.
Energy consumption per 100 washing cycles
44 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 44 kWh/100 cycles which is lower than the energy consumption of 86.3% of washer-dryers and equal to that of 4.1% of washer-dryers.
Energy consumption per 100 combined cycles
326 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 326 kWh/100 cycles which is higher than the energy consumption of 57.3% of washer-dryers and equal to that of 11.2% of washer-dryers.
Water consumption per washing cycle
47 L
Market range: <41 L – >53 L
This washer-dryer has a water consumption per washing cycle of 47 L which is lower than the water consumption of 58.5% of washer-dryers and equal to that of 4.4% of washer-dryers.
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Number of washing programs
11
Market range: <10 – >16
This washer-dryer has 11 different washing programs which is less than the n. of programs of 83% of washer-dryers and equal to that of 5.9% of washer-dryers.
Number of drying programs
11
Market range: <2 – >5
This washer-dryer has 11 different drying programs which is more than the n. of programs of 99.2% of washer-dryers.
Fast washing cycle duration
15 min
Market range: <14 min – >30 min
The fast washing cycle duration of this washer-dryer is 15 min which is less than the fast cycle duration of 24.3% of washer-dryers and equal to that of 42.5% of washer-dryers.
Maximum washing cycle duration
215 min
Market range: <206 min – >239 min
The maximum washing cycle duration of this washer-dryer is 215 min which is more than the maximum cycle duration of 77.5% of washer-dryers and equal to that of 3.8% of washer-dryers.
Maximum combined cycle duration
420 min
Market range: <407 min – >595 min
The maximum combined cycle duration of this washer-dryer is 420 min which is more than the maximum combined duration of 89.5% of washer-dryers and equal to that of 0.8% 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
?
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
This washer-dryer is white in color. 67.5%.
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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PKM WT8+5BE vs the average washer-dryer

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyProgramsFeaturesDesign
  • 8 more drying program/s
    This washer-dryer has more drying programs than the average washer-dryer (11 vs 3). The average washer-dryer has 3 drying programs.
    11 vs 3
  • 7 kWh/100 cycles lower energy consumption for washing
    This washer-dryer has a lower energy consumption for washing than the average washer-dryer (44 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles). The average washer-dryer consumes 51 kWh/100 cycles per 100 washing cycles.
    44 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles
  • Has the AquaStop feature
    This washer-dryer has the AquaStop feature, the average washer-dryer does not. 43.8% of washer-dryers have an AquaStop feature.
  • 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.
  • 80 min longer maximum combined cycle
    The maximum combined cycle duration of this washer-dryer is longer than the maximum combined duration of the average washer-dryer (420 min vs 500 min). The maximum combined cycle duration of an average washer-dryer takes 500 min.
    420 min vs 500 min
  • 8.6% smaller volume
    This washer-dryer has a smaller volume than the average washer-dryer (264,264 cm³ vs 288,990 cm³). The average washer-dryer has a volume of 288,990.0 cm³.
    264,264.0 cm³ vs 288,990.0 cm³
  • 5.5 cm smaller depth
    This washer-dryer has a smaller depth than the average washer-dryer (52 cm vs 57.5 cm). The average washer-dryer has a depth of 57.5 cm.
    52 cm vs 57.5 cm
  • 66.7% cheaper
    PKM WT8+5BE is cheaper than the average washer-dryer (£330 vs £550). The average washer-dryer costs 550.000.
    £330 vs £550
  • 7 kWh/100 cycles lower energy consumption for washing
    This washer-dryer has a lower energy consumption for washing than the average washer-dryer (44 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles). The average washer-dryer consumes 51 kWh/100 cycles per 100 washing cycles.
    44 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles
  • 8 more drying program/s
    This washer-dryer has more drying programs than the average washer-dryer (11 vs 3). The average washer-dryer has 3 drying programs.
    11 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.
  • 80 min longer maximum combined cycle
    The maximum combined cycle duration of this washer-dryer is longer than the maximum combined duration of the average washer-dryer (420 min vs 500 min). The maximum combined cycle duration of an average washer-dryer takes 500 min.
    420 min vs 500 min
  • 9 min longer maximum washing cycle
    The maximum washing cycle duration of this washer-dryer is longer than the maximum cycle duration of the average washer-dryer (215 min vs 224 min). The maximum cycle duration of an average washer-dryer takes 224 min.
    215 min vs 224 min
  • Has the AquaStop feature
    This washer-dryer has the AquaStop feature, the average washer-dryer does not. 43.8% of washer-dryers have an AquaStop feature.
  • 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.
  • 8.6% smaller volume
    This washer-dryer has a smaller volume than the average washer-dryer (264,264 cm³ vs 288,990 cm³). The average washer-dryer has a volume of 288,990.0 cm³.
    264,264.0 cm³ vs 288,990.0 cm³
  • 5.5 cm smaller depth
    This washer-dryer has a smaller depth than the average washer-dryer (52 cm vs 57.5 cm). The average washer-dryer has a depth of 57.5 cm.
    52 cm vs 57.5 cm
  • 8 kg lighter
    This washer-dryer is lighter than the average washer-dryer (60 kg vs 68 kg). The average washer-dryer weighs 68 kg.
    60 kg vs 68 kg
  • 0.3 cm lower height
    This washer-dryer has a lower height than the average washer-dryer (84.7 cm vs 85 cm). The average washer-dryer has a height of 85 cm.
    84.7 cm vs 85 cm
  • 2 fewer washing program/s
    This washer-dryer has fewer washing programs than the average washer-dryer (11 vs 13). The average washer-dryer has 13 washing programs.
    11 vs 13
  • 1 kg smaller drying capacity
    This washer-dryer has a smaller drying capacity than the average washer-dryer (5 kg vs 6 kg). The average washer-dryer has a drying capacity of 6 kg.
    5 kg vs 6 kg
  • Worse combined energy efficiency
    This washer-dryer has a worse combined energy efficiency class than the average washer-dryer (E vs D). The average washer-dryer is classified in the D combined energy efficiency rating class.
    E vs D
  • 18 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 (326 kWh/100 cycles vs 308 kWh/100 cycles). The average washer-dryer consumes 308 kWh/100 cycles per 100 combined cycles.
    326 kWh/100 cycles vs 308 kWh/100 cycles
  • Worse washing energy efficiency class
    This washer-dryer has a worse washing energy efficiency class than the average washer-dryer (B vs A). The average washer-dryer is classified in the A washing energy efficiency rating class.
    B vs A
  • 1 kg smaller washing capacity
    This washer-dryer has a smaller washing capacity than the average washer-dryer (8 kg vs 9 kg). The average washer-dryer has a washing capacity of 9 kg.
    8 kg vs 9 kg
  • 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.
  • Worse spin efficiency class
    This washer-dryer has a worse spin efficiency class than the average washer-dryer (C vs B). The average washer-dryer is classified in the B spin efficiency rating class.
    C vs B
  • 1 kg smaller drying capacity
    This washer-dryer has a smaller drying capacity than the average washer-dryer (5 kg vs 6 kg). The average washer-dryer has a drying capacity of 6 kg.
    5 kg vs 6 kg
  • 1 kg smaller washing capacity
    This washer-dryer has a smaller washing capacity than the average washer-dryer (8 kg vs 9 kg). The average washer-dryer has a washing capacity of 9 kg.
    8 kg vs 9 kg
  • Worse spin efficiency class
    This washer-dryer has a worse spin efficiency class than the average washer-dryer (C vs B). The average washer-dryer is classified in the B spin efficiency rating class.
    C vs B
  • Worse combined energy efficiency
    This washer-dryer has a worse combined energy efficiency class than the average washer-dryer (E vs D). The average washer-dryer is classified in the D combined energy efficiency rating class.
    E vs D
  • 18 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 (326 kWh/100 cycles vs 308 kWh/100 cycles). The average washer-dryer consumes 308 kWh/100 cycles per 100 combined cycles.
    326 kWh/100 cycles vs 308 kWh/100 cycles
  • Worse washing energy efficiency class
    This washer-dryer has a worse washing energy efficiency class than the average washer-dryer (B vs A). The average washer-dryer is classified in the A washing energy efficiency rating class.
    B vs A
  • 2 fewer washing program/s
    This washer-dryer has fewer washing programs than the average washer-dryer (11 vs 13). The average washer-dryer has 13 washing programs.
    11 vs 13
  • Does not have an anti-stain function
    This washer-dryer does not have an anti-stain function, the average washer-dryer does. 67.3% of washer-dryers have an anti-stain function.
  • 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.

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What customers like about PKM WT8+5BE

  • Eleven drying programs give plenty of choice.
  • Washing uses 44 kWh per 100 cycles.
  • The 52 cm depth suits a narrow space.
  • Steam refreshes clothes and helps with allergens.
  • A fast wash runs for 15 min.
  • The display shows the progress of each cycle.

What customers don't like about PKM WT8+5BE

  • The combined cycle uses 326 kWh per 100 cycles.
  • The combined energy class is E.
  • Spin efficiency class C leaves clothes damper.
  • Washing has 11 programs, fewer than the drying side.
  • At 60 kg it is heavy to move.

Verdict

Eleven drying programs and a 52 cm depth are the two things that stand out on the PKM WT8+5BE. Washing uses 44 kWh per 100 cycles, and a full wash takes up to 215 min. Steam can refresh lightly worn clothes and help with allergens such as pollen. The trade-off is the combined cycle, which uses 326 kWh per 100 cycles and is class E. A fast wash takes 15 min, and a combined cycle can run for 420 min. It takes 8 kg of washing and 5 kg of drying, which suits a couple or a small family. It is a sensible pick for a buyer who does many different drying jobs and wants a display. Its shallow body helps it fit a narrow corner.

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