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Wonder WL8205AI Review | 101 Data compared

Avg. price:~£250Capacity:8 kgMaximum spin speed:1200 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Wonder WL8205AI Review: Compare 101 technical specifications and 1 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

8.2

Overall score

Score
8.2/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 76% of models
Score components

100%

8.2

Technical score

▲Better than 76% of washing-machines
8.2

Technical score

Technical score
8.2/ 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 76% of models
Score components

25%

7.9

Performance

25%

8.6

Energy efficiency

20%

7.6

Washing programs

20%

8.4

Features

10%

8.9

Design

▲Better than 76% of washing-machines
9.0

Review score

Review score
9.0/ 10
✕
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
▲ Better than 69% of models
Grades by review (1)
1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 0%, the same for every model in this category.
Video reviews 1

100%

9.0

Gretel Scarlett

Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
▲Better than 69% of washing-machines
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    N/A~ £250

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Technical Specifications of washing machine Wonder WL8205AI

Technical score
Technical score
8.2/ 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 76% of models
Score components:

25%

7.9

Performance

25%

8.6

Energy efficiency

20%

7.6

Washing programs

20%

8.4

Features

10%

8.9

Design

8.2
Review score
Review score
9.0/ 10
✕
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
▲ Better than 69% of models
Grades by review (1)
1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 0%, the same for every model in this category.
Video reviews 1

100%

9.0

Gretel Scarlett

Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
9.0
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Wonder WL8205AI has a popularity of 1 point, which is higher than 0% of washing machines.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.5/ 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 95% of models
Score components:

60%

8.2

Overall score

40%

9.2

Price

8.5
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
1,200 RPM
Maximum spin speed
1,200 RPM
▼ Worse than 71% of models
Market range: <1.2k RPM – >1.4k RPM
This washing machine spins at 1,200 RPM, which is slower than 70.6% of washing machines and equal to 22% of washing machines.
Minimum spin speed
?
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Energy efficiency class
A
Energy efficiency class
A
▲ Better than 46% of models
This washing machine has energy class A, which is better than 45.8% of washing machines and the same as 54.2% of washing machines.
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
?
Annual energy consumption
?
Annual energy cost
?
Water consumption per cycle
?
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N. of washing programs
12
N. of washing programs
12
▼ Worse than 83% of models
Market range: <12 – >16
This washing machine offers 12 wash programmes, which is fewer than 83.4% of washing machines and equal to 7.7% 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
yes
Laundry detection system
yes
▲ Better than 8% of models
This washing machine has a laundry detection system. 91.6% of washing machines have this feature.
Unbalanced load detection
?
Load balancing system
?
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Color
white
Color
white
▲ Better than 13% of models
This washing machine comes in white, which is more conventional than the colour in 12.8% of washing machines and the same as the colour in 87.2% 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
yes
Display
yes
▲ Better than 4% of models
This washing machine has a display. 95.5% of washing machines have a 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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Wonder WL8205AI vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 21.8% lighter
    Weight
    52 kg
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <57 kg – >76 kg
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (52 kg vs 66.5 kg). The average washing machine weighs 66.5 kg.
    52 kg vs 66.5 kg
  • 3 dB quieter spinning
    Spin noise level
    72 dB
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <71 dB – >79 dB
    This washing machine is quieter on spin than the average washing machine (72 dB vs 75 dB). The average washing machine spins at 75 dB.
    72 dB vs 75 dB
  • 11.5 cm shallower
    Depth
    45 cm
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <48 cm – >63.5 cm
    This washing machine is shallower than the average washing machine (45 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    45 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 0.5 cm lower height
    Height
    84.5 cm
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <84.5 cm – >86 cm
    This washing machine is shorter than the average washing machine (84.5 cm vs 85 cm). The average washing machine is 85 cm tall.
    84.5 cm vs 85 cm
  • 68% cheaper
    Wonder WL8205AI is cheaper than the average washing machine (£250 vs £420).
    £250 vs £420
  • 14.3% better value for money
    Wonder WL8205AI has better value for money than the average washing machine (8.48 vs 7.4).
    8.48 vs 7.42
  • 68% cheaper
    Wonder WL8205AI is cheaper than the average washing machine (£250 vs £420).
    £250 vs £420
  • 14.3% better value for money
    Wonder WL8205AI has better value for money than the average washing machine (8.48 vs 7.4).
    8.48 vs 7.42
  • 3 dB quieter spinning
    Spin noise level
    72 dB
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <71 dB – >79 dB
    This washing machine is quieter on spin than the average washing machine (72 dB vs 75 dB). The average washing machine spins at 75 dB.
    72 dB vs 75 dB
  • 21.8% lighter
    Weight
    52 kg
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <57 kg – >76 kg
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (52 kg vs 66.5 kg). The average washing machine weighs 66.5 kg.
    52 kg vs 66.5 kg
  • 11.5 cm shallower
    Depth
    45 cm
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <48 cm – >63.5 cm
    This washing machine is shallower than the average washing machine (45 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    45 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 0.5 cm lower height
    Height
    84.5 cm
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <84.5 cm – >86 cm
    This washing machine is shorter than the average washing machine (84.5 cm vs 85 cm). The average washing machine is 85 cm tall.
    84.5 cm vs 85 cm
  • 3 fewer wash programmes
    N. of washing programs
    12
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <12 – >16
    This washing machine offers fewer wash programmes than the average washing machine (12 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    12 vs 15
  • 200 RPM lower spin speed
    Maximum spin speed
    1,200 RPM
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <1.2k RPM – >1.4k RPM
    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
  • 200 RPM lower spin speed
    Maximum spin speed
    1,200 RPM
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <1.2k RPM – >1.4k RPM
    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
  • 3 fewer wash programmes
    N. of washing programs
    12
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <12 – >16
    This washing machine offers fewer wash programmes than the average washing machine (12 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    12 vs 15

Third-party reviews

What we like about Wonder WL8205AI

  • Only 45 cm deep, so it fits a narrow flat or utility corner.
  • At 52 kg it is easier to move when you clean behind it.
  • The inverter motor is covered for 10 years.
  • Steam and an anti-crease function mean less ironing.
  • The transparent door lets you check the load during a cycle.
  • Pause and add, plus a delay start, give flexible timing.

What we don't like about Wonder WL8205AI

  • There are only 12 washing programs, so special cycles are few.
  • Spin noise of 72 dB is loud in a small room.
  • An 8 kg drum suits a couple or small household, not a big family.
  • Spin at 1200 RPM leaves clothes damp, so they need more drying time.

Verdict

At 45 cm deep, the Wonder WL8205AI suits a narrow flat or a utility corner where a standard machine would stick out. It is 59.8 cm wide, and at 52 kg it is easier to pull out and clean behind. Spin reaches 72 dB, which you will hear in a small room. The motor is covered for 10 years, a long promise on the part that matters most. Steam and an anti-crease function help keep a finished load smooth. The transparent door lets you check the load without opening it during a cycle. The trade-off is the choice of programs: there are 12, so special cycles are few. It suits a single person or a couple who wash everyday clothes and want a machine that takes up little floor space.

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