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AEG L5.5FL Review | 101 Data compared

Avg. price:~£350Capacity:7 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

AEG L5.5FL 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.

8.0

Overall score

Score
8.0/ 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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â–² Better than 60% of models
Score components

100%

8.0

Technical score

â–²Better than 60% of washing-machines
8.0

Technical score

Technical score
8.0/ 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
â–² Better than 60% of models
Score components

25%

8.5

Performance

25%

8.6

Energy efficiency

20%

8.3

Washing programs

20%

6.7

Features

10%

7.3

Design

â–²Better than 60% 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.
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Score distribution
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Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
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Technical Specifications of washing machine AEG L5.5FL

Technical score
Technical score
8.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 60% of models
Score components:

25%

8.5

Performance

25%

8.6

Energy efficiency

20%

8.3

Washing programs

20%

6.7

Features

10%

7.3

Design

8.0
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
7.4/ 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 78% of models
Popularity:
AEG L5.5FL has a popularity of 7.4 points, which is higher than 78.2% of washing machines.
7.4
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components:

60%

8.0

Overall score

40%

8.3

Price

8.1
Capacity
7 kg
Capacity
7 kg
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
This washing machine holds 7 kg, which is less than 73% of washing machines and equal to 16.9% of washing machines.
Drum volume
?
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% 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
â–² 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
â–² 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
145 kWh/year
Annual energy consumption
145 kWh/year
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
This washing machine uses 145 kWh/year, which is higher than 80.4% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
36.2 £
Annual energy cost
36.2 £
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
This washing machine has a yearly running cost of £36.2, which is higher than 79.9% 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
?
ECO cycle duration
?
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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. 79.1% of washing machines have a foam control system.
Laundry detection system
yes
Laundry detection system
yes
â–² 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
â–² Better than 8% of models
This washing machine has unbalanced load detection. 91.7% of washing machines have unbalanced load detection.
Load balancing system
no
Load balancing system
no
â–¼ 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
â–² 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
â–² 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
â–² 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
â–² 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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AEG L5.5FL vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • Has the AquaStop feature
    AquaStop system
    yes
    â–² 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.
  • 7 dB quieter washing
    Washing noise level
    46 dB
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <49 dB – >61 dB
    This washing machine is quieter than the average washing machine when washing (46 dB vs 53 dB). The average washing machine washes at 53 dB.
    46 dB vs 53 dB
  • Has a night/silent option
    Night/Silent option
    yes
    â–² 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.
  • 2 dB quieter spinning
    Spin noise level
    72 dB
    â–² 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
  • 7.39x more popular
    AEG L5.5FL is more popular than the average washing machine (7.39 vs 1).
    7.39 vs 1
  • 18.8% lower yearly water use
    Annual water consumption
    8,399 L/year
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <9k L/year – >11.4k L/year
    This washing machine uses less water per year than the average washing machine (8399 L/year vs 10340 L/year). The average washing machine uses 10340 L/year of water a year.
    8,399 L/year vs 10,340 L/year
  • 3.69 £ lower yearly water cost
    Annual water cost
    15.958 £
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <17.138 £ – >21.736 £
    This washing machine costs less for water than the average washing machine (16 £ vs 19.6 £). The average washing machine has a yearly water cost of 19.646 £.
    15.958 £ vs 19.646 £
  • 7.39x more popular
    AEG L5.5FL is more popular than the average washing machine (7.39 vs 1).
    7.39 vs 1
  • 7 dB quieter washing
    Washing noise level
    46 dB
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <49 dB – >61 dB
    This washing machine is quieter than the average washing machine when washing (46 dB vs 53 dB). The average washing machine washes at 53 dB.
    46 dB vs 53 dB
  • 2 dB quieter spinning
    Spin noise level
    72 dB
    â–² 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
  • 18.8% lower yearly water use
    Annual water consumption
    8,399 L/year
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <9k L/year – >11.4k L/year
    This washing machine uses less water per year than the average washing machine (8399 L/year vs 10340 L/year). The average washing machine uses 10340 L/year of water a year.
    8,399 L/year vs 10,340 L/year
  • 3.69 £ lower yearly water cost
    Annual water cost
    15.958 £
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <17.138 £ – >21.736 £
    This washing machine costs less for water than the average washing machine (16 £ vs 19.6 £). The average washing machine has a yearly water cost of 19.646 £.
    15.958 £ vs 19.646 £
  • Has a night/silent option
    Night/Silent option
    yes
    â–² 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.
  • Has the AquaStop feature
    AquaStop system
    yes
    â–² 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.
  • No self-cleaning cycle
    Self-cleaning function
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    This washing machine is not self-cleaning, the average washing machine is. 73.8% of washing machines are self-cleaning.
  • 1 kg less capacity
    Capacity
    7 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
    This washing machine holds less laundry than the average washing machine (7 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    7 kg vs 8 kg
  • 0.2 cm wider
    Width
    60 cm
    â–¼ 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
  • 8.1 £ higher yearly running cost
    Annual energy cost
    36.2 £
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
    This washing machine costs more to run than the average washing machine (36.2 £ vs 28.1 £). The average washing machine has a yearly running cost of 28.1 £.
    36.2 £ vs 28.1 £
  • 29.2% higher energy use
    Annual energy consumption
    145 kWh/year
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
    This washing machine uses more energy than the average washing machine (145 kWh/year vs 112.2 kWh/year). The average washing machine uses 112.2 kWh/year.
    145 kWh/year vs 112.2 kWh/year
  • 1 kg less capacity
    Capacity
    7 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
    This washing machine holds less laundry than the average washing machine (7 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    7 kg vs 8 kg
  • 29.2% higher energy use
    Annual energy consumption
    145 kWh/year
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
    This washing machine uses more energy than the average washing machine (145 kWh/year vs 112.2 kWh/year). The average washing machine uses 112.2 kWh/year.
    145 kWh/year vs 112.2 kWh/year
  • 8.1 £ higher yearly running cost
    Annual energy cost
    36.2 £
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
    This washing machine costs more to run than the average washing machine (36.2 £ vs 28.1 £). The average washing machine has a yearly running cost of 28.1 £.
    36.2 £ vs 28.1 £
  • No self-cleaning cycle
    Self-cleaning function
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    This washing machine is not self-cleaning, the average washing machine is. 73.8% of washing machines are self-cleaning.
  • 0.2 cm wider
    Width
    60 cm
    â–¼ 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

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What we like about AEG L5.5FL

  • Washing at 46 dB is quiet enough for late runs.
  • The Night/Silent option keeps noise down at night.
  • The inverter motor has a 10-year warranty.
  • Water use is 8399 L a year.
  • Unbalanced load detection protects the spin when the load is uneven.
  • A transparent door lets you check the wash.

What we don't like about AEG L5.5FL

  • The spin is loud at 72 dB.
  • 145 kWh a year is the weak spot for energy use.
  • At 68.4 kg, it is heavy to move.
  • There is no energy saving mode.
  • The spin-drying class is B, so clothes may need longer to dry.

Verdict

A quiet wash is the main reason to look at the AEG L5.5FL, a budget 7 kg machine that runs at 46 dB during washing. The inverter motor comes with a 10-year warranty, which is a long promise. It uses 8399 L of water a year, and the Night/Silent option keeps late loads calm. Cold wash and a wool cycle cover the fabrics most people worry about. A transparent door lets you check the drum. The trade-off is energy use: 145 kWh a year is the weak spot for everyday use. At 60 cm wide and 85 cm tall, it is a standard size. It suits a household that runs washes late at night or in a flat with close neighbours, and wants a calm, plain machine.

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