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Beko BMWAM9149DB Review | 101 Data compared

Avg. price:~£280Capacity:9 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Beko BMWAM9149DB 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.

8.1

Overall score

Score
8.1/ 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
â–² Better than 66% of models
Score components

100%

8.1

Technical score

â–²Better 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 66% of models
Score components

25%

8.8

Performance

25%

8.0

Energy efficiency

20%

8.4

Washing programs

20%

7.1

Features

10%

8.1

Design

â–²Better than 66% 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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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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Technical Specifications of washing machine Beko BMWAM9149DB

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

25%

8.8

Performance

25%

8.0

Energy efficiency

20%

8.4

Washing programs

20%

7.1

Features

10%

8.1

Design

8.1
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
4.5/ 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
â–² Better than 65% of models
Popularity:
Beko BMWAM9149DB has a popularity of 4.5 points, which is higher than 64.6% of washing machines.
4.5
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 87% of models
Score components:

60%

8.1

Overall score

40%

8.9

Price

8.3
Capacity
9 kg
Capacity
9 kg
â–² Better than 54% of models
Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
This washing machine holds 9 kg, which is more than 53.6% of washing machines and equal to 23.9% of washing machines.
Drum volume
?
Spin-drying efficiency class
?
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
?
Annual energy consumption
?
Annual energy cost
?
Water consumption per cycle
49 L
Water consumption per cycle
49 L
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 49 L of water per cycle, which is higher than 67.1% of washing machines and equal to 2.4% of washing machines.
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N. of washing programs
15
N. of washing programs
15
â–² Better than 39% of models
Market range: <12 – >16
This washing machine offers 15 wash programmes, which is more than 39.5% of washing machines and equal to 36.8% of washing machines.
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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Beko BMWAM9149DB vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • Has an anti-vibration design
    Anti-vibration design
    yes
    â–² 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.
  • Can clean its drawer automatically
    Automatic drawer cleaning
    yes
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    This washing machine can clean its drawer automatically, the average washing machine cannot. 10.7% of washing machines can clean their drawer automatically.
  • 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.
  • 1 kg more capacity
    Capacity
    9 kg
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
    This washing machine holds more laundry than the average washing machine (9 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    9 kg vs 8 kg
  • Shirt cycle
    Shirt cycle
    yes
    â–² 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.
  • Jeans cycle
    Jeans cycle
    yes
    â–² 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
    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
  • 0.5 cm lower height
    Height
    84.5 cm
    â–² 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
  • 4.53x more popular
    Beko BMWAM9149DB is more popular than the average washing machine (4.53 vs 1).
    4.53 vs 1
  • 46.4% cheaper
    Beko BMWAM9149DB is cheaper than the average washing machine (£280 vs £410).
    £280 vs £410
  • 10% better value for money
    Beko BMWAM9149DB has better value for money than the average washing machine (8.35 vs 7.6).
    8.35 vs 7.59
  • 1 kg more capacity
    Capacity
    9 kg
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
    This washing machine holds more laundry than the average washing machine (9 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    9 kg vs 8 kg
  • 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
  • Shirt cycle
    Shirt cycle
    yes
    â–² 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.
  • Jeans cycle
    Jeans cycle
    yes
    â–² 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.
  • Can clean its drawer automatically
    Automatic drawer cleaning
    yes
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    This washing machine can clean its drawer automatically, the average washing machine cannot. 10.7% of washing machines can clean their drawer automatically.
  • 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.
  • Has an anti-vibration design
    Anti-vibration design
    yes
    â–² 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.
  • 0.5 cm lower height
    Height
    84.5 cm
    â–² 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
  • 2 L more water per cycle
    Water consumption per cycle
    49 L
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <41 L – >52 L
    This washing machine uses more water per cycle than the average washing machine (49 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    49 L vs 47 L
  • 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
  • 4.5% heavier
    Weight
    70 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <56.5 kg – >76 kg
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (70 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    70 kg vs 67 kg
  • 4.8% larger volume
    Volume
    294,060 cm³
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <216k cm³ – >321.6k cm³
    This washing machine has a larger volume than the average washing machine (294060 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    294,060 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 2 L more water per cycle
    Water consumption per cycle
    49 L
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <41 L – >52 L
    This washing machine uses more water per cycle than the average washing machine (49 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    49 L vs 47 L
  • 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
  • 4.5% heavier
    Weight
    70 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <56.5 kg – >76 kg
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (70 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    70 kg vs 67 kg
  • 4.8% larger volume
    Volume
    294,060 cm³
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <216k cm³ – >321.6k cm³
    This washing machine has a larger volume than the average washing machine (294060 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    294,060 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³

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What we like about Beko BMWAM9149DB

  • A 9 kg drum takes a big family wash in one go.
  • A 1400 RPM spin gets clothes fairly dry.
  • Automatic drawer cleaning keeps the detergent drawer clean.
  • Hygiene and anti-allergy cycles are useful in a home with children.
  • Anti-stain and anti-crease functions help with marks and creases.
  • The child lock keeps the controls safe from curious hands.

What we don't like about Beko BMWAM9149DB

  • At 70 kg it is hard to move on your own.
  • A 72 dB spin is loud enough to notice from the next room.
  • Each cycle uses 49 L of water, which adds up in a busy house.
  • As a self-standing machine, it cannot be tucked under a counter.

Verdict

Big weekly washes are where the Beko BMWAM9149DB makes sense, with a 9 kg drum and a 1400 RPM spin. It is a front-loader that spins a full load hard, so clothes come out fairly dry. The inverter motor and the anti-stain function are the strong points here. Automatic drawer cleaning is an uncommon extra that saves a bit of fuss. An anti-crease function and a pre-wash cycle help with everyday messes. There are hygiene, anti-allergy and shirt cycles, plus a cold wash option. Overflow protection and unbalanced load detection add some safety. The trade-off is the weight: at 70 kg it is not a machine to shift around the kitchen. It suits a family that wants a big drum and has a fixed spot for it.

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