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PKM WA6-ES1512 review: 101 specs compared

Avg. price:~£260Capacity:6 kgMaximum spin speed:1200 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

PKM WA6-ES1512 Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

PKM WA6-ES1512
8.0/10

Overall score

Score
8.0/ 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%

8.1

Technical score

25%

7.9

User score

5%

?

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

â–²Better than 59% of washing machines
8.3

Value for money

Value for money
8.3/ 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–² Better than 89% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

Overall score

30%

9.1

Price

â–²Better than 89%
8.1

Technical score

Technical score
8.1/ 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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â–² Better than 64% of models
Score components

25%

6.7

Performance

25%

9.9

Energy efficiency

20%

8.1

Washing programs

20%

7.4

Features

10%

8.5

Design

â–²Better than 64%
7.9

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 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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80%

8.1

Rating

20%

7.2

Popularity

â–¼Worse than 75%
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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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Ranked #188 of 903 models in Washing machines (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of washing machine PKM WA6-ES1512

Technical score
Technical score
8.1/ 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
â–² Better than 64% of models
Score components:

25%

6.7

Performance

25%

9.9

Energy efficiency

20%

8.1

Washing programs

20%

7.4

Features

10%

8.5

Design

8.1
Value for money
Value for money
8.3/ 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–² Better than 89% of models
Score components:

70%

8.0

Overall score

30%

9.1

Price

8.3
Capacity
6 kg
Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
This washing machine holds 6 kg, which is less than 90.3% of washing machines and equal to 7.6% of washing machines.
Drum volume
?
Spin-drying efficiency class
C
This washing machine has spin-drying class C, which is less efficient than in 90.1% of washing machines and the same as in 9.2% 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
42 kWh/100 cycles
Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 42 kWh/100 cycles, which is lower than 89% of washing machines and equal to 2.3% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
42 kWh/year
Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
This washing machine uses 42 kWh/year, which is lower than 100% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
?
Water consumption per cycle
43 L
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 43 L of water per cycle, which is lower than 76% of washing machines and equal to 7.7% 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
0
Market range: <0 – >40
This washing machine offers 0 downloadable programmes, which is fewer than 10.3% of washing machines and equal to 89.7% 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
198 min
Market range: <198 min – >239 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 198 min, which is shorter than 89.1% of washing machines and equal to 1.9% of washing machines.
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N. of advanced features
?
Foam control system
?
Laundry detection system
?
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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PKM WA6-ES1512 vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 8 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (42 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    42 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 4 L less water per cycle
    This washing machine uses less water per cycle than the average washing machine (43 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    43 L vs 47 L
  • 22.4% lighter
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (52 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    52 kg vs 67 kg
  • 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.
  • Colors cycle
    This washing machine has a Colors cycle, which the average washing machine does not offer. 38.2% of washing machines include a Colors cycle.
  • 20 min shorter eco cycle
    This washing machine has a shorter ECO cycle than the average washing machine (198 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    198 min vs 218 min
  • 11.5 cm shallower
    This washing machine is shallower than the average washing machine (45 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    45 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 1 cm lower height
    This washing machine is shorter than the average washing machine (84 cm vs 85 cm). The average washing machine is 85 cm tall.
    84 cm vs 85 cm
  • 57.7% cheaper
    PKM WA6-ES1512 is cheaper than the average washing machine (£260 vs £410).
    £260 vs £410
  • 8.8% better value for money
    PKM WA6-ES1512 has better value for money than the average washing machine (8.33 vs 7.7).
    8.33 vs 7.66
  • 8 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (42 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    42 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 4 L less water per cycle
    This washing machine uses less water per cycle than the average washing machine (43 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    43 L vs 47 L
  • 58.4% lower yearly water use
    This washing machine uses less water per year than the average washing machine (4300 L/year vs 10340 L/year). The average washing machine uses 10340 L/year of water a year.
    4,300 L/year vs 10,340 L/year
  • 62.6% lower energy use
    This washing machine uses less energy than the average washing machine (42 kWh/year vs 112.2 kWh/year). The average washing machine uses 112.2 kWh/year.
    42 kWh/year vs 112.2 kWh/year
  • 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.
  • Colors cycle
    This washing machine has a Colors cycle, which the average washing machine does not offer. 38.2% of washing machines include a Colors cycle.
  • 20 min shorter eco cycle
    This washing machine has a shorter ECO cycle than the average washing machine (198 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    198 min vs 218 min
  • 22.4% lighter
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (52 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    52 kg vs 67 kg
  • 11.5 cm shallower
    This washing machine is shallower than the average washing machine (45 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    45 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 1 cm lower height
    This washing machine is shorter than the average washing machine (84 cm vs 85 cm). The average washing machine is 85 cm tall.
    84 cm vs 85 cm
  • 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 fast function
    This washing machine does not have a fast function, the average washing machine does. 60.2% of washing machines have a fast function.
  • 2 kg less capacity
    This washing machine holds less laundry than the average washing machine (6 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    6 kg vs 8 kg
  • 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.
  • Less efficient spin drying
    This washing machine dries less efficiently than the average washing machine (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • 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 an outdoor/sport cycle
    This washing machine does not have a special cycle for outdoor/sport clothes, while the average washing machine does. 72.9% of washing machines have such a cycle.
  • 3.7% lower 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 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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    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models

    80%

    8.1

    Rating

    20%

    7.2

    Popularity

    7.9 vs 8.2
  • 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
  • 2 kg less capacity
    This washing machine holds less laundry than the average washing machine (6 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    6 kg vs 8 kg
  • Less efficient spin drying
    This washing machine dries less efficiently than the average washing machine (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • Does not have a fast function
    This washing machine does not have a fast function, the average washing machine does. 60.2% of washing machines have a fast function.
  • 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 an outdoor/sport cycle
    This washing machine does not have a special cycle for outdoor/sport clothes, while the average washing machine does. 72.9% of washing machines have such a 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.
  • 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

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What we like about PKM WA6-ES1512

  • Depth of 45 cm and height of 84 cm suit a tight kitchen.
  • Water use is 43 L per cycle, or 4300 L a year.
  • The ECO cycle takes 198 min, and the fastest wash takes 15 min.
  • A refresh cycle freshens clothes that only need a light clean.
  • A delay start can be set up to 24 h ahead.
  • Child lock keeps small hands off the controls.

What we don't like about PKM WA6-ES1512

  • The 6 kg drum is small for a family.
  • Spin-drying class C leaves clothes damp.
  • The spin runs at 74 dB, which is loud.
  • There is no overflow protection.
  • There is no Outdoor/Sport cycle for muddy kit.

Verdict

For a tight kitchen, the 45 cm depth of the PKM WA6-ES1512 is the first thing to like. It uses 42 kWh per 100 cycles and 43 L of water per cycle, and the ECO cycle takes only 198 min. The 15 programs include a refresh cycle, and a duvet cycle for bulky bedding. Spin-drying is only class C, so expect clothes to come out damp. The drum holds only 6 kg, so a family will run it often. The spin is loud at 74 dB, and there is no overflow protection. At 52 kg it stays put during the spin, but it is not easy to move. It suits a couple or a single person in a small flat who wants low running costs and does not need a big drum.

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