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Whirlpool FFBS8469WVFR Review | 101 Data compared

Avg. price:~£530Capacity:8 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:?Type:?Loading type:front-loading

Whirlpool FFBS8469WVFR 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.

7.9

Overall score

Score
7.9/ 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 65% of models
Score components

100%

7.9

Technical score

▲Better than 65% of washing-machines
7.9

Technical score

Technical score
7.9/ 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 65% of models
Score components

25%

7.5

Performance

25%

8.4

Energy efficiency

20%

7.9

Washing programs

20%

8.2

Features

10%

7.7

Design

▲Better than 65% of washing-machines
?

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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<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.
No expert tests yet
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    N/A~ £530

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Technical Specifications of washing machine Whirlpool FFBS8469WVFR

Technical score
Technical score
7.9/ 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 65% of models
Score components:

25%

7.5

Performance

25%

8.4

Energy efficiency

20%

7.9

Washing programs

20%

8.2

Features

10%

7.7

Design

7.9
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.
?
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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Whirlpool FFBS8469WVFR has a popularity of 1 point, which is higher than 0% of washing machines.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 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 56% of models
Score components:

60%

7.9

Overall score

40%

6.8

Price

7.6
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
62 L
Drum volume
62 L
▲ 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
?
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
?
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
47 kWh/100 cycles
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
47 kWh/100 cycles
▲ Better than 73% of models
Market range: <46 kWh/100 cycles – >76 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 47 kWh/100 cycles, which is lower than 72.8% of washing machines and equal to 9.6% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
?
Annual energy cost
?
Water consumption per cycle
48 L
Water consumption per cycle
48 L
▼ Worse than 54% of models
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 48 L of water per cycle, which is higher than 54.3% of washing machines and equal to 13.4% 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
?
ECO cycle duration
215 min
ECO cycle duration
215 min
▲ Better than 61% of models
Market range: <198 min – >239 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 215 min, which is shorter than 61.3% of washing machines and equal to 2.5% 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
?
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
?
Child lock
?
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Whirlpool FFBS8469WVFR vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 4 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    Energy consumption per 100 cycles
    47 kWh/100 cycles
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <46 kWh/100 cycles – >76 kWh/100 cycles
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (47 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 51 kWh/100 cycles.
    47 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles
  • 4 L more drum space
    Drum volume
    62 L
    ▲ 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
    ▲ 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
  • 4 L more drum space
    Drum volume
    62 L
    ▲ 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
  • 4 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    Energy consumption per 100 cycles
    47 kWh/100 cycles
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <46 kWh/100 cycles – >76 kWh/100 cycles
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (47 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 51 kWh/100 cycles.
    47 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles
  • 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
  • 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
  • 3 dB louder spinning
    Spin noise level
    78 dB
    ▼ 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
  • 6.5 cm deeper
    Depth
    63 cm
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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
  • 1 L more water per cycle
    Water consumption per cycle
    48 L
    ▼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <41 L – >52 L
    This washing machine uses more water per cycle than the average washing machine (48 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    48 L vs 47 L
  • 26.2% more expensive
    Whirlpool FFBS8469WVFR is more expensive than the average washing machine (£530 vs £420).
    £530 vs £420
  • 26.2% more expensive
    Whirlpool FFBS8469WVFR is more expensive than the average washing machine (£530 vs £420).
    £530 vs £420
  • 3 dB louder spinning
    Spin noise level
    78 dB
    ▼ 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
  • 1 L more water per cycle
    Water consumption per cycle
    48 L
    ▼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <41 L – >52 L
    This washing machine uses more water per cycle than the average washing machine (48 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    48 L vs 47 L
  • 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
  • 6.5 cm deeper
    Depth
    63 cm
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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 FFBS8469WVFR

  • The 8 kg drum takes a normal week of shirts, towels and sheets.
  • 14 programs cover most fabrics and washing needs.
  • The fast function helps when a load is needed in a hurry.
  • Laundry detection adjusts the cycle to the load.
  • Delay start of up to 24 h lets you wash when it suits you.
  • The 215 min ECO cycle is a slower but more economical wash.

What we don't like about Whirlpool FFBS8469WVFR

  • At 78 dB the spin is loud enough to hear from another room.
  • At 63 cm deep it needs a good gap to fit.
  • At 71 kg it is heavy to install and move.
  • Front loading means bending down to load it.

Verdict

Smaller households that do a few loads a week will like the Whirlpool FFBS8469WVFR. Its 8 kg drum takes a normal week of shirts, towels and sheets, and the 14 programs cover most fabrics. The laundry detection system adjusts the cycle to the load, so there is less guesswork. The fast function helps when a shirt is needed by the evening, and the delay start can set a wash up to 24 h ahead. It uses 47 kWh per 100 cycles, and the ECO cycle takes 215 min. The trade-off is noise: at 78 dB the spin is loud enough to hear from another room, and at 63 cm deep it needs a good amount of floor space. It suits a small household that wants a plain, practical machine and does not mind a loud spin.

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