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Hisense WF1Q9041BW Review | 101 Data compared

Avg. price:~£450Capacity:9 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Hisense WF1Q9041BW Review: Compare 101 technical specifications and 3 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

8.9

Overall score

Score
8.9/ 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 98% of models
Score components

100%

8.9

Technical score

★Better than 98% of washing-machines
8.9

Technical score

Technical score
8.9/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 98% of models
Score components

25%

8.4

Performance

25%

10

Energy efficiency

20%

8.9

Washing programs

20%

8.1

Features

10%

8.8

Design

★Better than 98% of washing-machines
7.6

Review score

Review score
7.6/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 69% of models
Grades by review (3)
3 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. Share in the overall score: 0%, the same for every model in this category.
✓ explicit
1

25%

8.8

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Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 69% of washing-machines
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Technical Specifications of washing machine Hisense WF1Q9041BW

Technical score
Technical score
8.9/ 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 98% of models
Score components:

25%

8.4

Performance

25%

10

Energy efficiency

20%

8.9

Washing programs

20%

8.1

Features

10%

8.8

Design

8.9
Review score
Review score
7.6/ 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
▼ Worse than 69% of models
Grades by review (3)
3 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. Share in the overall score: 0%, the same for every model in this category.
✓ explicit
1

25%

8.8

reviewelectricals.co.uk

Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
7.6
Popularity
Popularity
8.7/ 10
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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
★ Better than 95% of models
Popularity:
Hisense WF1Q9041BW has a popularity of 8.7 points, which is higher than 95% of washing machines.
8.7
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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components:

60%

8.9

Overall score

40%

7.5

Price

8.5
Capacity
9 kg
Capacity
9 kg
▲ Better than 54% of models
Market range: <6 kg – >10 kg
This washing machine holds 9 kg, which is more than 53.7% of washing machines and equal to 24.6% of washing machines.
Drum volume
54 L
Drum volume
54 L
▼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <42 L – >70 L
This washing machine has a 54 L drum, which is smaller than 66.5% of washing machines and equal to 6.2% of washing machines.
Spin-drying efficiency class
B
Spin-drying efficiency class
B
▲ Better than 10% of models
This washing machine has spin-drying class B, which is more efficient than in 10.5% of washing machines and the same as in 83.8% of washing machines.
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
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
44 kWh/100 cycles
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
44 kWh/100 cycles
▲ Better than 89% of models
Market range: <46 kWh/100 cycles – >76 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 44 kWh/100 cycles, which is lower than 88.8% of washing machines and equal to 3.4% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
?
Annual energy cost
?
Water consumption per cycle
42 L
Water consumption per cycle
42 L
▲ Better than 83% of models
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 42 L of water per cycle, which is lower than 83% of washing machines and equal to 4.5% of washing machines.
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N. of washing programs
15
N. of washing programs
15
▲ Better than 40% of models
Market range: <12 – >16
This washing machine offers 15 wash programmes, which is more than 40.3% of washing machines and equal to 39.5% of washing machines.
N. of downloadable programs
?
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
?
Fastest cycle duration
15 min
Fastest cycle duration
15 min
▼ Worse than 31% of models
Market range: <14 min – >30 min
This washing machine has a fastest cycle of 15 min, which is shorter than 24.5% of washing machines and equal to 44.3% of washing machines.
ECO cycle duration
228 min
ECO cycle duration
228 min
▼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <198 min – >239 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 228 min, which is longer than 59.6% of washing machines and equal to 18.6% of washing machines.
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N. of advanced features
?
Foam control system
yes
Foam control system
yes
▲ Better than 21% of models
This washing machine features a foam control system. 78.9% of washing machines have a 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
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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Hisense WF1Q9041BW vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 7 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    Energy consumption per 100 cycles
    44 kWh/100 cycles
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <46 kWh/100 cycles – >76 kWh/100 cycles
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (44 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 51 kWh/100 cycles.
    44 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles
  • 5 L less water per cycle
    Water consumption per cycle
    42 L
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <41 L – >52 L
    This washing machine uses less water per cycle than the average washing machine (42 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    42 L vs 47 L
  • Includes a water jets system
    Water jets system
    yes
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    This washing machine has a water jets system, the average washing machine does not. 20% of washing machines feature a water jets system.
  • 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.
  • Can save settings to favorites
    Memory/Favourite function
    yes
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    This washing machine can save selected settings to favorites, the average washing machine cannot. 36.7% of washing machines have this feature.
  • Can self-diagnose its problems
    Smart diagnosis function
    yes
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    This washing machine can self-diagnose its problems, the average washing machine cannot. 41.4% of washing machines have this feature.
  • 1 kg more capacity
    Capacity
    9 kg
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <6 kg – >10 kg
    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
  • 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.
  • 8.67x more popular
    Hisense WF1Q9041BW is more popular than the average washing machine (8.67 vs 1).
    8.67 vs 1
  • 13.9% better value for money
    Hisense WF1Q9041BW has better value for money than the average washing machine (8.45 vs 7.4).
    8.45 vs 7.42
  • 1 kg more capacity
    Capacity
    9 kg
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <6 kg – >10 kg
    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
  • Better noise class
    Noise emission class
    A
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    This washing machine has a better noise class than the average washing machine (A vs B).
    A vs B
  • 7 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    Energy consumption per 100 cycles
    44 kWh/100 cycles
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <46 kWh/100 cycles – >76 kWh/100 cycles
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (44 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 51 kWh/100 cycles.
    44 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles
  • 5 L less water per cycle
    Water consumption per cycle
    42 L
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <41 L – >52 L
    This washing machine uses less water per cycle than the average washing machine (42 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    42 L vs 47 L
  • 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.
  • Includes a water jets system
    Water jets system
    yes
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    This washing machine has a water jets system, the average washing machine does not. 20% of washing machines feature a water jets system.
  • 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.
  • Can save settings to favorites
    Memory/Favourite function
    yes
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    This washing machine can save selected settings to favorites, the average washing machine cannot. 36.7% of washing machines have this feature.
  • Can self-diagnose its problems
    Smart diagnosis function
    yes
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    This washing machine can self-diagnose its problems, the average washing machine cannot. 41.4% of washing machines have this feature.
  • 12.8% lighter
    Weight
    58 kg
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <57 kg – >76 kg
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (58 kg vs 66.5 kg). The average washing machine weighs 66.5 kg.
    58 kg vs 66.5 kg
  • 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
  • 0.3 cm narrower
    Width
    59.5 cm
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <51 cm – >60 cm
    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
  • 2.5 cm shallower
    Depth
    54 cm
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <48 cm – >63.5 cm
    This washing machine is shallower than the average washing machine (54 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    54 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 10 min longer eco cycle
    ECO cycle duration
    228 min
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <198 min – >239 min
    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
  • 4 L less drum space
    Drum volume
    54 L
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <42 L – >70 L
    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
  • 4 L less drum space
    Drum volume
    54 L
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <42 L – >70 L
    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
  • 10 min longer eco cycle
    ECO cycle duration
    228 min
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <198 min – >239 min
    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

Third-party reviews

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What we like about Hisense WF1Q9041BW

  • 44 kWh per 100 cycles keeps running costs low.
  • 42 L of water per cycle is modest for a 9 kg load.
  • Steam is built in for stubborn creases.
  • The water jets are an uncommon extra.
  • Load balancing keeps the drum steady during spin.
  • The anti-stain function and pre-wash help with tough marks.

What we don't like about Hisense WF1Q9041BW

  • Spin noise reaches 75 dB, which is loud in a small flat.
  • No AquaStop system, so there is no leak protection.
  • No Wi-Fi, so the wash cannot be checked from a phone.
  • No automatic dosing, so you measure the detergent yourself.
  • At 58 kg it is heavy to move for cleaning.

Verdict

Low running costs are the draw of the Hisense WF1Q9041BW, a 9 kg front loader that uses 44 kWh per 100 cycles. It also uses 42 L of water per cycle, which adds up on a busy week. Steam is built in, and the water jets are a rare extra worth knowing about. The 54 L drum and 58 kg weight make it feel solid, and the anti-stain function and pre-wash help with tough marks. Load balancing, smart diagnosis and a delay start make daily use easier, and the memory function keeps favourites ready. The trade-off is noise: spin reaches 75 dB, which is loud in a quiet flat. It suits a family of three or four who want low running costs and steam, and who will not mind the spin.

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