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AEG LR8H94GBY Review | 101 Data compared

Avg. price:~£710Capacity:9 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

AEG LR8H94GBY 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.

8.7

Overall score

Score
8.7/ 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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★ Better than 94% of models
Score components

100%

8.7

Technical score

★Better than 94% of washing-machines
8.7

Technical score

Technical score
8.7/ 10
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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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★ Better than 94% of models
Score components

25%

8.8

Performance

25%

9.4

Energy efficiency

20%

7.7

Washing programs

20%

8.6

Features

10%

8.2

Design

★Better than 94% 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.
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Technical Specifications of washing machine AEG LR8H94GBY

Technical score
Technical score
8.7/ 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 94% of models
Score components:

25%

8.8

Performance

25%

9.4

Energy efficiency

20%

7.7

Washing programs

20%

8.6

Features

10%

8.2

Design

8.7
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:
AEG LR8H94GBY has a popularity of 1 point, which is higher than 0% of washing machines.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 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
â–² Better than 63% of models
Score components:

60%

8.7

Overall score

40%

5.3

Price

7.7
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
60 L
Drum volume
60 L
â–² Better than 53% of models
Market range: <42 L – >70 L
This washing machine has a 60 L drum, which is larger than 53.3% of washing machines and equal to 1.2% 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
46 L
Water consumption per cycle
46 L
â–² Better than 51% of models
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 46 L of water per cycle, which is lower than 51.5% of washing machines and equal to 6.7% of washing machines.
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N. of washing programs
12
N. of washing programs
12
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Market range: <12 – >16
This washing machine offers 12 wash programmes, which is fewer than 83.4% of washing machines and equal to 7.7% of washing machines.
N. of downloadable programs
?
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
2
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
2
â–² Better than 43% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This washing machine has 2 programmes under an hour, which is more than 42.5% of washing machines and equal to 35.1% of washing machines.
Fastest cycle duration
20 min
Fastest cycle duration
20 min
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Market range: <14 min – >30 min
This washing machine has a fastest cycle of 20 min, which is longer than 76.2% of washing machines and equal to 8.6% of washing machines.
ECO cycle duration
228 min
ECO cycle duration
228 min
â–¼ 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
â–² 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
?
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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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AEG LR8H94GBY 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
  • Has Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi connectivity
    yes
    â–² 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
    â–² 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.
  • Features a pre-mix technology
    Pre-mix technology
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This washing machine features a pre-mix technology, the average washing machine does not. 24.9% of washing machines have a pre-mix technology.
  • Includes a water jets system
    Water jets system
    yes
    â–² 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.
  • Can self-diagnose its problems
    Smart diagnosis function
    yes
    â–² 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.
  • 3 dB quieter spinning
    Spin noise level
    72 dB
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <71 dB – >79 dB
    This washing machine is quieter on spin than the average washing machine (72 dB vs 75 dB). The average washing machine spins at 75 dB.
    72 dB vs 75 dB
  • 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.
  • 3 dB quieter spinning
    Spin noise level
    72 dB
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <71 dB – >79 dB
    This washing machine is quieter on spin than the average washing machine (72 dB vs 75 dB). The average washing machine spins at 75 dB.
    72 dB vs 75 dB
  • 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
  • Better noise class
    Noise emission class
    A
    â–² 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
    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.
  • Has Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi connectivity
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This washing machine has Wi-Fi, the average washing machine does not. 27% of washing machines have Wi-Fi.
  • Features a pre-mix technology
    Pre-mix technology
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This washing machine features a pre-mix technology, the average washing machine does not. 24.9% of washing machines have a pre-mix technology.
  • Includes a water jets system
    Water jets system
    yes
    â–² 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.
  • Can self-diagnose its problems
    Smart diagnosis function
    yes
    â–² 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.
  • Can be controlled by voice
    Voice control
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This washing machine can be controlled by voice, the average washing machine cannot. 33% of washing machines can be controlled by voice.
  • Has an anti-vibration design
    Anti-vibration design
    yes
    â–² 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.
  • 3 fewer wash programmes
    N. of washing programs
    12
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <12 – >16
    This washing machine offers fewer wash programmes than the average washing machine (12 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    12 vs 15
  • 19.5% heavier
    Weight
    79.5 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <57 kg – >76 kg
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (79.5 kg vs 66.5 kg). The average washing machine weighs 66.5 kg.
    79.5 kg vs 66.5 kg
  • 4 h shorter maximum delay
    Maximum delay start
    20 h
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <19 h – >24 h
    This washing machine can delay its start for less time than the average washing machine (20 h vs 24 h). The average washing machine can delay its start by up to 24 h.
    20 h vs 24 h
  • 10 min longer eco cycle
    ECO cycle duration
    228 min
    â–¼ 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
  • 5 min longer quickest cycle
    Fastest cycle duration
    20 min
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <14 min – >30 min
    This washing machine has a longer fastest cycle than the average washing machine (20 min vs 15 min). The average washing machine's quickest cycle takes 15 min.
    20 min vs 15 min
  • 69.1% more expensive
    AEG LR8H94GBY is more expensive than the average washing machine (£710 vs £420).
    £710 vs £420
  • 0.2 cm wider
    Width
    60 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <51 cm – >60 cm
    This washing machine is wider than the average washing machine (60 cm vs 59.8 cm). The average washing machine is 59.8 cm wide.
    60 cm vs 59.8 cm
  • 5.5% larger volume
    Volume
    295,800 cm³
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <216k cm³ – >321.6k cm³
    This washing machine has a larger volume than the average washing machine (295800 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    295,800 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 69.1% more expensive
    AEG LR8H94GBY is more expensive than the average washing machine (£710 vs £420).
    £710 vs £420
  • 3 fewer wash programmes
    N. of washing programs
    12
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <12 – >16
    This washing machine offers fewer wash programmes than the average washing machine (12 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    12 vs 15
  • 5 min longer quickest cycle
    Fastest cycle duration
    20 min
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <14 min – >30 min
    This washing machine has a longer fastest cycle than the average washing machine (20 min vs 15 min). The average washing machine's quickest cycle takes 15 min.
    20 min vs 15 min
  • 10 min longer eco cycle
    ECO cycle duration
    228 min
    â–¼ 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 h shorter maximum delay
    Maximum delay start
    20 h
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <19 h – >24 h
    This washing machine can delay its start for less time than the average washing machine (20 h vs 24 h). The average washing machine can delay its start by up to 24 h.
    20 h vs 24 h
  • Less capable app support
    App name
    My AEG Care
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This washing machine uses a less capable app than the average washing machine (My AEG Care vs LG ThinQâ„¢).
    My AEG Care vs LG ThinQâ„¢
  • 19.5% heavier
    Weight
    79.5 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <57 kg – >76 kg
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (79.5 kg vs 66.5 kg). The average washing machine weighs 66.5 kg.
    79.5 kg vs 66.5 kg
  • 0.2 cm wider
    Width
    60 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <51 cm – >60 cm
    This washing machine is wider than the average washing machine (60 cm vs 59.8 cm). The average washing machine is 59.8 cm wide.
    60 cm vs 59.8 cm
  • 5.5% larger volume
    Volume
    295,800 cm³
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <216k cm³ – >321.6k cm³
    This washing machine has a larger volume than the average washing machine (295800 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    295,800 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³

Third-party reviews

What we like about AEG LR8H94GBY

  • Pre-mix technology adds a feature beyond the basic wash.
  • Water jets system adds another wash option.
  • The 9 kg capacity handles a full load in one go.
  • The 60 L drum leaves room for bulky items.
  • Refresh cycle freshens clothes without a full wash.
  • Wi-Fi connectivity links it to a phone.

What we don't like about AEG LR8H94GBY

  • At 79.5 kg it is hard to move around a kitchen.
  • Only 12 washing programs give less choice for special fabrics.
  • The ECO cycle takes 228 min, almost four hours.
  • Only two programs finish under an hour.

Verdict

Pre-mix technology and a refresh cycle set the AEG LR8H94GBY apart from simpler machines. Water jets and Wi-Fi add to the list, and the 9 kg capacity sits in a 60 L drum. The anti-vibration design helps keep it steady and calm on the spin, which runs at 72 dB. Foam control and smart diagnosis are handy extras that save guesswork when something goes wrong. The trade-off is weight and range. At 79.5 kg it is hard to move, and 12 washing programs give less choice. The ECO cycle runs 228 min, but two programs finish under an hour, and the quickest finishes in 20 min. It suits a busy household that wants a well-equipped machine and does not mind the weight or the long ECO cycle.

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