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Whirlpool FFBS9479WVFR Review | 101 Data compared

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

Whirlpool FFBS9479WVFR 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
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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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â–² Better than 80% of models
Score components

100%

8.3

Technical score

â–²Better than 80% 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
â–² Better than 80% of models
Score components

25%

7.7

Performance

25%

9.3

Energy efficiency

20%

8.2

Washing programs

20%

8.2

Features

10%

8.0

Design

â–²Better than 80% of washing-machines
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Review score

Review score
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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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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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    N/A~ £450

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Technical Specifications of washing machine Whirlpool FFBS9479WVFR

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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 80% of models
Score components:

25%

7.7

Performance

25%

9.3

Energy efficiency

20%

8.2

Washing programs

20%

8.2

Features

10%

8.0

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
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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.
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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Whirlpool FFBS9479WVFR has a popularity of 1 point, which is higher than 0% of washing machines.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 10
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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
â–² Better than 84% of models
Score components:

60%

8.3

Overall score

40%

7.5

Price

8.1
Capacity
9 kg
Capacity
9 kg
â–² 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
62 L
Drum volume
62 L
â–² Better than 63% of models
Market range: <42 L – >70 L
This washing machine has a 62 L drum, which is larger than 62.8% of washing machines and equal to 6.8% of washing machines.
Spin-drying efficiency class
B
Spin-drying efficiency class
B
â–² 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
â–² 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
â–² 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
â–² 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
47 L
Water consumption per cycle
47 L
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle, which is lower than 45.8% of washing machines and equal to 5.5% of washing machines.
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N. of washing programs
14
N. of washing programs
14
â–¼ 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
30 min
Fastest cycle duration
30 min
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Market range: <14 min – >30 min
This washing machine has a fastest cycle of 30 min, which is longer than 86% of washing machines and equal to 12.7% of washing machines.
ECO cycle duration
225 min
ECO cycle duration
225 min
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Market range: <198 min – >239 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 225 min, which is longer than 58.1% of washing machines and equal to 1.2% of washing machines.
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N. of advanced features
?
Foam control system
?
Laundry detection system
yes
Laundry detection system
yes
â–² 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
â–² 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
â–² 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
â–² 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
â–² 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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Whirlpool FFBS9479WVFR vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 7 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    Energy consumption per 100 cycles
    44 kWh/100 cycles
    â–² 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
  • Refresh cycle
    Refresh cycle
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This washing machine has a Refresh cycle, which the average washing machine does not include. 23% of washing machines have a Refresh cycle.
  • 1 kg more capacity
    Capacity
    9 kg
    â–² 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
  • 4 L more drum space
    Drum volume
    62 L
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <42 L – >70 L
    This washing machine has a roomier drum than the average washing machine (62 L vs 58 L). The average washing machine has a drum of 58 L.
    62 L vs 58 L
  • 0.5 cm lower height
    Height
    84.5 cm
    â–² 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
    â–² 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
  • 8.6% better value for money
    Whirlpool FFBS9479WVFR has better value for money than the average washing machine (8.06 vs 7.4).
    8.06 vs 7.42
  • 8.6% better value for money
    Whirlpool FFBS9479WVFR has better value for money than the average washing machine (8.06 vs 7.4).
    8.06 vs 7.42
  • 1 kg more capacity
    Capacity
    9 kg
    â–² 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
  • 4 L more drum space
    Drum volume
    62 L
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <42 L – >70 L
    This washing machine has a roomier drum than the average washing machine (62 L vs 58 L). The average washing machine has a drum of 58 L.
    62 L vs 58 L
  • 7 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    Energy consumption per 100 cycles
    44 kWh/100 cycles
    â–² 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
  • Refresh cycle
    Refresh cycle
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This washing machine has a Refresh cycle, which the average washing machine does not include. 23% of washing machines have a Refresh cycle.
  • 0.5 cm lower height
    Height
    84.5 cm
    â–² 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
    â–² 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
  • 1 fewer wash programmes
    N. of washing programs
    14
    â–¼ 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
  • 3 dB louder spinning
    Spin noise level
    78 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <71 dB – >79 dB
    This washing machine is louder on spin than the average washing machine (78 dB vs 75 dB). The average washing machine spins at 75 dB.
    78 dB vs 75 dB
  • 15 min longer quickest cycle
    Fastest cycle duration
    30 min
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <14 min – >30 min
    This washing machine has a longer fastest cycle than the average washing machine (30 min vs 15 min). The average washing machine's quickest cycle takes 15 min.
    30 min vs 15 min
  • Worse noise class
    Noise emission class
    C
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This washing machine has a worse noise class than the average washing machine (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • 6.5 cm deeper
    Depth
    63 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <48 cm – >63.5 cm
    This washing machine is deeper than the average washing machine (63 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    63 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 6.8% heavier
    Weight
    71 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <57 kg – >76 kg
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (71 kg vs 66.5 kg). The average washing machine weighs 66.5 kg.
    71 kg vs 66.5 kg
  • 7 min longer eco cycle
    ECO cycle duration
    225 min
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <198 min – >239 min
    This washing machine has a longer ECO cycle than the average washing machine (225 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    225 min vs 218 min
  • 3 dB louder spinning
    Spin noise level
    78 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <71 dB – >79 dB
    This washing machine is louder on spin than the average washing machine (78 dB vs 75 dB). The average washing machine spins at 75 dB.
    78 dB vs 75 dB
  • Worse noise class
    Noise emission class
    C
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This washing machine has a worse noise class than the average washing machine (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • 1 fewer wash programmes
    N. of washing programs
    14
    â–¼ 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
  • 15 min longer quickest cycle
    Fastest cycle duration
    30 min
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <14 min – >30 min
    This washing machine has a longer fastest cycle than the average washing machine (30 min vs 15 min). The average washing machine's quickest cycle takes 15 min.
    30 min vs 15 min
  • 7 min longer eco cycle
    ECO cycle duration
    225 min
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <198 min – >239 min
    This washing machine has a longer ECO cycle than the average washing machine (225 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    225 min vs 218 min
  • 6.5 cm deeper
    Depth
    63 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <48 cm – >63.5 cm
    This washing machine is deeper than the average washing machine (63 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    63 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 6.8% heavier
    Weight
    71 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <57 kg – >76 kg
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (71 kg vs 66.5 kg). The average washing machine weighs 66.5 kg.
    71 kg vs 66.5 kg

Third-party reviews

What we like about Whirlpool FFBS9479WVFR

  • 44 kWh per 100 cycles and an A energy class keep running costs down.
  • The 9 kg drum takes a full family load.
  • The refresh cycle freshens clothes that were worn once, without a full wash.
  • Steam helps with creases and tough marks.
  • Delay start of up to 24 h lets you run the wash overnight.
  • Laundry detection adjusts water and time to the load.

What we don't like about Whirlpool FFBS9479WVFR

  • Spin noise of 78 dB is loud enough to hear from another room.
  • Even the fastest cycle takes 30 min.
  • At 63 cm deep it needs room to fit.
  • At 71 kg it is hard to move.
  • The ECO cycle takes 225 min, so the greenest wash is slow.

Verdict

For a family that runs the washer most days, the Whirlpool FFBS9479WVFR keeps power use low. It takes 44 kWh per 100 cycles and carries an A energy rating. The 9 kg drum takes a full load of bedding or jeans, and the steam setting helps with creases and stubborn marks. The refresh cycle freshens clothes that were worn once, without a full wash. The laundry detection system adjusts water and time to the load, and the delay start can run the wash overnight. The trade-off is noise at the end of a spin, at 78 dB, which is clearly audible from another room. The depth of 63 cm also means it needs space. It suits a busy household that wants a clean, economical machine and can live with a loud spin.

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