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Willow WWMA81400IB Review | 101 Data compared

Avg. price:~£300Capacity:8 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:?Type:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Willow WWMA81400IB Review: Compare 101 technical specifications and expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

8.3

Overall score

Score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the washing machine's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best washing machines on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 78% of models
Score components

100%

8.3

Technical score

▲Better than 78% of washing-machines
8.3

Technical score

Technical score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the washing machine's technical performance, covering five key areas: performance, energy efficiency, washing programs, features, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare washing machines based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 78% of models
Score components

25%

8.4

Performance

25%

?

Energy efficiency

20%

8.6

Washing programs

20%

8.1

Features

10%

8.1

Design

▲Better than 78% of washing-machines
?

Review score

Review score
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Too few models in this category have enough reviews yet, so reviews are shown but do not count in the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet, so its overall score is our technical score alone.
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
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Technical Specifications of washing machine Willow WWMA81400IB

Technical score
Technical score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the washing machine's technical performance, covering five key areas: performance, energy efficiency, washing programs, features, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare washing machines based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 78% of models
Score components:

25%

8.4

Performance

25%

?

Energy efficiency

20%

8.6

Washing programs

20%

8.1

Features

10%

8.1

Design

8.3
Review score
Review score
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Too few models in this category have enough reviews yet, so reviews are shown but do not count in the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet, so its overall score is our technical score alone.
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the washing machine.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Willow WWMA81400IB has a popularity of 1 point, which is higher than 0% of washing machines.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.4/ 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 94% of models
Score components:

60%

8.3

Overall score

40%

8.8

Price

8.4
Capacity
8 kg
Capacity
8 kg
▼ Worse than 46% of models
Market range: <6 kg – >10 kg
This washing machine holds 8 kg, which is more than 26.6% of washing machines and equal to 27% of washing machines.
Drum volume
?
Spin-drying efficiency class
?
Maximum spin speed
1,400 RPM
Maximum spin speed
1,400 RPM
▲ Better than 32% of models
Market range: <1.2k RPM – >1.4k RPM
This washing machine spins at 1,400 RPM, which is faster than 31.5% of washing machines and equal to 63.2% of washing machines.
Minimum spin speed
?
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Energy efficiency class
?
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
?
Annual energy consumption
?
Annual energy cost
?
Water consumption per cycle
?
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N. of washing programs
16
N. of washing programs
16
▲ Better than 80% of models
Market range: <12 – >16
This washing machine offers 16 wash programmes, which is more than 79.9% of washing machines and equal to 13.6% 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
?
Laundry detection system
?
Unbalanced load detection
?
Load balancing system
yes
Load balancing system
yes
▲ Better than 54% of models
This washing machine features a load balancing system. 46.1% of washing machines have a load balancing system.
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Color
black
Color
black
▼ Worse than 87% of models
This washing machine comes in black, which is less conventional than the colour in 87.4% of washing machines and the same as the colour in 4.3% of washing machines.
Type
self-standing
Type
self-standing
▲ Better than 3% of models
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
Loading type
front-loading
▲ Better than 9% of models
This washing machine is front-loading, which is more practical than the design in 9.3% of washing machines and the same as the design in 90.8% of washing machines.
Display
?
Child lock
yes
Child lock
yes
Category Benchmark
This washing machine has a child lock. 99.6% of washing machines have a child lock.
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Willow WWMA81400IB vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 1 more wash programmes
    N. of washing programs
    16
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <12 – >16
    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 a load balancing system
    Load balancing system
    yes
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    This washing machine features a load balancing system, the average washing machine does not. 46.1% of washing machines have this feature.
  • Baby-care cycle
    Baby Care cycle
    yes
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    This washing machine has a special cycle for baby's clothes, the average washing machine does not have. 41.9% of washing machines have such cycle.
  • Shirt cycle
    Shirt cycle
    yes
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    This washing machine has a cycle for shirts, the average washing machine does not have. 45.6% of washing machines have a shirt cycle.
  • 4.5 cm shallower
    Depth
    52 cm
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <48 cm – >63.5 cm
    This washing machine is shallower than the average washing machine (52 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    52 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 0.3 cm lower height
    Height
    84.7 cm
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <84.5 cm – >86 cm
    This washing machine is shorter than the average washing machine (84.7 cm vs 85 cm). The average washing machine is 85 cm tall.
    84.7 cm vs 85 cm
  • 13.3% better value for money
    Willow WWMA81400IB has better value for money than the average washing machine (8.41 vs 7.4).
    8.41 vs 7.42
  • 40% cheaper
    Willow WWMA81400IB is cheaper than the average washing machine (£300 vs £420).
    £300 vs £420
  • 13.3% better value for money
    Willow WWMA81400IB has better value for money than the average washing machine (8.41 vs 7.4).
    8.41 vs 7.42
  • 40% cheaper
    Willow WWMA81400IB is cheaper than the average washing machine (£300 vs £420).
    £300 vs £420
  • 1 more wash programmes
    N. of washing programs
    16
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <12 – >16
    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
  • Shirt cycle
    Shirt cycle
    yes
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    This washing machine has a cycle for shirts, the average washing machine does not have. 45.6% of washing machines have a shirt cycle.
  • Baby-care cycle
    Baby Care cycle
    yes
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    This washing machine has a special cycle for baby's clothes, the average washing machine does not have. 41.9% of washing machines have such cycle.
  • Has a load balancing system
    Load balancing system
    yes
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    This washing machine features a load balancing system, the average washing machine does not. 46.1% of washing machines have this feature.
  • 4.5 cm shallower
    Depth
    52 cm
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <48 cm – >63.5 cm
    This washing machine is shallower than the average washing machine (52 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    52 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 0.3 cm lower height
    Height
    84.7 cm
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <84.5 cm – >86 cm
    This washing machine is shorter than the average washing machine (84.7 cm vs 85 cm). The average washing machine is 85 cm tall.
    84.7 cm vs 85 cm
  • 0.2 cm wider
    Width
    60 cm
    ▼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <51 cm – >60 cm
    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
    Color
    black
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models
    This washing machine comes in a less conventional colour than the average washing machine (black vs white).
    black vs white
  • 0.2 cm wider
    Width
    60 cm
    ▼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <51 cm – >60 cm
    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
    Color
    black
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models
    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 Willow WWMA81400IB

  • 16 washing programs give plenty of choice for everyday laundry.
  • A 52 cm depth fits a shallow kitchen.
  • An inverter motor is fitted, which is usually quieter and longer lasting.
  • Load balancing keeps the spin steady at 1400 RPM.
  • The child lock keeps children away from the controls.
  • Shirt, wool and baby care cycles suit delicate and special loads.

What we don't like about Willow WWMA81400IB

  • The 8 kg drum needs a second load for bulky items.
  • At 84.7 cm tall it may need a larger gap under a counter.
  • The black finish is plain and may not suit lighter kitchens.
  • As a front loader it needs room in front to open the door.

Verdict

A shallow kitchen is where the Willow WWMA81400IB makes the most sense, since its 52 cm depth tucks in tight. It is a budget self-standing front loader with 8 kg capacity and 1400 RPM spin, and its 16 programs cover most fabrics. The shirt, wool and baby care cycles sit alongside an anti-allergy cycle for sensitive skin. An inverter motor and a load balancing system help keep the spin steady, and the child lock keeps little hands off the controls. The trade-off is the 8 kg drum, so a big duvet may need a second load. At 84.7 cm tall, it may need a gap under the counter, so measure first. It suits a single person, a couple, or a small family who want a tidy machine for everyday washing.

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