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AEG LFA5I82RE review: 101 specs compared

Avg. price:~£370Capacity:8 kgMaximum spin speed:1200 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

AEG LFA5I82RE Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 1 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

AEG LFA5I82RE
7.9/10

Overall score

Score
7.9/ 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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â–² Better than 54% of models
Score components

70%

7.9

Technical score

25%

?

User scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 8.0, the mark of a weaker model in this category

5%

?

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

â–²Better than 54% of washing machines
8.0

Value for money

Value for money
8.0/ 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 72% of models
Score components

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

8.2

Price

â–²Better than 72%
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 70% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 54% of models
Score components

25%

7.4

Performance

25%

9.7

Energy efficiency

20%

8.1

Washing programs

20%

6.1

Features

10%

7.6

Design

â–²Better than 54%
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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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No ratings from across the web yet, so it counts as 8.0, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
No ratings from across the web yet
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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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Best prices
    N/A~ £370
Best rankings
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Technical Specifications of washing machine AEG LFA5I82RE

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 70% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 54% of models
Score components:

25%

7.4

Performance

25%

9.7

Energy efficiency

20%

8.1

Washing programs

20%

6.1

Features

10%

7.6

Design

7.9
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 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
â–² Better than 72% of models
Score components:

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

8.2

Price

8.0
Capacity
8 kg
Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 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
53 L
Market range: <43 L – >70 L
This washing machine has a 53 L drum, which is smaller than 73.1% of washing machines and equal to 1.4% of washing machines.
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
1,200 RPM
Market range: <1.2k RPM – >1.4k RPM
This washing machine spins at 1,200 RPM, which is slower than 71.1% of washing machines and equal to 22.3% 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
47 kWh/100 cycles
Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 47 kWh/100 cycles, which is lower than 66% of washing machines and equal to 9.9% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
103.4 kWh/year
Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
This washing machine uses 103.4 kWh/year, which is lower than 69.8% of washing machines and equal to 9.9% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
25.9 £
Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
This washing machine has a yearly running cost of £25.9, which is lower than 70.2% of washing machines and equal to 10% of washing machines.
Water consumption per cycle
43 L
Market range: <41 L – >52 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
14
Market range: <12 – >16
This washing machine offers 14 wash programmes, which is fewer than 60.7% of washing machines and equal to 20.5% of washing machines.
N. of downloadable programs
0
Market range: <0 – >40
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
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This washing machine has 2 programmes under an hour, which is more than 41.7% of washing machines and equal to 36.5% of washing machines.
Fastest cycle duration
14 min
Market range: <14 min – >30 min
This washing machine has a fastest cycle of 14 min, which is shorter than 70.3% of washing machines and equal to 29.1% of washing machines.
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
no
This washing machine does not have 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, black
This washing machine comes in white, black, which is less conventional than the colour in 93.6% of washing machines and the same as the colour in 2.2% 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 LFA5I82RE vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 4 L less water per cycle
    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
  • 3 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (47 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    47 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • Refresh cycle
    This washing machine has a Refresh cycle, which the average washing machine does not include. 24.1% of washing machines have a Refresh cycle.
  • 1 min shorter quickest cycle
    This washing machine has a shorter fastest cycle than the average washing machine (14 min vs 15 min). The average washing machine's quickest cycle takes 15 min.
    14 min vs 15 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
  • 2.5 cm shallower
    This washing machine is shallower than the average washing machine (54 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    54 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 4 L less water per cycle
    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
  • 3 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (47 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    47 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • Refresh cycle
    This washing machine has a Refresh cycle, which the average washing machine does not include. 24.1% of washing machines have a Refresh cycle.
  • 1 min shorter quickest cycle
    This washing machine has a shorter fastest cycle than the average washing machine (14 min vs 15 min). The average washing machine's quickest cycle takes 15 min.
    14 min vs 15 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
  • 2.5 cm shallower
    This washing machine is shallower than the average washing machine (54 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    54 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 200 RPM lower spin speed
    This washing machine spins slower than the average washing machine (1200 RPM vs 1400 RPM). The average washing machine spins at 1400 RPM.
    1,200 RPM vs 1,400 RPM
  • 1 fewer wash programmes
    This washing machine offers fewer wash programmes than the average washing machine (14 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    14 vs 15
  • No self-cleaning cycle
    This washing machine is not self-cleaning, the average washing machine is. 73.8% of washing machines are self-cleaning.
  • No unbalanced load detection
    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.
  • 5 L less drum space
    This washing machine has a smaller drum than the average washing machine (53 L vs 58 L). The average washing machine has a drum of 58 L.
    53 L vs 58 L
  • More unusual colour
    This washing machine comes in a less conventional colour than the average washing machine (white, black vs white).
    white, black vs white
  • 200 RPM lower spin speed
    This washing machine spins slower than the average washing machine (1200 RPM vs 1400 RPM). The average washing machine spins at 1400 RPM.
    1,200 RPM vs 1,400 RPM
  • 5 L less drum space
    This washing machine has a smaller drum than the average washing machine (53 L vs 58 L). The average washing machine has a drum of 58 L.
    53 L vs 58 L
  • 1 fewer wash programmes
    This washing machine offers fewer wash programmes than the average washing machine (14 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    14 vs 15
  • No self-cleaning cycle
    This washing machine is not self-cleaning, the average washing machine is. 73.8% of washing machines are self-cleaning.
  • No unbalanced load detection
    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.
  • More unusual colour
    This washing machine comes in a less conventional colour than the average washing machine (white, black vs white).
    white, black vs white

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

6.0
ocu.org
≈ estimated
Not Dated
Lab test · 8kg front loader
Verdict
The AEG LFA5I82RE is a standard-depth 8kg front loader for three or four people, with a 20-hour delayed start but no leak protection.

Third-party reviews

What we like about AEG LFA5I82RE

  • An 8 kg drum suits a family of three or four.
  • Water use of 43 L per cycle is low for this drum size.
  • A 1200 RPM spin leaves clothes fairly dry.
  • A delay start of up to 20 hours lets you wash in off-peak hours.
  • Steam technology helps take out creases.
  • The refresh cycle freshens clothes that have hung too long.

What we don't like about AEG LFA5I82RE

  • There is no water leak protection, so the hoses need checking.
  • There is no automatic dispenser, so detergent is added for every wash.
  • Spin noise is 74 dB, which is clear in a quiet home.
  • There is no Wi-Fi, so the machine cannot be controlled from a phone.

Verdict

8 kg of washing suits a family of three or four, and the AEG LFA5I82RE copes with a full load without fuss. Water use is 43 L per cycle, which is low for a drum this size. Energy use is 47 kWh per 100 cycles, which is reasonable for a family machine. A 1200 RPM spin leaves clothes fairly dry, which cuts drying time. Steam, a 14 min express wash and a refresh cycle for clothes left hanging add useful choice. The trade-off is that the machine has no water leak protection, so keep an eye on the hoses. There is no automatic dispenser either, so detergent goes in by hand for every wash. It suits a busy household that wants a sensible, economical machine and does not mind measuring detergent.

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