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Candy 28SB8-S review: 101 specs compared

Avg. price:~£380Capacity:8 kgMaximum spin speed:1200 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Candy 28SB8-S Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Candy 28SB8-S
8.3/10

Overall score

Score
8.3/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

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 77% of washing machines
8.2

Value for money

Value for money
8.2/ 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 84% of models
Score components

70%

8.3

Overall score

30%

8.1

Price

â–²Better than 84%
8.4

Technical score

Technical score
8.4/ 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 81% of models
Score components

25%

7.7

Performance

25%

10

Energy efficiency

20%

7.5

Washing programs

20%

7.9

Features

10%

8.9

Design

â–²Better than 81%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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
?

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.
Not in any best-of list yet
  • candy-28sb8-s
candy-28sb8-s
Best prices
    N/A~ £380
Best rankings
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Ranked #452 of 903 models in Washing machines (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of washing machine Candy 28SB8-S

Technical score
Technical score
8.4/ 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 81% of models
Score components:

25%

7.7

Performance

25%

10

Energy efficiency

20%

7.5

Washing programs

20%

7.9

Features

10%

8.9

Design

8.4
Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 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 84% of models
Score components:

70%

8.3

Overall score

30%

8.1

Price

8.2
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
51 L
Market range: <43 L – >70 L
This washing machine has a 51 L drum, which is smaller than 76% of washing machines and equal to 1.6% 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
38 kWh/100 cycles
Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 38 kWh/100 cycles, which is lower than 94.7% of washing machines and equal to 1.1% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
?
Annual energy cost
?
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 4.7% 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
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
1
Market range: <1 – >3
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.
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
218 min
Market range: <198 min – >239 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 218 min, which is shorter than 46.5% of washing machines and equal to 13.7% 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
yes
This washing machine features a load balancing system. 46.8% 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% 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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Candy 28SB8-S vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 12 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (38 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    38 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
  • Uses AI technology
    This washing machine uses an AI technology, the average washing machine does not. 18% of washing machines use an AI 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.
  • Has a load balancing system
    This washing machine features a load balancing system, the average washing machine does not. 46.8% of washing machines have this feature.
  • Better noise class
    This washing machine has a better noise class than the average washing machine (A vs B).
    A vs B
  • 13.4% lighter
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (58 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    58 kg vs 67 kg
  • 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
  • 7.2% better value for money
    Candy 28SB8-S has better value for money than the average washing machine (8.21 vs 7.7).
    8.21 vs 7.66
  • 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
  • 12 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (38 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    38 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
  • 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
  • Uses AI technology
    This washing machine uses an AI technology, the average washing machine does not. 18% of washing machines use an AI 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.
  • Has a load balancing system
    This washing machine features a load balancing system, the average washing machine does not. 46.8% of washing machines have this feature.
  • 13.4% lighter
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (58 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    58 kg vs 67 kg
  • 0.3 cm narrower
    This washing machine is narrower than the average washing machine (59.5 cm vs 59.8 cm). The average washing machine is 59.8 cm wide.
    59.5 cm vs 59.8 cm
  • 3.3 cm shallower
    This washing machine is shallower than the average washing machine (53.2 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    53.2 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 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
  • 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 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.
    1 vs 2
  • 7 L less drum space
    This washing machine has a smaller drum than the average washing machine (51 L vs 58 L). The average washing machine has a drum of 58 L.
    51 L vs 58 L
  • 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
  • 7 L less drum space
    This washing machine has a smaller drum than the average washing machine (51 L vs 58 L). The average washing machine has a drum of 58 L.
    51 L vs 58 L
  • 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
  • 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.
    1 vs 2

Third-party reviews

What we like about Candy 28SB8-S

  • 38 kWh per 100 cycles keeps running costs low.
  • 41 L of water a cycle keeps water use down.
  • The 58 kg body stays steady during a fast spin.
  • Steam, a fast cycle and an extra rinse are all built in.
  • AI technology and water jets are less common extras.
  • A display, a delay start and a child lock add everyday convenience.

What we don't like about Candy 28SB8-S

  • Only 12 washing programs means less choice than many buyers want.
  • The 51 L drum is on the small side for bulky items.
  • At 58 kg it is hard to move and install alone.
  • There is no AquaStop system to guard against hose leaks.
  • At 72 dB the spin is clearly audible in a quiet room.

Verdict

A load of 8 kg suits most families, and the Candy 28SB8-S handles it day after day at a modest running cost. It uses 38 kWh per 100 cycles and 41 L of water a cycle, both low for a machine this size. The 58 kg body is heavy, but it keeps the machine steady during a fast spin. The extras are handy day to day. There is steam, a fast cycle, an extra rinse, a delay start and a child lock. The AI technology and the water jets system are the less common touches. The trade-off is choice. There are only 12 programs, and the 51 L drum is on the small side. That suits a household that uses the same few cycles.

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