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Hoover 49SBL8-80 review: 101 specs compared

Avg. price:~£290Capacity:9 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Hoover 49SBL8-80 Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Hoover 49SBL8-80
8.6/10

Overall score

Score
8.6/ 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 97% of models
Score components

70%

8.9

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 97% of washing machines
8.7

Value for money

Value for money
8.7/ 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 99% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

Overall score

30%

8.8

Price

★Better than 99%
8.9

Technical score

Technical score
8.9/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 98% of models
Score components

25%

8.7

Performance

25%

9.7

Energy efficiency

20%

8.7

Washing programs

20%

8.4

Features

10%

8.5

Design

★Better than 98%
?

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
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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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Ranked #24 of 903 models in Washing machines (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of washing machine Hoover 49SBL8-80

Technical score
Technical score
8.9/ 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 98% of models
Score components:

25%

8.7

Performance

25%

9.7

Energy efficiency

20%

8.7

Washing programs

20%

8.4

Features

10%

8.5

Design

8.9
Value for money
Value for money
8.7/ 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 99% of models
Score components:

70%

8.6

Overall score

30%

8.8

Price

8.7
Capacity
9 kg
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
55 L
Market range: <43 L – >70 L
This washing machine has a 55 L drum, which is smaller than 59% of washing machines and equal to 6.4% 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
1,400 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
40 kWh/100 cycles
Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 40 kWh/100 cycles, which is lower than 92.1% of washing machines and equal to 1.9% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
?
Annual energy cost
53.59 £
Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
This washing machine has a yearly running cost of £53.59, which is higher than 98.8% of washing machines.
Water consumption per cycle
44 L
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 44 L of water per cycle, which is lower than 68.7% of washing machines and equal to 7.2% 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 76.4% of washing machines and equal to 15.8% 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
This washing machine features a foam control system. 79.1% of washing machines have a foam control system.
Laundry detection system
?
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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Hoover 49SBL8-80 vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 10 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (40 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    40 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 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.
    16 vs 15
  • Has Wi-Fi
    This washing machine has Wi-Fi, the average washing machine does not. 28.3% of washing machines have Wi-Fi.
  • Has Bluetooth
    This washing machine features a Bluetooth technology, the average washing machine does not. 12.8% of washing machines have Bluetooth technology.
  • 1 kg more capacity
    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
  • 3 L less water per cycle
    This washing machine uses less water per cycle than the average washing machine (44 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    44 L vs 47 L
  • Better noise class
    This washing machine has a better noise class than the average washing machine (A vs B).
    A vs B
  • 11.9% lighter
    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
  • 13.2% better value for money
    Hoover 49SBL8-80 has better value for money than the average washing machine (8.67 vs 7.7).
    8.67 vs 7.66
  • 41.4% cheaper
    Hoover 49SBL8-80 is cheaper than the average washing machine (£290 vs £410).
    £290 vs £410
  • 1 kg more capacity
    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
  • 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
  • 10 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (40 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    40 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 3 L less water per cycle
    This washing machine uses less water per cycle than the average washing machine (44 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    44 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.
    16 vs 15
  • Has Wi-Fi
    This washing machine has Wi-Fi, the average washing machine does not. 28.3% of washing machines have Wi-Fi.
  • Has Bluetooth
    This washing machine features a Bluetooth technology, the average washing machine does not. 12.8% of washing machines have Bluetooth technology.
  • 11.9% lighter
    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
  • 4.3 cm shallower
    This washing machine is shallower than the average washing machine (52.2 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    52.2 cm vs 56.5 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
  • 5.9% smaller volume
    This washing machine has a smaller volume than the average washing machine (264001.5 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    264,001.5 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 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.
  • 25.49 £ higher yearly running cost
    This washing machine costs more to run than the average washing machine (53.6 £ vs 28.1 £). The average washing machine has a yearly running cost of 28.1 £.
    53.59 £ vs 28.1 £
  • 3 L less drum space
    This washing machine has a smaller drum than the average washing machine (55 L vs 58 L). The average washing machine has a drum of 58 L.
    55 L vs 58 L
  • 3 L less drum space
    This washing machine has a smaller drum than the average washing machine (55 L vs 58 L). The average washing machine has a drum of 58 L.
    55 L vs 58 L
  • 25.49 £ higher yearly running cost
    This washing machine costs more to run than the average washing machine (53.6 £ vs 28.1 £). The average washing machine has a yearly running cost of 28.1 £.
    53.59 £ vs 28.1 £
  • 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.

Third-party reviews

What we like about Hoover 49SBL8-80

  • A depth of 52.2 cm suits a narrow space against a wall.
  • Energy use of 40 kWh per 100 cycles keeps power bills low.
  • At 59 kg it is easy to move for cleaning behind it.
  • 16 programs cover most everyday fabrics.
  • Steam freshens clothes between washes.
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity let you use a phone.
  • The inverter motor keeps the spin fairly quiet.

What we don't like about Hoover 49SBL8-80

  • There is no gentle cycle, so delicate clothes need more thought.
  • At 85 cm tall, it needs a careful check of the space under a worktop.
  • The 9 kg drum is small for a big family's washing.

Verdict

Shallow at 52.2 cm deep, the Hoover 49SBL8-80 suits a small kitchen where the machine has to fit against a wall. It uses 40 kWh per 100 cycles, and its class A rating backs that up. A 9 kg drum takes a full load. The 16 programs and 6 temperature settings cover most fabrics. Steam and an extra rinse help, and Wi-Fi and Bluetooth let you follow a cycle from a phone. The spin is 72 dB, and the inverter motor keeps the machine fairly quiet. The trade-off is the lack of a gentle cycle, so delicate items need more thought about which program to use. At 59 kg it is light for its size, which makes it easier to move. It suits a single person or a couple who want a compact machine.

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