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AEG LR8H94GBY review: 101 specs compared

Avg. price:~£710Capacity:9 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

AEG LR8H94GBY Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

AEG LR8H94GBY
8.4/10

Overall score

Score
8.4/ 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%

8.7

Technical score

25%

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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

★Better than 90% of washing machines
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 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–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

Overall score

30%

5.3

Price

â–¼Worse than 64%
8.7

Technical score

Technical score
8.7/ 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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★ Better than 93% of models
Score components

25%

8.8

Performance

25%

9.4

Energy efficiency

20%

7.7

Washing programs

20%

8.6

Features

10%

8.2

Design

★Better than 93%
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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~ £710
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Washing machines model ranking

Ranked #387 of 903 models in Washing machines (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of washing machine AEG LR8H94GBY

Technical score
Technical score
8.7/ 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
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components:

25%

8.8

Performance

25%

9.4

Energy efficiency

20%

7.7

Washing programs

20%

8.6

Features

10%

8.2

Design

8.7
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 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–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components:

70%

8.4

Overall score

30%

5.3

Price

7.5
Capacity
9 kg
Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
This washing machine holds 9 kg, which is more than 53.6% of washing machines and equal to 23.9% 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 53% 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 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
44 kWh/100 cycles
Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 44 kWh/100 cycles, which is lower than 83.9% of washing machines and equal to 4.5% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
?
Annual energy cost
?
Water consumption per cycle
46 L
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 46 L of water per cycle, which is lower than 52% of washing machines and equal to 6.5% of washing machines.
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N. of washing programs
12
Market range: <12 – >16
This washing machine offers 12 wash programmes, which is fewer than 83% of washing machines and equal to 6.9% of washing machines.
N. of downloadable programs
?
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
20 min
Market range: <14 min – >30 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
228 min
Market range: <198 min – >239 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 228 min, which is longer than 59.2% of washing machines and equal to 18.2% of washing machines.
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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
?
Unbalanced load detection
?
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 LR8H94GBY vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 6 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (44 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    44 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • Has Wi-Fi
    This washing machine has Wi-Fi, the average washing machine does not. 28.3% of washing machines have Wi-Fi.
  • Has an anti-vibration design
    This washing machine has an anti-vibration design, the average washing machine does not have. 34.2% of washing machines have an anti-vibration design.
  • Features a pre-mix technology
    This washing machine features a pre-mix technology, the average washing machine does not. 24.4% of washing machines have a pre-mix technology.
  • Includes a water jets system
    This washing machine has a water jets system, the average washing machine does not. 20% of washing machines feature a water jets system.
  • Can self-diagnose its problems
    This washing machine can self-diagnose its problems, the average washing machine cannot. 45.3% of washing machines have this feature.
  • 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.
  • Can be controlled by voice
    This washing machine can be controlled by voice, the average washing machine cannot. 32.1% of washing machines can be controlled by voice.
  • 1 kg more capacity
    This washing machine holds more laundry than the average washing machine (9 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    9 kg vs 8 kg
  • Better noise class
    This washing machine has a better noise class than the average washing machine (A vs B).
    A vs B
  • 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
  • 6 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (44 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    44 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.
  • Has Wi-Fi
    This washing machine has Wi-Fi, the average washing machine does not. 28.3% of washing machines have Wi-Fi.
  • Features a pre-mix technology
    This washing machine features a pre-mix technology, the average washing machine does not. 24.4% of washing machines have a pre-mix technology.
  • Includes a water jets system
    This washing machine has a water jets system, the average washing machine does not. 20% of washing machines feature a water jets system.
  • Can self-diagnose its problems
    This washing machine can self-diagnose its problems, the average washing machine cannot. 45.3% of washing machines have this feature.
  • Can be controlled by voice
    This washing machine can be controlled by voice, the average washing machine cannot. 32.1% of washing machines can be controlled by voice.
  • Has an anti-vibration design
    This washing machine has an anti-vibration design, the average washing machine does not have. 34.2% of washing machines have an anti-vibration design.
  • 3 fewer wash programmes
    This washing machine offers fewer wash programmes than the average washing machine (12 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    12 vs 15
  • 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
  • 18.7% heavier
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (79.5 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    79.5 kg vs 67 kg
  • 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
  • 73.2% more expensive
    AEG LR8H94GBY is more expensive than the average washing machine (£710 vs £410).
    £710 vs £410
  • 10 min longer eco cycle
    This washing machine has a longer ECO cycle than the average washing machine (228 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    228 min vs 218 min
  • 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
  • 5.5% larger volume
    This washing machine has a larger volume than the average washing machine (295800 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    295,800 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 73.2% more expensive
    AEG LR8H94GBY is more expensive than the average washing machine (£710 vs £410).
    £710 vs £410
  • 3 fewer wash programmes
    This washing machine offers fewer wash programmes than the average washing machine (12 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    12 vs 15
  • 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
  • 10 min longer eco cycle
    This washing machine has a longer ECO cycle than the average washing machine (228 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    228 min vs 218 min
  • 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
  • Less capable app support
    This washing machine uses a less capable app than the average washing machine (My AEG Care vs LG ThinQâ„¢).
    My AEG Care vs LG ThinQâ„¢
  • 18.7% heavier
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (79.5 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    79.5 kg vs 67 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
  • 5.5% larger volume
    This washing machine has a larger volume than the average washing machine (295800 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    295,800 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³

Third-party reviews

What we like about AEG LR8H94GBY

  • Pre-mix technology adds a feature beyond the basic wash.
  • Water jets system adds another wash option.
  • The 9 kg capacity handles a full load in one go.
  • The 60 L drum leaves room for bulky items.
  • Refresh cycle freshens clothes without a full wash.
  • Wi-Fi connectivity links it to a phone.

What we don't like about AEG LR8H94GBY

  • At 79.5 kg it is hard to move around a kitchen.
  • Only 12 washing programs give less choice for special fabrics.
  • The ECO cycle takes 228 min, almost four hours.
  • Only two programs finish under an hour.

Verdict

Pre-mix technology and a refresh cycle set the AEG LR8H94GBY apart from simpler machines. Water jets and Wi-Fi add to the list, and the 9 kg capacity sits in a 60 L drum. The anti-vibration design helps keep it steady and calm on the spin, which runs at 72 dB. Foam control and smart diagnosis are handy extras that save guesswork when something goes wrong. The trade-off is weight and range. At 79.5 kg it is hard to move, and 12 washing programs give less choice. The ECO cycle runs 228 min, but two programs finish under an hour, and the quickest finishes in 20 min. It suits a busy household that wants a well-equipped machine and does not mind the weight or the long ECO cycle.

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