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AEG L7FEE842S 7000 Series ProSteam Review | 101 Data compared

Avg. price:~£770Capacity:8 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:BType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

AEG L7FEE842S 7000 Series ProSteam Review: Compare 101 technical specifications and expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

7.3

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the washing machine's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
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100%

7.3

Technical score

▼Worse than 67% of washing-machines
7.3

Technical score

Technical score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the washing machine's technical performance, covering five key areas: performance, energy efficiency, washing programs, features, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare washing machines based on technical performance and available features.
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25%

8.4

Performance

25%

8.5

Energy efficiency

20%

6.7

Washing programs

20%

5.5

Features

10%

7.0

Design

▼Worse than 67% of washing-machines
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Review score

Review score
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
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Technical Specifications of washing machine AEG L7FEE842S 7000 Series ProSteam

Technical score
Technical score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the washing machine's technical performance, covering five key areas: performance, energy efficiency, washing programs, features, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare washing machines based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

25%

8.4

Performance

25%

8.5

Energy efficiency

20%

6.7

Washing programs

20%

5.5

Features

10%

7.0

Design

7.3
Review score
Review score
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Too few models in this category have enough reviews yet, so reviews are shown but do not count in the overall score.
Score distribution
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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet, so its overall score is our technical score alone.
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
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Popularity
Popularity
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the washing machine.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
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Popularity:
AEG L7FEE842S 7000 Series ProSteam has a popularity of 7.7 points, which is higher than 80.2% of washing machines.
7.7
Value for money
Value for money
6.6/ 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.
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60%

7.3

Overall score

40%

4.8

Price

6.6
Capacity
8 kg
Capacity
8 kg
This washing machine holds 8 kg, which is more than 27.2% of washing machines and equal to 26.3% of washing machines.
Drum volume
55 L
Drum volume
55 L
This washing machine has a 55 L drum, which is smaller than 59% of washing machines and equal to 6.4% of washing machines.
Spin-drying efficiency class
B
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
Maximum spin speed
1,400 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
400 RPM
Minimum spin speed
400 RPM
This washing machine has a minimum spin of 400 RPM, which is lower than 27.9% of washing machines and equal to 71.1% of washing machines.
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Energy efficiency class
B
Energy efficiency class
B
This washing machine has energy class B, which is worse than 61.8% of washing machines and the same as 11.9% of washing machines.
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
54 kWh/100 cycles
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
54 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 54 kWh/100 cycles, which is higher than 61.7% of washing machines and equal to 2.7% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
118.8 kWh/year
Annual energy consumption
118.8 kWh/year
This washing machine uses 118.8 kWh/year, which is higher than 58.1% of washing machines and equal to 2.6% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
29.7 £
Annual energy cost
29.7 £
This washing machine has a yearly running cost of £29.7, which is higher than 57.6% of washing machines and equal to 2.5% of washing machines.
Water consumption per cycle
43 L
Water consumption per cycle
43 L
This washing machine uses 43 L of water per cycle, which is lower than 76% of washing machines and equal to 7.7% of washing machines.
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N. of washing programs
10
N. of washing programs
10
This washing machine offers 10 wash programmes, which is fewer than 93% of washing machines and equal to 4.3% of washing machines.
Eco 40-60, Cotton, Synthetics, Gentle, Wool/Silk, Steam, 3 kg in 20 minutes, Outdoor, Duvets, Jeans
N. of downloadable programs
0
N. of downloadable programs
0
This washing machine offers 0 downloadable programmes, which is fewer than 10.3% of washing machines and equal to 89.7% of washing machines.
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
1
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
1
This washing machine has 1 programmes under an hour, which is fewer than 58.5% of washing machines and equal to 41.2% of washing machines.
20 min. - 3 kg
Fastest cycle duration
20 min
Fastest cycle duration
20 min
This washing machine has a fastest cycle of 20 min, which is longer than 75.2% of washing machines and equal to 7.4% of washing machines.
ECO cycle duration
210 min
ECO cycle duration
210 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 210 min, which is shorter than 67.4% of washing machines and equal to 1.4% of washing machines.
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N. of advanced features
10
N. of advanced features
10
This washing machine has 10 advanced features, which is fewer than 57.5% of washing machines and equal to 10.8% of washing machines.
Overflow protection, Foam control system, Laundry detection system, Pause & Add, Steam technology, Night/Silent option, Anti-crease function, Extra rinse function, Stain removal function, Quick function.
Foam control system
yes
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
Laundry detection system
yes
This washing machine has a laundry detection system. 92.7% 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
Unbalanced load detection
no
This washing machine does not have unbalanced load detection. 91.7% of washing machines have unbalanced load detection.
Load balancing system
no
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
silver
Color
silver
This washing machine comes in silver, which is less conventional than the colour in 91.2% of washing machines and the same as the colour in 2.3% of washing machines.
Type
self-standing
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
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
Display
yes
This washing machine has a display. 96.2% of washing machines have a display.
Display LCD
Child lock
yes
Child lock
yes
This washing machine has a child lock. 99.7% of washing machines have a child lock.
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AEG L7FEE842S 7000 Series ProSteam vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 2 more spin speeds
    N. of spin speeds
    6
    This washing machine has more spin speeds than the average washing machine (6 vs 4). The average washing machine has 4 spin speeds.
    400, 600, 800, 1,000, 1,200, 1,400 RPM
    6 vs 4
  • 4 L less water per cycle
    Water consumption per cycle
    43 L
    This washing machine uses less water per cycle than the average washing machine (43 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    43 L vs 47 L
  • Refresh cycle
    Refresh cycle
    yes
    This washing machine has a Refresh cycle, which the average washing machine does not include. 24.1% of washing machines have a Refresh cycle.
    Steam Refresh (program that neutralizes odors and reduces wrinkles in 25 minutes, even on delicate items, without a full wash)
  • Has a night/silent option
    Night/Silent option
    yes
    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.
    Extra Silent option (skips spin cycles and ends with clothes in water to reduce creases)
  • Jeans cycle
    Jeans cycle
    yes
    This washing machine has a cycle for jeans, the average washing machine does not have. 49.7% of washing machines have a jeans cycle.
  • 2 dB quieter washing
    Washing noise level
    51 dB
    This washing machine is quieter than the average washing machine when washing (51 dB vs 53 dB). The average washing machine washes at 53 dB.
    51 dB vs 53 dB
  • 7.68x more popular
    AEG L7FEE842S 7000 Series ProSteam is more popular than the average washing machine (7.68 vs 1).
    7.68 vs 1
  • 0.3 cm lower height
    Height
    84.7 cm
    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
  • 7.68x more popular
    AEG L7FEE842S 7000 Series ProSteam is more popular than the average washing machine (7.68 vs 1).
    7.68 vs 1
  • 2 more spin speeds
    N. of spin speeds
    6
    This washing machine has more spin speeds than the average washing machine (6 vs 4). The average washing machine has 4 spin speeds.
    400, 600, 800, 1,000, 1,200, 1,400 RPM
    6 vs 4
  • 2 dB quieter washing
    Washing noise level
    51 dB
    This washing machine is quieter than the average washing machine when washing (51 dB vs 53 dB). The average washing machine washes at 53 dB.
    51 dB vs 53 dB
  • 4 L less water per cycle
    Water consumption per cycle
    43 L
    This washing machine uses less water per cycle than the average washing machine (43 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    43 L vs 47 L
  • Refresh cycle
    Refresh cycle
    yes
    This washing machine has a Refresh cycle, which the average washing machine does not include. 24.1% of washing machines have a Refresh cycle.
    Steam Refresh (program that neutralizes odors and reduces wrinkles in 25 minutes, even on delicate items, without a full wash)
  • Has a night/silent option
    Night/Silent option
    yes
    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.
    Extra Silent option (skips spin cycles and ends with clothes in water to reduce creases)
  • Jeans cycle
    Jeans cycle
    yes
    This washing machine has a cycle for jeans, the average washing machine does not have. 49.7% of washing machines have a jeans cycle.
  • 8 min shorter eco cycle
    ECO cycle duration
    210 min
    This washing machine has a shorter ECO cycle than the average washing machine (210 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    210 min vs 218 min
  • 0.3 cm lower height
    Height
    84.7 cm
    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
    N. of washing programs
    10
    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, Cotton, Synthetics, Gentle, Wool/Silk, Steam, 3 kg in 20 minutes, Outdoor, Duvets, Jeans
    10 vs 15
  • Worse energy grade
    Energy efficiency class
    B
    This washing machine has a worse energy class than the average washing machine (B vs A).
    B vs A
  • No self-cleaning cycle
    Self-cleaning function
    no
    This washing machine is not self-cleaning, the average washing machine is. 73.8% of washing machines are self-cleaning.
  • 1 fewer temperature settings
    N. of temperature settings
    5
    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
  • 4 kWh/100 cycles more energy use
    Energy consumption per 100 cycles
    54 kWh/100 cycles
    This washing machine uses more electricity than the average washing machine (54 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    54 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 1 fewer quick programmes
    N. of washing programs under 1 hour
    1
    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 a hygiene cycle
    Hygiene cycle
    no
    This washing machine does not have a hygiene cycle, the average washing machine does. 66.4% of washing machines have a hygiene cycle.
  • No unbalanced load detection
    Unbalanced load detection
    no
    This washing machine does not have an unbalanced load detection system, which the average washing machine has. 91.7% of washing machines feature unbalanced load detection.
  • 87.8% more expensive
    AEG L7FEE842S 7000 Series ProSteam is more expensive than the average washing machine (£770 vs £410).
    £770 vs £410
  • 15.1% worse value for money
    AEG L7FEE842S 7000 Series ProSteam has worse value for money than the average washing machine (6.59 vs 7.6).
    6.59 vs 7.59
  • 1 dB louder spinning
    Spin noise level
    75 dB
    This washing machine is louder on spin than the average washing machine (75 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    75 dB vs 74 dB
  • 3 L less drum space
    Drum volume
    55 L
    This washing machine has a smaller drum than the average washing machine (55 L vs 58 L). The average washing machine has a drum of 58 L.
    55 L vs 58 L
  • Worse energy grade
    Energy efficiency class
    B
    This washing machine has a worse energy class than the average washing machine (B vs A).
    B vs A
  • 4 kWh/100 cycles more energy use
    Energy consumption per 100 cycles
    54 kWh/100 cycles
    This washing machine uses more electricity than the average washing machine (54 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    54 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 5 fewer wash programmes
    N. of washing programs
    10
    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, Cotton, Synthetics, Gentle, Wool/Silk, Steam, 3 kg in 20 minutes, Outdoor, Duvets, Jeans
    10 vs 15
  • 1 fewer temperature settings
    N. of temperature settings
    5
    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
  • 1 fewer quick programmes
    N. of washing programs under 1 hour
    1
    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 a hygiene cycle
    Hygiene cycle
    no
    This washing machine does not have a hygiene cycle, the average washing machine does. 66.4% of washing machines have a hygiene cycle.
  • 5 min longer quickest cycle
    Fastest cycle duration
    20 min
    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
  • No self-cleaning cycle
    Self-cleaning function
    no
    This washing machine is not self-cleaning, the average washing machine is. 73.8% of washing machines are self-cleaning.
  • No unbalanced load detection
    Unbalanced load detection
    no
    This washing machine does not have an unbalanced load detection system, which the average washing machine has. 91.7% of washing machines feature unbalanced load detection.
  • 4 h shorter maximum delay
    Maximum delay start
    20 h
    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
  • 1 fewer advanced features
    N. of advanced features
    10
    This washing machine has fewer advanced features than the average washing machine (10 vs 11). The average washing machine has 11 advanced features.
    Overflow protection, Foam control system, Laundry detection system, Pause & Add, Steam technology, Night/Silent option, Anti-crease function, Extra rinse function, Stain removal function, Quick function.
    10 vs 11
  • More basic extra feature
    Additional feature 1
    SoftPlus option
    This washing machine offers a less advanced extra feature than the average washing machine (SoftPlus option vs EEBUS-based energy management system).
    It ensures that fabric softener reaches every part of your laundry by using extra water to evenly distribute the softener and adding an extra rinse cycle.
    SoftPlus option vs EEBUS-based energy management system
  • 5.2% heavier
    Weight
    70.5 kg
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (70.5 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    70.5 kg vs 67 kg
  • More unusual colour
    Color
    silver
    This washing machine comes in a less conventional colour than the average washing machine (silver vs white).
    silver vs white
  • 3.8% larger volume
    Volume
    291,259.584 cm³
    This washing machine has a larger volume than the average washing machine (291259.6 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    291,259.584 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³

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What we like about AEG L7FEE842S 7000 Series ProSteam

  • 43 L of water per cycle keeps water use down.
  • Six spin speeds give you control over how dry clothes come out.
  • Steam technology is built in, alongside an anti-crease function.
  • A Night/Silent option keeps the noise down for late loads.
  • A refresh cycle airs clothes that have only been worn briefly.
  • The inverter motor comes with a warranty of 10 years.

What we don't like about AEG L7FEE842S 7000 Series ProSteam

  • Unbalanced load detection is missing, so an uneven load can make the drum thump on spin.
  • Only 10 programs and 5 temperature settings limit choice for delicate or very hot washes.
  • Even the fastest cycle takes 20 min, so a quick wash is never really quick.
  • Spin noise reaches 75 dB, which is loud in a kitchen or living room.
  • There is no Wi-Fi, so the machine cannot be started or checked from a phone.

Verdict

Showcasing a distinctive silver metallic aesthetic, the AEG L7FEE842S from the 7000 Series ProSteam elevates household garment care with innovative steam capabilities. Rather than subjecting lightly worn shirts and dresses to a full wash cycle, its dedicated ProSteam refresh program uses genuine steam to eliminate lingering odors and smooth out stubborn creases in minutes, reducing ironing time and prolonging textile life. With an eight-kilogram capacity and an effective 1400 RPM spin speed, it effortlessly handles daily family laundry while maintaining a solid Class B energy efficiency profile. The intelligent SoftPlus feature ensures fabric softeners are evenly dispersed across every fiber before the final rinse. Driven by a brushless ÖKOInverter motor with a ten-year warranty and a silent night option, this appliance delivers quiet performance, elegant styling, and advanced clothing maintenance.

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