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Siemens WM14Y74D Review | 101 Data compared

Avg. price:~£570Capacity:8 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Siemens WM14Y74D 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
▲ Better than 84% of models
Score components

100%

8.4

Technical score

▲Better than 84% of washing-machines
8.4

Technical score

Technical score
8.4/ 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 84% of models
Score components

25%

8.8

Performance

25%

8.6

Energy efficiency

20%

8.5

Washing programs

20%

7.8

Features

10%

8.2

Design

▲Better than 84% 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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<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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Technical Specifications of washing machine Siemens WM14Y74D

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
▲ Better than 84% of models
Score components:

25%

8.8

Performance

25%

8.6

Energy efficiency

20%

8.5

Washing programs

20%

7.8

Features

10%

8.2

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
▼
<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
8.5/ 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 84% of models
Popularity:
Siemens WM14Y74D has a popularity of 8.5 points, which is higher than 84.3% of washing machines.
8.5
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 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 67% of models
Score components:

60%

8.4

Overall score

40%

6.5

Price

7.9
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
65 L
Drum volume
65 L
▲ Better than 74% of models
Market range: <43 L – >70 L
This washing machine has a 65 L drum, which is larger than 73.7% of washing machines and equal to 9.2% 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% 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
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Annual energy consumption
189 kWh/year
Annual energy consumption
189 kWh/year
▼ Worse than 96% of models
Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
This washing machine uses 189 kWh/year, which is higher than 95.8% of washing machines and equal to 0.1% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
47.2 £
Annual energy cost
47.2 £
▼ Worse than 96% of models
Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
This washing machine has a yearly running cost of £47.2, which is higher than 95.5% of washing machines and equal to 0.1% of washing machines.
Water consumption per cycle
?
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N. of washing programs
?
N. of downloadable programs
?
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
?
Fastest cycle duration
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ECO cycle duration
180 min
ECO cycle duration
180 min
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <198 min – >239 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 180 min, which is shorter than 98.3% of washing machines and equal to 0.5% of washing machines.
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N. of advanced features
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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
yes
Load balancing system
yes
▲ Better than 53% of models
This washing machine features 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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Siemens WM14Y74D vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • Has an anti-vibration design
    Anti-vibration design
    yes
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    This washing machine has an anti-vibration design, the average washing machine does not have. 34.2% of washing machines have an anti-vibration design.
  • 3 dB quieter spinning
    Spin noise level
    71 dB
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <71 dB – >79 dB
    This washing machine is quieter on spin than the average washing machine (71 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    71 dB vs 74 dB
  • Has the AquaStop feature
    AquaStop system
    yes
    ▲ Better than 64% of models
    This washing machine has the AquaStop feature, the average washing machine does not. 36.3% of washing machines have an AquaStop feature.
  • Has a load balancing system
    Load balancing system
    yes
    ▲ Better than 53% of models
    This washing machine features a load balancing system, the average washing machine does not. 46.8% of washing machines have this feature.
  • Has an interior light
    Interior light
    yes
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    This washing machine has an interior light, the average washing machine does not have. 10.8% of washing machines have an interior light.
  • 38 min shorter eco cycle
    ECO cycle duration
    180 min
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <198 min – >239 min
    This washing machine has a shorter ECO cycle than the average washing machine (180 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    180 min vs 218 min
  • 7 L more drum space
    Drum volume
    65 L
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <43 L – >70 L
    This washing machine has a roomier drum than the average washing machine (65 L vs 58 L). The average washing machine has a drum of 58 L.
    65 L vs 58 L
  • 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.
  • 8.49x more popular
    Siemens WM14Y74D is more popular than the average washing machine (8.49 vs 1).
    8.49 vs 1
  • 3 dB quieter spinning
    Spin noise level
    71 dB
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <71 dB – >79 dB
    This washing machine is quieter on spin than the average washing machine (71 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    71 dB vs 74 dB
  • 7 L more drum space
    Drum volume
    65 L
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <43 L – >70 L
    This washing machine has a roomier drum than the average washing machine (65 L vs 58 L). The average washing machine has a drum of 58 L.
    65 L vs 58 L
  • 4 dB quieter washing
    Washing noise level
    49 dB
    ▲ Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <49 dB – >61 dB
    This washing machine is quieter than the average washing machine when washing (49 dB vs 53 dB). The average washing machine washes at 53 dB.
    49 dB vs 53 dB
  • 38 min shorter eco cycle
    ECO cycle duration
    180 min
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <198 min – >239 min
    This washing machine has a shorter ECO cycle than the average washing machine (180 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    180 min vs 218 min
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Has the AquaStop feature
    AquaStop system
    yes
    ▲ Better than 64% of models
    This washing machine has the AquaStop feature, the average washing machine does not. 36.3% of washing machines have an AquaStop feature.
  • Has a load balancing system
    Load balancing system
    yes
    ▲ Better than 53% of models
    This washing machine features a load balancing system, the average washing machine does not. 46.8% of washing machines have this feature.
  • Has an anti-vibration design
    Anti-vibration design
    yes
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    This washing machine has an anti-vibration design, the average washing machine does not have. 34.2% of washing machines have an anti-vibration design.
  • Has an interior light
    Interior light
    yes
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    This washing machine has an interior light, the average washing machine does not have. 10.8% of washing machines have an interior light.
  • Does not have a duvet cycle
    Duvet cycle
    no
    ▼ Worse than 54% of models
    This washing machine does not have a duvet cycle, the average washing machine does. 53.8% of washing machines have a duvet cycle.
  • 22.4% heavier
    Weight
    82 kg
    ▼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <56.5 kg – >76 kg
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (82 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    82 kg vs 67 kg
  • 7.3% larger volume
    Volume
    300,900 cm³
    ▼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <216k cm³ – >321.6k cm³
    This washing machine has a larger volume than the average washing machine (300900 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    300,900 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 19.1 £ higher yearly running cost
    Annual energy cost
    47.2 £
    ▼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
    This washing machine costs more to run than the average washing machine (47.2 £ vs 28.1 £). The average washing machine has a yearly running cost of 28.1 £.
    47.2 £ vs 28.1 £
  • 0.2 cm wider
    Width
    60 cm
    ▼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <56 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
  • 68.4% higher energy use
    Annual energy consumption
    189 kWh/year
    ▼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
    This washing machine uses more energy than the average washing machine (189 kWh/year vs 112.2 kWh/year). The average washing machine uses 112.2 kWh/year.
    189 kWh/year vs 112.2 kWh/year
  • 39% more expensive
    Siemens WM14Y74D is more expensive than the average washing machine (£570 vs £410).
    £570 vs £410
  • 2.5 cm deeper
    Depth
    59 cm
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <47.5 cm – >63.2 cm
    This washing machine is deeper than the average washing machine (59 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    59 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 39% more expensive
    Siemens WM14Y74D is more expensive than the average washing machine (£570 vs £410).
    £570 vs £410
  • 68.4% higher energy use
    Annual energy consumption
    189 kWh/year
    ▼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
    This washing machine uses more energy than the average washing machine (189 kWh/year vs 112.2 kWh/year). The average washing machine uses 112.2 kWh/year.
    189 kWh/year vs 112.2 kWh/year
  • 19.1 £ higher yearly running cost
    Annual energy cost
    47.2 £
    ▼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
    This washing machine costs more to run than the average washing machine (47.2 £ vs 28.1 £). The average washing machine has a yearly running cost of 28.1 £.
    47.2 £ vs 28.1 £
  • Does not have a duvet cycle
    Duvet cycle
    no
    ▼ Worse than 54% of models
    This washing machine does not have a duvet cycle, the average washing machine does. 53.8% of washing machines have a duvet cycle.
  • 22.4% heavier
    Weight
    82 kg
    ▼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <56.5 kg – >76 kg
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (82 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    82 kg vs 67 kg
  • 7.3% larger volume
    Volume
    300,900 cm³
    ▼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <216k cm³ – >321.6k cm³
    This washing machine has a larger volume than the average washing machine (300900 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    300,900 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 0.2 cm wider
    Width
    60 cm
    ▼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <56 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
  • 2.5 cm deeper
    Depth
    59 cm
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <47.5 cm – >63.2 cm
    This washing machine is deeper than the average washing machine (59 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    59 cm vs 56.5 cm

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What we like about Siemens WM14Y74D

  • An 8 kg drum takes a large load of towels or bedding in one wash.
  • Washing noise of 49 dB makes evening runs easy.
  • The door opens a full 180 °, so bulky items go in easily.
  • The interior light lets you check the drum without opening the door.
  • A delay start of up to 24 h lets you run it overnight or while you are out.
  • The anti-stain function and Anti-Allergy cycle cover two common washing worries.

What we don't like about Siemens WM14Y74D

  • At 82 kg it is hard to move and needs a fixed spot.
  • Yearly energy use of 189 kWh/year adds up for a daily washer.
  • The spin runs at 71 dB, so the final minutes are loud.
  • The door hinges on the left, which can be awkward in a tight corner.

Verdict

A family that runs the washer most days and wants it quiet should look at the Siemens WM14Y74D. This full-size front-loader has an 8 kg drum, enough for a large load of towels or bedding. Washing noise is 49 dB, so it is easy to run in the evening, and the spin stays at 71 dB. The door opens a full 180 °, which makes loading a bulky duvet easy. The interior light lets you check the drum without opening the door. An ECO cycle takes 180 min, a fair time for a full load. The trade-off is weight. At 82 kg it is hard to move once it is in place, so it suits a utility room. Yearly energy use of 189 kWh/year is worth a look if you wash daily.

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