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Hoover THOS486TM4-S review: 101 specs compared

Avg. price:~£630Capacity:8 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:BType:self-standingLoading type:top-loading

Hoover THOS486TM4-S Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Hoover THOS486TM4-S
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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Score components

70%

8.2

Technical score

25%

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User scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 8.0, the mark of a weaker model in this category

5%

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

â–²Better than 69% of washing machines
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

6.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 64%
8.2

Technical score

Technical score
8.2/ 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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â–² Better than 72% of models
Score components

25%

7.3

Performance

25%

8.2

Energy efficiency

20%

8.8

Washing programs

20%

8.6

Features

10%

8.7

Design

â–²Better than 72%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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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No ratings from across the web yet
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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.
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Best prices
    N/A~ £630
Best rankings
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Ranked #488 of 903 models in Washing machines (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of washing machine Hoover THOS486TM4-S

Technical score
Technical score
8.2/ 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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â–² Better than 72% of models
Score components:

25%

7.3

Performance

25%

8.2

Energy efficiency

20%

8.8

Washing programs

20%

8.6

Features

10%

8.7

Design

8.2
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 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 64% of models
Score components:

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

6.0

Price

7.5
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
46 L
Market range: <43 L – >70 L
This washing machine has a 46 L drum, which is smaller than 83% of washing machines and equal to 4.1% 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
B
This washing machine has energy class B, which is worse than 61.8% of washing machines and the same as 11.9% of washing machines.
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
55 kWh/100 cycles
Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 55 kWh/100 cycles, which is higher than 64.5% of washing machines and equal to 3.1% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
?
Annual energy cost
?
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
17
Market range: <12 – >16
This washing machine offers 17 wash programmes, which is more than 92.3% of washing machines and equal to 1.3% of washing machines.
N. of downloadable programs
40
Market range: <0 – >40
This washing machine offers 40 downloadable programmes, which is more than 98.9% of washing machines and equal to 0.4% of washing machines.
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
218 min
Market range: <198 min – >239 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 218 min, which is shorter than 46.5% of washing machines and equal to 13.7% of washing machines.
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N. of advanced features
?
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
?
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
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
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 THOS486TM4-S vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 2 more wash programmes
    This washing machine offers more wash programmes than the average washing machine (17 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    17 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 an anti-vibration design
    This washing machine has an anti-vibration design, the average washing machine does not have. 34.2% of washing machines have an anti-vibration design.
  • Features a pre-mix technology
    This washing machine features a pre-mix technology, the average washing machine does not. 24.4% of washing machines have a pre-mix technology.
  • Has Bluetooth
    This washing machine features a Bluetooth technology, the average washing machine does not. 12.8% of washing machines have Bluetooth technology.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 13.4% lighter
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (58 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    58 kg vs 67 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
  • 2 more wash programmes
    This washing machine offers more wash programmes than the average washing machine (17 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    17 vs 15
  • 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.
  • Has Wi-Fi
    This washing machine has Wi-Fi, the average washing machine does not. 28.3% of washing machines have Wi-Fi.
  • Features a pre-mix technology
    This washing machine features a pre-mix technology, the average washing machine does not. 24.4% of washing machines have a pre-mix technology.
  • Has Bluetooth
    This washing machine features a Bluetooth technology, the average washing machine does not. 12.8% of washing machines have Bluetooth technology.
  • Has an anti-vibration design
    This washing machine has an anti-vibration design, the average washing machine does not have. 34.2% of washing machines have an anti-vibration design.
  • 13.4% lighter
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (58 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    58 kg vs 67 kg
  • 18.8 cm narrower
    This washing machine is narrower than the average washing machine (41 cm vs 59.8 cm). The average washing machine is 59.8 cm wide.
    41 cm vs 59.8 cm
  • 5 dB louder spinning
    This washing machine is louder on spin than the average washing machine (79 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    79 dB vs 74 dB
  • Worse energy grade
    This washing machine has a worse energy class than the average washing machine (B vs A).
    B vs A
  • 5 kWh/100 cycles more energy use
    This washing machine uses more electricity than the average washing machine (55 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    55 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 12 L less drum space
    This washing machine has a smaller drum than the average washing machine (46 L vs 58 L). The average washing machine has a drum of 58 L.
    46 L vs 58 L
  • Worse noise class
    This washing machine has a worse noise class than the average washing machine (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • 3.5 cm deeper
    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
  • 53.7% more expensive
    Hoover THOS486TM4-S is more expensive than the average washing machine (£630 vs £410).
    £630 vs £410
  • Less practical 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
  • 53.7% more expensive
    Hoover THOS486TM4-S is more expensive than the average washing machine (£630 vs £410).
    £630 vs £410
  • 5 dB louder spinning
    This washing machine is louder on spin than the average washing machine (79 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    79 dB vs 74 dB
  • 12 L less drum space
    This washing machine has a smaller drum than the average washing machine (46 L vs 58 L). The average washing machine has a drum of 58 L.
    46 L vs 58 L
  • Worse noise class
    This washing machine has a worse noise class than the average washing machine (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • Worse energy grade
    This washing machine has a worse energy class than the average washing machine (B vs A).
    B vs A
  • 5 kWh/100 cycles more energy use
    This washing machine uses more electricity than the average washing machine (55 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    55 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 40 fewer downloadable programmes
    This washing machine offers fewer downloadable programmes than the average washing machine (40 vs 0). The average washing machine offers 0 downloadable programmes.
    40 vs 0
  • 3.5 cm deeper
    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
    This washing machine has a less practical loading design than the average washing machine (top-loading vs front-loading).
    top-loading vs front-loading
  • 1 cm higher height
    This washing machine is taller than the average washing machine (86 cm vs 85 cm). The average washing machine is 85 cm tall.
    86 cm vs 85 cm

Third-party reviews

What we like about Hoover THOS486TM4-S

  • 17 built-in programs and 40 downloadable ones give plenty of choice.
  • The fastest cycle takes 15 min, handy for a quick refresh.
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth let you start and check a wash from a phone.
  • The 58 kg weight keeps it steady during fast spins.
  • The 41 cm width fits a narrow utility room.
  • A Night/Silent option makes late loads easier to run.

What we don't like about Hoover THOS486TM4-S

  • The 79 dB spin is loud enough to hear from the next room.
  • The 46 L drum is small, so bulky duvets need a separate wash.
  • The eco cycle takes 218 min, so it is only for days with no rush.
  • At 86 cm tall, measure the space before you buy.
  • Noise emission class C means it is not a quiet machine overall.

Verdict

Buyers who want many programs and phone control will find the Hoover THOS486TM4-S a sensible pick. It takes 8 kg of washing and runs 17 built-in programs, with 40 more that can be downloaded. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth let you start and check it from a phone, and the pre-mix system dissolves detergent before the water reaches the drum. At 58 kg it stays steady during fast spins, and the 41 cm width suits a narrow utility room. The trade-off is noise and time: the final spin reaches 79 dB, and the eco cycle takes 218 min. The 46 L drum is also small, so duvets need a separate trip. A Night/Silent option helps with late loads. It suits someone who wants a sturdy, connected machine and does not mind a slow eco wash.

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