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Candy EY 26SB7-S review: 101 specs compared

Avg. price:~£260Capacity:6 kgMaximum spin speed:1200 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Candy EY 26SB7-S Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

8.4/10

Overall score

Score
8.4/ 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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â–² Better than 84% of models
Score components

70%

8.5

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 84% of washing machines
8.6

Value for money

Value for money
8.6/ 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
★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

Overall score

30%

9.1

Price

★Better than 97%
8.5

Technical score

Technical score
8.5/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 87% of models
Score components

25%

7.1

Performance

25%

10

Energy efficiency

20%

9.2

Washing programs

20%

7.5

Features

10%

9.0

Design

â–²Better than 87%
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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.
Not in any best-of list yet
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    N/A~ £260
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Ranked #416 of 903 models in Washing machines (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of washing machine Candy EY 26SB7-S

Technical score
Technical score
8.5/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 87% of models
Score components:

25%

7.1

Performance

25%

10

Energy efficiency

20%

9.2

Washing programs

20%

7.5

Features

10%

9.0

Design

8.5
Value for money
Value for money
8.6/ 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
★ Better than 97% of models
Score components:

70%

8.4

Overall score

30%

9.1

Price

8.6
Capacity
6 kg
Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
This washing machine holds 6 kg, which is less than 90.3% of washing machines and equal to 7.6% of washing machines.
Drum volume
45 L
Market range: <43 L – >70 L
This washing machine has a 45 L drum, which is smaller than 87.5% of washing machines and equal to 0.5% 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
36 kWh/100 cycles
Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 36 kWh/100 cycles, which is lower than 96.1% of washing machines and equal to 0.2% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
79.2 kWh/year
Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
This washing machine uses 79.2 kWh/year, which is lower than 97.8% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
19.8 £
Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
This washing machine has a yearly running cost of £19.8, which is lower than 98% 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 98.4% of washing machines and equal to 0.4% 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
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
?
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
208 min
Market range: <198 min – >239 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 208 min, which is shorter than 69.5% of washing machines and equal to 8.1% 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
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 EY 26SB7-S vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 14 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (36 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    36 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 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
  • 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 an anti-vibration design
    This washing machine has an anti-vibration design, the average washing machine does not have. 34.2% of washing machines have an anti-vibration design.
  • 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 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.
  • 17.9% lighter
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (55 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    55 kg vs 67 kg
  • 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.
  • 57.7% cheaper
    Candy EY 26SB7-S is cheaper than the average washing machine (£260 vs £410).
    £260 vs £410
  • 12% better value for money
    Candy EY 26SB7-S has better value for money than the average washing machine (8.57 vs 7.7).
    8.57 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
  • 14 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (36 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    36 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 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 (7700 L/year vs 10340 L/year). The average washing machine uses 10340 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 £
  • 29.4% lower energy use
    This washing machine uses less energy than the average washing machine (79.2 kWh/year vs 112.2 kWh/year). The average washing machine uses 112.2 kWh/year.
    79.2 kWh/year vs 112.2 kWh/year
  • 8.3 £ lower yearly running cost
    This washing machine costs less to run than the average washing machine (19.8 £ vs 28.1 £). The average washing machine has a yearly running cost of 28.1 £.
    19.8 £ vs 28.1 £
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 10 min shorter eco cycle
    This washing machine has a shorter ECO cycle than the average washing machine (208 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    208 min vs 218 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.
  • 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 an anti-vibration design
    This washing machine has an anti-vibration design, the average washing machine does not have. 34.2% of washing machines have an anti-vibration design.
  • 17.9% lighter
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (55 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    55 kg vs 67 kg
  • 15.8% smaller volume
    This washing machine has a smaller volume than the average washing machine (236185.3 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    236,185.25 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 9.8 cm shallower
    This washing machine is shallower than the average washing machine (46.7 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    46.7 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 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
  • 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
  • 2 kg less capacity
    This washing machine holds less laundry than the average washing machine (6 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    6 kg vs 8 kg
  • 13 L less drum space
    This washing machine has a smaller drum than the average washing machine (45 L vs 58 L). The average washing machine has a drum of 58 L.
    45 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
  • 2 kg less capacity
    This washing machine holds less laundry than the average washing machine (6 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    6 kg vs 8 kg
  • 13 L less drum space
    This washing machine has a smaller drum than the average washing machine (45 L vs 58 L). The average washing machine has a drum of 58 L.
    45 L vs 58 L

Third-party reviews

What we like about Candy EY 26SB7-S

  • At 46.7 cm deep it fits a small kitchen or a narrow utility room.
  • At 55 kg it is light enough to pull out from the wall for cleaning.
  • Water use of 35 L per cycle is modest for each wash.
  • Energy use of 36 kWh/100 cycles keeps power use down over the year.
  • 16 programs cover most everyday loads.
  • The fastest cycle takes 14 min for a quick load.
  • A hygiene cycle and a cold wash add useful options.

What we don't like about Candy EY 26SB7-S

  • The 6 kg capacity is small for a family's weekly wash.
  • The 45 L drum fills quickly with bulky items, so they may not fit.
  • The ECO cycle takes 208 min, so a slow wash is a long wait.
  • The spin runs at 72 dB, which is audible in the next room.
  • There are zero downloadable programs, so no extra programs can be added.

Verdict

Space and weight are where this machine helps most. The Candy EY 26SB7-S is 46.7 cm deep and weighs 55 kg, so it fits a small kitchen or a narrow utility room. It takes 6 kg of washing, which suits one or two people but means more loads for a family. The 45 L drum is the main limit. Water use is 35 L per cycle and energy use is 36 kWh/100 cycles. Its 16 programs, steam and laundry detection cover most everyday loads. The fastest cycle takes 14 min, but the ECO cycle runs for 208 min. AI technology is an uncommon extra here, and it also has an inverter motor. It suits a single person or a couple who want an efficient washer that fits a tight space.

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