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Midea MFV5EW80WBA30 Review | 101 Data compared

Avg. price:~£320Capacity:8 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Midea MFV5EW80WBA30 Review: Compare 101 technical specifications and 1 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
✕
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 66% of models
Score components

100%

8.1

Technical score

▲Better than 66% of washing-machines
8.1

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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 66% of models
Score components

25%

8.7

Performance

25%

9.1

Energy efficiency

20%

8.4

Washing programs

20%

6.5

Features

10%

6.7

Design

▲Better than 66% of washing-machines
6.0

Review score

Review score
6.0/ 10
✕
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
▼ Worse than 87% of models
Grades by review (1)
1 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. Share in the overall score: 0%, the same for every model in this category.
≈ estimated
1

100%

6.0

smartzone.de

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 87% of washing-machines
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    N/A~ £320

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Technical Specifications of washing machine Midea MFV5EW80WBA30

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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 66% of models
Score components:

25%

8.7

Performance

25%

9.1

Energy efficiency

20%

8.4

Washing programs

20%

6.5

Features

10%

6.7

Design

8.1
Review score
Review score
6.0/ 10
✕
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
▼ Worse than 87% of models
Grades by review (1)
1 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. Share in the overall score: 0%, the same for every model in this category.
≈ estimated
1

100%

6.0

smartzone.de

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
6.0
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Midea MFV5EW80WBA30 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
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 87% of models
Score components:

60%

8.1

Overall score

40%

8.6

Price

8.3
Capacity
8 kg
Capacity
8 kg
▼ Worse than 46% of models
Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
This washing machine holds 8 kg, which is more than 27.2% of washing machines and equal to 26.3% of washing machines.
Drum volume
?
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% of washing machines and the same as in 83.5% of washing machines.
Maximum spin speed
1,400 RPM
Maximum spin speed
1,400 RPM
▲ Better than 31% of models
Market range: <1.2k RPM – >1.4k RPM
This washing machine spins at 1,400 RPM, which is faster than 31.2% of washing machines and equal to 63.8% of washing machines.
Minimum spin speed
?
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Energy efficiency class
A
Energy efficiency class
A
▲ Better than 38% of models
This washing machine has energy class A, which is better than 38.3% of washing machines and the same as 61.7% of washing machines.
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
33 kWh/100 cycles
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
33 kWh/100 cycles
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 33 kWh/100 cycles, which is lower than 97.8% of washing machines and equal to 1.1% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
72.6 kWh/year
Annual energy consumption
72.6 kWh/year
★ Better than 99% of models
Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
This washing machine uses 72.6 kWh/year, which is lower than 99% of washing machines and equal to 0.3% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
18.1 £
Annual energy cost
18.1 £
★ Better than 99% of models
Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
This washing machine has a yearly running cost of £18.1, which is lower than 99.1% of washing machines and equal to 0.3% of washing machines.
Water consumption per cycle
48 L
Water consumption per cycle
48 L
▼ Worse than 54% of models
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 48 L of water per cycle, which is higher than 54% of washing machines and equal to 13% of washing machines.
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N. of washing programs
17
N. of washing programs
17
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <12 – >16
This washing machine offers 17 wash programmes, which is more than 92.3% of washing machines and equal to 1.3% of washing machines.
N. of downloadable programs
?
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
2
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
2
▲ Better than 42% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This washing machine has 2 programmes under an hour, which is more than 41.7% of washing machines and equal to 36.5% of washing machines.
Fastest cycle duration
15 min
Fastest cycle duration
15 min
▼ Worse than 30% of models
Market range: <14 min – >30 min
This washing machine has a fastest cycle of 15 min, which is shorter than 25.4% of washing machines and equal to 44.8% of washing machines.
ECO cycle duration
218 min
ECO cycle duration
218 min
▲ 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 46.5% of washing machines and equal to 13.7% of washing machines.
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N. of advanced features
?
Foam control system
?
Laundry detection system
?
Unbalanced load detection
?
Load balancing system
no
Load balancing system
no
▼ Worse than 47% of models
This washing machine does not feature a load balancing system. 46.8% of washing machines have a load balancing system.
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Color
white
Color
white
▲ Better than 14% of models
This washing machine comes in white, which is more conventional than the colour in 14% of washing machines and the same as the colour in 86% 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 3.3% 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% of washing machines and the same as the design in 91% of washing machines.
Display
yes
Display
yes
▲ Better than 4% of models
This washing machine has a display. 96.2% of washing machines have a display.
Child lock
yes
Child lock
yes
Category Benchmark
This washing machine has a child lock. 99.7% of washing machines have a child lock.
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Midea MFV5EW80WBA30 vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 17 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    Energy consumption per 100 cycles
    33 kWh/100 cycles
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (33 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    33 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 2 more wash programmes
    N. of washing programs
    17
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <12 – >16
    This washing machine offers more wash programmes than the average washing machine (17 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    17 vs 15
  • Has a night/silent option
    Night/Silent option
    yes
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    This washing machine has a Night/Silent function, which the average washing machine does not have. 26.9% of washing machines include a Night/Silent option.
  • Colors cycle
    Colors cycle
    yes
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    This washing machine has a Colors cycle, which the average washing machine does not offer. 38.2% of washing machines include a Colors cycle.
  • Better noise class
    Noise emission class
    A
    ▲ Better than 60% of models
    This washing machine has a better noise class than the average washing machine (A vs B).
    A vs B
  • Baby-care cycle
    Baby Care cycle
    yes
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    This washing machine has a special cycle for baby's clothes, the average washing machine does not have. 46.5% of washing machines have such cycle.
  • Jeans cycle
    Jeans cycle
    yes
    ▲ Better than 50% of models
    This washing machine has a cycle for jeans, the average washing machine does not have. 49.7% of washing machines have a jeans cycle.
  • 2 dB quieter spinning
    Spin noise level
    72 dB
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <71 dB – >79 dB
    This washing machine is quieter on spin than the average washing machine (72 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    72 dB vs 74 dB
  • 8.8% better value for money
    Midea MFV5EW80WBA30 has better value for money than the average washing machine (8.25 vs 7.6).
    8.25 vs 7.59
  • 28.1% cheaper
    Midea MFV5EW80WBA30 is cheaper than the average washing machine (£320 vs £410).
    £320 vs £410
  • Better noise class
    Noise emission class
    A
    ▲ Better than 60% of models
    This washing machine has a better noise class than the average washing machine (A vs B).
    A vs B
  • 2 dB quieter spinning
    Spin noise level
    72 dB
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <71 dB – >79 dB
    This washing machine is quieter on spin than the average washing machine (72 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    72 dB vs 74 dB
  • 17 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    Energy consumption per 100 cycles
    33 kWh/100 cycles
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (33 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    33 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 35.3% lower energy use
    Annual energy consumption
    72.6 kWh/year
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
    This washing machine uses less energy than the average washing machine (72.6 kWh/year vs 112.2 kWh/year). The average washing machine uses 112.2 kWh/year.
    72.6 kWh/year vs 112.2 kWh/year
  • 10 £ lower yearly running cost
    Annual energy cost
    18.1 £
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
    This washing machine costs less to run than the average washing machine (18.1 £ vs 28.1 £). The average washing machine has a yearly running cost of 28.1 £.
    18.1 £ vs 28.1 £
  • 2 more wash programmes
    N. of washing programs
    17
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <12 – >16
    This washing machine offers more wash programmes than the average washing machine (17 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    17 vs 15
  • Has a night/silent option
    Night/Silent option
    yes
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    This washing machine has a Night/Silent function, which the average washing machine does not have. 26.9% of washing machines include a Night/Silent option.
  • Colors cycle
    Colors cycle
    yes
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    This washing machine has a Colors cycle, which the average washing machine does not offer. 38.2% of washing machines include a Colors cycle.
  • Baby-care cycle
    Baby Care cycle
    yes
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    This washing machine has a special cycle for baby's clothes, the average washing machine does not have. 46.5% of washing machines have such cycle.
  • Jeans cycle
    Jeans cycle
    yes
    ▲ Better than 50% of models
    This washing machine has a cycle for jeans, the average washing machine does not have. 49.7% of washing machines have a jeans cycle.
  • 4.4 cm shallower
    Depth
    52.1 cm
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <47.5 cm – >63.2 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
  • 0.3 cm narrower
    Width
    59.5 cm
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <56 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
  • 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
  • Does not have a special drum design
    Special drum design
    no
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    This washing machine does not have a special drum design, the average washing machine does. 61.3% of washing machines have a special drum design.
  • Does not have an anti-crease feature
    Anti-crease function
    no
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    This washing machine does not have an anti-crease function, the average washing machine has. 70.6% of washing machines include an anti-crease function.
  • Does not have an anti-stain cycle
    Anti-stain function
    no
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    This washing machine does not have an anti-stain cycle, the average washing machine does. 70.9% of washing machines have an anti-stain cycle.
  • 1 L more water per cycle
    Water consumption per cycle
    48 L
    ▼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <41 L – >52 L
    This washing machine uses more water per cycle than the average washing machine (48 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    48 L vs 47 L
  • 1 L more water per cycle
    Water consumption per cycle
    48 L
    ▼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <41 L – >52 L
    This washing machine uses more water per cycle than the average washing machine (48 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    48 L vs 47 L
  • Does not have an anti-stain cycle
    Anti-stain function
    no
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    This washing machine does not have an anti-stain cycle, the average washing machine does. 70.9% of washing machines have an anti-stain cycle.
  • Does not have an anti-crease feature
    Anti-crease function
    no
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    This washing machine does not have an anti-crease function, the average washing machine has. 70.6% of washing machines include an anti-crease function.
  • Does not have a special drum design
    Special drum design
    no
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    This washing machine does not have a special drum design, the average washing machine does. 61.3% of washing machines have a special drum design.

Third-party reviews

What we like about Midea MFV5EW80WBA30

  • The 8 kg drum suits a small household's weekly wash.
  • At 52.1 cm deep it fits into a shallow space.
  • Energy use is 33 kWh per 100 cycles.
  • The app responds almost at once, and Google Home can say how long is left.
  • A 15 min fastest cycle covers a quick refresh.
  • The motor is covered for 10 years.

What we don't like about Midea MFV5EW80WBA30

  • The time left is off by about five minutes on average in tests.
  • Dual-function touch buttons take some getting used to.
  • The weak-signal warning stays on once the machine is connected to Wi-Fi.
  • In tests the steam made no visible difference, though it adds power and water use.
  • Cleaning is only middling in tests, and period blood is a struggle.

Verdict

Fiddly touch buttons are the first thing to know about the Midea MFV5EW80WBA30, and the power button is touch rather than a knob. Its 8 kg drum and 52.1 cm depth suit a small flat or a tight corner. Each cycle uses 48 L of water, and the machine uses 33 kWh per 100 cycles. The app answers almost at once, and Google Home can tell you how long is left. The time left on the display is off by about five minutes in tests, and a weak-signal warning stays on after Wi-Fi is connected. Cleaning is only middling in tests, and period blood is a struggle, so treat those stains by hand first. It suits a small household that is happy with a few button and Wi-Fi quirks.

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