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Candy BC448M4D8J-S review: 101 specs compared

Avg. price:~£550Capacity:8 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:integratedLoading type:front-loading

Candy BC448M4D8J-S Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Candy BC448M4D8J-S
8.6/10

Overall score

Score
8.6/ 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 95% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

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%

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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 95% of washing machines
8.0

Value for money

Value for money
8.0/ 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–² Better than 72% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

Overall score

30%

6.7

Price

â–²Better than 72%
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%

8.6

Performance

25%

9.7

Energy efficiency

20%

8.9

Washing programs

20%

8.2

Features

10%

8.3

Design

★Better than 97%
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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~ £550
Best rankings
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Ranked #365 of 903 models in Washing machines (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of washing machine Candy BC448M4D8J-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%

8.6

Performance

25%

9.7

Energy efficiency

20%

8.9

Washing programs

20%

8.2

Features

10%

8.3

Design

8.8
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 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–² Better than 72% of models
Score components:

70%

8.6

Overall score

30%

6.7

Price

8.0
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
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
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
?
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 78.3% of washing machines and equal to 13.9% 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
yes
This washing machine has a laundry detection system. 92.7% of washing machines have this feature.
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
integrated
This washing machine is integrated, which is less flexible to place than the type in 96.9% of washing machines and the same as the type in 3.1% 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 BC448M4D8J-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
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
    3 vs 2
  • Better noise class
    This washing machine has a better noise class than the average washing machine (A vs B).
    A vs B
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
    3 vs 2
  • Jeans cycle
    This washing machine has a cycle for jeans, the average washing machine does not have. 49.7% of washing machines have a jeans 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.
  • 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 cm lower height
    This washing machine is shorter than the average washing machine (82 cm vs 85 cm). The average washing machine is 85 cm tall.
    82 cm vs 85 cm
  • 7.9% smaller volume
    This washing machine has a smaller volume than the average washing machine (258300 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    258,300 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 4 cm shallower
    This washing machine is shallower than the average washing machine (52.5 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    52.5 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 4.5% lighter
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (64 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    64 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
  • 34.2% more expensive
    Candy BC448M4D8J-S is more expensive than the average washing machine (£550 vs £410).
    £550 vs £410
  • Less flexible placement
    This washing machine is less flexible to place than the average washing machine (integrated vs self-standing).
    integrated vs self-standing
  • More basic extra feature
    This washing machine offers a less advanced extra feature than the average washing machine (Active Motion technology vs EEBUS-based energy management system).
    Active Motion technology vs EEBUS-based energy management system
  • 34.2% more expensive
    Candy BC448M4D8J-S is more expensive than the average washing machine (£550 vs £410).
    £550 vs £410
  • More basic extra feature
    This washing machine offers a less advanced extra feature than the average washing machine (Active Motion technology vs EEBUS-based energy management system).
    Active Motion technology vs EEBUS-based energy management system
  • 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
  • Less flexible placement
    This washing machine is less flexible to place than the average washing machine (integrated vs self-standing).
    integrated vs self-standing

Third-party reviews

What we like about Candy BC448M4D8J-S

  • Energy use of 38 kWh per 100 cycles keeps running costs low.
  • Three programs finish in under an hour, handy on a busy weekday.
  • A delay start of up to 24 h lets the wash run overnight.
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth let you start a wash from your phone.
  • The 52.5 cm depth suits a narrow utility room.
  • Jeans and hygiene cycles cover denim and sweaty kit.

What we don't like about Candy BC448M4D8J-S

  • The spin runs at 72 dB, which is loud in a quiet home.
  • The ECO cycle takes 218 min, so a slow wash runs over three and a half hours.
  • There is no automatic dosing, so detergent is measured by hand.
  • No AquaStop means no built-in protection against hose leaks.

Verdict

Busy households that need a quick wash will find the Candy BC448M4D8J-S handy, with three programs under an hour. The fastest cycle takes 14 min, and energy use of 38 kWh per 100 cycles is a clear strength. The 8 kg capacity suits couples and small families rather than big bedding loads. Load balancing keeps the drum steady, and laundry detection adjusts the wash to the load. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth let you start a wash from your phone. The 52.5 cm depth makes it slim enough for a tight utility room. The trade-offs are a loud spin at 72 dB and an ECO cycle that takes 218 min. It also has no automatic dosing and no AquaStop protection, so you measure detergent yourself. It suits a buyer who runs small, frequent loads and wants a fast option with phone control.

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