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Hanseatic HWMB714C review: 101 specs compared

Avg. price:~£410Capacity:7 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:CType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Hanseatic HWMB714C Review: Compare 101 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Score components

70%

6.9

Technical score

25%

?

User scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.9, the mark of a weaker model in this category

5%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 76% of washing machines
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

7.8

Price

â–¼Worse than 66%
6.9

Technical score

Technical score
6.9/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Score components

25%

6.8

Performance

25%

7.2

Energy efficiency

20%

7.2

Washing programs

20%

6.4

Features

10%

6.8

Design

â–¼Worse than 76%
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User score

User score
7.9/ 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 7.9, 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
No ratings from across the web yet, so it counts as 7.9, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
No ratings from across the web yet
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 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 (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £410
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Technical Specifications of washing machine Hanseatic HWMB714C

Technical score
Technical score
6.9/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Score components:

25%

6.8

Performance

25%

7.2

Energy efficiency

20%

7.2

Washing programs

20%

6.4

Features

10%

6.8

Design

6.9
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

7.8

Price

7.4
Capacity
7 kg
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
This washing machine has spin-drying class B, which is more efficient than in 9.6% of washing machines and the same as in 84.2% of washing machines.
Maximum spin speed
1,400 RPM
Market range: <1.2k RPM – >1.4k RPM
This washing machine spins at 1,400 RPM, which is faster than 31.1% of washing machines and equal to 64% of washing machines.
Minimum spin speed
600 RPM
Market range: <400 RPM – >800 RPM
This washing machine has a minimum spin of 600 RPM, which is higher than 74.6% of washing machines and equal to 14.1% of washing machines.
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Energy efficiency class
C
This washing machine has energy class C, which is worse than 74% of washing machines and the same as 8.4% of washing machines.
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
59 kWh/100 cycles
Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 59 kWh/100 cycles, which is higher than 72.3% of washing machines and equal to 1.6% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
129.8 kWh/year
Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
This washing machine uses 129.8 kWh/year, which is higher than 72.2% of washing machines and equal to 1.6% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
32.5 £
Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
This washing machine has a yearly running cost of £32.5, which is higher than 71.5% of washing machines and equal to 1.6% of washing machines.
Water consumption per cycle
45 L
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 45 L of water per cycle, which is lower than 58.7% of washing machines and equal to 9.9% of washing machines.
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N. of washing programs
16
Market range: <12 – >16
This washing machine offers 16 wash programmes, which is more than 76.6% of washing machines and equal to 15.7% of washing machines.
Cotton, Easy Care, Baby Comfort, Jeans, Mixed, 20 °C, Rinse, Spin, Intensive, ECO 40–60, Delicates, Wool, Sports, Express 45’, Express 15’.
N. of downloadable programs
0
Market range: <0 – >40
This washing machine offers 0 downloadable programmes, which is fewer than 9.1% of washing machines and equal to 90.9% of washing machines.
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This washing machine has 2 programmes under an hour, which is more than 42.3% of washing machines and equal to 37% of washing machines.
Express 45', Express 15'
Fastest cycle duration
15 min
Market range: <14 min – >30 min
This washing machine has a fastest cycle of 15 min, which is shorter than 24.5% of washing machines and equal to 45.3% of washing machines.
ECO cycle duration
208 min
Market range: <198 min – >239 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 208 min, which is shorter than 69.9% of washing machines and equal to 8% of washing machines.
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N. of advanced features
10
Market range: <7 – >21
This washing machine has 10 advanced features, which is fewer than 61.4% of washing machines and equal to 10.3% of washing machines.
AquaStop system, Overflow protection, Foam control system, Unbalanced load detection, Load balancing system, Laundry detection system, Pause & Add, Memory function, Extra rinse function, Quick function.
Foam control system
yes
This washing machine features a foam control system. 79.8% of washing machines have a foam control system.
Laundry detection system
yes
This washing machine has a laundry detection system. 93% of washing machines have this feature.
Unbalanced load detection
yes
This washing machine has unbalanced load detection. 92.5% of washing machines have unbalanced load detection.
Load balancing system
yes
This washing machine features a load balancing system. 46.2% of washing machines have a load balancing system.
Imbalance correction system (redistributes laundry and adjusts spin speed to protect the washing machine from excessive imbalance during spinning)
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Color
white
This washing machine comes in white, which is more conventional than the colour in 14.2% of washing machines and the same as the colour in 85.8% of washing machines.
Type
self-standing
This washing machine is self-standing, which is more flexible to place than the type in 3.2% 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 8.9% of washing machines and the same as the design in 91.1% 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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Hanseatic HWMB714C vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 1 more wash programmes
    This washing machine offers more wash programmes than the average washing machine (16 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    Cotton, Easy Care, Baby Comfort, Jeans, Mixed, 20 °C, Rinse, Spin, Intensive, ECO 40–60, Delicates, Wool, Sports, Express 45’, Express 15’.
    16 vs 15
  • Has the AquaStop feature
    This washing machine has the AquaStop feature, the average washing machine does not. 34% of washing machines have an AquaStop feature.
  • Has a load balancing system
    This washing machine features a load balancing system, the average washing machine does not. 46.2% of washing machines have this feature.
    Imbalance correction system (redistributes laundry and adjusts spin speed to protect the washing machine from excessive imbalance during spinning)
  • Can save settings to favorites
    This washing machine can save selected settings to favorites, the average washing machine cannot. 35.9% of washing machines have this feature.
  • 1 more spin speeds
    This washing machine has more spin speeds than the average washing machine (5 vs 4). The average washing machine has 4 spin speeds.
    600, 800, 1,000, 1,200, 1,400 RPM
    5 vs 4
  • Baby-care cycle
    This washing machine has a special cycle for baby's clothes, the average washing machine does not have. 43.8% of washing machines have such cycle.
  • Jeans cycle
    This washing machine has a cycle for jeans, the average washing machine does not have. 46.7% of washing machines have a jeans cycle.
  • 6.5 cm shallower
    This washing machine is shallower than the average washing machine (50 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    50 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 1 more spin speeds
    This washing machine has more spin speeds than the average washing machine (5 vs 4). The average washing machine has 4 spin speeds.
    600, 800, 1,000, 1,200, 1,400 RPM
    5 vs 4
  • 2 L less water per cycle
    This washing machine uses less water per cycle than the average washing machine (45 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    45 L vs 47 L
  • 1 more wash programmes
    This washing machine offers more wash programmes than the average washing machine (16 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    Cotton, Easy Care, Baby Comfort, Jeans, Mixed, 20 °C, Rinse, Spin, Intensive, ECO 40–60, Delicates, Wool, Sports, Express 45’, Express 15’.
    16 vs 15
  • Jeans cycle
    This washing machine has a cycle for jeans, the average washing machine does not have. 46.7% of washing machines have a jeans cycle.
  • Baby-care cycle
    This washing machine has a special cycle for baby's clothes, the average washing machine does not have. 43.8% of washing machines have such cycle.
  • 10 min shorter eco cycle
    This washing machine has a shorter ECO cycle than the average washing machine (208 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    208 min vs 218 min
  • Has the AquaStop feature
    This washing machine has the AquaStop feature, the average washing machine does not. 34% of washing machines have an AquaStop feature.
  • Has a load balancing system
    This washing machine features a load balancing system, the average washing machine does not. 46.2% of washing machines have this feature.
    Imbalance correction system (redistributes laundry and adjusts spin speed to protect the washing machine from excessive imbalance during spinning)
  • Can save settings to favorites
    This washing machine can save selected settings to favorites, the average washing machine cannot. 35.9% of washing machines have this feature.
  • 6.5 cm shallower
    This washing machine is shallower than the average washing machine (50 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    50 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 9% lighter
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (61 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    61 kg vs 67 kg
  • 9.1% smaller volume
    This washing machine has a smaller volume than the average washing machine (255,000 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280,500 cm³.
    255,000 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • Worse energy grade
    This washing machine has a worse energy class than the average washing machine (C vs A).
    C vs A
  • Does not have a steam technology
    This washing machine does not feature a steam technology, the average washing machine does. 67.6% of washing machines feature a steam technology.
  • 9 kWh/100 cycles more energy use
    This washing machine uses more electricity than the average washing machine (59 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    59 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 8 year/s shorter motor warranty
    This washing machine has a shorter motor warranty than the average washing machine (2 year/s vs 10 year/s). The average washing machine has a motor warranty of 10 year/s.
    2 year/s vs 10 year/s
  • Does not have a special drum design
    This washing machine does not have a special drum design, the average washing machine does. 60.8% of washing machines have a special drum design.
  • Does not have an anti-crease feature
    This washing machine does not have an anti-crease function, the average washing machine has. 68.1% of washing machines include an anti-crease function.
  • Does not have an anti-stain cycle
    This washing machine does not have an anti-stain cycle, the average washing machine does. 69.7% of washing machines have an anti-stain cycle.
  • No self-cleaning cycle
    This washing machine is not self-cleaning, the average washing machine is. 73.4% of washing machines are self-cleaning.
  • 8 year/s shorter motor warranty
    This washing machine has a shorter motor warranty than the average washing machine (2 year/s vs 10 year/s). The average washing machine has a motor warranty of 10 year/s.
    2 year/s vs 10 year/s
  • 200 RPM higher minimum spin
    This washing machine has a higher minimum spin than the average washing machine (600 RPM vs 400 RPM). The average washing machine has a minimum spin of 400 RPM.
    600 RPM vs 400 RPM
  • 2 dB louder spinning
    This washing machine is louder on spin than the average washing machine (76 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    76 dB vs 74 dB
  • 1 kg less capacity
    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
  • Worse energy grade
    This washing machine has a worse energy class than the average washing machine (C vs A).
    C vs A
  • 9 kWh/100 cycles more energy use
    This washing machine uses more electricity than the average washing machine (59 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    59 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 16.8% higher energy use
    This washing machine uses more energy than the average washing machine (129.8 kWh/year vs 111.1 kWh/year). The average washing machine uses 111.1 kWh/year.
    129.8 kWh/year vs 111.1 kWh/year
  • Does not have a steam technology
    This washing machine does not feature a steam technology, the average washing machine does. 67.6% of washing machines feature a steam technology.
  • Does not have an anti-crease feature
    This washing machine does not have an anti-crease function, the average washing machine has. 68.1% of washing machines include an anti-crease function.
  • Does not have an anti-stain cycle
    This washing machine does not have an anti-stain cycle, the average washing machine does. 69.7% of washing machines have an anti-stain cycle.
  • Does not have a duvet cycle
    This washing machine does not have a duvet cycle, the average washing machine does. 54.7% of washing machines have a duvet cycle.
  • Does not have an allergen cycle
    This washing machine does not have an allergen cycle, the average washing machine does not have. 65.1% of washing machines have an allergen cycle.
  • Does not have a hygiene cycle
    This washing machine does not have a hygiene cycle, the average washing machine does. 66.4% of washing machines have a hygiene cycle.
  • No self-cleaning cycle
    This washing machine is not self-cleaning, the average washing machine is. 73.4% of washing machines are self-cleaning.
  • 2 fewer advanced features
    This washing machine has fewer advanced features than the average washing machine (10 vs 12). The average washing machine has 12 advanced features.
    AquaStop system, Overflow protection, Foam control system, Unbalanced load detection, Load balancing system, Laundry detection system, Pause & Add, Memory function, Extra rinse function, Quick function.
    10 vs 12
  • Does not have a special drum design
    This washing machine does not have a special drum design, the average washing machine does. 60.8% of washing machines have a special drum design.
  • 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

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Hanseatic HWMB714C

  • The 50 cm depth suits a shallow alcove.
  • Sixteen programs cover a lot of everyday laundry.
  • A 1400 RPM spin leaves clothes drier.
  • AquaStop guards against leaks.
  • Pre-wash and extra rinse suit heavily soiled clothes.
  • It uses 45 L of water a cycle.

What customers don't like about Hanseatic HWMB714C

  • It uses 59 kWh per 100 cycles, which is class C.
  • The spin is loud at 76 dB.
  • The motor warranty is only 2 years.
  • There is no steam function.
  • There is no anti-crease function.

Verdict

The Hanseatic HWMB714C is a 7 kg washing machine with a C energy efficiency rating and 1400 RPM maximum spin speed. This model stands out with its 16 diverse washing programs, including specialized cycles for jeans and baby care, plus convenient quick wash options of 15 and 45 minutes. The machine features five spin speed settings from 600 to 1400 RPM, and includes practical functions like AquaStop protection, load balancing system, and the ability to save favorite settings. The 45-liter water usage per cycle and Time Saving function add to its efficiency. The machine is notably compact with a 9.1% smaller volume and weighs 61 kg, making it lighter than similar models. On the downside, the machine lacks several advanced features: there is no steam technology, no special drum design (according to manufacturer specifications), no self-cleaning function, and no specific cycles for anti-stain, anti-crease, hygiene, or allergen treatment. The motor warranty is also relatively short at 2 years compared to industry standards.

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