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Electrolux EW6T526C SensiCare 600 Review | 101 Data compared

Avg. price:~£380Capacity:6 kgMaximum spin speed:1200 RPMEnergy efficiency class:CType:self-standingLoading type:top-loading

Electrolux EW6T526C SensiCare 600 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.

7.0

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the washing machine's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
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100%

7.0

Technical score

▼Worse than 75% of washing-machines
7.0

Technical score

Technical score
7.0/ 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.
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25%

6.4

Performance

25%

8.0

Energy efficiency

20%

7.9

Washing programs

20%

5.6

Features

10%

7.2

Design

▼Worse than 75% 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.
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Technical Specifications of washing machine Electrolux EW6T526C SensiCare 600

Technical score
Technical score
7.0/ 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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25%

6.4

Performance

25%

8.0

Energy efficiency

20%

7.9

Washing programs

20%

5.6

Features

10%

7.2

Design

7.0
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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Grades by review (0)
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Popularity
Popularity
6.3/ 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.
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Electrolux EW6T526C SensiCare 600 has a popularity of 6.3 points, which is higher than 71.3% of washing machines.
6.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 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.
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60%

7.0

Overall score

40%

8.1

Price

7.3
Capacity
6 kg
Capacity
6 kg
This washing machine holds 6 kg, which is less than 90.3% of washing machines and equal to 7.6% of washing machines.
Drum volume
42 L
Drum volume
42 L
This washing machine has a 42 L drum, which is smaller than 91.9% of washing machines and equal to 5.5% of washing machines.
Spin-drying efficiency class
B
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
Maximum spin speed
1,200 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
400 RPM
Minimum spin speed
400 RPM
This washing machine has a minimum spin of 400 RPM, which is lower than 27.9% of washing machines and equal to 71.1% of washing machines.
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Energy efficiency class
C
Energy efficiency class
C
This washing machine has energy class C, which is worse than 73.9% of washing machines and the same as 8.5% of washing machines.
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
56 kWh/100 cycles
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
56 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 56 kWh/100 cycles, which is higher than 67.7% of washing machines and equal to 2.2% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
123.2 kWh/year
Annual energy consumption
123.2 kWh/year
This washing machine uses 123.2 kWh/year, which is higher than 64.1% of washing machines and equal to 2.1% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
30.8 £
Annual energy cost
30.8 £
This washing machine has a yearly running cost of £30.8, which is higher than 63.5% of washing machines and equal to 2.1% of washing machines.
Water consumption per cycle
40 L
Water consumption per cycle
40 L
This washing machine uses 40 L of water per cycle, which is lower than 92.6% of washing machines and equal to 1.9% of washing machines.
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N. of washing programs
14
N. of washing programs
14
This washing machine offers 14 wash programmes, which is fewer than 60.7% of washing machines and equal to 20.5% of washing machines.
Eco 40-60, Cotton, Synthetics, Delicates, Quick 14', Rinse, Spin/Drain, Anti-Allergy, Duvet, Silk, Wool, Sports, Outdoor, Denim.
N. of downloadable programs
0
N. of downloadable programs
0
This washing machine offers 0 downloadable programmes, which is fewer than 10.3% of washing machines and equal to 89.7% of washing machines.
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
1
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
1
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.
Quick 14'
Fastest cycle duration
14 min
Fastest cycle duration
14 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
197 min
ECO cycle duration
197 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 197 min, which is shorter than 91.2% of washing machines and equal to 1.2% of washing machines.
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N. of advanced features
10
N. of advanced features
10
This washing machine has 10 advanced features, which is fewer than 57.5% of washing machines and equal to 10.8% of washing machines.
Overflow protection, Foam control system, Unbalanced load detection, Laundry detection system, Pause & Add, Steam technology, Night/Silent option, Anti-crease function, Extra rinse function, Quick function.
Foam control system
yes
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
Laundry detection system
yes
This washing machine has a laundry detection system. 92.7% of washing machines have this feature.
SensiCare System (automatically adjusts wash settings based on load size using sensors)
Unbalanced load detection
yes
Unbalanced load detection
yes
This washing machine has unbalanced load detection. 91.7% of washing machines have unbalanced load detection.
Load balancing system
no
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
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
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
top-loading
Loading type
top-loading
This washing machine is top-loading, which is less practical than the design in 91.1% of washing machines and the same as the design in 8.9% of washing machines.
Display
yes
Display
yes
This washing machine has a display. 96.2% of washing machines have a display.
x
Child lock
yes
Child lock
yes
This washing machine has a child lock. 99.7% of washing machines have a child lock.
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Electrolux EW6T526C SensiCare 600 vs the average washing machine

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  • 7 L less water per cycle
    Water consumption per cycle
    40 L
    This washing machine uses less water per cycle than the average washing machine (40 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    40 L vs 47 L
  • Has a night/silent option
    Night/Silent option
    yes
    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.
    Extra Silent (skips all intermediate phases and the final spin cycle and ends the program with water in the drum)
  • 23.9% smaller volume
    Volume
    213,600 cm³
    This washing machine has a smaller volume than the average washing machine (213600 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    213,600 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • Has an automatic drum positioning
    Automatic drum positioning
    yes
    This washing machine has an automatic drum positioning, the average washing machine does not have. 41.9% of top-load washing machines have an automatic drum positioning.
  • 1 more spin speeds
    N. of spin speeds
    5
    This washing machine has more spin speeds than the average washing machine (5 vs 4). The average washing machine has 4 spin speeds.
    400, 600, 800, 1,000, 1,200 RPM
    5 vs 4
  • 21 min shorter eco cycle
    ECO cycle duration
    197 min
    This washing machine has a shorter ECO cycle than the average washing machine (197 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    197 min vs 218 min
  • Jeans cycle
    Jeans cycle
    yes
    This washing machine has a cycle for jeans, the average washing machine does not have. 49.7% of washing machines have a jeans cycle.
  • 11.9% lighter
    Weight
    59 kg
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (59 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    59 kg vs 67 kg
  • 6.33x more popular
    Electrolux EW6T526C SensiCare 600 is more popular than the average washing machine (6.33 vs 1).
    6.33 vs 1
  • 1 more spin speeds
    N. of spin speeds
    5
    This washing machine has more spin speeds than the average washing machine (5 vs 4). The average washing machine has 4 spin speeds.
    400, 600, 800, 1,000, 1,200 RPM
    5 vs 4
  • 7 L less water per cycle
    Water consumption per cycle
    40 L
    This washing machine uses less water per cycle than the average washing machine (40 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    40 L vs 47 L
  • 14.9% lower yearly water use
    Annual water consumption
    8,800 L/year
    This washing machine uses less water per year than the average washing machine (8800 L/year vs 10340 L/year). The average washing machine uses 10340 L/year of water a year.
    8,800 L/year vs 10,340 L/year
  • 2.93 £ lower yearly water cost
    Annual water cost
    16.72 £
    This washing machine costs less for water than the average washing machine (16.7 £ vs 19.6 £). The average washing machine has a yearly water cost of 19.646 £.
    16.72 £ vs 19.646 £
  • Has a night/silent option
    Night/Silent option
    yes
    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.
    Extra Silent (skips all intermediate phases and the final spin cycle and ends the program with water in the drum)
  • 21 min shorter eco cycle
    ECO cycle duration
    197 min
    This washing machine has a shorter ECO cycle than the average washing machine (197 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    197 min vs 218 min
  • Jeans cycle
    Jeans cycle
    yes
    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
    Fastest cycle duration
    14 min
    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
  • 23.9% smaller volume
    Volume
    213,600 cm³
    This washing machine has a smaller volume than the average washing machine (213600 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    213,600 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • Has an automatic drum positioning
    Automatic drum positioning
    yes
    This washing machine has an automatic drum positioning, the average washing machine does not have. 41.9% of top-load washing machines have an automatic drum positioning.
  • 11.9% lighter
    Weight
    59 kg
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (59 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    59 kg vs 67 kg
  • 19.8 cm narrower
    Width
    40 cm
    This washing machine is narrower than the average washing machine (40 cm vs 59.8 cm). The average washing machine is 59.8 cm wide.
    40 cm vs 59.8 cm
  • 200 RPM lower spin speed
    Maximum spin speed
    1,200 RPM
    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
  • Worse energy grade
    Energy efficiency class
    C
    This washing machine has a worse energy class than the average washing machine (C vs A).
    C vs A
  • 1 fewer wash programmes
    N. of washing programs
    14
    This washing machine offers fewer wash programmes than the average washing machine (14 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    Eco 40-60, Cotton, Synthetics, Delicates, Quick 14', Rinse, Spin/Drain, Anti-Allergy, Duvet, Silk, Wool, Sports, Outdoor, Denim.
    14 vs 15
  • Does not have a special drum design
    Special drum design
    no
    This washing machine does not have a special drum design, the average washing machine does. 61.3% of washing machines have a special drum design.
  • 3 dB louder spinning
    Spin noise level
    77 dB
    This washing machine is louder on spin than the average washing machine (77 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    77 dB vs 74 dB
  • 6 kWh/100 cycles more energy use
    Energy consumption per 100 cycles
    56 kWh/100 cycles
    This washing machine uses more electricity than the average washing machine (56 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    56 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • Does not have an anti-stain cycle
    Anti-stain function
    no
    This washing machine does not have an anti-stain cycle, the average washing machine does. 70.9% of washing machines have an anti-stain cycle.
  • No self-cleaning cycle
    Self-cleaning function
    no
    This washing machine is not self-cleaning, the average washing machine is. 73.8% of washing machines are self-cleaning.
  • 3.3% worse value for money
    Electrolux EW6T526C SensiCare 600 has worse value for money than the average washing machine (7.35 vs 7.6).
    7.35 vs 7.59
  • 200 RPM lower spin speed
    Maximum spin speed
    1,200 RPM
    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
  • 3 dB louder spinning
    Spin noise level
    77 dB
    This washing machine is louder on spin than the average washing machine (77 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    77 dB vs 74 dB
  • 16 L less drum space
    Drum volume
    42 L
    This washing machine has a smaller drum than the average washing machine (42 L vs 58 L). The average washing machine has a drum of 58 L.
    42 L vs 58 L
  • 2 kg less capacity
    Capacity
    6 kg
    This washing machine holds less laundry than the average washing machine (6 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    6 kg vs 8 kg
  • Worse noise class
    Noise emission class
    C
    This washing machine has a worse noise class than the average washing machine (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • Worse energy grade
    Energy efficiency class
    C
    This washing machine has a worse energy class than the average washing machine (C vs A).
    C vs A
  • 6 kWh/100 cycles more energy use
    Energy consumption per 100 cycles
    56 kWh/100 cycles
    This washing machine uses more electricity than the average washing machine (56 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    56 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 1 fewer wash programmes
    N. of washing programs
    14
    This washing machine offers fewer wash programmes than the average washing machine (14 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    Eco 40-60, Cotton, Synthetics, Delicates, Quick 14', Rinse, Spin/Drain, Anti-Allergy, Duvet, Silk, Wool, Sports, Outdoor, Denim.
    14 vs 15
  • Does not have an anti-stain cycle
    Anti-stain function
    no
    This washing machine does not have an anti-stain cycle, the average washing machine does. 70.9% of washing machines have an anti-stain cycle.
  • 1 fewer quick programmes
    N. of washing programs under 1 hour
    1
    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.
    Quick 14'
    1 vs 2
  • No self-cleaning cycle
    Self-cleaning function
    no
    This washing machine is not self-cleaning, the average washing machine is. 73.8% of washing machines are self-cleaning.
  • 4 h shorter maximum delay
    Maximum delay start
    20 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
  • 1 fewer advanced features
    N. of advanced features
    10
    This washing machine has fewer advanced features than the average washing machine (10 vs 11). The average washing machine has 11 advanced features.
    Overflow protection, Foam control system, Unbalanced load detection, Laundry detection system, Pause & Add, Steam technology, Night/Silent option, Anti-crease function, Extra rinse function, Quick function.
    10 vs 11
  • Does not have a special drum design
    Special drum design
    no
    This washing machine does not have a special drum design, the average washing machine does. 61.3% of washing machines have a special drum design.
  • 3.5 cm deeper
    Depth
    60 cm
    This washing machine is deeper than the average washing machine (60 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    60 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • Less practical loading
    Loading type
    top-loading
    This washing machine has a less practical loading design than the average washing machine (top-loading vs front-loading).
    top-loading vs front-loading
  • 4 cm higher height
    Height
    89 cm
    This washing machine is taller than the average washing machine (89 cm vs 85 cm). The average washing machine is 85 cm tall.
    89 cm vs 85 cm

Third-party reviews

What we like about Electrolux EW6T526C SensiCare 600

  • Water use is 40 L per cycle.
  • The machine uses 8800 L of water a year.
  • The inverter motor carries a 10-year warranty.
  • The Night/Silent option makes late loads quieter.
  • Five spin speeds give fine control over how damp clothes are.
  • Steam and fast functions are included.

What we don't like about Electrolux EW6T526C SensiCare 600

  • At 6 kg the capacity is small for a family.
  • The 42 L drum has little room for bulky items.
  • There is no self-cleaning function.
  • There is no AquaStop protection against hose leaks.
  • There is no load balancing system.

Verdict

The Electrolux EW6T526C SensiCare 600 is a 6 kg top-loading washing machine with a C energy efficiency rating and five spin speed settings from 400 to 1200 RPM. This machine stands out with its water efficiency, using only 40 L per cycle, and includes specialized features like TimeSave for faster washing and Extra Silent mode for quiet operation. It comes with 14 washing programs including specialized cycles for jeans, duvets, silk, wool, sports, and outdoor gear. The ECO cycle completes in 197 minutes, and the Quick wash takes just 14 minutes. The machine includes automatic drum positioning for convenience. However, it has some limitations: the manufacturer does not mention any special drum design, it lacks self-cleaning functionality, and its maximum spin speed is 1200 RPM. The machine is slightly louder during spinning at 77 dB and has a smaller 42 L drum volume. While compact and 11.9% lighter than typical models at 59 kg, it includes only one quick wash program under an hour.

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