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Candy 49SBL8-S Review | 101 Data compared

Avg. price:~£310Capacity:9 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Candy 49SBL8-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.

8.9

Overall score

Score
8.9/ 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
★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

100%

8.9

Technical score

★Better than 99% of washing-machines
8.9

Technical score

Technical score
8.9/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

25%

8.4

Performance

25%

9.7

Energy efficiency

20%

9.0

Washing programs

20%

8.3

Features

10%

8.8

Design

★Better than 99% 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.
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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 49SBL8-S

Technical score
Technical score
8.9/ 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 99% of models
Score components:

25%

8.4

Performance

25%

9.7

Energy efficiency

20%

9.0

Washing programs

20%

8.3

Features

10%

8.8

Design

8.9
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.
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Popularity
Popularity
6.0/ 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
▲ Better than 81% of models
Popularity:
Candy 49SBL8-S has a popularity of 6 points, which is higher than 80.6% of washing machines.
6.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.8/ 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 99% of models
Score components:

60%

8.9

Overall score

40%

8.7

Price

8.8
Capacity
9 kg
Capacity
9 kg
▲ 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
55 L
Drum volume
55 L
▼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <42 L – >70 L
This washing machine has a 55 L drum, which is smaller than 59.9% of washing machines and equal to 6.4% of washing machines.
Spin-drying efficiency class
B
Spin-drying efficiency class
B
▲ 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
▲ 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
▲ 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
40 kWh/100 cycles
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
40 kWh/100 cycles
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <46 kWh/100 cycles – >76 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 40 kWh/100 cycles, which is lower than 94.6% of washing machines and equal to 1.5% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
?
Annual energy cost
?
Water consumption per cycle
44 L
Water consumption per cycle
44 L
▲ 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
▲ 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
?
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
3
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
3
▲ Better than 78% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This washing machine has 3 programmes under an hour, which is more than 77.8% of washing machines and equal to 14.3% of washing machines.
Fastest cycle duration
14 min
Fastest cycle duration
14 min
▲ 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
228 min
ECO cycle duration
228 min
▼ 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
?
Laundry detection system
?
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
self-standing
Type
self-standing
▲ 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
▲ 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
▲ 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 49SBL8-S vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 11 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    Energy consumption per 100 cycles
    40 kWh/100 cycles
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <46 kWh/100 cycles – >76 kWh/100 cycles
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (40 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 51 kWh/100 cycles.
    40 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles
  • 1 more wash programmes
    N. of washing programs
    16
    ▲ 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
    ▲ 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
    ▲ 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.
  • Uses AI technology
    AI technology
    yes
    ▲ 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 Bluetooth
    Bluetooth connectivity
    yes
    ▲ 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 dB quieter spinning
    Spin noise level
    72 dB
    ▲ 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
  • Has a night/silent option
    Night/Silent option
    yes
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    This washing machine has a Night/Silent function, which the average washing machine does not have. 24.5% of washing machines include a Night/Silent option.
  • 6.02x more popular
    Candy 49SBL8-S is more popular than the average washing machine (6.02 vs 1).
    6.02 vs 1
  • 18.7% better value for money
    Candy 49SBL8-S has better value for money than the average washing machine (8.81 vs 7.4).
    8.81 vs 7.42
  • 35.5% cheaper
    Candy 49SBL8-S is cheaper than the average washing machine (£310 vs £420).
    £310 vs £420
  • 3 dB quieter spinning
    Spin noise level
    72 dB
    ▲ 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
    ▲ 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
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    This washing machine has a better noise class than the average washing machine (A vs B).
    A vs B
  • 11 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    Energy consumption per 100 cycles
    40 kWh/100 cycles
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <46 kWh/100 cycles – >76 kWh/100 cycles
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (40 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 51 kWh/100 cycles.
    40 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles
  • 3 L less water per cycle
    Water consumption per cycle
    44 L
    ▲ 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
    ▲ 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 a night/silent option
    Night/Silent option
    yes
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    This washing machine has a Night/Silent function, which the average washing machine does not have. 24.5% of washing machines include a Night/Silent option.
  • 1 more quick programmes
    N. of washing programs under 1 hour
    3
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <1 – >3
    This washing machine offers more quick programmes than the average washing machine (3 vs 2). The average washing machine has 2 programmes under an hour.
    3 vs 2
  • Jeans cycle
    Jeans cycle
    yes
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    This washing machine has a cycle for jeans, the average washing machine does not have. 48.9% of washing machines have a jeans cycle.
  • 1 min shorter quickest cycle
    Fastest cycle duration
    14 min
    ▲ 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
    ▲ 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
    ▲ 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 Bluetooth
    Bluetooth connectivity
    yes
    ▲ 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.
  • Has an anti-vibration design
    Anti-vibration design
    yes
    ▲ 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.
  • 11.3% lighter
    Weight
    59 kg
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <57 kg – >76 kg
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (59 kg vs 66.5 kg). The average washing machine weighs 66.5 kg.
    59 kg vs 66.5 kg
  • 4.4 cm shallower
    Depth
    52.1 cm
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <48 cm – >63.5 cm
    This washing machine is shallower than the average washing machine (52.1 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    52.1 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 6.1% smaller volume
    Volume
    263,495.75 cm³
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <216k cm³ – >321.6k cm³
    This washing machine has a smaller volume than the average washing machine (263495.8 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    263,495.75 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 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
  • 19 dB louder washing
    Washing noise level
    72 dB
    ▼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <49 dB – >61 dB
    This washing machine is louder than the average washing machine when washing (72 dB vs 53 dB). The average washing machine washes at 53 dB.
    72 dB vs 53 dB
  • 10 min longer eco cycle
    ECO cycle duration
    228 min
    ▼ 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
  • 3 L less drum space
    Drum volume
    55 L
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <42 L – >70 L
    This washing machine has a smaller drum than the average washing machine (55 L vs 58 L). The average washing machine has a drum of 58 L.
    55 L vs 58 L
  • 19 dB louder washing
    Washing noise level
    72 dB
    ▼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <49 dB – >61 dB
    This washing machine is louder than the average washing machine when washing (72 dB vs 53 dB). The average washing machine washes at 53 dB.
    72 dB vs 53 dB
  • 3 L less drum space
    Drum volume
    55 L
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <42 L – >70 L
    This washing machine has a smaller drum than the average washing machine (55 L vs 58 L). The average washing machine has a drum of 58 L.
    55 L vs 58 L
  • 10 min longer eco cycle
    ECO cycle duration
    228 min
    ▼ 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

Third-party reviews

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What we like about Candy 49SBL8-S

  • Energy use is 40 kWh per 100 cycles, with an A energy class.
  • 16 programs, three of them under an hour, cover a lot of ground.
  • The fastest cycle takes 14 min for a quick refresh.
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth let you start a load from a phone.
  • Steam technology and an inverter motor are both on board.
  • A night or silent option keeps running quieter after hours.

What we don't like about Candy 49SBL8-S

  • Washing noise reaches 72 dB, which is loud for a bedroom.
  • Spinning is just as loud at 72 dB.
  • At 59 kg it is hard to move for cleaning behind it.
  • Each cycle uses 44 L of water, which adds up over a week.
  • The ECO cycle takes 228 min, so the greenest wash is slow.

Verdict

Quick cycles and smart controls set the Candy 49SBL8-S apart. It uses 40 kWh per 100 cycles and has an A energy rating. It takes 9 kg and has 16 programs, and three of them finish in under an hour, so a quick wash is easy to pick. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth let you start a load from your phone, and the AI setting helps pick the right wash. Steam technology and an inverter motor are on the list, and anti-vibration keeps it calm during spin. The trade-off is noise: washing and spinning both reach 72 dB, so it is not a machine for a bedroom or late-night loads. At 59 kg it stays put during spin, but moving it is hard work. It suits a buyer who wants low bills and smart controls and who can live with the noise.

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