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Indesit IM R268B review: 101 specs compared

Avg. price:~£260Capacity:8 kgMaximum spin speed:1200 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Indesit IM R268B Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Indesit IM R268B
7.8/10

Overall score

Score
7.8/ 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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▼ Worse than 53% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

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%

?

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

▼Worse than 53% of washing machines
8.2

Value for money

Value for money
8.2/ 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
▲ Better than 84% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

9.1

Price

▲Better than 84%
7.7

Technical score

Technical score
7.7/ 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
▼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components

25%

7.5

Performance

25%

9.4

Energy efficiency

20%

7.5

Washing programs

20%

6.8

Features

10%

6.6

Design

▼Worse than 52%
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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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<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
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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.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Best prices
    N/A~ £260
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Technical Specifications of washing machine Indesit IM R268B

Technical score
Technical score
7.7/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components:

25%

7.5

Performance

25%

9.4

Energy efficiency

20%

7.5

Washing programs

20%

6.8

Features

10%

6.6

Design

7.7
Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 84% of models
Score components:

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

9.1

Price

8.2
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
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
1,200 RPM
Market range: <1.2k RPM – >1.4k 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
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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
47 kWh/100 cycles
Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 47 kWh/100 cycles, which is lower than 66% of washing machines and equal to 9.9% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
103.4 kWh/year
Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
This washing machine uses 103.4 kWh/year, which is lower than 69.8% of washing machines and equal to 9.9% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
25.9 £
Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
This washing machine has a yearly running cost of £25.9, which is lower than 70.2% of washing machines and equal to 10% 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 58.6% of washing machines and equal to 9.9% of washing machines.
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N. of washing programs
15
Market range: <12 – >16
This washing machine offers 15 wash programmes, which is more than 39.5% of washing machines and equal to 36.8% of washing machines.
N. of downloadable programs
?
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
?
Fastest cycle duration
14 min
Market range: <14 min – >30 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
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
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
yes
This washing machine features a load balancing system. 46.8% of washing machines have a 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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Indesit IM R268B vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • Has a load balancing system
    This washing machine features a load balancing system, the average washing machine does not. 46.8% of washing machines have this feature.
  • 3 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (47 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    47 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 1 min shorter quickest cycle
    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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 57.7% cheaper
    Indesit IM R268B is cheaper than the average washing machine (£260 vs £410).
    £260 vs £410
  • 4.5% lighter
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (64 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    64 kg vs 67 kg
  • 7% better value for money
    Indesit IM R268B has better value for money than the average washing machine (8.19 vs 7.7).
    8.19 vs 7.66
  • 57.7% cheaper
    Indesit IM R268B is cheaper than the average washing machine (£260 vs £410).
    £260 vs £410
  • 7% better value for money
    Indesit IM R268B has better value for money than the average washing machine (8.19 vs 7.7).
    8.19 vs 7.66
  • 3 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (47 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    47 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 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 min shorter quickest cycle
    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
  • Has a load balancing system
    This washing machine features a load balancing system, the average washing machine does not. 46.8% of washing machines have this feature.
  • 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
  • 4.5% lighter
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (64 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    64 kg vs 67 kg
  • 200 RPM lower spin speed
    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
  • Does not have a special drum design
    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.
  • Does not have an anti-crease feature
    This washing machine does not have an anti-crease function, the average washing machine has. 70.6% of washing machines include an anti-crease function.
  • Does not have a pre-wash cycle
    This washing machine does not have a special pre-wash cycle, the average washing machine does. 86.9% of washing machines have a pre-wash cycle.
  • No overflow protection
    This washing machine lacks overflow protection, while the average washing machine includes it. 84.8% of washing machines come with overflow protection.
  • Does not have an allergen cycle
    This washing machine does not have an allergen cycle, the average washing machine does not have. 66.1% 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.
  • Does not have a cold wash setting
    This washing machine does not provide a cold wash option, which the average washing machine has. 94.4% of washing machines include a cold wash option.
  • 200 RPM lower spin speed
    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 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
  • Does not have an anti-crease feature
    This washing machine does not have an anti-crease function, the average washing machine has. 70.6% of washing machines include an anti-crease function.
  • Does not have a pre-wash cycle
    This washing machine does not have a special pre-wash cycle, the average washing machine does. 86.9% of washing machines have a pre-wash 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.
  • Does not have an allergen cycle
    This washing machine does not have an allergen cycle, the average washing machine does not have. 66.1% of washing machines have an allergen cycle.
  • Does not have a cold wash setting
    This washing machine does not provide a cold wash option, which the average washing machine has. 94.4% of washing machines include a cold wash option.
  • No overflow protection
    This washing machine lacks overflow protection, while the average washing machine includes it. 84.8% of washing machines come with overflow protection.
  • Does not have a special drum design
    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.
  • 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 we like about Indesit IM R268B

  • Energy efficiency class A, using 47 kWh per 100 cycles.
  • Steam technology adds an extra refresh option.
  • The time remaining indicator shows how long the cycle has left.
  • Spin speed selection lets you choose a gentler spin for delicate items.
  • Unbalanced load detection helps keep the spin steady with uneven loads.
  • Child lock and delay start are included.

What we don't like about Indesit IM R268B

  • There is no overflow protection, so a fault can spill water onto the floor.
  • There is no cold wash setting.
  • No AquaStop system means no built-in protection against hose leaks.
  • The 74 dB spin can be heard in a quiet room.
  • At 64 kg it is heavy to move.

Verdict

Plain and sensible, the Indesit IM R268B is built for everyday washing without fuss. Its 8 kg drum and 15 programs cover the usual range, and the A energy rating means 47 kWh per 100 cycles. Three things stand out. Steam technology is included, the time remaining indicator shows how much of the cycle is left, and the spin speed can be chosen to suit the fabric. Unbalanced load detection and foam control help with awkward loads. The trade-offs are real. There is no overflow protection and no cold wash, and the spin at 74 dB can be heard in a quiet room. At 64 kg it is also heavy to move. It suits a buyer who mostly washes warm and wants a simple machine for everyday loads.

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