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Hisense WF3S1243BW3 Review | 101 Data compared

Avg. price:~£440Capacity:12 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Hisense WF3S1243BW3 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.

8.6

Overall score

Score
8.6/ 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 91% of models
Score components

100%

8.6

Technical score

★Better than 91% of washing-machines
8.6

Technical score

Technical score
8.6/ 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 91% of models
Score components

25%

9.1

Performance

25%

9.3

Energy efficiency

20%

8.6

Washing programs

20%

8.0

Features

10%

6.8

Design

★Better than 91% 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.
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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~ £440

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Technical Specifications of washing machine Hisense WF3S1243BW3

Technical score
Technical score
8.6/ 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
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components:

25%

9.1

Performance

25%

9.3

Energy efficiency

20%

8.6

Washing programs

20%

8.0

Features

10%

6.8

Design

8.6
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
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
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Hisense WF3S1243BW3 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 87% of models
Score components:

60%

8.6

Overall score

40%

7.6

Price

8.3
Capacity
12 kg
Capacity
12 kg
★ Better than 94% of models
Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
This washing machine holds 12 kg, which is more than 93.8% of washing machines and equal to 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
43 kWh/100 cycles
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
43 kWh/100 cycles
▲ Better than 89% of models
Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 43 kWh/100 cycles, which is lower than 88.5% of washing machines and equal to 0.4% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
94.6 kWh/year
Annual energy consumption
94.6 kWh/year
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
This washing machine uses 94.6 kWh/year, which is lower than 92.2% of washing machines and equal to 0.4% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
23.6 £
Annual energy cost
23.6 £
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
This washing machine has a yearly running cost of £23.6, which is lower than 92.4% of washing machines and equal to 0.3% of washing machines.
Water consumption per cycle
47 L
Water consumption per cycle
47 L
▼ Worse than 48% of models
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle, which is lower than 46.2% of washing machines and equal to 5.7% of washing machines.
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N. of washing programs
19
N. of washing programs
19
★ Better than 94% of models
Market range: <12 – >16
This washing machine offers 19 wash programmes, which is more than 94.1% of washing machines and equal to 0.7% of washing machines.
N. of downloadable programs
?
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
?
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
239 min
ECO cycle duration
239 min
▼ Worse than 85% of models
Market range: <198 min – >239 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 239 min, which is longer than 85.4% of washing machines and equal to 7.2% of washing machines.
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N. of advanced features
?
Foam control system
yes
Foam control system
yes
▲ Better than 21% of models
This washing machine features a foam control system. 79.1% of washing machines have a foam control system.
Laundry detection system
yes
Laundry detection system
yes
▲ Better than 7% of models
This washing machine has a laundry detection system. 92.7% of washing machines have this feature.
Unbalanced load detection
yes
Unbalanced load detection
yes
▲ Better than 8% of models
This washing machine has unbalanced load detection. 91.7% of washing machines have unbalanced load detection.
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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Hisense WF3S1243BW3 vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 4 more wash programmes
    N. of washing programs
    19
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <12 – >16
    This washing machine offers more wash programmes than the average washing machine (19 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    19 vs 15
  • 4 kg more capacity
    Capacity
    12 kg
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
    This washing machine holds more laundry than the average washing machine (12 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    12 kg vs 8 kg
  • 7 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    Energy consumption per 100 cycles
    43 kWh/100 cycles
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (43 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    43 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • Has Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi connectivity
    yes
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    This washing machine has Wi-Fi, the average washing machine does not. 28.3% of washing machines have Wi-Fi.
  • Includes a water jets system
    Water jets system
    yes
    ▲ 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.
  • Supports smart pairing
    Smart Pairing
    yes
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    This washing machine supports smart pairing, while the average washing machine does not. 6.6% of washing machines offer this.
  • Can save settings to favorites
    Memory/Favourite function
    yes
    ▲ Better than 60% of models
    This washing machine can save selected settings to favorites, the average washing machine cannot. 40.1% of washing machines have this feature.
  • Can self-diagnose its problems
    Smart diagnosis function
    yes
    ▲ Better than 55% of models
    This washing machine can self-diagnose its problems, the average washing machine cannot. 45.3% of washing machines have this feature.
  • 9.3% better value for money
    Hisense WF3S1243BW3 has better value for money than the average washing machine (8.29 vs 7.6).
    8.29 vs 7.59
  • 4 kg more capacity
    Capacity
    12 kg
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
    This washing machine holds more laundry than the average washing machine (12 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    12 kg vs 8 kg
  • 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
  • 7 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    Energy consumption per 100 cycles
    43 kWh/100 cycles
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (43 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    43 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 15.7% lower energy use
    Annual energy consumption
    94.6 kWh/year
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
    This washing machine uses less energy than the average washing machine (94.6 kWh/year vs 112.2 kWh/year). The average washing machine uses 112.2 kWh/year.
    94.6 kWh/year vs 112.2 kWh/year
  • 4.5 £ lower yearly running cost
    Annual energy cost
    23.6 £
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
    This washing machine costs less to run than the average washing machine (23.6 £ vs 28.1 £). The average washing machine has a yearly running cost of 28.1 £.
    23.6 £ vs 28.1 £
  • 4 more wash programmes
    N. of washing programs
    19
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <12 – >16
    This washing machine offers more wash programmes than the average washing machine (19 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    19 vs 15
  • Refresh cycle
    Refresh cycle
    yes
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    This washing machine has a Refresh cycle, which the average washing machine does not include. 24.1% of washing machines have a Refresh cycle.
  • Shirt cycle
    Shirt cycle
    yes
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This washing machine has a cycle for shirts, the average washing machine does not have. 48.5% of washing machines have a shirt 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.
  • Has Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi connectivity
    yes
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    This washing machine has Wi-Fi, the average washing machine does not. 28.3% of washing machines have Wi-Fi.
  • Includes a water jets system
    Water jets system
    yes
    ▲ 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.
  • Supports smart pairing
    Smart Pairing
    yes
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    This washing machine supports smart pairing, while the average washing machine does not. 6.6% of washing machines offer this.
  • Can save settings to favorites
    Memory/Favourite function
    yes
    ▲ Better than 60% of models
    This washing machine can save selected settings to favorites, the average washing machine cannot. 40.1% of washing machines have this feature.
  • Can self-diagnose its problems
    Smart diagnosis function
    yes
    ▲ Better than 55% of models
    This washing machine can self-diagnose its problems, the average washing machine cannot. 45.3% of washing machines have this feature.
  • Shows consumption statistics
    Consumption statistics
    yes
    ▲ Better than 64% of models
    This washing machine can shows its consumption statistics in the app, the average washing machine cannot. 35.7% of washing machines can do this.
  • 0.5 cm lower height
    Height
    84.5 cm
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <84.5 cm – >86 cm
    This washing machine is shorter than the average washing machine (84.5 cm vs 85 cm). The average washing machine is 85 cm tall.
    84.5 cm vs 85 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
  • 21 min longer eco cycle
    ECO cycle duration
    239 min
    ▼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <198 min – >239 min
    This washing machine has a longer ECO cycle than the average washing machine (239 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    239 min vs 218 min
  • Does not have a gentle cycle
    Gentle cycle
    no
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models
    This washing machine does not have a Gentle cycle, while the average washing machine has it. 87.3% of washing machines have a Gentle cycle.
  • 14.7% larger volume
    Volume
    321,776 cm³
    ▼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <216k cm³ – >321.6k cm³
    This washing machine has a larger volume than the average washing machine (321776 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    321,776 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 7.5 cm deeper
    Depth
    64 cm
    ▼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <47.5 cm – >63.2 cm
    This washing machine is deeper than the average washing machine (64 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    64 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 9% heavier
    Weight
    73 kg
    ▼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <56.5 kg – >76 kg
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (73 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    73 kg vs 67 kg
  • More basic extra feature
    Additional feature 1
    Antimicrobial seal
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    This washing machine offers a less advanced extra feature than the average washing machine (Antimicrobial seal vs EEBUS-based energy management system).
    Antimicrobial seal vs EEBUS-based energy management system
  • Less capable app support
    App name
    ConnectLife
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    This washing machine uses a less capable app than the average washing machine (ConnectLife vs LG ThinQ™).
    ConnectLife vs LG ThinQ™
  • 21 min longer eco cycle
    ECO cycle duration
    239 min
    ▼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <198 min – >239 min
    This washing machine has a longer ECO cycle than the average washing machine (239 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    239 min vs 218 min
  • Does not have a gentle cycle
    Gentle cycle
    no
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models
    This washing machine does not have a Gentle cycle, while the average washing machine has it. 87.3% of washing machines have a Gentle cycle.
  • Less capable app support
    App name
    ConnectLife
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    This washing machine uses a less capable app than the average washing machine (ConnectLife vs LG ThinQ™).
    ConnectLife vs LG ThinQ™
  • More basic extra feature
    Additional feature 1
    Antimicrobial seal
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    This washing machine offers a less advanced extra feature than the average washing machine (Antimicrobial seal vs EEBUS-based energy management system).
    Antimicrobial seal vs EEBUS-based energy management system
  • 14.7% larger volume
    Volume
    321,776 cm³
    ▼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <216k cm³ – >321.6k cm³
    This washing machine has a larger volume than the average washing machine (321776 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    321,776 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 7.5 cm deeper
    Depth
    64 cm
    ▼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <47.5 cm – >63.2 cm
    This washing machine is deeper than the average washing machine (64 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    64 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 9% heavier
    Weight
    73 kg
    ▼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <56.5 kg – >76 kg
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (73 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    73 kg vs 67 kg

Third-party reviews

What we like about Hisense WF3S1243BW3

  • 43 kWh per 100 cycles keeps power use low.
  • A 12 kg drum takes a large load in one go.
  • The motor carries a 10 year warranty.
  • 19 programs cover most fabrics.
  • The Refresh cycle freshens clothes that only need airing.
  • Wi-Fi and Smart Pairing link it to a phone.

What we don't like about Hisense WF3S1243BW3

  • At 73 kg it is hard to move.
  • At 64 cm deep it needs plenty of floor space.
  • The door opens to 135 degrees, which limits tight spaces.
  • Spin noise reaches 72 dB, which you will hear from the next room.
  • There is no automatic dosing, so you measure detergent yourself.

Verdict

At 43 kWh per 100 cycles, the Hisense WF3S1243BW3 is a 12 kg washer that keeps power use low, which matters if you run it most days. The motor carries a 10 year warranty, which is a long promise. It has 19 programs, and the Refresh cycle freshens clothes that only need airing out. A laundry detection system and a water jets system are both built in. Wi-Fi and Smart Pairing link it to a phone, and steam is there when you need it. The trade-off is size and weight: at 73 kg and 64 cm deep, it is heavy and needs room to move. The door opens to 135 degrees, so check the space first. It suits a busy household that does a lot of laundry and wants low running costs with plenty of choice.

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