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Electrolux EW6S526A Review | 101 Data compared

Avg. price:~£400Capacity:6 kgMaximum spin speed:1200 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Electrolux EW6S526A 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 81% of models
Score components

100%

8.3

Technical score

▲Better than 81% 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 81% of models
Score components

25%

6.6

Performance

25%

10

Energy efficiency

20%

8.3

Washing programs

20%

8.3

Features

10%

8.7

Design

▲Better than 81% of washing-machines
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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.
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Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
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Technical Specifications of washing machine Electrolux EW6S526A

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 81% of models
Score components:

25%

6.6

Performance

25%

10

Energy efficiency

20%

8.3

Washing programs

20%

8.3

Features

10%

8.7

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.
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Popularity
Popularity
6.2/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 82% of models
Popularity:
Electrolux EW6S526A has a popularity of 6.2 points, which is higher than 81.9% of washing machines.
6.2
Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 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 87% of models
Score components:

60%

8.3

Overall score

40%

7.9

Price

8.2
Capacity
6 kg
Capacity
6 kg
▼ Worse than 90% of models
Market range: <6 kg – >10 kg
This washing machine holds 6 kg, which is less than 90.3% of washing machines and equal to 7.5% of washing machines.
Drum volume
42 L
Drum volume
42 L
▼ Worse than 91% of models
Market range: <42 L – >70 L
This washing machine has a 42 L drum, which is smaller than 91% 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
1,200 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
42 kWh/100 cycles
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
42 kWh/100 cycles
★ Better than 93% of models
Market range: <46 kWh/100 cycles – >76 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 42 kWh/100 cycles, which is lower than 92.5% of washing machines and equal to 1.5% 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
14
N. of washing programs
14
▼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <12 – >16
This washing machine offers 14 wash programmes, which is fewer than 59.9% of washing machines and equal to 21.8% of washing machines.
N. of downloadable programs
?
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
?
Fastest cycle duration
14 min
Fastest cycle duration
14 min
▲ Better than 69% of models
Market range: <14 min – >30 min
This washing machine has a fastest cycle of 14 min, which is shorter than 69% of washing machines and equal to 30.4% of washing machines.
ECO cycle duration
197 min
ECO cycle duration
197 min
★ Better than 91% of models
Market range: <198 min – >239 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 197 min, which is shorter than 90.8% of washing machines and equal to 1.4% of washing machines.
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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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Electrolux EW6S526A vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 9 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    Energy consumption per 100 cycles
    42 kWh/100 cycles
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <46 kWh/100 cycles – >76 kWh/100 cycles
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (42 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 51 kWh/100 cycles.
    42 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
  • 26.3% smaller volume
    Volume
    206,640 cm³
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <216k cm³ – >321.6k cm³
    This washing machine has a smaller volume than the average washing machine (206640 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    206,640 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 18.7 cm shallower
    Depth
    37.8 cm
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <48 cm – >63.5 cm
    This washing machine is shallower than the average washing machine (37.8 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    37.8 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 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.
  • Jeans cycle
    Jeans cycle
    yes
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    This washing machine has a cycle for jeans, the average washing machine does not have. 48.9% of washing machines have a jeans cycle.
  • 21 min shorter eco cycle
    ECO cycle duration
    197 min
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <198 min – >239 min
    This washing machine has a shorter ECO cycle than the average washing machine (197 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    197 min vs 218 min
  • 12% lighter
    Weight
    58.5 kg
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <57 kg – >76 kg
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (58.5 kg vs 66.5 kg). The average washing machine weighs 66.5 kg.
    58.5 kg vs 66.5 kg
  • 6.22x more popular
    Electrolux EW6S526A is more popular than the average washing machine (6.22 vs 1).
    6.22 vs 1
  • 10.6% better value for money
    Electrolux EW6S526A has better value for money than the average washing machine (8.21 vs 7.4).
    8.21 vs 7.42
  • 1 dB quieter spinning
    Spin noise level
    74 dB
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <71 dB – >79 dB
    This washing machine is quieter on spin than the average washing machine (74 dB vs 75 dB). The average washing machine spins at 75 dB.
    74 dB vs 75 dB
  • 9 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    Energy consumption per 100 cycles
    42 kWh/100 cycles
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <46 kWh/100 cycles – >76 kWh/100 cycles
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (42 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 51 kWh/100 cycles.
    42 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.
  • 21 min shorter eco cycle
    ECO cycle duration
    197 min
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <198 min – >239 min
    This washing machine has a shorter ECO cycle than the average washing machine (197 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    197 min vs 218 min
  • Jeans cycle
    Jeans cycle
    yes
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    This washing machine has a cycle for jeans, the average washing machine does not have. 48.9% of washing machines have a jeans cycle.
  • 1 min shorter quickest cycle
    Fastest cycle duration
    14 min
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <14 min – >30 min
    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
  • 26.3% smaller volume
    Volume
    206,640 cm³
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <216k cm³ – >321.6k cm³
    This washing machine has a smaller volume than the average washing machine (206640 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    206,640 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 18.7 cm shallower
    Depth
    37.8 cm
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <48 cm – >63.5 cm
    This washing machine is shallower than the average washing machine (37.8 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    37.8 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 12% lighter
    Weight
    58.5 kg
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <57 kg – >76 kg
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (58.5 kg vs 66.5 kg). The average washing machine weighs 66.5 kg.
    58.5 kg vs 66.5 kg
  • 0.7 cm lower height
    Height
    84.3 cm
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <84.5 cm – >86 cm
    This washing machine is shorter than the average washing machine (84.3 cm vs 85 cm). The average washing machine is 85 cm tall.
    84.3 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
  • 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
  • 1 fewer wash programmes
    N. of washing programs
    14
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <12 – >16
    This washing machine offers fewer wash programmes than the average washing machine (14 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    14 vs 15
  • 16 L less drum space
    Drum volume
    42 L
    ▼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <42 L – >70 L
    This washing machine has a smaller drum than the average washing machine (42 L vs 58 L). The average washing machine has a drum of 58 L.
    42 L vs 58 L
  • 1 fewer temperature settings
    N. of temperature settings
    5
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <5 – >6
    This washing machine offers fewer temperature settings than the average washing machine (5 vs 6). The average washing machine offers 6 temperature settings.
    5 vs 6
  • 2 kg less capacity
    Capacity
    6 kg
    ▼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <6 kg – >10 kg
    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
  • More basic extra feature
    Additional feature 1
    SoftPlus
    ▼ Worse than 67% of models
    This washing machine offers a less advanced extra feature than the average washing machine (SoftPlus vs EEBUS-based energy management system).
    SoftPlus vs EEBUS-based energy management system
  • 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
  • 16 L less drum space
    Drum volume
    42 L
    ▼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <42 L – >70 L
    This washing machine has a smaller drum than the average washing machine (42 L vs 58 L). The average washing machine has a drum of 58 L.
    42 L vs 58 L
  • 2 kg less capacity
    Capacity
    6 kg
    ▼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <6 kg – >10 kg
    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
  • 1 fewer wash programmes
    N. of washing programs
    14
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <12 – >16
    This washing machine offers fewer wash programmes than the average washing machine (14 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    14 vs 15
  • 1 fewer temperature settings
    N. of temperature settings
    5
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <5 – >6
    This washing machine offers fewer temperature settings than the average washing machine (5 vs 6). The average washing machine offers 6 temperature settings.
    5 vs 6
  • More basic extra feature
    Additional feature 1
    SoftPlus
    ▼ Worse than 67% of models
    This washing machine offers a less advanced extra feature than the average washing machine (SoftPlus vs EEBUS-based energy management system).
    SoftPlus vs EEBUS-based energy management system

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What we like about Electrolux EW6S526A

  • Energy use of 42 kWh per 100 cycles keeps bills low.
  • Water use of 42 L per cycle keeps the water bill down.
  • A depth of 37.8 cm suits a shallow alcove or a narrow corner.
  • At 58.5 kg it is easier to move around than a heavier machine.
  • Steam technology adds a refresh option for clothes.
  • The fastest cycle takes 14 min, handy for a quick top-up.

What we don't like about Electrolux EW6S526A

  • A 6 kg capacity is small for a family's weekly wash.
  • The 42 L drum is limited for bulky items.
  • Only 5 temperature settings limit choice for delicate fabrics.
  • The ECO cycle takes 197 min, a little over three hours.
  • Spin noise of 74 dB is loud enough to hear from another room.

Verdict

Bills are kept low by the Electrolux EW6S526A, a mid-range washer that suits a flat or a home with limited space. It uses 42 kWh per 100 cycles and 42 L of water per cycle, and the depth of 37.8 cm lets it fit into a shallow alcove. The ECO cycle takes 197 min, so you trade time for savings, while the 14 min fastest cycle is handy for a quick top-up. Steam technology and an inverter motor are useful extras. The jeans, baby care, anti-allergy and wool cycles cover a wide range of clothes. The trade-off is size: the 6 kg capacity and 42 L drum are modest, and there are only 5 temperature settings. It suits a small household that wants low bills and an easy-to-move machine.

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