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Candy 486BWMR9/1-S review: 101 specs compared

Avg. price:~£370Capacity:8 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Candy 486BWMR9/1-S Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Candy 486BWMR9/1-S
8.5/10

Overall score

Score
8.5/ 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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★ Better than 94% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

Technical score

25%

7.9

User score

5%

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

★Better than 94% of washing machines
8.4

Value for money

Value for money
8.4/ 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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★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

70%

8.5

Overall score

30%

8.2

Price

★Better than 92%
8.8

Technical score

Technical score
8.8/ 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 97% of models
Score components

25%

8.0

Performance

25%

9.7

Energy efficiency

20%

8.9

Washing programs

20%

8.9

Features

10%

8.2

Design

★Better than 97%
7.9

User score

User score
7.9/ 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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80%

8.7

Rating

20%

5.0

Popularity

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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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Ranked #38 of 903 models in Washing machines (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of washing machine Candy 486BWMR9/1-S

Technical score
Technical score
8.8/ 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 97% of models
Score components:

25%

8.0

Performance

25%

9.7

Energy efficiency

20%

8.9

Washing programs

20%

8.9

Features

10%

8.2

Design

8.8
Value for money
Value for money
8.4/ 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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★ Better than 92% of models
Score components:

70%

8.5

Overall score

30%

8.2

Price

8.4
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
58 L
Market range: <43 L – >70 L
This washing machine has a 58 L drum, which is larger than 42.2% of washing machines and equal to 10.3% 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
33 kWh/100 cycles
Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 33 kWh/100 cycles, which is lower than 97.8% of washing machines and equal to 1.1% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
?
Annual energy cost
?
Water consumption per cycle
44 L
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 44 L of water per cycle, which is lower than 68.7% of washing machines and equal to 7.2% of washing machines.
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N. of washing programs
16
Market range: <12 – >16
This washing machine offers 16 wash programmes, which is more than 76.4% of washing machines and equal to 15.8% of washing machines.
N. of downloadable programs
60
Market range: <0 – >40
This washing machine offers 60 downloadable programmes, which is more than 99.4% of washing machines and equal to 0.6% 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
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
yes
This washing machine has unbalanced load detection. 91.7% of washing machines have 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 486BWMR9/1-S vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 17 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (33 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    33 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 1 more wash programmes
    This washing machine offers more wash programmes than the average washing machine (16 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    16 vs 15
  • Has Wi-Fi
    This washing machine has Wi-Fi, the average washing machine does not. 28.3% of washing machines have Wi-Fi.
  • Uses AI technology
    This washing machine uses an AI technology, the average washing machine does not. 18% of washing machines use an AI technology.
  • Has the AquaStop feature
    This washing machine has the AquaStop feature, the average washing machine does not. 36.3% of washing machines have an AquaStop feature.
  • 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.
  • Has Bluetooth
    This washing machine features a Bluetooth technology, the average washing machine does not. 12.8% of washing machines have Bluetooth technology.
  • 3 L less water per cycle
    This washing machine uses less water per cycle than the average washing machine (44 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    44 L vs 47 L
  • 9.9% better value for money
    Candy 486BWMR9/1-S has better value for money than the average washing machine (8.42 vs 7.7).
    8.42 vs 7.66
  • 17 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (33 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    33 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 3 L less water per cycle
    This washing machine uses less water per cycle than the average washing machine (44 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    44 L vs 47 L
  • 1 more wash programmes
    This washing machine offers more wash programmes than the average washing machine (16 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    16 vs 15
  • Baby-care cycle
    This washing machine has a special cycle for baby's clothes, the average washing machine does not have. 46.5% of washing machines have such 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
  • Has Wi-Fi
    This washing machine has Wi-Fi, the average washing machine does not. 28.3% of washing machines have Wi-Fi.
  • Uses AI technology
    This washing machine uses an AI technology, the average washing machine does not. 18% of washing machines use an AI technology.
  • Has the AquaStop feature
    This washing machine has the AquaStop feature, the average washing machine does not. 36.3% of washing machines have an AquaStop feature.
  • 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.
  • Has Bluetooth
    This washing machine features a Bluetooth technology, the average washing machine does not. 12.8% of washing machines have Bluetooth technology.
  • 6% lighter
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (63 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    63 kg vs 67 kg
  • 3.5 cm shallower
    This washing machine is shallower than the average washing machine (53 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    53 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 2 dB louder spinning
    This washing machine is louder on spin than the average washing machine (76 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    76 dB vs 74 dB
  • 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
  • 3.7% lower user score
    User score
    7.9/ 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
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models

    80%

    8.7

    Rating

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    7.9 vs 8.2
  • 60 fewer downloadable programmes
    This washing machine offers fewer downloadable programmes than the average washing machine (60 vs 0). The average washing machine offers 0 downloadable programmes.
    60 vs 0
  • 3.7% lower user score
    User score
    7.9/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models

    80%

    8.7

    Rating

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    7.9 vs 8.2
  • 2 dB louder spinning
    This washing machine is louder on spin than the average washing machine (76 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    76 dB vs 74 dB
  • 60 fewer downloadable programmes
    This washing machine offers fewer downloadable programmes than the average washing machine (60 vs 0). The average washing machine offers 0 downloadable programmes.
    60 vs 0
  • 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

Third-party reviews

What we like about Candy 486BWMR9/1-S

  • 33 kWh per 100 cycles keeps power use low.
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth let you start a cycle from your phone.
  • 60 downloadable programs add choice beyond the dial.
  • AquaStop protects against leaks from the hoses.
  • The 58 L drum gives room for a week of family laundry.
  • Two programs under an hour cover quick washes.

What we don't like about Candy 486BWMR9/1-S

  • At 76 dB the spin is loud enough to be heard in other rooms.
  • The ECO cycle takes 218 min, so it suits overnight washes only.
  • At 63 kg it is hard to move for cleaning behind it.
  • An 8 kg drum is small for bulky duvets.

Verdict

Households that wash most days will like the Candy 486BWMR9/1-S for its connected extras. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth let you start or check a cycle from a phone, and 60 downloadable programs add plenty of choice. The AI technology is there to pick settings for each load, and AquaStop guards against hose leaks. Power use is low at 33 kWh per 100 cycles, and the 8 kg drum with 58 L of space handles a family's weekly wash. The trade-off is the spin: at 76 dB it can be heard from another room. The ECO cycle takes 218 min, so it is one for overnight. It suits a buyer who likes app control, has a family to wash for, and can use the delay start to run the loud spin at night.

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