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Hisense WF3S1243BW3 review: 101 specs compared

Avg. price:~£440Capacity:12 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Hisense WF3S1243BW3 Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Hisense WF3S1243BW3
8.4/10

Overall score

Score
8.4/ 10
✕
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 87% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

Technical score

25%

?

User scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 8.0, 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

▲Better than 87% of washing machines
8.2

Value for money

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

70%

8.4

Overall score

30%

7.6

Price

▲Better than 84%
8.6

Technical score

Technical score
8.6/ 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 91% of models
Score components

25%

9.1

Performance

25%

9.3

Energy efficiency

20%

8.6

Washing programs

20%

8.0

Features

10%

6.8

Design

★Better than 91%
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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
No ratings from across the web yet, so it counts as 8.0, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
No ratings from across the web yet
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
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
  • hisense-wf3s1243bw3
hisense-wf3s1243bw3
Best prices
    N/A~ £440
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Technical Specifications of washing machine Hisense WF3S1243BW3

Technical score
Technical score
8.6/ 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 91% of models
Score components:

25%

9.1

Performance

25%

9.3

Energy efficiency

20%

8.6

Washing programs

20%

8.0

Features

10%

6.8

Design

8.6
Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 84% of models
Score components:

70%

8.4

Overall score

30%

7.6

Price

8.2
Capacity
12 kg
Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
This washing machine holds 12 kg, which is more than 93.8% of washing machines and equal to 3% of washing machines.
Drum volume
?
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
1,400 RPM
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
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
43 kWh/100 cycles
Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 43 kWh/100 cycles, which is lower than 88.5% of washing machines and equal to 0.4% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
94.6 kWh/year
Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
This washing machine uses 94.6 kWh/year, which is lower than 92.2% of washing machines and equal to 0.4% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
23.6 £
Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
This washing machine has a yearly running cost of £23.6, which is lower than 92.4% of washing machines and equal to 0.3% of washing machines.
Water consumption per cycle
47 L
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle, which is lower than 46.2% of washing machines and equal to 5.7% of washing machines.
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N. of washing programs
19
Market range: <12 – >16
This washing machine offers 19 wash programmes, which is more than 94.1% of washing machines and equal to 0.7% of washing machines.
N. of downloadable programs
?
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
?
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 25.4% of washing machines and equal to 44.8% of washing machines.
ECO cycle duration
239 min
Market range: <198 min – >239 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 239 min, which is longer than 85.4% of washing machines and equal to 7.2% 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
?
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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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Hisense WF3S1243BW3 vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 4 more wash programmes
    This washing machine offers more wash programmes than the average washing machine (19 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    19 vs 15
  • 4 kg more capacity
    This washing machine holds more laundry than the average washing machine (12 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    12 kg vs 8 kg
  • 7 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (43 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    43 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • Has Wi-Fi
    This washing machine has Wi-Fi, the average washing machine does not. 28.3% of washing machines have Wi-Fi.
  • Includes a water jets system
    This washing machine has a water jets system, the average washing machine does not. 20% of washing machines feature a water jets system.
  • Supports smart pairing
    This washing machine supports smart pairing, while the average washing machine does not. 6.6% of washing machines offer this.
  • Can save settings to favorites
    This washing machine can save selected settings to favorites, the average washing machine cannot. 40.1% of washing machines have this feature.
  • Can self-diagnose its problems
    This washing machine can self-diagnose its problems, the average washing machine cannot. 45.3% of washing machines have this feature.
  • 6.5% better value for money
    Hisense WF3S1243BW3 has better value for money than the average washing machine (8.16 vs 7.7).
    8.16 vs 7.66
  • 4 kg more capacity
    This washing machine holds more laundry than the average washing machine (12 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    12 kg vs 8 kg
  • Better noise class
    This washing machine has a better noise class than the average washing machine (A vs B).
    A vs B
  • 2 dB quieter spinning
    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
  • 7 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (43 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    43 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 15.7% lower energy use
    This washing machine uses less energy than the average washing machine (94.6 kWh/year vs 112.2 kWh/year). The average washing machine uses 112.2 kWh/year.
    94.6 kWh/year vs 112.2 kWh/year
  • 4.5 £ lower yearly running cost
    This washing machine costs less to run than the average washing machine (23.6 £ vs 28.1 £). The average washing machine has a yearly running cost of 28.1 £.
    23.6 £ vs 28.1 £
  • 4 more wash programmes
    This washing machine offers more wash programmes than the average washing machine (19 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    19 vs 15
  • Refresh cycle
    This washing machine has a Refresh cycle, which the average washing machine does not include. 24.1% of washing machines have a Refresh cycle.
  • Shirt cycle
    This washing machine has a cycle for shirts, the average washing machine does not have. 48.5% of washing machines have a shirt cycle.
  • Baby-care cycle
    This washing machine has a special cycle for baby's clothes, the average washing machine does not have. 46.5% of washing machines have such cycle.
  • Has Wi-Fi
    This washing machine has Wi-Fi, the average washing machine does not. 28.3% of washing machines have Wi-Fi.
  • Includes a water jets system
    This washing machine has a water jets system, the average washing machine does not. 20% of washing machines feature a water jets system.
  • Supports smart pairing
    This washing machine supports smart pairing, while the average washing machine does not. 6.6% of washing machines offer this.
  • Can save settings to favorites
    This washing machine can save selected settings to favorites, the average washing machine cannot. 40.1% of washing machines have this feature.
  • Can self-diagnose its problems
    This washing machine can self-diagnose its problems, the average washing machine cannot. 45.3% of washing machines have this feature.
  • Shows consumption statistics
    This washing machine can shows its consumption statistics in the app, the average washing machine cannot. 35.7% of washing machines can do this.
  • 0.5 cm lower height
    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
  • 0.3 cm narrower
    This washing machine is narrower than the average washing machine (59.5 cm vs 59.8 cm). The average washing machine is 59.8 cm wide.
    59.5 cm vs 59.8 cm
  • 21 min longer eco cycle
    This washing machine has a longer ECO cycle than the average washing machine (239 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    239 min vs 218 min
  • Does not have a gentle cycle
    This washing machine does not have a Gentle cycle, while the average washing machine has it. 87.3% of washing machines have a Gentle cycle.
  • 14.7% larger volume
    This washing machine has a larger volume than the average washing machine (321776 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    321,776 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 7.5 cm deeper
    This washing machine is deeper than the average washing machine (64 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    64 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 9% heavier
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (73 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    73 kg vs 67 kg
  • More basic extra feature
    This washing machine offers a less advanced extra feature than the average washing machine (Antimicrobial seal vs EEBUS-based energy management system).
    Antimicrobial seal vs EEBUS-based energy management system
  • Less capable app support
    This washing machine uses a less capable app than the average washing machine (ConnectLife vs LG ThinQ™).
    ConnectLife vs LG ThinQ™
  • 21 min longer eco cycle
    This washing machine has a longer ECO cycle than the average washing machine (239 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    239 min vs 218 min
  • Does not have a gentle cycle
    This washing machine does not have a Gentle cycle, while the average washing machine has it. 87.3% of washing machines have a Gentle cycle.
  • Less capable app support
    This washing machine uses a less capable app than the average washing machine (ConnectLife vs LG ThinQ™).
    ConnectLife vs LG ThinQ™
  • More basic extra feature
    This washing machine offers a less advanced extra feature than the average washing machine (Antimicrobial seal vs EEBUS-based energy management system).
    Antimicrobial seal vs EEBUS-based energy management system
  • 14.7% larger volume
    This washing machine has a larger volume than the average washing machine (321776 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    321,776 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 7.5 cm deeper
    This washing machine is deeper than the average washing machine (64 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    64 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 9% heavier
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (73 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    73 kg vs 67 kg

Third-party reviews

What we like about Hisense WF3S1243BW3

  • 43 kWh per 100 cycles keeps power use low.
  • A 12 kg drum takes a large load in one go.
  • The motor carries a 10 year warranty.
  • 19 programs cover most fabrics.
  • The Refresh cycle freshens clothes that only need airing.
  • Wi-Fi and Smart Pairing link it to a phone.

What we don't like about Hisense WF3S1243BW3

  • At 73 kg it is hard to move.
  • At 64 cm deep it needs plenty of floor space.
  • The door opens to 135 degrees, which limits tight spaces.
  • Spin noise reaches 72 dB, which you will hear from the next room.
  • There is no automatic dosing, so you measure detergent yourself.

Verdict

At 43 kWh per 100 cycles, the Hisense WF3S1243BW3 is a 12 kg washer that keeps power use low, which matters if you run it most days. The motor carries a 10 year warranty, which is a long promise. It has 19 programs, and the Refresh cycle freshens clothes that only need airing out. A laundry detection system and a water jets system are both built in. Wi-Fi and Smart Pairing link it to a phone, and steam is there when you need it. The trade-off is size and weight: at 73 kg and 64 cm deep, it is heavy and needs room to move. The door opens to 135 degrees, so check the space first. It suits a busy household that does a lot of laundry and wants low running costs with plenty of choice.

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