Are 8 kg Beko washing machines good?
Beko 8kg washing machines generally perform better than most other 8 kg washing machines. Their average overall score is 7.7, which ranks them at position #5 out of 14 brands in the 8 kg washing machine category.
A ranking of 8 kg washing machine brands by their overall score is presented in the following chart.
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The best 8 kg Beko washing machines are as follows.
- Beko WMC81464ST1 b300 (Overall score: 8.39)
- Beko B5WFU58418W bPRO 500 (Overall score: 8.31)
What are the main advantages of 8 kg Beko washing machines?
The advantages of 8 kg Beko washing machines are as follows:
- Higher user ratings: 8 kg Beko washing machines have a user rating of 8.6 points compared to the market average of 8.9 points.
- Greater popularity: 8 kg Beko models have an average popularity score of 7.2, higher than the market average of 7 points.
- Better quality-price ratio: 8 kg Beko washing machines score 7.8 ratio quality-price points, above the market average of 7.5 points.
- Lower water consumption: 8 kg Beko washing machines use 41 liters per cycle, 5 liters less than the market average of 46 liters per cycle.
- Inverter motor with: All 8 kg Beko washing machines include the ProSmart™ inverter motor with a 10-year warranty.
- Quieter operation: 8 kg Beko washing machines operate at 72 dB, with a noise emission class A, compared to the market average of 74 dB and noise emission class B for other 8 kg washing machines.
- Specialized washing programs: 8 kg Beko washing machines include programs like Hand Wash, GentleCare, Dark Care/Jeans, Outdoor/Sport, Duvet, Shirts, StainExpert, and Hygiene+. Series b300 models also include programs such as Curtains, Lingerie, Plush Toys, and Beach Towels.
- Advanced washing functions: Many 8 kg Beko washing machines feature Anti-crease function (AntiCrease+ or SteamTherapy), Extra-fast function (Fast+), Pet Hair Removal, and Rinse-Hold function.
- Comprehensive features: Almost all 8 kg Beko washing machines come with a laundry detection system (OptiSense®), foam control system, load balancing system, self-cleaning (DrumClean Program), Aqua stop, and special drum design (AquaWave®). Most models also include Steam technology (SteamCure) and a memory function.
- Bluetooth connectivity: 8 kg Beko washing machines from the b300 series have Bluetooth connectivity and can be controlled with the HomeWhiz® app.
What are the main disadvantages of 8 kg Beko washing machines?
The main disadvantages of 8 kg Beko washing machines are as follows:
- No top-load or slim models: 8 kg Beko washing machines do not come in top-load or slim models.
- Higher price: 8 kg Beko washing machines cost approximately £440 more than the average 8 kg washing machine (£440 vs £380).
- Lower energy efficiency: 8 kg Beko washing machines have an energy efficiency class of C (market average is B) and consume more energy (62 kWh vs 55 kWh per 100 cycles).
- Limited spin speed options: 8 kg Beko washing machines have a minimum spin speed of 600 RPM. None can reach the 400 RPM minimum that about 61% of 8 kg washing machines on the market can achieve.
- Fewer Quick Wash programs: 8 kg Beko washing machines only have 1 washing program under 1 hour, whereas other 8 kg washing machines usually have 2 Quick Wash programs.
- Lack of advanced features: 8 kg Beko washing machines lack advanced features such as automatic drawer cleaning, pre-mix technology, automatic dosing system, smart diagnosis, Wi-Fi or NFC connectivity, and AI technology.
What is the warranty period for 8 kg Beko washing machines?
Most Beko washing machines come with a 2-year warranty and a motor warranty that ranges from about 2 to 10 years.
Which Beko series include 8 kg washing machines?
Beko's 8 kg washing machines are available in the Serie b100, Serie b300, and Serie bPRO500.
How much do 8 kg Beko washing machine cost?
An 8 kg Beko washing machine costs between £210 and £810, with an average price of about £440. This price places Beko at position #12 in the price classification of 8 kg washing machine brands out of 18. The average cost of an 8 kg washing machine is £380.
Beko washing machines achieve a ratio quality-price of 7.8 points, which places them at position #1 out of 18 brands.
Price ranges for 8 kg Beko washing machines are displayed in the following chart.
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What to consider when choosing the best 8 kg Beko washing machine?
When choosing the best 8 kg Beko washing machine, focus on energy consumption, water use, spin-drying efficiency, and noise levels. Consider the motor type, washing programs, and features, as well as the drum volume and dimensions.
How energy-efficient are 8 kg Beko washing machines?
8 kg Beko washing machines have an energy class of A or C, consuming between 47 kWh and 62 kWh per 100 cycles. On average, they consume about 62 kWh per 100 cycles and rank at position #25 in energy efficiency among other brands. By comparison, the average 8 kg washing machine consumes approximately 55 kWh per 100 cycles.
8 kg Beko washing machines use between 37 and 47 litres of water per cycle, with an average of around 41 litres (which is 5 litres less than the average of other 8 kg washing machines).
The following chart displays how energy classes are distributed among 8 kg Beko washing machines.
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What is the spin-drying efficiency of 8 kg Beko washing machines?
The spin-drying efficiency of all 8 kg Beko washing machines is class B. This matches the market average, where 85% of all washing machines also fall into class B.
Spin-drying efficiency is closely related to the machine's maximum spin speed. In 8 kg Beko washing machines, the maximum spin speed ranges from 1200 to 1400 RPM, with 1400 RPM being the most common (58% of models).
The minimum spin speed in Beko washing machines is 600 RPM; none go as low as 400 RPM. For context, 61.3% of all 8 kg washing machines on the market can reach a minimum spin speed of 400 RPM, which is useful if you frequently wash delicate items like Wool.
How loud are 8 kg Beko washing machines?
8 kg Beko washing machines produce spin noise levels between 71 and 76 dB, with an average of 72 dB. These washing machines are about 2 dB quieter than the average 8 kg washing machine. Spin noise level is critical because it represents the loudest part of the washing cycle.
Noise emission class, which categorizes washing machines based on their spin noise level, ranges from A to D. For 8 kg Beko washing machines, 50% fall into noise emission class A (under 73 dB), and 50% are in class B (73-76 dB). In comparison, across the market, 41.4% of 8 kg washing machines are in class A, 36% in class B, and 19.8% in class C (77-80 dB).
The washing noise level in 8 kg Beko washing machines ranges from 51 to 55 dB, with an average of 53 dB (the same as the market average).
How many washing programs do 8 kg Beko washing machines have?
8 kg Beko washing machines usually have 15 washing programs, similar to most other brands. The common programs include Cotton, Eco 40-60, Synthetics, Xpress / Super Xpress, Mix, Wool / Hand Wash, GentleCare, Dark Care / Jeans, Outdoor / Sports, Duvet, Shirts, StainExpert, and Hygiene+.
Some advanced models in the B300 series also have additional programs like Curtains, Lingerie, Plush Toys, and Beach Towels. However, none of the 8 kg Beko washing machines include a Baby-Care cycle.
They have one fast cycle under 1 hour (Xpress / Super Xpress), with the fastest lasting 14 minutes. The ECO cycle duration ranges from 207 to 239 minutes, with an average of 218 minutes.
Many models also include washing functions like Anti-crease (AntiCrease+ or SteamTherapy and Rinse-Hold), Extra-fast (Fast+) and Pet Hair Removal.
What features do 8 kg Beko washing machines include?
8 kg Beko washing machines typically include about 8-15 features, with an average of 12 features (by comparison, the average washing machine on the market has about 10 features).
All or almost all 8 kg Beko models come with Laundry detection system (OptiSense®), Foam control system, Load balancing system, Self-cleaning feature (DrumClean Program), Aqua stop system, and Special drum design (AquaWave®). They also use an inverter motor (ProSmart™ brushless motor) with a 10-year warranty.
Most 8 kg Beko washing machines also include Steam technology (SteamCure) and Memory function. Some advanced models (series b300) feature Bluetooth connectivity through the HomeWhiz® app.
However, 8 kg Beko washing machines do not include features like Automatic drawer cleaning, Pre-mix technology, automatic dosing system, Smart diagnosis, Wi-Fi or NFC connectivity, or AI technology.
What is the drum volume of 8 kg Beko washing machines?
The drum volume of 8 kg Beko washing machines is 55 liters. They occupy around 0.29 m³ of space, slightly more than the market average of 0.28 m³ for other 8 kg washing machines. The depth of 8 kg Beko washing machines ranges from 55 to 59 cm, so there are no slim models available. The width is standard at approximately 60 cm, typical for front-load washing machines.
