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Siemens WM6YH840 Review | 101 Data compared

Avg. price:~£790Capacity:8 kgMaximum spin speed:1600 RPMEnergy efficiency class:?Type:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Siemens WM6YH840 Review: Compare 101 technical specifications and 1 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%

8.4

Performance

25%

8.0

Energy efficiency

20%

8.3

Washing programs

20%

8.9

Features

10%

8.1

Design

▲Better than 81% 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 69% of models
Grades by review (1)
1 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. Share in the overall score: 0%, the same for every model in this category.
≈ estimated
1

100%

9.0

macmaniacs.at

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
▲Better than 69% of washing-machines
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Technical Specifications of washing machine Siemens WM6YH840

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%

8.4

Performance

25%

8.0

Energy efficiency

20%

8.3

Washing programs

20%

8.9

Features

10%

8.1

Design

8.3
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 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. Share in the overall score: 0%, the same for every model in this category.
≈ estimated
1

100%

9.0

macmaniacs.at

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
9.0
Popularity
Popularity
3.1/ 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
▲ Better than 70% of models
Popularity:
Siemens WM6YH840 has a popularity of 3.1 points, which is higher than 69.7% of washing machines.
3.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 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
▼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components:

60%

8.3

Overall score

40%

4.7

Price

7.2
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
65 L
Drum volume
65 L
▲ Better than 75% of models
Market range: <42 L – >70 L
This washing machine has a 65 L drum, which is larger than 74.7% of washing machines and equal to 8.2% of washing machines.
Spin-drying efficiency class
A
Spin-drying efficiency class
A
★ Better than 94% of models
This washing machine has spin-drying class A, which is more efficient than in 94.4% of washing machines and the same as in 5.6% of washing machines.
Maximum spin speed
1,600 RPM
Maximum spin speed
1,600 RPM
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <1.2k RPM – >1.4k RPM
This washing machine spins at 1,600 RPM, which is faster than 95.7% of washing machines and equal to 4.3% of washing machines.
Minimum spin speed
?
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Energy efficiency class
?
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
?
Annual energy consumption
137 kWh/year
Annual energy consumption
137 kWh/year
▼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
This washing machine uses 137 kWh/year, which is higher than 71.7% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
?
Water consumption per cycle
45 L
Water consumption per cycle
45 L
▲ Better than 58% of models
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 45 L of water per cycle, which is lower than 58.3% of washing machines and equal to 10.3% of washing machines.
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N. of washing programs
13
N. of washing programs
13
▼ Worse than 82% of models
Market range: <12 – >16
This washing machine offers 13 wash programmes, which is fewer than 81.8% of washing machines and equal to 1.4% 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
210 min
ECO cycle duration
210 min
▲ Better than 67% of models
Market range: <198 min – >239 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 210 min, which is shorter than 66.9% of washing machines and equal to 1.7% 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
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
yes
Unbalanced load detection
yes
▲ Better than 9% of models
This washing machine has unbalanced load detection. 90.7% of washing machines have 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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Siemens WM6YH840 vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 200 RPM higher spin speed
    Maximum spin speed
    1,600 RPM
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <1.2k RPM – >1.4k RPM
    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
  • Has an automatic dosing system
    Automatic dosing system
    yes
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This washing machine features an automatic dosing system, the average washing machine does not. 7.1% of washing machines feature an automatic dosing system.
  • Has Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi connectivity
    yes
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    This washing machine has Wi-Fi, the average washing machine does not. 27% of washing machines have Wi-Fi.
  • Has an anti-vibration design
    Anti-vibration design
    yes
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    This washing machine has an anti-vibration design, the average washing machine does not have. 33.1% of washing machines have an anti-vibration design.
  • More efficient spin drying
    Spin-drying efficiency class
    A
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    This washing machine dries more efficiently than the average washing machine (A vs B).
    A vs B
  • Has the AquaStop feature
    AquaStop system
    yes
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    This washing machine has the AquaStop feature, the average washing machine does not. 30.8% of washing machines have an AquaStop feature.
  • 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.
  • Mini-load function
    Mini Load function
    yes
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This washing machine has a Mini Load function, which the average washing machine does not have. 2.8% of washing machines feature a Mini Load function.
  • 3.14x more popular
    Siemens WM6YH840 is more popular than the average washing machine (3.14 vs 1).
    3.14 vs 1
  • 200 RPM higher spin speed
    Maximum spin speed
    1,600 RPM
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <1.2k RPM – >1.4k RPM
    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
  • More efficient spin drying
    Spin-drying efficiency class
    A
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    This washing machine dries more efficiently than the average washing machine (A vs B).
    A vs B
  • 6 dB quieter washing
    Washing noise level
    47 dB
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <49 dB – >61 dB
    This washing machine is quieter than the average washing machine when washing (47 dB vs 53 dB). The average washing machine washes at 53 dB.
    47 dB vs 53 dB
  • 7 L more drum space
    Drum volume
    65 L
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <42 L – >70 L
    This washing machine has a roomier drum than the average washing machine (65 L vs 58 L). The average washing machine has a drum of 58 L.
    65 L vs 58 L
  • 2 dB quieter spinning
    Spin noise level
    73 dB
    ▲ Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <71 dB – >79 dB
    This washing machine is quieter on spin than the average washing machine (73 dB vs 75 dB). The average washing machine spins at 75 dB.
    73 dB vs 75 dB
  • 2 L less water per cycle
    Water consumption per cycle
    45 L
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <41 L – >52 L
    This washing machine uses less water per cycle than the average washing machine (45 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    45 L vs 47 L
  • Mini-load function
    Mini Load function
    yes
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This washing machine has a Mini Load function, which the average washing machine does not have. 2.8% of washing machines feature a Mini Load function.
  • Has a night/silent option
    Night/Silent option
    yes
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    This washing machine has a Night/Silent function, which the average washing machine does not have. 24.5% of washing machines include a Night/Silent option.
  • Colors cycle
    Colors cycle
    yes
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    This washing machine has a Colors cycle, which the average washing machine does not offer. 38% of washing machines include a Colors 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.
  • 8 min shorter eco cycle
    ECO cycle duration
    210 min
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <198 min – >239 min
    This washing machine has a shorter ECO cycle than the average washing machine (210 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    210 min vs 218 min
  • Has an automatic dosing system
    Automatic dosing system
    yes
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This washing machine features an automatic dosing system, the average washing machine does not. 7.1% of washing machines feature an automatic dosing system.
  • Has Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi connectivity
    yes
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    This washing machine has Wi-Fi, the average washing machine does not. 27% of washing machines have Wi-Fi.
  • Has the AquaStop feature
    AquaStop system
    yes
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    This washing machine has the AquaStop feature, the average washing machine does not. 30.8% of washing machines have an AquaStop feature.
  • 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.
  • Has an ECO indicator
    ECO indicator
    yes
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    This washing machine displays an ECO indicator, which the average washing machine lacks. 10.9% of washing machines have an ECO indicator.
  • Has an anti-vibration design
    Anti-vibration design
    yes
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    This washing machine has an anti-vibration design, the average washing machine does not have. 33.1% of washing machines have an anti-vibration design.
  • 0.2 cm lower height
    Height
    84.8 cm
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <84.5 cm – >86 cm
    This washing machine is shorter than the average washing machine (84.8 cm vs 85 cm). The average washing machine is 85 cm tall.
    84.8 cm vs 85 cm
  • 2 fewer wash programmes
    N. of washing programs
    13
    ▼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <12 – >16
    This washing machine offers fewer wash programmes than the average washing machine (13 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    13 vs 15
  • 24.8% heavier
    Weight
    83 kg
    ▼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <57 kg – >76 kg
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (83 kg vs 66.5 kg). The average washing machine weighs 66.5 kg.
    83 kg vs 66.5 kg
  • 88.1% more expensive
    Siemens WM6YH840 is more expensive than the average washing machine (£790 vs £420).
    £790 vs £420
  • 6.7% larger volume
    Volume
    299,191.36 cm³
    ▼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <216k cm³ – >321.6k cm³
    This washing machine has a larger volume than the average washing machine (299191.4 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    299,191.36 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 2.5 cm deeper
    Depth
    59 cm
    ▼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <48 cm – >63.5 cm
    This washing machine is deeper than the average washing machine (59 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    59 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 17.5% higher energy use
    Annual energy consumption
    137 kWh/year
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
    This washing machine uses more energy than the average washing machine (137 kWh/year vs 116.6 kWh/year). The average washing machine uses 116.6 kWh/year.
    137 kWh/year vs 116.6 kWh/year
  • 88.1% more expensive
    Siemens WM6YH840 is more expensive than the average washing machine (£790 vs £420).
    £790 vs £420
  • 17.5% higher energy use
    Annual energy consumption
    137 kWh/year
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
    This washing machine uses more energy than the average washing machine (137 kWh/year vs 116.6 kWh/year). The average washing machine uses 116.6 kWh/year.
    137 kWh/year vs 116.6 kWh/year
  • 2 fewer wash programmes
    N. of washing programs
    13
    ▼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <12 – >16
    This washing machine offers fewer wash programmes than the average washing machine (13 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    13 vs 15
  • 24.8% heavier
    Weight
    83 kg
    ▼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <57 kg – >76 kg
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (83 kg vs 66.5 kg). The average washing machine weighs 66.5 kg.
    83 kg vs 66.5 kg
  • 6.7% larger volume
    Volume
    299,191.36 cm³
    ▼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <216k cm³ – >321.6k cm³
    This washing machine has a larger volume than the average washing machine (299191.4 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    299,191.36 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 2.5 cm deeper
    Depth
    59 cm
    ▼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <48 cm – >63.5 cm
    This washing machine is deeper than the average washing machine (59 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    59 cm vs 56.5 cm

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What we like about Siemens WM6YH840

  • Spin speed of 1600 RPM leaves clothes drier.
  • Washing noise of 47 dB is quiet enough for a flat.
  • The door opens to 180 °, so loading is easy.
  • The automatic dosing system takes the guesswork out of detergent.
  • Wi-Fi connectivity is an uncommon extra for a washer.
  • The motor carries a 10-year warranty.

What we don't like about Siemens WM6YH840

  • At 83 kg it is hard to move once installed.
  • Thirteen washing programs give a shorter list of choices.
  • There is no energy saving mode, so power use cannot be trimmed with a setting.
  • Spin noise of 73 dB is loud enough to hear from another room.

Verdict

Quiet running is what people notice first about the Siemens WM6YH840, which washes at 47 dB. It takes 8 kg of laundry in a 65 L drum, and the spin reaches 1600 RPM, so clothes come out drier and dry faster on the line. The door opens to 180 °, which makes loading a large duvet or a bulky towel easier. Wi-Fi connectivity and automatic dosing are uncommon extras, and the Night/Silent option and ECO indicator help you keep quiet and frugal. The anti-vibration design and a 10-year motor warranty add confidence. The trade-off is weight: at 83 kg it is hard to move once it is in place. It suits a busy household that wants a large, quiet machine and does not plan to move it often.

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