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Candy 28SB8-S Review | 101 Data compared

Avg. price:~£380Capacity:8 kgMaximum spin speed:1200 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Candy 28SB8-S 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.

8.4

Overall score

Score
8.4/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 84% of models
Score components

100%

8.4

Technical score

â–²Better than 84% of washing-machines
8.4

Technical score

Technical score
8.4/ 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 84% of models
Score components

25%

7.7

Performance

25%

10

Energy efficiency

20%

7.5

Washing programs

20%

7.9

Features

10%

8.9

Design

â–²Better than 84% 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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<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~ £380

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Technical Specifications of washing machine Candy 28SB8-S

Technical score
Technical score
8.4/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 84% of models
Score components:

25%

7.7

Performance

25%

10

Energy efficiency

20%

7.5

Washing programs

20%

7.9

Features

10%

8.9

Design

8.4
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:
Candy 28SB8-S has a popularity of 1 point, which is higher than 0% of washing machines.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.3/ 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
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components:

60%

8.4

Overall score

40%

8.1

Price

8.3
Capacity
8 kg
Capacity
8 kg
â–¼ 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
51 L
Drum volume
51 L
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Market range: <42 L – >70 L
This washing machine has a 51 L drum, which is smaller than 75.5% of washing machines and equal to 1.7% 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
1,200 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
38 kWh/100 cycles
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
38 kWh/100 cycles
★ Better than 97% of models
Market range: <46 kWh/100 cycles – >76 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 38 kWh/100 cycles, which is lower than 96.6% of washing machines and equal to 0.8% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
?
Annual energy cost
?
Water consumption per cycle
41 L
Water consumption per cycle
41 L
â–² Better than 88% of models
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 41 L of water per cycle, which is lower than 87.7% of washing machines and equal to 4.9% 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
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
1
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
1
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This washing machine has 1 programmes under an hour, which is fewer than 57.7% of washing machines and equal to 42% of washing machines.
Fastest cycle duration
14 min
Fastest cycle duration
14 min
â–² Better than 69% of models
Market range: <14 min – >30 min
This washing machine has a fastest cycle of 14 min, which is shorter than 69% of washing machines and equal to 30.4% of washing machines.
ECO cycle duration
218 min
ECO cycle duration
218 min
â–² Better than 46% of models
Market range: <198 min – >239 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 218 min, which is shorter than 46% of washing machines and equal to 14.3% 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
yes
Load balancing system
yes
â–² 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
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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Candy 28SB8-S vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 13 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    Energy consumption per 100 cycles
    38 kWh/100 cycles
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <46 kWh/100 cycles – >76 kWh/100 cycles
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (38 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 51 kWh/100 cycles.
    38 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles
  • 6 L less water per cycle
    Water consumption per cycle
    41 L
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <41 L – >52 L
    This washing machine uses less water per cycle than the average washing machine (41 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    41 L vs 47 L
  • Uses AI technology
    AI technology
    yes
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This washing machine uses an AI technology, the average washing machine does not. 17.4% of washing machines use an AI 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.
  • Has a load balancing system
    Load balancing system
    yes
    â–² 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 12.8% lighter
    Weight
    58 kg
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <57 kg – >76 kg
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (58 kg vs 66.5 kg). The average washing machine weighs 66.5 kg.
    58 kg vs 66.5 kg
  • 11.9% better value for money
    Candy 28SB8-S has better value for money than the average washing machine (8.31 vs 7.4).
    8.31 vs 7.42
  • 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
  • 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
  • 13 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    Energy consumption per 100 cycles
    38 kWh/100 cycles
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <46 kWh/100 cycles – >76 kWh/100 cycles
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (38 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 51 kWh/100 cycles.
    38 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles
  • 6 L less water per cycle
    Water consumption per cycle
    41 L
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <41 L – >52 L
    This washing machine uses less water per cycle than the average washing machine (41 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    41 L vs 47 L
  • 1 min shorter quickest cycle
    Fastest cycle duration
    14 min
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <14 min – >30 min
    This washing machine has a shorter fastest cycle than the average washing machine (14 min vs 15 min). The average washing machine's quickest cycle takes 15 min.
    14 min vs 15 min
  • Uses AI technology
    AI technology
    yes
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This washing machine uses an AI technology, the average washing machine does not. 17.4% of washing machines use an AI 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.
  • Has a load balancing system
    Load balancing system
    yes
    â–² 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.
  • 12.8% lighter
    Weight
    58 kg
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <57 kg – >76 kg
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (58 kg vs 66.5 kg). The average washing machine weighs 66.5 kg.
    58 kg vs 66.5 kg
  • 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
  • 3.3 cm shallower
    Depth
    53.2 cm
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <48 cm – >63.5 cm
    This washing machine is shallower than the average washing machine (53.2 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    53.2 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 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
  • 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
  • 1 fewer quick programmes
    N. of washing programs under 1 hour
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <1 – >3
    This washing machine offers fewer quick programmes than the average washing machine (1 vs 2). The average washing machine has 2 programmes under an hour.
    1 vs 2
  • 7 L less drum space
    Drum volume
    51 L
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <42 L – >70 L
    This washing machine has a smaller drum than the average washing machine (51 L vs 58 L). The average washing machine has a drum of 58 L.
    51 L vs 58 L
  • 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
  • 7 L less drum space
    Drum volume
    51 L
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <42 L – >70 L
    This washing machine has a smaller drum than the average washing machine (51 L vs 58 L). The average washing machine has a drum of 58 L.
    51 L vs 58 L
  • 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
  • 1 fewer quick programmes
    N. of washing programs under 1 hour
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <1 – >3
    This washing machine offers fewer quick programmes than the average washing machine (1 vs 2). The average washing machine has 2 programmes under an hour.
    1 vs 2

Third-party reviews

What we like about Candy 28SB8-S

  • 38 kWh per 100 cycles keeps running costs low.
  • 41 L of water a cycle keeps water use down.
  • The 58 kg body stays steady during a fast spin.
  • Steam, a fast cycle and an extra rinse are all built in.
  • AI technology and water jets are less common extras.
  • A display, a delay start and a child lock add everyday convenience.

What we don't like about Candy 28SB8-S

  • Only 12 washing programs means less choice than many buyers want.
  • The 51 L drum is on the small side for bulky items.
  • At 58 kg it is hard to move and install alone.
  • There is no AquaStop system to guard against hose leaks.
  • At 72 dB the spin is clearly audible in a quiet room.

Verdict

A load of 8 kg suits most families, and the Candy 28SB8-S handles it day after day at a modest running cost. It uses 38 kWh per 100 cycles and 41 L of water a cycle, both low for a machine this size. The 58 kg body is heavy, but it keeps the machine steady during a fast spin. The extras are handy day to day. There is steam, a fast cycle, an extra rinse, a delay start and a child lock. The AI technology and the water jets system are the less common touches. The trade-off is choice. There are only 12 programs, and the 51 L drum is on the small side. That suits a household that uses the same few cycles.

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