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Candy 486BWMR9/1-S Review | 101 Data compared

Avg. price:~£370Capacity:8 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Candy 486BWMR9/1-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.

8.8

Overall score

Score
8.8/ 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 97% of models
Score components

100%

8.8

Technical score

★Better than 97% of washing-machines
8.8

Technical score

Technical score
8.8/ 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 97% of models
Score components

25%

8.0

Performance

25%

9.7

Energy efficiency

20%

8.9

Washing programs

20%

8.9

Features

10%

8.2

Design

★Better than 97% 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.
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 Candy 486BWMR9/1-S

Technical score
Technical score
8.8/ 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 97% of models
Score components:

25%

8.0

Performance

25%

9.7

Energy efficiency

20%

8.9

Washing programs

20%

8.9

Features

10%

8.2

Design

8.8
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
1.9/ 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 67% of models
Popularity:
Candy 486BWMR9/1-S has a popularity of 1.9 points, which is higher than 67% of washing machines.
1.9
Value for money
Value for money
8.6/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 97% of models
Score components:

60%

8.8

Overall score

40%

8.2

Price

8.6
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
58 L
Drum volume
58 L
â–¼ Worse than 47% of models
Market range: <42 L – >70 L
This washing machine has a 58 L drum, which is larger than 41.6% of washing machines and equal to 11.1% 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
33 kWh/100 cycles
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
33 kWh/100 cycles
★ Better than 99% of models
Market range: <46 kWh/100 cycles – >76 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 33 kWh/100 cycles, which is lower than 98.5% of washing machines and equal to 0.9% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
?
Annual energy cost
?
Water consumption per cycle
44 L
Water consumption per cycle
44 L
â–² Better than 69% of models
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 44 L of water per cycle, which is lower than 68.8% of washing machines and equal to 7.4% of washing machines.
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N. of washing programs
16
N. of washing programs
16
â–² Better than 80% of models
Market range: <12 – >16
This washing machine offers 16 wash programmes, which is more than 79.9% of washing machines and equal to 13.6% of washing machines.
N. of downloadable programs
60
N. of downloadable programs
60
★ Better than 100% of models
Market range: <0 – >60
This washing machine offers 60 downloadable programmes, which is more than 99.8% of washing machines and equal to 0.2% of washing machines.
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
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
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
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 486BWMR9/1-S vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 18 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    Energy consumption per 100 cycles
    33 kWh/100 cycles
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <46 kWh/100 cycles – >76 kWh/100 cycles
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (33 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 51 kWh/100 cycles.
    33 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles
  • 1 more wash programmes
    N. of washing programs
    16
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <12 – >16
    This washing machine offers more wash programmes than the average washing machine (16 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    16 vs 15
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Has the AquaStop feature
    AquaStop system
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This washing machine has the AquaStop feature, the average washing machine does not. 30.8% of washing machines have an AquaStop feature.
  • 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.
  • Has Bluetooth
    Bluetooth connectivity
    yes
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This washing machine features a Bluetooth technology, the average washing machine does not. 13.1% of washing machines have Bluetooth technology.
  • 3 L less water per cycle
    Water consumption per cycle
    44 L
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <41 L – >52 L
    This washing machine uses less water per cycle than the average washing machine (44 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    44 L vs 47 L
  • 16.1% better value for money
    Candy 486BWMR9/1-S has better value for money than the average washing machine (8.62 vs 7.4).
    8.62 vs 7.42
  • 92% more popular
    Candy 486BWMR9/1-S is more popular than the average washing machine (1.92 vs 1).
    1.92 vs 1
  • 18 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    Energy consumption per 100 cycles
    33 kWh/100 cycles
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <46 kWh/100 cycles – >76 kWh/100 cycles
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (33 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 51 kWh/100 cycles.
    33 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles
  • 3 L less water per cycle
    Water consumption per cycle
    44 L
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <41 L – >52 L
    This washing machine uses less water per cycle than the average washing machine (44 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    44 L vs 47 L
  • 1 more wash programmes
    N. of washing programs
    16
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <12 – >16
    This washing machine offers more wash programmes than the average washing machine (16 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    16 vs 15
  • Baby-care cycle
    Baby Care cycle
    yes
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This washing machine has a special cycle for baby's clothes, the average washing machine does not have. 41.9% of washing machines have such cycle.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Has the AquaStop feature
    AquaStop system
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This washing machine has the AquaStop feature, the average washing machine does not. 30.8% of washing machines have an AquaStop feature.
  • 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.
  • Has Bluetooth
    Bluetooth connectivity
    yes
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This washing machine features a Bluetooth technology, the average washing machine does not. 13.1% of washing machines have Bluetooth technology.
  • 3.5 cm shallower
    Depth
    53 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 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    53 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 5.3% lighter
    Weight
    63 kg
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <57 kg – >76 kg
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (63 kg vs 66.5 kg). The average washing machine weighs 66.5 kg.
    63 kg vs 66.5 kg
  • 1 dB louder spinning
    Spin noise level
    76 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <71 dB – >79 dB
    This washing machine is louder on spin than the average washing machine (76 dB vs 75 dB). The average washing machine spins at 75 dB.
    76 dB vs 75 dB
  • 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
  • 60 fewer downloadable programmes
    N. of downloadable programs
    60
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <0 – >60
    This washing machine offers fewer downloadable programmes than the average washing machine (60 vs 0). The average washing machine offers 0 downloadable programmes.
    60 vs 0
  • 1 dB louder spinning
    Spin noise level
    76 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <71 dB – >79 dB
    This washing machine is louder on spin than the average washing machine (76 dB vs 75 dB). The average washing machine spins at 75 dB.
    76 dB vs 75 dB
  • 60 fewer downloadable programmes
    N. of downloadable programs
    60
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <0 – >60
    This washing machine offers fewer downloadable programmes than the average washing machine (60 vs 0). The average washing machine offers 0 downloadable programmes.
    60 vs 0
  • 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 Candy 486BWMR9/1-S

  • 33 kWh per 100 cycles keeps power use low.
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth let you start a cycle from your phone.
  • 60 downloadable programs add choice beyond the dial.
  • AquaStop protects against leaks from the hoses.
  • The 58 L drum gives room for a week of family laundry.
  • Two programs under an hour cover quick washes.

What we don't like about Candy 486BWMR9/1-S

  • At 76 dB the spin is loud enough to be heard in other rooms.
  • The ECO cycle takes 218 min, so it suits overnight washes only.
  • At 63 kg it is hard to move for cleaning behind it.
  • An 8 kg drum is small for bulky duvets.

Verdict

Households that wash most days will like the Candy 486BWMR9/1-S for its connected extras. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth let you start or check a cycle from a phone, and 60 downloadable programs add plenty of choice. The AI technology is there to pick settings for each load, and AquaStop guards against hose leaks. Power use is low at 33 kWh per 100 cycles, and the 8 kg drum with 58 L of space handles a family's weekly wash. The trade-off is the spin: at 76 dB it can be heard from another room. The ECO cycle takes 218 min, so it is one for overnight. It suits a buyer who likes app control, has a family to wash for, and can use the delay start to run the loud spin at night.

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