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Samsung WW90DB8U95GBU2 review: 101 specs compared

Avg. price:~£650Capacity:9 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Samsung WW90DB8U95GBU2 Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Samsung WW90DB8U95GBU2
8.5/10

Overall score

Score
8.5/ 10
✕
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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★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

Technical score

25%

?

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

★Better than 95% of washing machines
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 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
â–² Better than 50% of models
Score components

70%

8.5

Overall score

30%

5.8

Price

â–²Better than 50%
8.8

Technical score

Technical score
8.8/ 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
★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

25%

9.0

Performance

25%

8.6

Energy efficiency

20%

9.2

Washing programs

20%

8.8

Features

10%

8.0

Design

★Better than 97%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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, 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
  • samsung-ww90db8u95gbu2
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Best prices
    N/A~ £650
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Technical Specifications of washing machine Samsung WW90DB8U95GBU2

Technical score
Technical score
8.8/ 10
✕
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
★ Better than 97% of models
Score components:

25%

9.0

Performance

25%

8.6

Energy efficiency

20%

9.2

Washing programs

20%

8.8

Features

10%

8.0

Design

8.8
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 50% of models
Score components:

70%

8.5

Overall score

30%

5.8

Price

7.7
Capacity
9 kg
Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
This washing machine holds 9 kg, which is more than 53.6% of washing machines and equal to 23.9% of washing machines.
Drum volume
?
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
400 RPM
Market range: <400 RPM – >800 RPM
This washing machine has a minimum spin of 400 RPM, which is lower than 27.9% of washing machines and equal to 71.1% of washing machines.
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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
?
Annual energy consumption
77 kWh/year
Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
This washing machine uses 77 kWh/year, which is lower than 98.2% of washing machines and equal to 0.4% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
23.1 £
Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
This washing machine has a yearly running cost of £23.1, which is lower than 92.8% of washing machines and equal to 1.8% of washing machines.
Water consumption per cycle
?
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N. of washing programs
24
Market range: <12 – >16
This washing machine offers 24 wash programmes, which is more than 98.6% of washing machines and equal to 1.2% of washing machines.
N. of downloadable programs
?
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
?
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N. of advanced features
?
Foam control system
no
This washing machine does not feature 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
no
This washing machine does not feature a load balancing system. 46.8% 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 86.1% 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 3.3% 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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Samsung WW90DB8U95GBU2 vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 9 more wash programmes
    This washing machine offers more wash programmes than the average washing machine (24 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    24 vs 15
  • Has an automatic dosing system
    This washing machine features an automatic dosing system, the average washing machine does not. 7.9% of washing machines feature an automatic dosing system.
  • 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.
  • Has an energy-saving mode
    This washing machine includes an energy-saving mode, the average washing machine does not. 18.6% of washing machines come with an energy-saving mode.
  • Uses AI technology
    This washing machine uses an AI technology, the average washing machine does not. 18% of washing machines use an AI technology.
  • 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.
  • Can clean its drawer automatically
    This washing machine can clean its drawer automatically, the average washing machine cannot. 10.7% of washing machines can clean their drawer automatically.
  • 1 kg more capacity
    This washing machine holds more laundry than the average washing machine (9 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    9 kg vs 8 kg
  • Better noise class
    This washing machine has a better noise class than the average washing machine (A vs B).
    A vs B
  • 2 dB quieter spinning
    This washing machine is quieter on spin than the average washing machine (72 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    72 dB vs 74 dB
  • 4.25 £ lower yearly water cost
    This washing machine costs less for water than the average washing machine (15.4 £ vs 19.6 £). The average washing machine has a yearly water cost of 19.646 £.
    15.4 £ vs 19.646 £
  • 31.4% lower energy use
    This washing machine uses less energy than the average washing machine (77 kWh/year vs 112.2 kWh/year). The average washing machine uses 112.2 kWh/year.
    77 kWh/year vs 112.2 kWh/year
  • 5 £ lower yearly running cost
    This washing machine costs less to run than the average washing machine (23.1 £ vs 28.1 £). The average washing machine has a yearly running cost of 28.1 £.
    23.1 £ vs 28.1 £
  • 9 more wash programmes
    This washing machine offers more wash programmes than the average washing machine (24 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    24 vs 15
  • Has a soak function
    This washing machine includes a soak function, which the average washing machine does not have. 11.3% of washing machines come with a soak function.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Shirt cycle
    This washing machine has a cycle for shirts, the average washing machine does not have. 48.5% of washing machines have a shirt cycle.
  • Baby-care cycle
    This washing machine has a special cycle for baby's clothes, the average washing machine does not have. 46.5% of washing machines have such cycle.
  • Jeans cycle
    This washing machine has a cycle for jeans, the average washing machine does not have. 49.7% of washing machines have a jeans cycle.
  • Has an automatic dosing system
    This washing machine features an automatic dosing system, the average washing machine does not. 7.9% of washing machines feature an automatic dosing system.
  • 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 energy-saving mode
    This washing machine includes an energy-saving mode, the average washing machine does not. 18.6% of washing machines come with an energy-saving mode.
  • Uses AI technology
    This washing machine uses an AI technology, the average washing machine does not. 18% of washing machines use an AI technology.
  • 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.
  • Can clean its drawer automatically
    This washing machine can clean its drawer automatically, the average washing machine cannot. 10.7% of washing machines can clean their drawer automatically.
  • Has the AquaStop feature
    This washing machine has the AquaStop feature, the average washing machine does not. 36.3% of washing machines have an AquaStop feature.
  • Includes a water jets system
    This washing machine has a water jets system, the average washing machine does not. 20% of washing machines feature a water jets system.
  • Can save settings to favorites
    This washing machine can save selected settings to favorites, the average washing machine cannot. 40.1% of washing machines have this feature.
  • Can self-diagnose its problems
    This washing machine can self-diagnose its problems, the average washing machine cannot. 45.3% of washing machines have this feature.
  • Can be controlled by voice
    This washing machine can be controlled by voice, the average washing machine cannot. 32.1% of washing machines can be controlled by voice.
  • Shows consumption statistics
    This washing machine can shows its consumption statistics in the app, the average washing machine cannot. 35.7% of washing machines can do this.
  • 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.
  • Does not feature a foam control system
    This washing machine does not feature a foam control system, the average washing machine does. 79.1% of washing machines have this feature.
  • Does not have a duvet cycle
    This washing machine does not have a duvet cycle, the average washing machine does. 53.8% of washing machines have a duvet cycle.
  • 9.1% larger volume
    This washing machine has a larger volume than the average washing machine (306000 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    306,000 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 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
  • 58.5% more expensive
    Samsung WW90DB8U95GBU2 is more expensive than the average washing machine (£650 vs £410).
    £650 vs £410
  • 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
  • More unusual colour
    This washing machine comes in a less conventional colour than the average washing machine (black vs white).
    black vs white
  • 6.4% higher yearly water use
    This washing machine uses more water per year than the average washing machine (11000 L/year vs 10340 L/year). The average washing machine uses 10340 L/year of water a year.
    11,000 L/year vs 10,340 L/year
  • 58.5% more expensive
    Samsung WW90DB8U95GBU2 is more expensive than the average washing machine (£650 vs £410).
    £650 vs £410
  • 6.4% higher yearly water use
    This washing machine uses more water per year than the average washing machine (11000 L/year vs 10340 L/year). The average washing machine uses 10340 L/year of water a year.
    11,000 L/year vs 10,340 L/year
  • Does not have a duvet cycle
    This washing machine does not have a duvet cycle, the average washing machine does. 53.8% of washing machines have a duvet cycle.
  • Does not feature a foam control system
    This washing machine does not feature a foam control system, the average washing machine does. 79.1% of washing machines have this feature.
  • 9.1% larger volume
    This washing machine has a larger volume than the average washing machine (306000 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    306,000 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 we like about Samsung WW90DB8U95GBU2

  • 24 programs cover almost every type of laundry.
  • A 9 kg drum takes a full family load.
  • Automatic dosing measures the detergent for you.
  • The fastest cycle takes only 15 min.
  • AquaStop system protects against hose leaks.
  • The Night/Silent option keeps noise down at night.

What we don't like about Samsung WW90DB8U95GBU2

  • At 67 kg it is hard to move once it is in place.
  • The 72 dB spin is clearly heard in a quiet flat.
  • Spin-drying efficiency class B can leave clothes slightly damp.
  • Six temperature settings limit control for delicate fabrics.

Verdict

Busy households are where the Samsung WW90DB8U95GBU2 fits, with 24 programs and a 9 kg drum. Three things set it apart. The automatic dosing system measures the detergent for you, the water jets help the soap reach the fabric, and the laundry detection system adjusts the cycle to the load. Steam, Wi-Fi and a Night/Silent option add to that. The fastest cycle takes 15 min, and the machine uses 77 kWh a year, which is modest for a drum this size. The trade-off is weight. At 67 kg it is hard to move, and the 72 dB spin is clearly heard in a quiet flat. It suits a family that wants a large, well-equipped machine and is happy to leave it in one place.

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