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PKM WA6-ES1512 Review | 101 Data compared

Avg. price:~£260Capacity:6 kgMaximum spin speed:1200 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

PKM WA6-ES1512 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.

8.1

Overall score

Score
8.1/ 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 70% of models
Score components

100%

8.1

Technical score

â–²Better than 70% of washing-machines
8.1

Technical score

Technical score
8.1/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components

25%

6.7

Performance

25%

9.9

Energy efficiency

20%

8.1

Washing programs

20%

7.4

Features

10%

8.5

Design

â–²Better than 70% 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.
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Score distribution
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Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
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Technical Specifications of washing machine PKM WA6-ES1512

Technical score
Technical score
8.1/ 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 70% of models
Score components:

25%

6.7

Performance

25%

9.9

Energy efficiency

20%

8.1

Washing programs

20%

7.4

Features

10%

8.5

Design

8.1
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
4.8/ 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–² Better than 74% of models
Popularity:
PKM WA6-ES1512 has a popularity of 4.8 points, which is higher than 73.5% of washing machines.
4.8
Value for money
Value for money
8.4/ 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
★ Better than 94% of models
Score components:

60%

8.1

Overall score

40%

9.1

Price

8.4
Capacity
6 kg
Capacity
6 kg
â–¼ 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
?
Spin-drying efficiency class
C
Spin-drying efficiency class
C
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
This washing machine has spin-drying class C, which is less efficient than in 89.7% of washing machines and the same as in 9.7% of washing machines.
Maximum spin speed
1,200 RPM
Maximum spin speed
1,200 RPM
â–¼ 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
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
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
42 kWh/year
Annual energy consumption
42 kWh/year
★ Better than 100% of models
Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
This washing machine uses 42 kWh/year, which is lower than 100% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
?
Water consumption per cycle
43 L
Water consumption per cycle
43 L
â–² Better than 76% of models
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 43 L of water per cycle, which is lower than 76.3% of washing machines and equal to 6.6% of washing machines.
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N. of washing programs
15
N. of washing programs
15
â–² Better than 40% of models
Market range: <12 – >16
This washing machine offers 15 wash programmes, which is more than 40.3% of washing machines and equal to 39.5% of washing machines.
N. of downloadable programs
0
N. of downloadable programs
0
â–¼ Worse than 9% of models
Market range: <0 – >60
This washing machine offers 0 downloadable programmes, which is fewer than 9.4% of washing machines and equal to 90.6% of washing machines.
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
?
Fastest cycle duration
15 min
Fastest cycle duration
15 min
â–¼ 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
198 min
ECO cycle duration
198 min
â–² Better than 89% of models
Market range: <198 min – >239 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 198 min, which is shorter than 88.8% of washing machines and equal to 1.9% of washing machines.
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N. of advanced features
?
Foam control system
?
Laundry detection system
?
Unbalanced load detection
yes
Unbalanced load detection
yes
â–² Better than 9% of models
This washing machine has unbalanced load detection. 90.7% of washing machines have 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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PKM WA6-ES1512 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
  • 4 L less water per cycle
    Water consumption per cycle
    43 L
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <41 L – >52 L
    This washing machine uses less water per cycle than the average washing machine (43 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    43 L vs 47 L
  • 21.8% lighter
    Weight
    52 kg
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <57 kg – >76 kg
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (52 kg vs 66.5 kg). The average washing machine weighs 66.5 kg.
    52 kg vs 66.5 kg
  • 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.
  • Colors cycle
    Colors cycle
    yes
    â–² 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.
  • 20 min shorter eco cycle
    ECO cycle duration
    198 min
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <198 min – >239 min
    This washing machine has a shorter ECO cycle than the average washing machine (198 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    198 min vs 218 min
  • 11.5 cm shallower
    Depth
    45 cm
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <48 cm – >63.5 cm
    This washing machine is shallower than the average washing machine (45 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    45 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 1 cm lower height
    Height
    84 cm
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <84.5 cm – >86 cm
    This washing machine is shorter than the average washing machine (84 cm vs 85 cm). The average washing machine is 85 cm tall.
    84 cm vs 85 cm
  • 61.5% cheaper
    PKM WA6-ES1512 is cheaper than the average washing machine (£260 vs £420).
    £260 vs £420
  • 4.84x more popular
    PKM WA6-ES1512 is more popular than the average washing machine (4.84 vs 1).
    4.84 vs 1
  • 12.8% better value for money
    PKM WA6-ES1512 has better value for money than the average washing machine (8.37 vs 7.4).
    8.37 vs 7.42
  • 1 dB quieter spinning
    Spin noise level
    74 dB
    â–² 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
  • 4 L less water per cycle
    Water consumption per cycle
    43 L
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <41 L – >52 L
    This washing machine uses less water per cycle than the average washing machine (43 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    43 L vs 47 L
  • 58.4% lower yearly water use
    Annual water consumption
    4,300 L/year
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <9k L/year – >11.4k L/year
    This washing machine uses less water per year than the average washing machine (4300 L/year vs 10340 L/year). The average washing machine uses 10340 L/year of water a year.
    4,300 L/year vs 10,340 L/year
  • 64% lower energy use
    Annual energy consumption
    42 kWh/year
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
    This washing machine uses less energy than the average washing machine (42 kWh/year vs 116.6 kWh/year). The average washing machine uses 116.6 kWh/year.
    42 kWh/year vs 116.6 kWh/year
  • 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.
  • Colors cycle
    Colors cycle
    yes
    â–² 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.
  • 20 min shorter eco cycle
    ECO cycle duration
    198 min
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <198 min – >239 min
    This washing machine has a shorter ECO cycle than the average washing machine (198 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    198 min vs 218 min
  • 21.8% lighter
    Weight
    52 kg
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <57 kg – >76 kg
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (52 kg vs 66.5 kg). The average washing machine weighs 66.5 kg.
    52 kg vs 66.5 kg
  • 11.5 cm shallower
    Depth
    45 cm
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <48 cm – >63.5 cm
    This washing machine is shallower than the average washing machine (45 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    45 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 1 cm lower height
    Height
    84 cm
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <84.5 cm – >86 cm
    This washing machine is shorter than the average washing machine (84 cm vs 85 cm). The average washing machine is 85 cm tall.
    84 cm vs 85 cm
  • 200 RPM lower spin speed
    Maximum spin speed
    1,200 RPM
    â–¼ 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
  • Does not have a fast function
    Fast function
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This washing machine does not have a fast function, the average washing machine does. 50.5% of washing machines have a fast function.
  • 2 kg less capacity
    Capacity
    6 kg
    â–¼ 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
  • Does not have a hygiene cycle
    Hygiene cycle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This washing machine does not have a hygiene cycle, the average washing machine does. 60.6% of washing machines have a hygiene cycle.
  • Does not have an allergen cycle
    Anti-Allergy cycle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This washing machine does not have an allergen cycle, the average washing machine does not have. 60.7% of washing machines have an allergen cycle.
  • No overflow protection
    Overflow protection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    This washing machine lacks overflow protection, while the average washing machine includes it. 83.4% of washing machines come with overflow protection.
  • Less efficient spin drying
    Spin-drying efficiency class
    C
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This washing machine dries less efficiently than the average washing machine (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • Does not have an outdoor/sport cycle
    Outdoor/Sport cycle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This washing machine does not have a special cycle for outdoor/sport clothes, while the average washing machine does. 70.9% of washing machines have such a cycle.
  • 200 RPM lower spin speed
    Maximum spin speed
    1,200 RPM
    â–¼ 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
  • 2 kg less capacity
    Capacity
    6 kg
    â–¼ 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
  • Less efficient spin drying
    Spin-drying efficiency class
    C
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This washing machine dries less efficiently than the average washing machine (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • Does not have a fast function
    Fast function
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This washing machine does not have a fast function, the average washing machine does. 50.5% of washing machines have a fast function.
  • Does not have a hygiene cycle
    Hygiene cycle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This washing machine does not have a hygiene cycle, the average washing machine does. 60.6% of washing machines have a hygiene cycle.
  • Does not have an allergen cycle
    Anti-Allergy cycle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This washing machine does not have an allergen cycle, the average washing machine does not have. 60.7% of washing machines have an allergen cycle.
  • Does not have an outdoor/sport cycle
    Outdoor/Sport cycle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This washing machine does not have a special cycle for outdoor/sport clothes, while the average washing machine does. 70.9% of washing machines have such a cycle.
  • No overflow protection
    Overflow protection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    This washing machine lacks overflow protection, while the average washing machine includes it. 83.4% of washing machines come with overflow protection.
  • 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

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What we like about PKM WA6-ES1512

  • Depth of 45 cm and height of 84 cm suit a tight kitchen.
  • Water use is 43 L per cycle, or 4300 L a year.
  • The ECO cycle takes 198 min, and the fastest wash takes 15 min.
  • A refresh cycle freshens clothes that only need a light clean.
  • A delay start can be set up to 24 h ahead.
  • Child lock keeps small hands off the controls.

What we don't like about PKM WA6-ES1512

  • The 6 kg drum is small for a family.
  • Spin-drying class C leaves clothes damp.
  • The spin runs at 74 dB, which is loud.
  • There is no overflow protection.
  • There is no Outdoor/Sport cycle for muddy kit.

Verdict

For a tight kitchen, the 45 cm depth of the PKM WA6-ES1512 is the first thing to like. It uses 42 kWh per 100 cycles and 43 L of water per cycle, and the ECO cycle takes only 198 min. The 15 programs include a refresh cycle, and a duvet cycle for bulky bedding. Spin-drying is only class C, so expect clothes to come out damp. The drum holds only 6 kg, so a family will run it often. The spin is loud at 74 dB, and there is no overflow protection. At 52 kg it stays put during the spin, but it is not easy to move. It suits a couple or a single person in a small flat who wants low running costs and does not need a big drum.

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