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AEG L5.5FL review: 101 specs compared

Avg. price:~£350Capacity:7 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

AEG L5.5FL Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

AEG L5.5FL
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, ratings from across the web and best-of lists.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 70%, User score 25%, List score 5%
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

70%

8.0

Technical score

25%

8.0

User score

5%

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List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–²Better than 56% of washing machines
8.1

Value for money

Value for money
8.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the washing machine's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a washing machine with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

Overall score

30%

8.3

Price

â–²Better than 78%
8.0

Technical score

Technical score
8.0/ 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 70% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 60% of models
Score components

25%

8.5

Performance

25%

8.6

Energy efficiency

20%

8.3

Washing programs

20%

6.7

Features

10%

7.3

Design

â–²Better than 60%
8.0

User score

User score
8.0/ 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 8.0, 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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8.0

Mark 8.1 is below the typical mark 8.4 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.2

Rating

20%

7.9

Popularity

â–¼Worse than 67%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 5% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Ranked #196 of 903 models in Washing machines (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of washing machine AEG L5.5FL

Technical score
Technical score
8.0/ 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 70% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 60% of models
Score components:

25%

8.5

Performance

25%

8.6

Energy efficiency

20%

8.3

Washing programs

20%

6.7

Features

10%

7.3

Design

8.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the washing machine's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a washing machine with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components:

70%

8.0

Overall score

30%

8.3

Price

8.1
Capacity
7 kg
Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
This washing machine holds 7 kg, which is less than 73% of washing machines and equal to 16.9% of washing machines.
Drum volume
?
Spin-drying efficiency class
B
This washing machine has spin-drying class B, which is more efficient than in 10% of washing machines and the same as in 83.5% of washing machines.
Maximum spin speed
1,400 RPM
Market range: <1.2k RPM – >1.4k RPM
This washing machine spins at 1,400 RPM, which is faster than 31.2% of washing machines and equal to 63.8% of washing machines.
Minimum spin speed
?
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Energy efficiency class
A
This washing machine has energy class A, which is better than 38.3% of washing machines and the same as 61.7% of washing machines.
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
?
Annual energy consumption
145 kWh/year
Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
This washing machine uses 145 kWh/year, which is higher than 80.4% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
36.2 £
Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
This washing machine has a yearly running cost of £36.2, which is higher than 79.9% of washing machines.
Water consumption per cycle
?
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N. of washing programs
?
N. of downloadable programs
?
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
?
Fastest cycle duration
?
ECO cycle duration
?
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N. of advanced features
?
Foam control system
yes
This washing machine features a foam control system. 79.1% of washing machines have a foam control system.
Laundry detection system
yes
This washing machine has a laundry detection system. 92.7% of washing machines have this feature.
Unbalanced load detection
yes
This washing machine has unbalanced load detection. 91.7% of washing machines have unbalanced load detection.
Load balancing system
no
This washing machine does not feature a load balancing system. 46.8% of washing machines have a load balancing system.
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Color
white
This washing machine comes in white, which is more conventional than the colour in 14% of washing machines and the same as the colour in 86% of washing machines.
Type
self-standing
This washing machine is self-standing, which is more flexible to place than the type in 3.3% of washing machines and the same as the type in 96.8% of washing machines.
Loading type
front-loading
This washing machine is front-loading, which is more practical than the design in 9% of washing machines and the same as the design in 91% of washing machines.
Display
yes
This washing machine has a display. 96.2% of washing machines have a display.
Child lock
yes
This washing machine has a child lock. 99.7% of washing machines have a child lock.
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AEG L5.5FL vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • Has the AquaStop feature
    This washing machine has the AquaStop feature, the average washing machine does not. 36.3% of washing machines have an AquaStop feature.
  • 7 dB quieter washing
    This washing machine is quieter than the average washing machine when washing (46 dB vs 53 dB). The average washing machine washes at 53 dB.
    46 dB vs 53 dB
  • Has a night/silent option
    This washing machine has a Night/Silent function, which the average washing machine does not have. 26.9% of washing machines include a Night/Silent option.
  • 2 dB quieter spinning
    This washing machine is quieter on spin than the average washing machine (72 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    72 dB vs 74 dB
  • 18.8% lower yearly water use
    This washing machine uses less water per year than the average washing machine (8399 L/year vs 10340 L/year). The average washing machine uses 10340 L/year of water a year.
    8,399 L/year vs 10,340 L/year
  • 3.69 £ lower yearly water cost
    This washing machine costs less for water than the average washing machine (16 £ vs 19.6 £). The average washing machine has a yearly water cost of 19.646 £.
    15.958 £ vs 19.646 £
  • 7 dB quieter washing
    This washing machine is quieter than the average washing machine when washing (46 dB vs 53 dB). The average washing machine washes at 53 dB.
    46 dB vs 53 dB
  • 2 dB quieter spinning
    This washing machine is quieter on spin than the average washing machine (72 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    72 dB vs 74 dB
  • 18.8% lower yearly water use
    This washing machine uses less water per year than the average washing machine (8399 L/year vs 10340 L/year). The average washing machine uses 10340 L/year of water a year.
    8,399 L/year vs 10,340 L/year
  • 3.69 £ lower yearly water cost
    This washing machine costs less for water than the average washing machine (16 £ vs 19.6 £). The average washing machine has a yearly water cost of 19.646 £.
    15.958 £ vs 19.646 £
  • Has a night/silent option
    This washing machine has a Night/Silent function, which the average washing machine does not have. 26.9% of washing machines include a Night/Silent option.
  • Has the AquaStop feature
    This washing machine has the AquaStop feature, the average washing machine does not. 36.3% of washing machines have an AquaStop feature.
  • No self-cleaning cycle
    This washing machine is not self-cleaning, the average washing machine is. 73.8% of washing machines are self-cleaning.
  • 1 kg less capacity
    This washing machine holds less laundry than the average washing machine (7 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    7 kg vs 8 kg
  • 0.2 cm wider
    This washing machine is wider than the average washing machine (60 cm vs 59.8 cm). The average washing machine is 59.8 cm wide.
    60 cm vs 59.8 cm
  • 8.1 £ higher yearly running cost
    This washing machine costs more to run than the average washing machine (36.2 £ vs 28.1 £). The average washing machine has a yearly running cost of 28.1 £.
    36.2 £ vs 28.1 £
  • 29.2% higher energy use
    This washing machine uses more energy than the average washing machine (145 kWh/year vs 112.2 kWh/year). The average washing machine uses 112.2 kWh/year.
    145 kWh/year vs 112.2 kWh/year
  • 2.4% lower user score
    User score
    8.0/ 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 8.0, 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
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models

    8.0

    Mark 8.1 is below the typical mark 8.4 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.2

    Rating

    20%

    7.9

    Popularity

    8.0 vs 8.2
  • 2.4% lower user score
    User score
    8.0/ 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 8.0, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
    Share: User score counts 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models

    8.0

    Mark 8.1 is below the typical mark 8.4 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.2

    Rating

    20%

    7.9

    Popularity

    8.0 vs 8.2
  • 1 kg less capacity
    This washing machine holds less laundry than the average washing machine (7 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    7 kg vs 8 kg
  • 29.2% higher energy use
    This washing machine uses more energy than the average washing machine (145 kWh/year vs 112.2 kWh/year). The average washing machine uses 112.2 kWh/year.
    145 kWh/year vs 112.2 kWh/year
  • 8.1 £ higher yearly running cost
    This washing machine costs more to run than the average washing machine (36.2 £ vs 28.1 £). The average washing machine has a yearly running cost of 28.1 £.
    36.2 £ vs 28.1 £
  • No self-cleaning cycle
    This washing machine is not self-cleaning, the average washing machine is. 73.8% of washing machines are self-cleaning.
  • 0.2 cm wider
    This washing machine is wider than the average washing machine (60 cm vs 59.8 cm). The average washing machine is 59.8 cm wide.
    60 cm vs 59.8 cm

Third-party reviews

What we like about AEG L5.5FL

  • Washing at 46 dB is quiet enough for late runs.
  • The Night/Silent option keeps noise down at night.
  • The inverter motor has a 10-year warranty.
  • Water use is 8399 L a year.
  • Unbalanced load detection protects the spin when the load is uneven.
  • A transparent door lets you check the wash.

What we don't like about AEG L5.5FL

  • The spin is loud at 72 dB.
  • 145 kWh a year is the weak spot for energy use.
  • At 68.4 kg, it is heavy to move.
  • There is no energy saving mode.
  • The spin-drying class is B, so clothes may need longer to dry.

Verdict

A quiet wash is the main reason to look at the AEG L5.5FL, a budget 7 kg machine that runs at 46 dB during washing. The inverter motor comes with a 10-year warranty, which is a long promise. It uses 8399 L of water a year, and the Night/Silent option keeps late loads calm. Cold wash and a wool cycle cover the fabrics most people worry about. A transparent door lets you check the drum. The trade-off is energy use: 145 kWh a year is the weak spot for everyday use. At 60 cm wide and 85 cm tall, it is a standard size. It suits a household that runs washes late at night or in a flat with close neighbours, and wants a calm, plain machine.

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