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Candy Aquamatic AQUA 1042DE review: 101 specs compared

Avg. price:~£330Capacity:4 kgMaximum spin speed:1000 RPMEnergy efficiency class:FType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Candy Aquamatic AQUA 1042DE Review: Compare 101 technical specifications and 1 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Candy Aquamatic AQUA 1042DE
6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 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%

5.5

Technical score

25%

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User scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.9, the mark of a weaker model in this category

5%

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

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6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 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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Score components

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

8.5

Price

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5.5

Technical score

Technical score
5.5/ 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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Score components

25%

4.2

Performance

25%

5.4

Energy efficiency

20%

6.3

Washing programs

20%

5.4

Features

10%

7.9

Design

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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 7.9, 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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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.
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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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Where to buy
    N/A~ £330
Best rankings
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Technical Specifications of washing machine Candy Aquamatic AQUA 1042DE

Technical score
Technical score
5.5/ 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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Score components:

25%

4.2

Performance

25%

5.4

Energy efficiency

20%

6.3

Washing programs

20%

5.4

Features

10%

7.9

Design

5.5
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 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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Score components:

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

8.5

Price

6.9
Capacity
4 kg
Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
This washing machine holds 4 kg, which is less than 99.8% of washing machines and equal to 0.1% of washing machines.
Drum volume
28 L
Market range: <43 L – >70 L
This washing machine has a 28 L drum, which is smaller than 100% of washing machines.
Spin-drying efficiency class
C
This washing machine has spin-drying class C, which is less efficient than in 90.6% of washing machines and the same as in 8.8% of washing machines.
Maximum spin speed
1,000 RPM
Market range: <1.2k RPM – >1.4k RPM
This washing machine spins at 1,000 RPM, which is slower than 94.4% of washing machines and equal to 5.5% of washing machines.
Minimum spin speed
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Energy efficiency class
F
This washing machine has energy class F, which is worse than 97.8% of washing machines and the same as 2.1% of washing machines.
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
69 kWh/100 cycles
Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 69 kWh/100 cycles, which is higher than 84.5% of washing machines and equal to 3.8% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
151.8 kWh/year
Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
This washing machine uses 151.8 kWh/year, which is higher than 84.4% of washing machines and equal to 3.7% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
38 £
Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
This washing machine has a yearly running cost of £38, which is higher than 84% of washing machines and equal to 3.7% of washing machines.
Water consumption per cycle
35 L
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 35 L of water per cycle, which is lower than 98.5% of washing machines and equal to 0.4% of washing machines.
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N. of washing programs
15
Market range: <12 – >16
This washing machine offers 15 wash programmes, which is more than 39.5% of washing machines and equal to 37% of washing machines.
Whites, Hygiene, Colours, Shirts, Eco 40-60, Synthetics, Sports, Delicates, Wool/Hand Wash, 20°C, Drain + Spin, Rinse, Quick 14', Quick 30', Quick 59'
N. of downloadable programs
0
Market range: <0 – >40
This washing machine offers 0 downloadable programmes, which is fewer than 9.1% of washing machines and equal to 90.9% of washing machines.
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
3
Market range: <1 – >3
This washing machine has 3 programmes under an hour, which is more than 79.5% of washing machines and equal to 13.4% of washing machines.
Quick 14', Quick 30', Quick 59'
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 69.8% of washing machines and equal to 29.6% of washing machines.
ECO cycle duration
177 min
Market range: <198 min – >239 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 177 min, which is shorter than 99% of washing machines.
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N. of advanced features
6
Market range: <7 – >21
This washing machine has 6 advanced features, which is fewer than 91.6% of washing machines and equal to 3.4% of washing machines.
Overflow protection, Foam control system, Unbalanced load detection, Load balancing system, Pause & Add, Water+ function.
Foam control system
yes
This washing machine features a foam control system. 79.8% of washing machines have a foam control system.
Laundry detection system
no
This washing machine does not have a laundry detection system. 93% of washing machines have this feature.
Unbalanced load detection
yes
This washing machine has unbalanced load detection. 92.5% of washing machines have unbalanced load detection.
Load balancing system
yes
This washing machine features a load balancing system. 46.2% 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 14.2% of washing machines and the same as the colour in 85.8% of washing machines.
Type
self-standing
This washing machine is self-standing, which is more flexible to place than the type in 3.2% 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 8.9% of washing machines and the same as the design in 91.1% 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 Aquamatic AQUA 1042DE vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 12 L less water per cycle
    This washing machine uses less water per cycle than the average washing machine (35 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    35 L vs 47 L
  • Has a load balancing system
    This washing machine features a load balancing system, the average washing machine does not. 46.2% of washing machines have this feature.
  • 44% smaller volume
    This washing machine has a smaller volume than the average washing machine (157,080 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280,500 cm³.
    157,080 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 29.9% lighter
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (47 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    47 kg vs 67 kg
  • Water+ feature
    This washing machine has a Water+ function, while the average washing machine does not. 8.4% of washing machines offer a Water+ function.
    AquaPlus
  • 41 min shorter eco cycle
    This washing machine has a shorter ECO cycle than the average washing machine (177 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    177 min vs 218 min
  • Colors cycle
    This washing machine has a Colors cycle, which the average washing machine does not offer. 36% of washing machines include a Colors cycle.
  • 1 more quick programmes
    This washing machine offers more quick programmes than the average washing machine (3 vs 2). The average washing machine has 2 programmes under an hour.
    Quick 14', Quick 30', Quick 59'
    3 vs 2
  • 12 L less water per cycle
    This washing machine uses less water per cycle than the average washing machine (35 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    35 L vs 47 L
  • 25.5% lower yearly water use
    This washing machine uses less water per year than the average washing machine (7,700 L/year vs 10,340 L/year). The average washing machine uses 10,340 L/year of water a year.
    7,700 L/year vs 10,340 L/year
  • 5.02 £ lower yearly water cost
    This washing machine costs less for water than the average washing machine (14.6 £ vs 19.6 £). The average washing machine has a yearly water cost of 19.646 £.
    14.63 £ vs 19.646 £
  • Water+ feature
    This washing machine has a Water+ function, while the average washing machine does not. 8.4% of washing machines offer a Water+ function.
    AquaPlus
  • 41 min shorter eco cycle
    This washing machine has a shorter ECO cycle than the average washing machine (177 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    177 min vs 218 min
  • Colors cycle
    This washing machine has a Colors cycle, which the average washing machine does not offer. 36% of washing machines include a Colors cycle.
  • 1 more quick programmes
    This washing machine offers more quick programmes than the average washing machine (3 vs 2). The average washing machine has 2 programmes under an hour.
    Quick 14', Quick 30', Quick 59'
    3 vs 2
  • 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 a load balancing system
    This washing machine features a load balancing system, the average washing machine does not. 46.2% of washing machines have this feature.
  • 44% smaller volume
    This washing machine has a smaller volume than the average washing machine (157,080 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280,500 cm³.
    157,080 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 29.9% lighter
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (47 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    47 kg vs 67 kg
  • 12.5 cm shallower
    This washing machine is shallower than the average washing machine (44 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    44 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 15 cm lower height
    This washing machine is shorter than the average washing machine (70 cm vs 85 cm). The average washing machine is 85 cm tall.
    70 cm vs 85 cm
  • 8.8 cm narrower
    This washing machine is narrower than the average washing machine (51 cm vs 59.8 cm). The average washing machine is 59.8 cm wide.
    51 cm vs 59.8 cm
  • Worse energy grade
    This washing machine has a worse energy class than the average washing machine (F vs A).
    F vs A
  • 400 RPM lower spin speed
    This washing machine spins slower than the average washing machine (1,000 RPM vs 1,400 RPM). The average washing machine spins at 1,400 RPM.
    1,000 RPM vs 1,400 RPM
  • 19 kWh/100 cycles more energy use
    This washing machine uses more electricity than the average washing machine (69 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    69 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • No inverter motor
    This washing machine does not have an inverter motor, while the average washing machine does. 82.4% of washing machines offer this.
  • Does not have a steam technology
    This washing machine does not feature a steam technology, the average washing machine does. 67.6% of washing machines feature a steam technology.
  • 4 dB louder spinning
    This washing machine is louder on spin than the average washing machine (78 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    78 dB vs 74 dB
  • 6 fewer advanced features
    This washing machine has fewer advanced features than the average washing machine (6 vs 12). The average washing machine has 12 advanced features.
    Overflow protection, Foam control system, Unbalanced load detection, Load balancing system, Pause & Add, Water+ function.
    6 vs 12
  • Does not have a fast function
    This washing machine does not have a fast function, the average washing machine does. 60% of washing machines have a fast function.
  • 9.9% worse value for money
    Candy Aquamatic AQUA 1042DE has worse value for money than the average washing machine (6.91 vs 7.6).
    6.91 vs 7.59
  • 400 RPM lower spin speed
    This washing machine spins slower than the average washing machine (1,000 RPM vs 1,400 RPM). The average washing machine spins at 1,400 RPM.
    1,000 RPM vs 1,400 RPM
  • No inverter motor
    This washing machine does not have an inverter motor, while the average washing machine does. 82.4% of washing machines offer this.
  • 4 dB louder spinning
    This washing machine is louder on spin than the average washing machine (78 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    78 dB vs 74 dB
  • 30 L less drum space
    This washing machine has a smaller drum than the average washing machine (28 L vs 58 L). The average washing machine has a drum of 58 L.
    28 L vs 58 L
  • 4 kg less capacity
    This washing machine holds less laundry than the average washing machine (4 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    4 kg vs 8 kg
  • Less efficient spin drying
    This washing machine dries less efficiently than the average washing machine (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • Worse noise class
    This washing machine has a worse noise class than the average washing machine (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • 3 dB louder washing
    This washing machine is louder than the average washing machine when washing (56 dB vs 53 dB). The average washing machine washes at 53 dB.
    56 dB vs 53 dB
  • Worse energy grade
    This washing machine has a worse energy class than the average washing machine (F vs A).
    F vs A
  • 19 kWh/100 cycles more energy use
    This washing machine uses more electricity than the average washing machine (69 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    69 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 36.6% higher energy use
    This washing machine uses more energy than the average washing machine (151.8 kWh/year vs 111.1 kWh/year). The average washing machine uses 111.1 kWh/year.
    151.8 kWh/year vs 111.1 kWh/year
  • 9.9 £ higher yearly running cost
    This washing machine costs more to run than the average washing machine (38 £ vs 28.1 £). The average washing machine has a yearly running cost of 28.1 £.
    38 £ vs 28.1 £
  • Does not have a steam technology
    This washing machine does not feature a steam technology, the average washing machine does. 67.6% of washing machines feature a steam technology.
  • Does not have a fast function
    This washing machine does not have a fast function, the average washing machine does. 60% of washing machines have a fast function.
  • Does not have an anti-crease feature
    This washing machine does not have an anti-crease function, the average washing machine has. 68.1% of washing machines include an anti-crease function.
  • Does not have an anti-stain cycle
    This washing machine does not have an anti-stain cycle, the average washing machine does. 69.7% of washing machines have an anti-stain cycle.
  • Does not have an extra-rinse function
    This washing machine does not have a special extra-rinse function, the average washing machine does. 86.2% of washing machines feature such function.
  • Does not have a pre-wash cycle
    This washing machine does not have a special pre-wash cycle, the average washing machine does. 86.2% of washing machines have a pre-wash cycle.
  • Does not have a duvet cycle
    This washing machine does not have a duvet cycle, the average washing machine does. 54.7% of washing machines have a duvet cycle.
  • Does not have an allergen cycle
    This washing machine does not have an allergen cycle, the average washing machine does not have. 65.1% of washing machines have an allergen cycle.
  • 6 fewer advanced features
    This washing machine has fewer advanced features than the average washing machine (6 vs 12). The average washing machine has 12 advanced features.
    Overflow protection, Foam control system, Unbalanced load detection, Load balancing system, Pause & Add, Water+ function.
    6 vs 12
  • No self-cleaning cycle
    This washing machine is not self-cleaning, the average washing machine is. 73.4% of washing machines are self-cleaning.
  • Does not have a laundry detection system
    This washing machine does not have a laundry detection system, the average washing machine does. 93% of washing machines have a laundry detection system.
  • Less suitable door hinge
    This washing machine has a less suitable door hinge than the average washing machine (right vs left).
    right vs left

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
whichwasher2007
✓ explicit
01/06/2020
Full review · hands-on wash test and Zanussi comparison
Verdict
Candy Aquamatic AQUA 1042DE has a flexible delay timer and solid build, but long cycles and slow spin hold it back.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Candy Aquamatic AQUA 1042DE

  • Water use of 35 L per cycle keeps the water bill low.
  • Three programs finish in under an hour.
  • At 47 kg it is light enough to move about.
  • Four-way load sensing adjusts cycle time to the load.
  • Delay start can be set in one-hour steps up to 24 hours.
  • The filter is easy to reach, and the door seal drains fully.

What customers don't like about Candy Aquamatic AQUA 1042DE

  • A 4 kg drum is small for a family's weekly washing.
  • The spin reaches 1000 RPM and is loud at 78 dB.
  • Energy class F at 69 kWh/100 cycles means higher bills.
  • Wash cycles run long, and the ECO cycle takes 177 min.
  • There is no pre-wash, extra rinse or laundry detection, and no inverter motor.

Verdict

The Candy Aquamatic AQUA 1042DE front-loading washing machine is a triumph of miniaturization, purpose-built for tiny homes, micro-apartments, student accommodations, and motorhomes where conventional washing appliances simply cannot fit. Standing at an ultra-compact height of just seventy centimeters with a narrow fifty-one-centimeter width and forty-four-centimeter depth, it easily tucks beneath bathroom sinks or within tight kitchen cabinetry. Despite its diminutive twenty-eight-liter drum handling four kilograms of laundry at 1000 RPM, it functions as a fully fledged washing machine with fifteen versatile cycles. It features three rapid sub-hour wash settings, highlighted by a super-quick fourteen-minute freshening cycle. Operating with thirty-five liters of water per wash, a digital countdown display, 24-hour delay start, and dependable overflow protection, the Aquamatic delivers indispensable washing autonomy for the most cramped residential quarters.

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