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Russell Hobbs RH814W111B review: 101 specs compared

Avg. price:~£290Capacity:8 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:DType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Russell Hobbs RH814W111B Review: Compare 101 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Russell Hobbs RH814W111B
6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components

70%

5.5

Technical score

25%

?

User scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.9, 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 95% of washing machines
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 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 85% of models
Score components

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

8.8

Price

▼Worse than 85%
5.5

Technical score

Technical score
5.5/ 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 96% of models
Score components

25%

6.8

Performance

25%

3.6

Energy efficiency

20%

6.3

Washing programs

20%

4.5

Features

10%

7.7

Design

▼Worse than 96%
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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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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
?

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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Where to buy
    N/A~ £290
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Technical Specifications of washing machine Russell Hobbs RH814W111B

Technical score
Technical score
5.5/ 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 96% of models
Score components:

25%

6.8

Performance

25%

3.6

Energy efficiency

20%

6.3

Washing programs

20%

4.5

Features

10%

7.7

Design

5.5
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 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
▼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components:

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

8.8

Price

7.0
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
51.6 L
Market range: <43 L – >70 L
This washing machine has a 51.6 L drum, which is smaller than 75.8% 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
800 RPM
Market range: <400 RPM – >800 RPM
This washing machine has a minimum spin of 800 RPM, which is higher than 88.7% of washing machines and equal to 11.3% of washing machines.
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Energy efficiency class
D
This washing machine has energy class D, which is worse than 82.6% of washing machines and the same as 11.1% of washing machines.
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
73 kWh/100 cycles
Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 73 kWh/100 cycles, which is higher than 88.8% of washing machines and equal to 2.2% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
160.6 kWh/year
Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
This washing machine uses 160.6 kWh/year, which is higher than 88.9% of washing machines and equal to 2.1% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
40.2 £
Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
This washing machine has a yearly running cost of £40.2, which is higher than 88.8% of washing machines and equal to 1.8% of washing machines.
Water consumption per cycle
54 L
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 54 L of water per cycle, which is higher than 93.3% of washing machines and equal to 2.1% 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 37% of washing machines.
Cotton, Eco 40-60, Cotton Prewash, Cotton 20°C, Colours, Wool, Rinse, Anti-Allergy, Spin / Drain, Hand Wash, Synthetics / Outdoor, Mixed, Jeans / Dark Clothes, Quick 60', Quick 15'
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
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This washing machine has 2 programmes under an hour, which is more than 42.3% of washing machines and equal to 37% of washing machines.
Quick 60', Quick 15'
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.
ECO cycle duration
217 min
Market range: <198 min – >239 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 217 min, which is shorter than 60.8% of washing machines and equal to 0.5% of washing machines.
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N. of advanced features
1
Market range: <7 – >21
This washing machine has 1 advanced features, which is fewer than 99.3% of washing machines and equal to 0.6% of washing machines.
Laundry detection system.
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
yes
This washing machine has a laundry detection system. 93% of washing machines have this feature.
Eco-Logic technology saves energy, time, and water for half loads, while Eco-Release minimises detergent waste.
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
black
This washing machine comes in black, which is less conventional than the colour in 85.9% of washing machines and the same as the colour in 5% 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.
Child lock
yes
This washing machine has a child lock. 99.7% of washing machines have a child lock.
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Russell Hobbs RH814W111B vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • Has an anti-vibration design
    This washing machine has an anti-vibration design, the average washing machine does not have. 31.5% of washing machines have an anti-vibration design.
    Boomerang body design and inverter motor reduce noise and vibrations.
  • 2 more temperature settings
    This washing machine offers more temperature settings than the average washing machine (8 vs 6). The average washing machine offers 6 temperature settings.
    cold, 20°, 30°, 40°, 50°, 60°, 70°, 80°, 90°
    8 vs 6
  • Colors cycle
    This washing machine has a Colors cycle, which the average washing machine does not offer. 36% of washing machines include a Colors cycle.
  • Jeans cycle
    This washing machine has a cycle for jeans, the average washing machine does not have. 46.7% of washing machines have a jeans cycle.
  • 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
  • 6.7% lighter
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (62.5 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    62.5 kg vs 67 kg
  • 3.8 cm shallower
    This washing machine is shallower than the average washing machine (52.7 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    52.7 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 41.4% cheaper
    Russell Hobbs RH814W111B is cheaper than the average washing machine (£290 vs £410).
    £290 vs £410
  • 41.4% cheaper
    Russell Hobbs RH814W111B is cheaper than the average washing machine (£290 vs £410).
    £290 vs £410
  • 2 more temperature settings
    This washing machine offers more temperature settings than the average washing machine (8 vs 6). The average washing machine offers 6 temperature settings.
    cold, 20°, 30°, 40°, 50°, 60°, 70°, 80°, 90°
    8 vs 6
  • Colors cycle
    This washing machine has a Colors cycle, which the average washing machine does not offer. 36% of washing machines include a Colors cycle.
  • Jeans cycle
    This washing machine has a cycle for jeans, the average washing machine does not have. 46.7% of washing machines have a jeans cycle.
  • Has an anti-vibration design
    This washing machine has an anti-vibration design, the average washing machine does not have. 31.5% of washing machines have an anti-vibration design.
    Boomerang body design and inverter motor reduce noise and vibrations.
  • 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
  • 6.7% lighter
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (62.5 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    62.5 kg vs 67 kg
  • 3.8 cm shallower
    This washing machine is shallower than the average washing machine (52.7 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    52.7 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 5.2% smaller volume
    This washing machine has a smaller volume than the average washing machine (265,853.1 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280,500 cm³.
    265,853.055 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 23 kWh/100 cycles more energy use
    This washing machine uses more electricity than the average washing machine (73 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    73 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • Worse energy grade
    This washing machine has a worse energy class than the average washing machine (D vs A).
    D vs A
  • 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.
  • 11 fewer advanced features
    This washing machine has fewer advanced features than the average washing machine (1 vs 12). The average washing machine has 12 advanced features.
    Laundry detection system.
    1 vs 12
  • 4 dB louder spinning
    This washing machine is louder on spin than the average washing machine (78 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    78 dB vs 74 dB
  • 400 RPM higher minimum spin
    This washing machine has a higher minimum spin than the average washing machine (800 RPM vs 400 RPM). The average washing machine has a minimum spin of 400 RPM.
    800 RPM vs 400 RPM
  • Does not have a special drum design
    This washing machine does not have a special drum design, the average washing machine does. 60.8% of washing machines have a special drum design.
  • 7 L more water per cycle
    This washing machine uses more water per cycle than the average washing machine (54 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    54 L vs 47 L
  • 8.1% worse value for money
    Russell Hobbs RH814W111B has worse value for money than the average washing machine (7.02 vs 7.6).
    7.02 vs 7.59
  • 4 dB louder spinning
    This washing machine is louder on spin than the average washing machine (78 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    78 dB vs 74 dB
  • 400 RPM higher minimum spin
    This washing machine has a higher minimum spin than the average washing machine (800 RPM vs 400 RPM). The average washing machine has a minimum spin of 400 RPM.
    800 RPM vs 400 RPM
  • 6.4 L less drum space
    This washing machine has a smaller drum than the average washing machine (51.6 L vs 58 L). The average washing machine has a drum of 58 L.
    51.6 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
  • 1 fewer spin speeds
    This washing machine has fewer spin speeds than the average washing machine (3 vs 4). The average washing machine has 4 spin speeds.
    800, 1,200, 1,400 RPM
    3 vs 4
  • 23 kWh/100 cycles more energy use
    This washing machine uses more electricity than the average washing machine (73 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    73 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • Worse energy grade
    This washing machine has a worse energy class than the average washing machine (D vs A).
    D vs A
  • 7 L more water per cycle
    This washing machine uses more water per cycle than the average washing machine (54 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    54 L vs 47 L
  • 44.6% higher energy use
    This washing machine uses more energy than the average washing machine (160.6 kWh/year vs 111.1 kWh/year). The average washing machine uses 111.1 kWh/year.
    160.6 kWh/year vs 111.1 kWh/year
  • 14.9% higher yearly water use
    This washing machine uses more water per year than the average washing machine (11,880 L/year vs 10,340 L/year). The average washing machine uses 10,340 L/year of water a year.
    11,880 L/year vs 10,340 L/year
  • 12.1 £ higher yearly running cost
    This washing machine costs more to run than the average washing machine (40.2 £ vs 28.1 £). The average washing machine has a yearly running cost of 28.1 £.
    40.2 £ vs 28.1 £
  • 2.93 £ higher yearly water cost
    This washing machine costs more for water than the average washing machine (22.6 £ vs 19.6 £). The average washing machine has a yearly water cost of 19.646 £.
    22.572 £ vs 19.646 £
  • 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 an extra-rinse function
    This washing machine does not have a special extra-rinse function, the average washing machine does. 86.2% of washing machines feature such function.
  • 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 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 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.
  • 11 fewer advanced features
    This washing machine has fewer advanced features than the average washing machine (1 vs 12). The average washing machine has 12 advanced features.
    Laundry detection system.
    1 vs 12
  • No self-cleaning cycle
    This washing machine is not self-cleaning, the average washing machine is. 73.4% of washing machines are self-cleaning.
  • 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.
  • No overflow protection
    This washing machine lacks overflow protection, while the average washing machine includes it. 85.2% of washing machines come with overflow protection.
  • 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.
  • 1 h shorter maximum delay
    This washing machine can delay its start for less time than the average washing machine (23 h vs 24 h). The average washing machine can delay its start by up to 24 h.
    23 h vs 24 h
  • Does not have a special drum design
    This washing machine does not have a special drum design, the average washing machine does. 60.8% of washing machines have a special drum design.
  • More unusual colour
    This washing machine comes in a less conventional colour than the average washing machine (black vs white).
    black vs white

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Russell Hobbs RH814W111B

  • An 8 kg drum takes a full family load in one go.
  • The 1400 RPM spin leaves clothes fairly dry.
  • An inverter motor is fitted for smoother running.
  • Anti-vibration design keeps the machine steadier on the floor.
  • Eight temperature settings give more control over fabrics.
  • Laundry detection adjusts the cycle to the load.

What customers don't like about Russell Hobbs RH814W111B

  • It uses 73 kWh per 100 cycles, which adds to the bill.
  • Each cycle uses 54 L of water, or 11880 L a year.
  • Spin noise reaches 78 dB.
  • Only three spin speeds, and the slowest is 800 RPM.
  • There is no steam, extra rinse or gentle cycle.

Verdict

The Russell Hobbs RH814W111B is an 8 kg washing machine with a 1400 RPM maximum spin speed and D energy rating. This model features a Boomerang body design and inverter motor for reduced vibrations and noise, along with specialized programs for Colors and Jeans. The machine includes eight temperature settings from cold to 90°C and has a compact depth of 52.7 cm, with a total volume of 265853 cm³. The machine weighs 62.5 kg, making it lighter than comparable models. On the downside, it consumes 73 kWh per 100 cycles, and the manufacturer does not mention any special drum design for clothing protection. Several features are missing from this model: steam technology, self-cleaning function, foam control system, Pause & Add feature, anti-stain cycle, and anti-crease feature.

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