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Candy RapidÓ RO 1696DWMCEB review: 101 specs compared

Avg. price:~£470Capacity:9 kgMaximum spin speed:1600 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Candy RapidÓ RO 1696DWMCEB Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Candy RapidÓ RO 1696DWMCEB
8.2/10

Overall score

Score
8.2/ 10
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 80% of models
Score components

70%

8.3

Technical score

25%

?

User scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.9, 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

▲Better than 80% of washing machines
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 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
▲ Better than 70% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

Overall score

30%

7.3

Price

▲Better than 70%
8.3

Technical score

Technical score
8.3/ 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
▲ Better than 83% of models
Score components

25%

7.7

Performance

25%

9.0

Energy efficiency

20%

8.7

Washing programs

20%

8.4

Features

10%

7.3

Design

▲Better than 83%
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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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
No ratings from across the web yet, so it counts as 7.9, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
No ratings from across the web yet
?

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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Best prices
    N/A~ £470
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Technical Specifications of washing machine Candy RapidÓ RO 1696DWMCEB

Technical score
Technical score
8.3/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 83% of models
Score components:

25%

7.7

Performance

25%

9.0

Energy efficiency

20%

8.7

Washing programs

20%

8.4

Features

10%

7.3

Design

8.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 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
▲ Better than 70% of models
Score components:

70%

8.2

Overall score

30%

7.3

Price

7.9
Capacity
9 kg
Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
This washing machine holds 9 kg, which is more than 53.6% of washing machines and equal to 23.9% 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% of washing machines and equal to 10.2% of washing machines.
Spin-drying efficiency class
B
This washing machine has spin-drying class B, which is more efficient than in 9.6% of washing machines and the same as in 84.2% of washing machines.
Maximum spin speed
1,600 RPM
Market range: <1.2k RPM – >1.4k RPM
This washing machine spins at 1,600 RPM, which is faster than 96% of washing machines and equal to 4% 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 27.6% of washing machines and equal to 71.7% of washing machines.
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Energy efficiency class
A
This washing machine has energy class A, which is better than 38% of washing machines and the same as 62% of washing machines.
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
49 kWh/100 cycles
Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 49 kWh/100 cycles, which is lower than 50.6% of washing machines and equal to 12.2% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
107.8 kWh/year
Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
This washing machine uses 107.8 kWh/year, which is lower than 51% of washing machines and equal to 12.2% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
27 £
Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
This washing machine has a yearly running cost of £27, which is lower than 51.4% of washing machines and equal to 8.2% of washing machines.
Water consumption per cycle
46 L
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 46 L of water per cycle, which is lower than 52.2% of washing machines and equal to 6.4% 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.
Special 39', Mixed & Coloured 59', Perfect Cotton 59', Hygiene Plus 59', Sport Plus 39', Delicates 59', Quick 14' 30' 44', Rinse, Drain & Spin, Wool/Hand Wash, Synthetics and Colours, 20°C, Eco 40-60, Cotton, Wi-Fi
N. of downloadable programs
~60
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
7
Market range: <1 – >3
This washing machine has 7 programmes under an hour, which is more than 95.7% of washing machines and equal to 3.4% of washing machines.
Special 39', Mixed & Coloured 59', Perfect Cotton 59', Hygiene Plus 59', Sport Plus 39', Gentle 59', Quick 14' 30' 44'
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.
6 fast programs (14’, 29', 30’, 39’, 44’, 59’)
ECO cycle duration
228 min
Market range: <198 min – >239 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 228 min, which is longer than 58.7% of washing machines and equal to 18.9% of washing machines.
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N. of advanced features
21
Market range: <7 – >21
This washing machine has 21 advanced features, which is more than 85.9% of washing machines and equal to 4% of washing machines.
Overflow protection, Foam control system, Unbalanced load detection, Load balancing system, Laundry detection system, Pre-Mix technology, Self-cleaning function, Pause & Add, Memory function, Water Jet system, Smart diagnosis function, Wi-Fi connectivity, Bluetooth connectivity, Scan function, Consumption statistics, Voice control, Steam technology, Anti-crease function, Extra rinse function, Stain removal function, Wash assist 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
yes
This washing machine has a laundry detection system. 93% of washing machines have this feature.
KG Detector (uses sensors to adjust water and electricity, saving up to 70% for half-loads)
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
black
This washing machine comes in black, which is less conventional than the colour in 85.9% of washing machines and the same as the colour in 5% 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.
x
Child lock
yes
This washing machine has a child lock. 99.7% of washing machines have a child lock.
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Candy RapidÓ RO 1696DWMCEB vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 200 RPM higher spin speed
    This washing machine spins faster than the average washing machine (1600 RPM vs 1400 RPM). The average washing machine spins at 1400 RPM.
    1,600 RPM vs 1,400 RPM
  • 9 more advanced features
    This washing machine has more advanced features than the average washing machine (21 vs 12). The average washing machine has 12 advanced features.
    Overflow protection, Foam control system, Unbalanced load detection, Load balancing system, Laundry detection system, Pre-Mix technology, Self-cleaning function, Pause & Add, Memory function, Water Jet system, Smart diagnosis function, Wi-Fi connectivity, Bluetooth connectivity, Scan function, Consumption statistics, Voice control, Steam technology, Anti-crease function, Extra rinse function, Stain removal function, Wash assist function.
    21 vs 12
  • Has Wi-Fi
    This washing machine has Wi-Fi, the average washing machine does not. 27% of washing machines have Wi-Fi.
  • Features a pre-mix technology
    This washing machine features a pre-mix technology, the average washing machine does not. 21.5% of washing machines have a pre-mix technology.
    Quick&Clean (sprays concentrated water-detergent mixture into drum with high pressure, penetrating deep into fabric fibers)
  • Includes a water jets system
    This washing machine has a water jets system, the average washing machine does not. 18.8% of washing machines feature a water jets system.
  • 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.
  • 5 more quick programmes
    This washing machine offers more quick programmes than the average washing machine (7 vs 2). The average washing machine has 2 programmes under an hour.
    Special 39', Mixed & Coloured 59', Perfect Cotton 59', Hygiene Plus 59', Sport Plus 39', Gentle 59', Quick 14' 30' 44'
    7 vs 2
  • Can save settings to favorites
    This washing machine can save selected settings to favorites, the average washing machine cannot. 35.9% of washing machines have this feature.
    in-app function
  • 200 RPM higher spin speed
    This washing machine spins faster than the average washing machine (1600 RPM vs 1400 RPM). The average washing machine spins at 1400 RPM.
    1,600 RPM vs 1,400 RPM
  • 1 kg more capacity
    This washing machine holds more laundry than the average washing machine (9 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    9 kg vs 8 kg
  • 2 dB quieter washing
    This washing machine is quieter than the average washing machine when washing (51 dB vs 53 dB). The average washing machine washes at 53 dB.
    51 dB vs 53 dB
  • 1 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (49 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    49 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 5 more quick programmes
    This washing machine offers more quick programmes than the average washing machine (7 vs 2). The average washing machine has 2 programmes under an hour.
    Special 39', Mixed & Coloured 59', Perfect Cotton 59', Hygiene Plus 59', Sport Plus 39', Gentle 59', Quick 14' 30' 44'
    7 vs 2
  • Includes a wash assist function
    This washing machine includes a wash assist function, which the average washing machine does not have. 27% 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. 36% of washing machines include a Colors cycle.
  • Jeans cycle
    This washing machine has a cycle for jeans, the average washing machine does not have. 46.7% of washing machines have a jeans cycle.
    in-app program
  • Shirt cycle
    This washing machine has a cycle for shirts, the average washing machine does not have. 46.6% of washing machines have a shirt cycle.
    in-app program
  • Baby-care cycle
    This washing machine has a special cycle for baby's clothes, the average washing machine does not have. 43.8% of washing machines have such cycle.
    in-app program
  • 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.
    6 fast programs (14’, 29', 30’, 39’, 44’, 59’)
    14 min vs 15 min
  • 9 more advanced features
    This washing machine has more advanced features than the average washing machine (21 vs 12). The average washing machine has 12 advanced features.
    Overflow protection, Foam control system, Unbalanced load detection, Load balancing system, Laundry detection system, Pre-Mix technology, Self-cleaning function, Pause & Add, Memory function, Water Jet system, Smart diagnosis function, Wi-Fi connectivity, Bluetooth connectivity, Scan function, Consumption statistics, Voice control, Steam technology, Anti-crease function, Extra rinse function, Stain removal function, Wash assist function.
    21 vs 12
  • Has Wi-Fi
    This washing machine has Wi-Fi, the average washing machine does not. 27% of washing machines have Wi-Fi.
  • Features a pre-mix technology
    This washing machine features a pre-mix technology, the average washing machine does not. 21.5% of washing machines have a pre-mix technology.
    Quick&Clean (sprays concentrated water-detergent mixture into drum with high pressure, penetrating deep into fabric fibers)
  • Includes a water jets system
    This washing machine has a water jets system, the average washing machine does not. 18.8% of washing machines feature a water jets system.
  • 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.
  • Can save settings to favorites
    This washing machine can save selected settings to favorites, the average washing machine cannot. 35.9% of washing machines have this feature.
    in-app function
  • Has a scan function
    This washing machine includes a scan function, while the average washing machine does not. 6.8% of washing machines feature a scan function.
    Snap&Wash (helps you find the ideal wash cycle by taking a picture of your laundry with your smartphone and then adjusting the right temperature and spin speed based on the load)
  • Can self-diagnose its problems
    This washing machine can self-diagnose its problems, the average washing machine cannot. 40.2% of washing machines have this feature.
  • Has Bluetooth
    This washing machine features a Bluetooth technology, the average washing machine does not. 11.8% of washing machines have Bluetooth technology.
  • Shows consumption statistics
    This washing machine can shows its consumption statistics in the app, the average washing machine cannot. 32.1% of washing machines can do this.
  • Can be controlled by voice
    This washing machine can be controlled by voice, the average washing machine cannot. 33.1% of washing machines can be controlled by voice.
    Voice control via the Candy simply-Fi app with Amazon Alexa or Google Home.
  • 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
  • 6 dB louder spinning
    This washing machine is louder on spin than the average washing machine (80 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    80 dB vs 74 dB
  • 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.
  • Worse noise class
    This washing machine has a worse noise class than the average washing machine (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • 10 min longer eco cycle
    This washing machine has a longer ECO cycle than the average washing machine (228 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    228 min vs 218 min
  • 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
  • More unusual colour
    This washing machine comes in a less conventional colour than the average washing machine (black vs white).
    black vs white
  • 6 dB louder spinning
    This washing machine is louder on spin than the average washing machine (80 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    80 dB vs 74 dB
  • Worse noise class
    This washing machine has a worse noise class than the average washing machine (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • 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.
  • 10 min longer eco cycle
    This washing machine has a longer ECO cycle than the average washing machine (228 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    228 min vs 218 min
  • 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
  • More unusual colour
    This washing machine comes in a less conventional colour than the average washing machine (black vs white).
    black vs white

Third-party reviews

What we like about Candy RapidÓ RO 1696DWMCEB

  • Seven programs finish in under an hour.
  • The 1600 RPM spin leaves the laundry less damp.
  • Steam technology is built in.
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connect it to a phone.
  • Wash assist and pre-mix technology add extra options.
  • The motor is covered by a 10-year warranty.

What we don't like about Candy RapidÓ RO 1696DWMCEB

  • The spin runs at 80 dB, which is loud in a small flat.
  • Washing noise is 51 dB, so it can be heard from the next room.
  • There is no AquaStop system to guard against hose leaks.
  • With no anti-vibration design, a fast spin needs a level floor.
  • Automatic dosing is missing, so detergent is measured by hand.

Verdict

The Candy RapidÓ RO 1696DWMCEB is an A-rated washing machine with a 9 kg capacity and powerful 1600 RPM spin speed. This machine excels in performance with its intelligent features, including Quick&Clean pre-mix technology that sprays concentrated detergent-water mixture deep into fabrics. The machine operates quietly at 51 dB during washing, though it reaches 80 dB during spin cycles. It comes with smart capabilities including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and voice control through Amazon Alexa or Google Home via the Candy simply-Fi app. The Snap&Wash feature helps select ideal cycles by analyzing photos of your laundry. The machine includes numerous specialized programs such as Baby-Care, Jeans, Shirts, and Duvet cycles, plus six quick wash options ranging from 14 to 59 minutes. Energy efficiency is notable at 49 kWh per 100 cycles. For protection and convenience, it includes advanced features like overflow protection, foam control, load balancing, and a self-diagnosis system. The ECO cycle takes 228 minutes to complete, and the machine's noise emission class is C.

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