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Siemens WK14D490 review: 104 specs compared

Avg. price:~£820Washing capacity:8 kgDrying capacity:5 kgDrying technology:condenserWashing energy efficiency class:ACombined energy efficiency class:E

Siemens WK14D490 Review: Compare 104 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Washer-dryers category and whether it is worth buying.

Siemens WK14D490
7.8/10

Overall score

Score
7.8/ 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
â–² Better than 73% of models
Score components

75%

7.9

Technical score

25%

?

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

â–²Better than 73% of washer dryers
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

5.5

Price

â–¼Worse than 65%
7.9

Technical score

Technical score
7.9/ 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
â–² Better than 76% of models
Score components

25%

7.8

Performance

25%

7.8

Energy efficiency

25%

8.3

Programs

20%

7.5

Features

5%

8.3

Design

â–²Better than 76%
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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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No ratings from across the web yet, so it counts as 7.6, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
No ratings from across the web yet
  • siemens-wk14d490
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £820
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Technical Specifications of washer-dryer Siemens WK14D490

Technical score
Technical score
7.9/ 10
✕
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
â–² Better than 76% of models
Score components:

25%

7.8

Performance

25%

7.8

Energy efficiency

25%

8.3

Programs

20%

7.5

Features

5%

8.3

Design

7.9
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components:

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

5.5

Price

7.1
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
53 L
Market range: <52.7 L – >71 L
This washer-dryer has a drum volume of 53 L which is smaller than the drum volume of 87.2% 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
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
47 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 47 kWh/100 cycles which is lower than the energy consumption of 73.3% of washer-dryers and equal to that of 10.4% of washer-dryers.
Energy consumption per 100 combined cycles
324 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 324 kWh/100 cycles which is higher than the energy consumption of 55.4% of washer-dryers and equal to that of 0.8% 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
?
Number of drying programs
?
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
218 min
Market range: <206 min – >239 min
The maximum washing cycle duration of this washer-dryer is 218 min which is more than the maximum cycle duration of 57.9% of washer-dryers and equal to that of 18.3% of washer-dryers.
Maximum combined cycle duration
560 min
Market range: <407 min – >595 min
The maximum combined cycle duration of this washer-dryer is 560 min which is less than the maximum combined duration of 65.2% of washer-dryers and equal to that of 7.8% of washer-dryers.
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N. of features
?
N. of downloadable programs
?
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
no
This washer-dryer does not feature automatic load balancing. 44.2% of washer-dryers have automatic load balancing.
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Installation type
built-in
This washer-dryer is a built-in model, which is more integrated than 89.7% of washer-dryers and as integrated as 10.3% 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
yes
This washer-dryer has a special drum design. 53.1% of washer-dryers have a special drum design.
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Siemens WK14D490 vs the average washer-dryer

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyProgramsFeaturesDesign
  • 6 dB more silent during spinning
    This washer-dryer is more silent during spinning than the average washer-dryer (68 dB vs 74 dB). The average washer-dryer has a spinning noise level of 74 dB.
    68 dB vs 74 dB
  • Has Wi-Fi
    This washer-dryer has Wi-Fi, the average washer-dryer does not. 36.4% of washer-dryers have Wi-Fi.
  • 4 kWh/100 cycles lower energy consumption for washing
    This washer-dryer has a lower energy consumption for washing than the average washer-dryer (47 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles). The average washer-dryer consumes 51 kWh/100 cycles per 100 washing cycles.
    47 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles
  • 15 min shorter minimum combined cycle
    The minimum combined cycle duration of this washer-dryer is shorter than the minimum combined duration of the average washer-dryer (45 min vs 60 min). The minimum combined cycle duration of an average washer-dryer takes 60 min.
    45 min vs 60 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 quick washing & drying
    This washer-dryer has a quick washing & drying option, the average washer-dryer does not. 40.9% of washer-dryers have a quick washing & drying option.
  • 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.
  • 2.5 cm lower height
    This washer-dryer has a lower height than the average washer-dryer (82.5 cm vs 85 cm). The average washer-dryer has a height of 85 cm.
    82.5 cm vs 85 cm
  • 6 dB more silent during spinning
    This washer-dryer is more silent during spinning than the average washer-dryer (68 dB vs 74 dB). The average washer-dryer has a spinning noise level of 74 dB.
    68 dB vs 74 dB
  • 4 kWh/100 cycles lower energy consumption for washing
    This washer-dryer has a lower energy consumption for washing than the average washer-dryer (47 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles). The average washer-dryer consumes 51 kWh/100 cycles per 100 washing cycles.
    47 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles
  • 15 min shorter minimum combined cycle
    The minimum combined cycle duration of this washer-dryer is shorter than the minimum combined duration of the average washer-dryer (45 min vs 60 min). The minimum combined cycle duration of an average washer-dryer takes 60 min.
    45 min vs 60 min
  • Has quick washing & drying
    This washer-dryer has a quick washing & drying option, the average washer-dryer does not. 40.9% of washer-dryers have a quick washing & drying option.
  • 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 an outdoor/sport cycle
    This washer-dryer has a special cycle for outdoor/sport clothes, while the average washer-dryer does not. 35.2% of washer-dryers have such a cycle.
  • Has Wi-Fi
    This washer-dryer has Wi-Fi, the average washer-dryer does not. 36.4% of washer-dryers have Wi-Fi.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 2.5 cm lower height
    This washer-dryer has a lower height than the average washer-dryer (82.5 cm vs 85 cm). The average washer-dryer has a height of 85 cm.
    82.5 cm vs 85 cm
  • 10.1% smaller volume
    This washer-dryer has a smaller volume than the average washer-dryer (259,875 cm³ vs 288,990 cm³). The average washer-dryer has a volume of 288,990.0 cm³.
    259,875.0 cm³ vs 288,990.0 cm³
  • 5 cm smaller depth
    This washer-dryer has a smaller depth than the average washer-dryer (52.5 cm vs 57.5 cm). The average washer-dryer has a depth of 57.5 cm.
    52.5 cm vs 57.5 cm
  • 11.4 kg lighter
    This washer-dryer is lighter than the average washer-dryer (56.6 kg vs 68 kg). The average washer-dryer weighs 68 kg.
    56.6 kg vs 68 kg
  • More integrated installation
    This washer-dryer has a more integrated installation than the average washer-dryer (built-in vs free-standing).
    built-in vs free-standing
  • 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
  • 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
  • 7 L smaller drum volume
    This washer-dryer has a smaller drum volume than the average washer-dryer (53 L vs 60 L). The average washer-dryer has a drum volume of 60 L.
    53 L vs 60 L
  • 16 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 (324 kWh/100 cycles vs 308 kWh/100 cycles). The average washer-dryer consumes 308 kWh/100 cycles per 100 combined cycles.
    324 kWh/100 cycles vs 308 kWh/100 cycles
  • 49.1% more expensive
    Siemens WK14D490 is more expensive than the average washer-dryer (£820 vs £550). The average washer-dryer costs 550.000.
    £820 vs £550
  • 60 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 (560 min vs 500 min). The maximum combined cycle duration of an average washer-dryer takes 500 min.
    560 min vs 500 min
  • 1 L higher water consumption for combined cycles
    This washer-dryer has a higher water consumption for combined cycles than the average washer-dryer (80 L vs 79 L). The average washer-dryer consumes 79 L per combined cycle.
    80 L vs 79 L
  • 49.1% more expensive
    Siemens WK14D490 is more expensive than the average washer-dryer (£820 vs £550). The average washer-dryer costs 550.000.
    £820 vs £550
  • 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
  • 7 L smaller drum volume
    This washer-dryer has a smaller drum volume than the average washer-dryer (53 L vs 60 L). The average washer-dryer has a drum volume of 60 L.
    53 L vs 60 L
  • 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
  • 16 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 (324 kWh/100 cycles vs 308 kWh/100 cycles). The average washer-dryer consumes 308 kWh/100 cycles per 100 combined cycles.
    324 kWh/100 cycles vs 308 kWh/100 cycles
  • 1 L higher water consumption for combined cycles
    This washer-dryer has a higher water consumption for combined cycles than the average washer-dryer (80 L vs 79 L). The average washer-dryer consumes 79 L per combined cycle.
    80 L vs 79 L
  • 60 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 (560 min vs 500 min). The maximum combined cycle duration of an average washer-dryer takes 500 min.
    560 min vs 500 min

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Siemens WK14D490

  • A 68 dB spin keeps the noise down at the end of the cycle.
  • An 8 kg wash takes a full load in one go.
  • At 52.5 cm deep and 82.5 cm high it suits tighter spaces.
  • A 15 min fast wash is handy for small loads.
  • AquaStop guards against leaks if a hose fails.
  • A delay start of up to 24 h fits around your day.

What customers don't like about Siemens WK14D490

  • The 53 L drum is small for bulky items like duvets.
  • Washing and drying together is rated D and uses 324 kWh per 100 cycles.
  • A combined wash and dry takes at least 45 min.
  • There is no automatic drawer cleaning, so the drawer needs a manual clean.
  • There is no Power-Save mode to cut energy use when the machine sits idle.

Verdict

Compact measurements and a quiet spin are what set the Siemens WK14D490 apart from bulkier machines. It washes 8 kg and dries 5 kg, with a spin rated at 68 dB, and the wash uses 48 L of water per cycle. The inverter motor and AquaStop leak protection are both on board. A fast wash can finish in 15 min, and a delay start can be set up to 24 h ahead. The trade-off is the drum: at 53 L it is small for bulky items like duvets. The combined wash and dry rating is D, with 324 kWh per 100 cycles, so drying adds real energy use. It suits a small or narrow utility room where space matters more than a large drum.

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