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Midea MFES06W80/W-ES review: 101 specs compared

Avg. price:~£320Capacity:8 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:EType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Midea MFES06W80/W-ES Review: Compare 101 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Midea MFES06W80/W-ES
5.9/10

Overall score

Score
5.9/ 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%

5.1

Technical score

25%

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User scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.9, 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

▼Worse than 99% of washing machines
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 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
▼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

8.6

Price

▼Worse than 93%
5.1

Technical score

Technical score
5.1/ 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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▼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

25%

5.8

Performance

25%

3.4

Energy efficiency

20%

5.6

Washing programs

20%

4.5

Features

10%

7.4

Design

▼Worse than 99%
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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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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
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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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Where to buy
    N/A~ £320
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Technical Specifications of washing machine Midea MFES06W80/W-ES

Technical score
Technical score
5.1/ 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 99% of models
Score components:

25%

5.8

Performance

25%

3.4

Energy efficiency

20%

5.6

Washing programs

20%

4.5

Features

10%

7.4

Design

5.1
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 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
▼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components:

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

8.6

Price

6.7
Capacity
8 kg
Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
This washing machine holds 8 kg, which is more than 27.3% of washing machines and equal to 26.3% of washing machines.
Drum volume
53.6 L
Market range: <43 L – >70 L
This washing machine has a 53.6 L drum, which is smaller than 72.9% of washing machines and equal to 0.2% of washing machines.
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
E
This washing machine has energy class E, which is worse than 93.8% of washing machines and the same as 3.9% of washing machines.
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
83 kWh/100 cycles
Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 83 kWh/100 cycles, which is higher than 96.1% of washing machines and equal to 0.2% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
182.6 kWh/year
Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
This washing machine uses 182.6 kWh/year, which is higher than 96% of washing machines and equal to 0.2% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
45.7 £
Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
This washing machine has a yearly running cost of £45.7, which is higher than 95.8% of washing machines and equal to 0.2% of washing machines.
Water consumption per cycle
48 L
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 48 L of water per cycle, which is higher than 53.7% of washing machines and equal to 13% of washing machines.
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N. of washing programs
13
Market range: <12 – >16
This washing machine offers 13 wash programmes, which is fewer than 81.2% of washing machines and equal to 1.6% of washing machines.
Synthetic, Cold Wash, Cotton, Eco 40-60, Intensive Cotton, Drum Cleaning, Spin, Drain, Rinse & Spin, Delicates, Mix 40°C (Ends in 3H 6H 9H), Quick Wash 15' 30' 45', Easy-Wash.
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
3
Market range: <1 – >3
This washing machine has 3 programmes under an hour, which is more than 79.5% of washing machines and equal to 13.4% of washing machines.
Quick Wash 15' 30' 45', Mixed 40°C (end between 3H 6H 9H), Easy Wash
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.
Fast 12' (washes up to 2 kg of lightly soiled cotton or linen at 30°C in 12 minutes) and Fast 60' (washes up to 4 kg at temperatures up to 60°C in about an hour)
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 46.8% of washing machines and equal to 13.8% of washing machines.
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N. of advanced features
3
Market range: <7 – >21
This washing machine has 3 advanced features, which is fewer than 96.7% of washing machines and equal to 1.6% of washing machines.
Overflow protection, Self-cleaning function, Extra rinse function.
Foam control system
no
This washing machine does not feature a foam control system. 79.8% of washing machines have a foam control system.
Laundry detection system
no
This washing machine does not have a laundry detection system. 93% of washing machines have this feature.
Unbalanced load detection
no
This washing machine does not have unbalanced load detection. 92.5% of washing machines have unbalanced load detection.
Load balancing system
no
This washing machine does not feature a load balancing system. 46.2% 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 14.2% 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.
touch panel with digital display
Child lock
yes
This washing machine has a child lock. 99.7% of washing machines have a child lock.
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Midea MFES06W80/W-ES vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 1 more quick programmes
    This washing machine offers more quick programmes than the average washing machine (3 vs 2). The average washing machine has 2 programmes under an hour.
    Quick Wash 15' 30' 45', Mixed 40°C (end between 3H 6H 9H), Easy Wash
    3 vs 2
  • 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
  • 28.1% cheaper
    Midea MFES06W80/W-ES is cheaper than the average washing machine (£320 vs £410).
    £320 vs £410
  • 28.1% cheaper
    Midea MFES06W80/W-ES is cheaper than the average washing machine (£320 vs £410).
    £320 vs £410
  • 1 more quick programmes
    This washing machine offers more quick programmes than the average washing machine (3 vs 2). The average washing machine has 2 programmes under an hour.
    Quick Wash 15' 30' 45', Mixed 40°C (end between 3H 6H 9H), Easy Wash
    3 vs 2
  • 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
  • 33 kWh/100 cycles more energy use
    This washing machine uses more electricity than the average washing machine (83 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    83 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • Worse energy grade
    This washing machine has a worse energy class than the average washing machine (E vs A).
    E vs A
  • 2 fewer wash programmes
    This washing machine offers fewer wash programmes than the average washing machine (13 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    Synthetic, Cold Wash, Cotton, Eco 40-60, Intensive Cotton, Drum Cleaning, Spin, Drain, Rinse & Spin, Delicates, Mix 40°C (Ends in 3H 6H 9H), Quick Wash 15' 30' 45', Easy-Wash.
    13 vs 15
  • 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.
  • 6 dB louder spinning
    This washing machine is louder on spin than the average washing machine (80 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    80 dB vs 74 dB
  • 9 fewer advanced features
    This washing machine has fewer advanced features than the average washing machine (3 vs 12). The average washing machine has 12 advanced features.
    Overflow protection, Self-cleaning function, Extra rinse function.
    3 vs 12
  • 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 fast function
    This washing machine does not have a fast function, the average washing machine does. 60% of washing machines have a fast function.
  • 13.2% worse value for money
    Midea MFES06W80/W-ES has worse value for money than the average washing machine (6.7 vs 7.6).
    6.7 vs 7.59
  • 6 dB louder spinning
    This washing machine is louder on spin than the average washing machine (80 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    80 dB vs 74 dB
  • 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
  • 9 dB louder washing
    This washing machine is louder than the average washing machine when washing (62 dB vs 53 dB). The average washing machine washes at 53 dB.
    62 dB vs 53 dB
  • Worse noise class
    This washing machine has a worse noise class than the average washing machine (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • 4.4 L less drum space
    This washing machine has a smaller drum than the average washing machine (53.6 L vs 58 L). The average washing machine has a drum of 58 L.
    53.6 L vs 58 L
  • Does not offer spin speed selection
    This washing machine does not offer spin speed selection, the average washing machine does. 98.9% of washing machines have this feature.
  • 33 kWh/100 cycles more energy use
    This washing machine uses more electricity than the average washing machine (83 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    83 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • Worse energy grade
    This washing machine has a worse energy class than the average washing machine (E vs A).
    E vs A
  • 1 L more water per cycle
    This washing machine uses more water per cycle than the average washing machine (48 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    48 L vs 47 L
  • 64.4% higher energy use
    This washing machine uses more energy than the average washing machine (182.6 kWh/year vs 111.1 kWh/year). The average washing machine uses 111.1 kWh/year.
    182.6 kWh/year vs 111.1 kWh/year
  • 17.6 £ higher yearly running cost
    This washing machine costs more to run than the average washing machine (45.7 £ vs 28.1 £). The average washing machine has a yearly running cost of 28.1 £.
    45.7 £ vs 28.1 £
  • 2 fewer wash programmes
    This washing machine offers fewer wash programmes than the average washing machine (13 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    Synthetic, Cold Wash, Cotton, Eco 40-60, Intensive Cotton, Drum Cleaning, Spin, Drain, Rinse & Spin, Delicates, Mix 40°C (Ends in 3H 6H 9H), Quick Wash 15' 30' 45', Easy-Wash.
    13 vs 15
  • 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 a fast function
    This washing machine does not have a fast function, the average washing machine does. 60% of washing machines have a fast function.
  • 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.
  • Does not have an outdoor/sport cycle
    This washing machine does not have a special cycle for outdoor/sport clothes, while the average washing machine does. 72.3% of washing machines have such a cycle.
  • Does not have a gentle cycle
    This washing machine does not have a Gentle cycle, while the average washing machine has it. 87.9% of washing machines have a Gentle cycle.
  • Does not have a wool cycle
    This washing machine does not have a wool cycle, the average washing machine does not have. 96.4% of washing machines have a wool cycle.
  • 9 fewer advanced features
    This washing machine has fewer advanced features than the average washing machine (3 vs 12). The average washing machine has 12 advanced features.
    Overflow protection, Self-cleaning function, Extra rinse function.
    3 vs 12
  • Does not feature a foam control system
    This washing machine does not feature a foam control system, the average washing machine does. 79.8% of washing machines have this feature.
  • 15 h shorter maximum delay
    This washing machine can delay its start for less time than the average washing machine (9 h vs 24 h). The average washing machine can delay its start by up to 24 h.
    9 h vs 24 h
  • Does not have a laundry detection system
    This washing machine does not have a laundry detection system, the average washing machine does. 93% of washing machines have a laundry detection system.
  • Does not have a pause-and-add feature
    This washing machine does not have a Pause & Add feature, the average washing machine does. 89.6% of washing machines have a Pause & Add feature.
  • No unbalanced load detection
    This washing machine does not have an unbalanced load detection system, which the average washing machine has. 92.5% of washing machines feature unbalanced load detection.
  • 7.5% heavier
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (72 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    72 kg vs 67 kg

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Midea MFES06W80/W-ES

  • Three programs finish in under 1 hour, handy for a quick refresh.
  • The 8 kg capacity suits a family's weekly washing.
  • An inverter motor adjusts its speed to the load, which helps save power.
  • Class B spin-drying means clothes come out fairly dry.
  • Pre-wash and extra rinse cycles suit muddy or sandy laundry.
  • Self-cleaning keeps the drum fresher between washes.

What customers don't like about Midea MFES06W80/W-ES

  • It uses 182.6 kWh a year, so running costs add up.
  • Washing at 62 dB and spinning at 80 dB make it loud.
  • There is no foam control or laundry detection.
  • There is no wool or gentle cycle, so delicate fabrics need extra care.
  • The motor is covered for only 2 years.

Verdict

The Midea MFES06W80/W-ES front-loading washing machine delivers high-speed extraction and modern inverter power for active households, incorporating an 8-kilogram laundry capacity and an energetic 1400 RPM spin extractor. Powered by an advanced brushless inverter motor, it balances vibration-controlled rotation with durable performance across demanding wash cycles. A standout engineering highlight is the specialized Water Drop drum architecture, featuring concave droplet impressions that cushion garments and channel water uniformly to enhance soil removal while minimizing textile friction. Everyday flexibility is supported by thirteen programs, including three separate sub-one-hour wash cycles led by an ultra-fast fifteen-minute express run for lightly soiled outfits. Featuring an automated high-temperature drum self-cleaning routine, digital LED display, delay start, and overflow protection, this Midea washer provides fast, powerful, and gentle laundry performance.

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