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Electrolux EW5F8W review: 101 specs compared

Avg. price:~£340Capacity:8 kgMaximum spin speed:1200 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Electrolux EW5F8W Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 1 best-of list to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Electrolux EW5F8W
8.1/10

Overall score

Score
8.1/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, ratings from across the web and best-of lists.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 70%, User score 25%, List score 5%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 66% of models
Score components

70%

8.1

Technical score

25%

8.1

User score

5%

8.7

List score

▲Better than 66% of washing machines
8.2

Value for money

Value for money
8.2/ 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 84% of models
Score components

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

▲Better than 84%
8.1

Technical score

Technical score
8.1/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 70% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 64% of models
Score components

25%

7.4

Performance

25%

9.7

Energy efficiency

20%

8.1

Washing programs

20%

7.1

Features

10%

7.3

Design

▲Better than 64%
8.1

User score

User score
8.1/ 10
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What it is
How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 8.0, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
Share: User score counts 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 63% of models

8.1

Mark 8.3 is below the typical mark 8.4 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.3

Rating

20%

8.4

Popularity

▼Worse than 63%
8.7

List score

List score
8.7/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 5% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (1)
List score: in 1 of 11 lists (9%)
★Better than 93%
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Ranked #156 of 903 models in Washing machines (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of washing machine Electrolux EW5F8W

Technical score
Technical score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 70% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 64% of models
Score components:

25%

7.4

Performance

25%

9.7

Energy efficiency

20%

8.1

Washing programs

20%

7.1

Features

10%

7.3

Design

8.1
Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 84% of models
Score components:

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

8.2
Capacity
8 kg
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
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
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
1,200 RPM
Market range: <1.2k RPM – >1.4k RPM
This washing machine spins at 1,200 RPM, which is slower than 71.1% of washing machines and equal to 22.3% of washing machines.
Minimum spin speed
?
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Energy efficiency class
A
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
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
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 £
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
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
14
Market range: <12 – >16
This washing machine offers 14 wash programmes, which is fewer than 60.7% of washing machines and equal to 20.5% of washing machines.
N. of downloadable programs
?
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
1
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
14 min
Market range: <14 min – >30 min
This washing machine has a fastest cycle of 14 min, which is shorter than 70.3% of washing machines and equal to 29.1% of washing machines.
ECO cycle duration
205 min
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
This washing machine features a foam control system. 79.1% of washing machines have a foam control system.
Laundry detection system
yes
This washing machine has a laundry detection system. 92.7% of washing machines have this feature.
Unbalanced load detection
yes
This washing machine has unbalanced load detection. 91.7% of washing machines have unbalanced load detection.
Load balancing system
no
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
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
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
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
This washing machine has a display. 96.2% of washing machines have a display.
Child lock
yes
This washing machine has a child lock. 99.7% of washing machines have a child lock.
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Electrolux EW5F8W vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 4 L less water per cycle
    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
    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
  • Has a night/silent option
    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.
  • Jeans cycle
    This washing machine has a cycle for jeans, the average washing machine does not have. 49.7% of washing machines have a jeans cycle.
  • 1 min shorter quickest cycle
    This washing machine has a shorter fastest cycle than the average washing machine (14 min vs 15 min). The average washing machine's quickest cycle takes 15 min.
    14 min vs 15 min
  • 13 min shorter eco cycle
    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
  • 6.7% lighter
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (62.5 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    62.5 kg vs 67 kg
  • 7% better value for money
    Electrolux EW5F8W has better value for money than the average washing machine (8.19 vs 7.7).
    8.19 vs 7.66
  • 7% better value for money
    Electrolux EW5F8W has better value for money than the average washing machine (8.19 vs 7.7).
    8.19 vs 7.66
  • 4 L less water per cycle
    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
    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
  • Has a night/silent option
    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.
  • Jeans cycle
    This washing machine has a cycle for jeans, the average washing machine does not have. 49.7% of washing machines have a jeans cycle.
  • 1 min shorter quickest cycle
    This washing machine has a shorter fastest cycle than the average washing machine (14 min vs 15 min). The average washing machine's quickest cycle takes 15 min.
    14 min vs 15 min
  • 13 min shorter eco cycle
    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
  • 6.7% lighter
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (62.5 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    62.5 kg vs 67 kg
  • 200 RPM lower spin speed
    This washing machine spins slower than the average washing machine (1200 RPM vs 1400 RPM). The average washing machine spins at 1400 RPM.
    1,200 RPM vs 1,400 RPM
  • 1 fewer wash programmes
    This washing machine offers fewer wash programmes than the average washing machine (14 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    14 vs 15
  • 1 fewer quick programmes
    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
  • 4 h shorter maximum delay
    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
    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
  • 0.2 cm wider
    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
  • 5.5% larger volume
    This washing machine has a larger volume than the average washing machine (295800 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    295,800 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 200 RPM lower spin speed
    This washing machine spins slower than the average washing machine (1200 RPM vs 1400 RPM). The average washing machine spins at 1400 RPM.
    1,200 RPM vs 1,400 RPM
  • 5 L less drum space
    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 fewer wash programmes
    This washing machine offers fewer wash programmes than the average washing machine (14 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    14 vs 15
  • 1 fewer quick programmes
    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
  • 4 h shorter maximum delay
    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
  • 0.2 cm wider
    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
  • 5.5% larger volume
    This washing machine has a larger volume than the average washing machine (295800 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    295,800 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³

Third-party reviews

What we like about Electrolux EW5F8W

  • 43 L of water per cycle keeps water use low for an 8 kg load.
  • The inverter motor keeps energy use at 47 kWh per 100 cycles.
  • The fastest wash finishes in 14 min.
  • A night and silent option keeps the machine quieter after dark.
  • The laundry detection system senses how much is in the drum.
  • 14 programs include wool, jeans, hygiene and outdoor cycles.

What we don't like about Electrolux EW5F8W

  • Spin noise of 74 dB is loud while the machine spins.
  • The ECO cycle takes 205 min, so it is no help when you are in a hurry.
  • At 62.5 kg it is heavy to move and install.
  • The fastest cycle is short, so it may not suit a heavily soiled load.

Verdict

Eight kilos of laundry and only 43 L of water per cycle make the Electrolux EW5F8W a good pick for a busy family. Water use is a real strength, and the inverter motor keeps power draw low at 47 kWh per 100 cycles. The ECO program takes a long 205 min, so it suits washes that can wait. When you are in a hurry, the fastest cycle finishes in 14 min. The laundry detection system senses how much is in the drum, and the night setting keeps the machine quiet when it runs after dark. The trade-off is noise and weight. The spin reaches 74 dB, and at 62.5 kg it is hard to move. It suits a household that washes most days and does not mind waiting for the ECO cycle.

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