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Candy CSO44 1285TE/2-S review: 101 specs compared

Avg. price:~£520Capacity:8 kgMaximum spin speed:1200 RPMEnergy efficiency class:DType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Candy CSO44 1285TE/2-S Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Candy CSO44 1285TE/2-S
6.9/10

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 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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▼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components

70%

6.8

Technical score

25%

6.8

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

▼Worse than 85% of washing machines
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

6.9

Price

▼Worse than 88%
6.8

Technical score

Technical score
6.8/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

25%

5.6

Performance

25%

5.1

Energy efficiency

20%

9.1

Washing programs

20%

7.8

Features

10%

7.7

Design

▼Worse than 79%
6.8

User score

User score
6.8/ 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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▼ Worse than 93% of models

6.8

Mark 7.9 is below the typical mark 8.4 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.0

Rating

20%

7.7

Popularity

▼Worse than 93%
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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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Technical Specifications of washing machine Candy CSO44 1285TE/2-S

Technical score
Technical score
6.8/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

25%

5.6

Performance

25%

5.1

Energy efficiency

20%

9.1

Washing programs

20%

7.8

Features

10%

7.7

Design

6.8
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components:

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

6.9

Price

6.9
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
54 L
Market range: <43 L – >70 L
This washing machine has a 54 L drum, which is smaller than 65.6% of washing machines and equal to 7.1% 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
400 RPM
Market range: <400 RPM – >800 RPM
This washing machine has a minimum spin of 400 RPM, which is lower than 27.9% of washing machines and equal to 71.1% of washing machines.
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Energy efficiency class
D
This washing machine has energy class D, which is worse than 82.5% of washing machines and the same as 11.2% of washing machines.
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
73 kWh/100 cycles
Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 73 kWh/100 cycles, which is higher than 89.1% of washing machines and equal to 2.3% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
196 kWh/year
Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
This washing machine uses 196 kWh/year, which is higher than 97.3% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
49 £
Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
This washing machine has a yearly running cost of £49, which is higher than 97% of washing machines.
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
?
Fastest cycle duration
?
ECO cycle duration
?
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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
yes
This washing machine has unbalanced load detection. 91.7% of washing machines have unbalanced load detection.
Load balancing system
no
This washing machine does not feature 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 CSO44 1285TE/2-S vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 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.
  • Can save settings to favorites
    This washing machine can save selected settings to favorites, the average washing machine cannot. 40.1% 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.
  • Can self-diagnose its problems
    This washing machine can self-diagnose its problems, the average washing machine cannot. 45.3% of washing machines have this feature.
  • Includes a wash assist function
    This washing machine includes a wash assist function, which the average washing machine does not have. 27.6% of washing machines offer a wash assist function.
  • Can be controlled by voice
    This washing machine can be controlled by voice, the average washing machine cannot. 32.1% of washing machines can be controlled by voice.
  • 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
  • 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
  • Includes a wash assist function
    This washing machine includes a wash assist function, which the average washing machine does not have. 27.6% of washing machines offer a wash assist function.
  • Colors cycle
    This washing machine has a Colors cycle, which the average washing machine does not offer. 38.2% of washing machines include a Colors cycle.
  • Shirt cycle
    This washing machine has a cycle for shirts, the average washing machine does not have. 48.5% of washing machines have a shirt cycle.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Has Wi-Fi
    This washing machine has Wi-Fi, the average washing machine does not. 28.3% of washing machines have Wi-Fi.
  • Can save settings to favorites
    This washing machine can save selected settings to favorites, the average washing machine cannot. 40.1% 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.
  • Can self-diagnose its problems
    This washing machine can self-diagnose its problems, the average washing machine cannot. 45.3% of washing machines have this feature.
  • Can be controlled by voice
    This washing machine can be controlled by voice, the average washing machine cannot. 32.1% of washing machines can be controlled by voice.
  • Shows consumption statistics
    This washing machine can shows its consumption statistics in the app, the average washing machine cannot. 35.7% of washing machines can do this.
  • 9.6 cm shallower
    This washing machine is shallower than the average washing machine (46.9 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    46.9 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 14.5% smaller volume
    This washing machine has a smaller volume than the average washing machine (239700 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    239,700 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 23 kWh/100 cycles more energy use
    This washing machine uses more electricity than the average washing machine (73 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    73 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • Worse energy grade
    This washing machine has a worse energy class than the average washing machine (D vs A).
    D vs A
  • 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
  • No inverter motor
    This washing machine does not have an inverter motor, while the average washing machine does. 82.1% of washing machines offer this.
  • 5 dB louder spinning
    This washing machine is louder on spin than the average washing machine (79 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    79 dB vs 74 dB
  • 17.1% lower user score
    User score
    6.8/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 93% of models

    6.8

    Mark 7.9 is below the typical mark 8.4 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.0

    Rating

    20%

    7.7

    Popularity

    6.8 vs 8.2
  • 7 dB louder washing
    This washing machine is louder than the average washing machine when washing (60 dB vs 53 dB). The average washing machine washes at 53 dB.
    60 dB vs 53 dB
  • Worse noise class
    This washing machine has a worse noise class than the average washing machine (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • 17.1% lower user score
    User score
    6.8/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 93% of models

    6.8

    Mark 7.9 is below the typical mark 8.4 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.0

    Rating

    20%

    7.7

    Popularity

    6.8 vs 8.2
  • 11.1% worse value for money
    Candy CSO44 1285TE/2-S has worse value for money than the average washing machine (6.89 vs 7.7).
    6.89 vs 7.66
  • 26.8% more expensive
    Candy CSO44 1285TE/2-S is more expensive than the average washing machine (£520 vs £410).
    £520 vs £410
  • 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
  • No inverter motor
    This washing machine does not have an inverter motor, while the average washing machine does. 82.1% of washing machines offer this.
  • 5 dB louder spinning
    This washing machine is louder on spin than the average washing machine (79 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    79 dB vs 74 dB
  • 7 dB louder washing
    This washing machine is louder than the average washing machine when washing (60 dB vs 53 dB). The average washing machine washes at 53 dB.
    60 dB vs 53 dB
  • Worse noise class
    This washing machine has a worse noise class than the average washing machine (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • 4 L less drum space
    This washing machine has a smaller drum than the average washing machine (54 L vs 58 L). The average washing machine has a drum of 58 L.
    54 L vs 58 L
  • 23 kWh/100 cycles more energy use
    This washing machine uses more electricity than the average washing machine (73 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    73 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • Worse energy grade
    This washing machine has a worse energy class than the average washing machine (D vs A).
    D vs A
  • 74.7% higher energy use
    This washing machine uses more energy than the average washing machine (196 kWh/year vs 112.2 kWh/year). The average washing machine uses 112.2 kWh/year.
    196 kWh/year vs 112.2 kWh/year
  • 20.9 £ higher yearly running cost
    This washing machine costs more to run than the average washing machine (49 £ vs 28.1 £). The average washing machine has a yearly running cost of 28.1 £.
    49 £ vs 28.1 £
  • Less capable app support
    This washing machine uses a less capable app than the average washing machine (Candy Simply-Fi vs LG ThinQ™).
    Candy Simply-Fi vs LG ThinQ™
  • 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

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What we like about Candy CSO44 1285TE/2-S

  • 16 programs include wool, jeans and hygiene cycles.
  • The 239700 cm³ volume takes big loads.
  • At 46.9 cm deep it suits a narrow space.
  • Bluetooth connectivity is an uncommon extra.
  • Steam and an anti-crease function reduce creases.
  • Smart diagnosis helps find faults.

What we don't like about Candy CSO44 1285TE/2-S

  • 73 kWh per 100 cycles is a lot of power for each wash.
  • Spin noise of 79 dB is loud.
  • Washing noise of 60 dB is noticeable in a quiet home.
  • There is no inverter motor.
  • At 86 cm high it may not fit under a standard worktop.

Verdict

The Candy CSO44 1285TE/2-S has 16 programs, including wool, jeans and hygiene cycles. Its interior volume of 239700 cm³ gives room for big loads. It is only 46.9 cm deep, so it suits a narrow space. Bluetooth is an uncommon extra, and it comes with consumption statistics. Steam technology is included, and the 8 kg capacity suits a full weekly wash. A display and smart diagnosis help when something goes wrong, and the 24 h delay start gives time to plan. Water use is 44 L per cycle, which is modest for an 8 kg load. The trade-off is energy and noise: 73 kWh per 100 cycles, and 79 dB on spin. It suits a household that washes often, wants plenty of programs and does not watch energy use closely.

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