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AEG L6FBA51680 Review | 101 Data compared

Avg. price:~£480Capacity:8 kgMaximum spin speed:1600 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

AEG L6FBA51680 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.

7.8

Overall score

Score
7.8/ 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 50% of models
Score components

100%

7.8

Technical score

â–²Better than 50% of washing-machines
7.8

Technical score

Technical score
7.8/ 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
â–² Better than 50% of models
Score components

25%

8.1

Performance

25%

9.7

Energy efficiency

20%

6.6

Washing programs

20%

6.6

Features

10%

7.2

Design

â–²Better than 50% 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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Grades by review (0)
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Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
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Technical Specifications of washing machine AEG L6FBA51680

Technical score
Technical score
7.8/ 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 50% of models
Score components:

25%

8.1

Performance

25%

9.7

Energy efficiency

20%

6.6

Washing programs

20%

6.6

Features

10%

7.2

Design

7.8
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
â–¼
<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
7.1/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 77% of models
Popularity:
AEG L6FBA51680 has a popularity of 7.1 points, which is higher than 76.5% of washing machines.
7.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components:

60%

7.8

Overall score

40%

7.3

Price

7.6
Capacity
8 kg
Capacity
8 kg
â–¼ 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
53 L
Drum volume
53 L
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Market range: <43 L – >70 L
This washing machine has a 53 L drum, which is smaller than 73.1% of washing machines and equal to 1.4% of washing machines.
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
1,600 RPM
Maximum spin speed
1,600 RPM
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <1.2k RPM – >1.4k RPM
This washing machine spins at 1,600 RPM, which is faster than 96% of washing machines and equal to 4% 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
47 kWh/100 cycles
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
47 kWh/100 cycles
â–² Better than 66% of models
Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 47 kWh/100 cycles, which is lower than 66% of washing machines and equal to 9.9% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
103.4 kWh/year
Annual energy consumption
103.4 kWh/year
â–² Better than 70% of models
Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
This washing machine uses 103.4 kWh/year, which is lower than 69.8% of washing machines and equal to 9.9% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
25.9 £
Annual energy cost
25.9 £
â–² Better than 70% of models
Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
This washing machine has a yearly running cost of £25.9, which is lower than 70.2% of washing machines and equal to 10% of washing machines.
Water consumption per cycle
43 L
Water consumption per cycle
43 L
â–² Better than 76% of models
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 43 L of water per cycle, which is lower than 76% of washing machines and equal to 7.7% of washing machines.
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N. of washing programs
10
N. of washing programs
10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Market range: <12 – >16
This washing machine offers 10 wash programmes, which is fewer than 93% of washing machines and equal to 4.3% of washing machines.
N. of downloadable programs
?
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
1
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
1
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This washing machine has 1 programmes under an hour, which is fewer than 58.5% of washing machines and equal to 41.2% of washing machines.
Fastest cycle duration
20 min
Fastest cycle duration
20 min
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Market range: <14 min – >30 min
This washing machine has a fastest cycle of 20 min, which is longer than 75.2% of washing machines and equal to 7.4% of washing machines.
ECO cycle duration
205 min
ECO cycle duration
205 min
â–² Better than 81% of models
Market range: <198 min – >239 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 205 min, which is shorter than 81.1% of washing machines and equal to 4.9% of washing machines.
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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
no
Unbalanced load detection
no
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
This washing machine does not have 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 L6FBA51680 vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 200 RPM higher spin speed
    Maximum spin speed
    1,600 RPM
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <1.2k RPM – >1.4k RPM
    This washing machine spins faster than the average washing machine (1600 RPM vs 1400 RPM). The average washing machine spins at 1400 RPM.
    1,600 RPM vs 1,400 RPM
  • 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.
  • 4 L less water per cycle
    Water consumption per cycle
    43 L
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <41 L – >52 L
    This washing machine uses less water per cycle than the average washing machine (43 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    43 L vs 47 L
  • 3 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    Energy consumption per 100 cycles
    47 kWh/100 cycles
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (47 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    47 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 13 min shorter eco cycle
    ECO cycle duration
    205 min
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <198 min – >239 min
    This washing machine has a shorter ECO cycle than the average washing machine (205 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    205 min vs 218 min
  • 7.09x more popular
    AEG L6FBA51680 is more popular than the average washing machine (7.09 vs 1).
    7.09 vs 1
  • 0.3 cm lower height
    Height
    84.7 cm
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <84.5 cm – >86 cm
    This washing machine is shorter than the average washing machine (84.7 cm vs 85 cm). The average washing machine is 85 cm tall.
    84.7 cm vs 85 cm
  • 7.09x more popular
    AEG L6FBA51680 is more popular than the average washing machine (7.09 vs 1).
    7.09 vs 1
  • 200 RPM higher spin speed
    Maximum spin speed
    1,600 RPM
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <1.2k RPM – >1.4k RPM
    This washing machine spins faster than the average washing machine (1600 RPM vs 1400 RPM). The average washing machine spins at 1400 RPM.
    1,600 RPM vs 1,400 RPM
  • 4 L less water per cycle
    Water consumption per cycle
    43 L
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <41 L – >52 L
    This washing machine uses less water per cycle than the average washing machine (43 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    43 L vs 47 L
  • 3 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    Energy consumption per 100 cycles
    47 kWh/100 cycles
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (47 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    47 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 13 min shorter eco cycle
    ECO cycle duration
    205 min
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <198 min – >239 min
    This washing machine has a shorter ECO cycle than the average washing machine (205 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    205 min vs 218 min
  • 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.
  • 0.3 cm lower height
    Height
    84.7 cm
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <84.5 cm – >86 cm
    This washing machine is shorter than the average washing machine (84.7 cm vs 85 cm). The average washing machine is 85 cm tall.
    84.7 cm vs 85 cm
  • 5 fewer wash programmes
    N. of washing programs
    10
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <12 – >16
    This washing machine offers fewer wash programmes than the average washing machine (10 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    10 vs 15
  • 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.
  • Does not have a duvet cycle
    Duvet cycle
    no
    â–¼ 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.
  • 1 fewer quick programmes
    N. of washing programs under 1 hour
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <1 – >3
    This washing machine offers fewer quick programmes than the average washing machine (1 vs 2). The average washing machine has 2 programmes under an hour.
    1 vs 2
  • Does not have an outdoor/sport cycle
    Outdoor/Sport cycle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This washing machine does not have a special cycle for outdoor/sport clothes, while the average washing machine does. 72.9% of washing machines have such a cycle.
  • No unbalanced load detection
    Unbalanced load detection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    This washing machine does not have an unbalanced load detection system, which the average washing machine has. 91.7% of washing machines feature unbalanced load detection.
  • 4 h shorter maximum delay
    Maximum delay start
    20 h
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <19 h – >24 h
    This washing machine can delay its start for less time than the average washing machine (20 h vs 24 h). The average washing machine can delay its start by up to 24 h.
    20 h vs 24 h
  • 5 L less drum space
    Drum volume
    53 L
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <43 L – >70 L
    This washing machine has a smaller drum than the average washing machine (53 L vs 58 L). The average washing machine has a drum of 58 L.
    53 L vs 58 L
  • 17.1% more expensive
    AEG L6FBA51680 is more expensive than the average washing machine (£480 vs £410).
    £480 vs £410
  • 5 L less drum space
    Drum volume
    53 L
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <43 L – >70 L
    This washing machine has a smaller drum than the average washing machine (53 L vs 58 L). The average washing machine has a drum of 58 L.
    53 L vs 58 L
  • 1 dB louder spinning
    Spin noise level
    75 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    Market range: <71 dB – >79 dB
    This washing machine is louder on spin than the average washing machine (75 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    75 dB vs 74 dB
  • 5 fewer wash programmes
    N. of washing programs
    10
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <12 – >16
    This washing machine offers fewer wash programmes than the average washing machine (10 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    10 vs 15
  • Does not have a duvet cycle
    Duvet cycle
    no
    â–¼ 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.
  • 1 fewer quick programmes
    N. of washing programs under 1 hour
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <1 – >3
    This washing machine offers fewer quick programmes than the average washing machine (1 vs 2). The average washing machine has 2 programmes under an hour.
    1 vs 2
  • Does not have an outdoor/sport cycle
    Outdoor/Sport cycle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This washing machine does not have a special cycle for outdoor/sport clothes, while the average washing machine does. 72.9% of washing machines have such a cycle.
  • 5 min longer quickest cycle
    Fastest cycle duration
    20 min
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <14 min – >30 min
    This washing machine has a longer fastest cycle than the average washing machine (20 min vs 15 min). The average washing machine's quickest cycle takes 15 min.
    20 min vs 15 min
  • 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.
  • No unbalanced load detection
    Unbalanced load detection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    This washing machine does not have an unbalanced load detection system, which the average washing machine has. 91.7% of washing machines feature unbalanced load detection.
  • 4 h shorter maximum delay
    Maximum delay start
    20 h
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <19 h – >24 h
    This washing machine can delay its start for less time than the average washing machine (20 h vs 24 h). The average washing machine can delay its start by up to 24 h.
    20 h vs 24 h
  • 5.2% heavier
    Weight
    70.5 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <56.5 kg – >76 kg
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (70.5 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    70.5 kg vs 67 kg

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What we like about AEG L6FBA51680

  • The 1600 RPM spin cuts drying time.
  • Each cycle uses 43 L of water.
  • The ECO cycle takes 205 min.
  • Energy class A, with 47 kWh per 100 cycles.
  • Steam helps with creases, and anti-crease and anti-stain functions are fitted.
  • AquaStop guards against hose leaks.

What we don't like about AEG L6FBA51680

  • There are only 10 washing programs, so special fabrics get fewer options.
  • Only one program finishes in under an hour.
  • The 70.5 kg weight makes it hard to shift.
  • The 75 dB spin is loud enough to notice from another room.

Verdict

Its 1600 RPM spin is the main reason to look at the AEG L6FBA51680, an 8 kg washer with a 53 L drum. A spin this fast cuts drying time, so clothes are ready sooner and need less time on the line. Energy use is 47 kWh per 100 cycles, and each wash uses 43 L of water. Steam, anti-crease and anti-stain options come with it, and the drum has a special design. The catch is the program list: there are only 10 washing programs, and only one finishes in under an hour. Delay start can be set up to 20 h ahead, and the AquaStop system guards against hose leaks. It suits a buyer who wants a fast spin and careful water use, and who does not need many programs.

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