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AEG L6FBG51470 6000 Series ProSense review: 101 specs compared

Avg. price:~£480Capacity:7 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

AEG L6FBG51470 6000 Series ProSense Review: Compare 101 technical specifications and 1 best-of list to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

AEG L6FBG51470 6000 Series ProSense
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, 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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▲ Better than 57% of models
Score components

70%

7.3

Technical score

25%

9.2

User score

5%

8.7

List score

▲Better than 57% of washing machines
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 10
✕
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
▲ Better than 54% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

7.3

Price

▲Better than 54%
7.3

Technical score

Technical score
7.3/ 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
▼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components

25%

7.3

Performance

25%

10

Energy efficiency

20%

5.4

Washing programs

20%

6.0

Features

10%

7.1

Design

▼Worse than 65%
9.2

User score

User score
9.2/ 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 7.9, 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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★ Better than 95% of models

70%

8.8

Rating

30%

10

Popularity

★Better than 95%
8.7

List score

List score
8.7/ 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 (1)
List score: in 1 of 15 lists (7%)
★Better than 93%
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £480
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Technical Specifications of washing machine AEG L6FBG51470 6000 Series ProSense

Technical score
Technical score
7.3/ 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 70% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components:

25%

7.3

Performance

25%

10

Energy efficiency

20%

5.4

Washing programs

20%

6.0

Features

10%

7.1

Design

7.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 54% of models
Score components:

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

7.3

Price

7.7
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
60 L
Market range: <43 L – >70 L
This washing machine has a 60 L drum, which is larger than 52.7% of washing machines and equal to 1.2% of washing machines.
Spin-drying efficiency class
B
This washing machine has spin-drying class B, which is more efficient than in 9.6% of washing machines and the same as in 84.2% 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 31.1% of washing machines and equal to 64% of washing machines.
Minimum spin speed
800 RPM
Market range: <400 RPM – >800 RPM
This washing machine has a minimum spin of 800 RPM, which is higher than 88.7% of washing machines and equal to 11.3% of washing machines.
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Energy efficiency class
A
This washing machine has energy class A, which is better than 38% of washing machines and the same as 62% of washing machines.
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
45 kWh/100 cycles
Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 45 kWh/100 cycles, which is lower than 79.4% of washing machines and equal to 3.7% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
99 kWh/year
Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
This washing machine uses 99 kWh/year, which is lower than 79.6% of washing machines and equal to 3.6% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
24.8 £
Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
This washing machine has a yearly running cost of £24.8, which is lower than 79.9% of washing machines and equal to 3.6% of washing machines.
Water consumption per cycle
41 L
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 41 L of water per cycle, which is lower than 87.8% of washing machines and equal to 4.6% of washing machines.
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N. of washing programs
10
Market range: <12 – >16
This washing machine offers 10 wash programmes, which is fewer than 92.8% of washing machines and equal to 4.5% of washing machines.
Eco 40-60, Cottons, Synthetics, Delicates, Wool/Silk, 20 min. - 3 kg, Cottons 20°, Duvets, Machine Clean, Spin/Drain
N. of downloadable programs
0
Market range: <0 – >40
This washing machine offers 0 downloadable programmes, which is fewer than 9.1% of washing machines and equal to 90.9% of washing machines.
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
1
Market range: <1 – >3
This washing machine has 1 programmes under an hour, which is fewer than 57.8% of washing machines and equal to 41.9% of washing machines.
20 min. - 3 kg
Fastest cycle duration
20 min
Market range: <14 min – >30 min
This washing machine has a fastest cycle of 20 min, which is longer than 76.1% of washing machines and equal to 7.6% of washing machines.
ECO cycle duration
205 min
Market range: <198 min – >239 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 205 min, which is shorter than 81.3% of washing machines and equal to 4.8% of washing machines.
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N. of advanced features
10
Market range: <7 – >21
This washing machine has 10 advanced features, which is fewer than 61.4% of washing machines and equal to 10.3% of washing machines.
AquaStop system, overflow protection, foam control, laundry detection, self-cleaning function, Pause & Add, anti-crease function, extra rinse, anti-stain function, quick function
Foam control system
yes
This washing machine features a foam control system. 79.8% of washing machines have a foam control system.
Laundry detection system
yes
This washing machine has a laundry detection system. 93% of washing machines have this feature.
ProSense Technology (optimizes laundry cycles by automatically adjusting washing times, water, and energy usage based on the size and type of load)
Unbalanced load detection
no
This washing machine does not have unbalanced load detection. 92.5% of washing machines have unbalanced load detection.
Load balancing system
no
This washing machine does not feature a load balancing system. 46.2% 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 14.2% of washing machines and the same as the colour in 85.8% of washing machines.
Type
self-standing
This washing machine is self-standing, which is more flexible to place than the type in 3.2% 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 8.9% of washing machines and the same as the design in 91.1% 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 L6FBG51470 6000 Series ProSense vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 5 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (45 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    45 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 6 L less water per cycle
    This washing machine uses less water per cycle than the average washing machine (41 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    41 L vs 47 L
  • Has the AquaStop feature
    This washing machine has the AquaStop feature, the average washing machine does not. 34% of washing machines have an AquaStop feature.
  • 13.6% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 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 7.9, 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
    ★ Better than 95% of models

    70%

    8.8

    Rating

    30%

    10

    Popularity

    9.2 vs 8.1
  • 13 min shorter eco cycle
    This washing machine has a shorter ECO cycle than the average washing machine (205 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    205 min vs 218 min
  • 0.3 cm lower height
    This washing machine is shorter than the average washing machine (84.7 cm vs 85 cm). The average washing machine is 85 cm tall.
    84.7 cm vs 85 cm
  • 12.8% lower yearly water use
    This washing machine uses less water per year than the average washing machine (9,020 L/year vs 10,340 L/year). The average washing machine uses 10,340 L/year of water a year.
    9,020 L/year vs 10,340 L/year
  • 2.51 £ lower yearly water cost
    This washing machine costs less for water than the average washing machine (17.1 £ vs 19.6 £). The average washing machine has a yearly water cost of 19.646 £.
    17.138 £ vs 19.646 £
  • 13.6% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 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 7.9, 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
    ★ Better than 95% of models

    70%

    8.8

    Rating

    30%

    10

    Popularity

    9.2 vs 8.1
  • 5 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (45 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    45 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 6 L less water per cycle
    This washing machine uses less water per cycle than the average washing machine (41 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    41 L vs 47 L
  • 12.8% lower yearly water use
    This washing machine uses less water per year than the average washing machine (9,020 L/year vs 10,340 L/year). The average washing machine uses 10,340 L/year of water a year.
    9,020 L/year vs 10,340 L/year
  • 2.51 £ lower yearly water cost
    This washing machine costs less for water than the average washing machine (17.1 £ vs 19.6 £). The average washing machine has a yearly water cost of 19.646 £.
    17.138 £ vs 19.646 £
  • 13 min shorter eco cycle
    This washing machine has a shorter ECO cycle than the average washing machine (205 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    205 min vs 218 min
  • Has the AquaStop feature
    This washing machine has the AquaStop feature, the average washing machine does not. 34% of washing machines have an AquaStop feature.
  • 0.3 cm lower height
    This washing machine is shorter than the average washing machine (84.7 cm vs 85 cm). The average washing machine is 85 cm tall.
    84.7 cm vs 85 cm
  • 5 fewer wash programmes
    This washing machine offers fewer wash programmes than the average washing machine (10 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    Eco 40-60, Cottons, Synthetics, Delicates, Wool/Silk, 20 min. - 3 kg, Cottons 20°, Duvets, Machine Clean, Spin/Drain
    10 vs 15
  • Does not have a steam technology
    This washing machine does not feature a steam technology, the average washing machine does. 67.6% of washing machines feature a steam technology.
  • 400 RPM higher minimum spin
    This washing machine has a higher minimum spin than the average washing machine (800 RPM vs 400 RPM). The average washing machine has a minimum spin of 400 RPM.
    800 RPM vs 400 RPM
  • 1 fewer temperature settings
    This washing machine offers fewer temperature settings than the average washing machine (5 vs 6). The average washing machine offers 6 temperature settings.
    cold, 30°,40°, 60°, 95°
    5 vs 6
  • Does not have a duvet cycle
    This washing machine does not have a duvet cycle, the average washing machine does. 54.7% of washing machines have a duvet cycle.
  • 1 fewer quick programmes
    This washing machine offers fewer quick programmes than the average washing machine (1 vs 2). The average washing machine has 2 programmes under an hour.
    20 min. - 3 kg
    1 vs 2
  • Does not have an allergen cycle
    This washing machine does not have an allergen cycle, the average washing machine does not have. 65.1% of washing machines have an allergen cycle.
  • Does not have a hygiene cycle
    This washing machine does not have a hygiene cycle, the average washing machine does. 66.4% of washing machines have a hygiene cycle.
  • 17.1% more expensive
    AEG L6FBG51470 6000 Series ProSense is more expensive than the average washing machine (£480 vs £410).
    £480 vs £410
  • 400 RPM higher minimum spin
    This washing machine has a higher minimum spin than the average washing machine (800 RPM vs 400 RPM). The average washing machine has a minimum spin of 400 RPM.
    800 RPM vs 400 RPM
  • 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
  • 1 fewer spin speeds
    This washing machine has fewer spin speeds than the average washing machine (3 vs 4). The average washing machine has 4 spin speeds.
    800, 1,200, 1,400 RPM
    3 vs 4
  • 5 fewer wash programmes
    This washing machine offers fewer wash programmes than the average washing machine (10 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    Eco 40-60, Cottons, Synthetics, Delicates, Wool/Silk, 20 min. - 3 kg, Cottons 20°, Duvets, Machine Clean, Spin/Drain
    10 vs 15
  • Does not have a steam technology
    This washing machine does not feature a steam technology, the average washing machine does. 67.6% of washing machines feature a steam technology.
  • 1 fewer temperature settings
    This washing machine offers fewer temperature settings than the average washing machine (5 vs 6). The average washing machine offers 6 temperature settings.
    cold, 30°,40°, 60°, 95°
    5 vs 6
  • Does not have a duvet cycle
    This washing machine does not have a duvet cycle, the average washing machine does. 54.7% of washing machines have a duvet cycle.
  • 1 fewer quick programmes
    This washing machine offers fewer quick programmes than the average washing machine (1 vs 2). The average washing machine has 2 programmes under an hour.
    20 min. - 3 kg
    1 vs 2
  • Does not have an allergen cycle
    This washing machine does not have an allergen cycle, the average washing machine does not have. 65.1% of washing machines have an allergen cycle.
  • Does not have a hygiene cycle
    This washing machine does not have a hygiene cycle, the average washing machine does. 66.4% of washing machines have a hygiene cycle.
  • Does not have an outdoor/sport cycle
    This washing machine does not have a special cycle for outdoor/sport clothes, while the average washing machine does. 72.3% of washing machines have such a cycle.
  • 5 min longer quickest cycle
    This washing machine has a longer fastest cycle than the average washing machine (20 min vs 15 min). The average washing machine's quickest cycle takes 15 min.
    20 min vs 15 min
  • 2 fewer advanced features
    This washing machine has fewer advanced features than the average washing machine (10 vs 12). The average washing machine has 12 advanced features.
    AquaStop system, overflow protection, foam control, laundry detection, self-cleaning function, Pause & Add, anti-crease function, extra rinse, anti-stain function, quick function
    10 vs 12
  • No unbalanced load detection
    This washing machine does not have an unbalanced load detection system, which the average washing machine has. 92.5% of washing machines feature unbalanced load detection.
  • 4 h shorter maximum delay
    This washing machine can delay its start for less time than the average washing machine (20 h vs 24 h). The average washing machine can delay its start by up to 24 h.
    20 h vs 24 h
  • 15.7% heavier
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (77.5 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    77.5 kg vs 67 kg
  • 3.8% larger volume
    This washing machine has a larger volume than the average washing machine (291,276.5 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280,500 cm³.
    291,276.524 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³

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What customers like about AEG L6FBG51470 6000 Series ProSense

  • It uses 45 kWh per 100 cycles, about 99 kWh a year.
  • The 60 L drum takes a big load of bedding or towels.
  • Water use is 41 L per cycle, about 9020 L a year.
  • The inverter motor comes with a 10-year warranty.
  • A self-cleaning function helps keep the drum clean.
  • Laundry detection, AquaStop and an extra rinse are all included.

What customers don't like about AEG L6FBG51470 6000 Series ProSense

  • At 77.5 kg it is hard to move, so pick its spot first.
  • There are only three spin speeds, and the gentlest is 800 RPM.
  • Ten programs and five temperature settings give a limited choice.
  • There is no unbalanced load detection.
  • There is no outdoor or sport cycle.

Verdict

The AEG L6FBG51470 6000 Series ProSense washing machine combines 7 kg capacity and 1400 RPM maximum spin speed with A-rated energy efficiency, using only 45 kWh per 100 cycles and 41 liters of water per cycle. The machine runs quietly at 74 dB during spinning and features a spacious 60-liter drum. It includes essential programs like Eco 40-60, Cottons, Synthetics, Delicates, Wool/Silk, Quick 20-minute wash for 3 kg loads, and specialized cycles for duvets. The extra-fast function and shorter 205-minute ECO cycle help save time, while the AquaStop feature provides leak protection. The door diameter is a convenient 34 cm. However, the machine has some limitations: it comes with only 10 washing programs, lacks steam technology and specialized cycles for hygiene, allergens, and outdoor wear, and has a relatively high minimum spin speed of 800 RPM. Temperature options are limited to five settings from cold to 95°C.

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