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SanGiorgio F914DI8C F4 Star review: 101 specs compared

Avg. price:~£340Capacity:9 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:DType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

SanGiorgio F914DI8C F4 Star Review: Compare 101 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

SanGiorgio F914DI8C F4 Star
7.0/10

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components

70%

6.6

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 81% of washing machines
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 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 67% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

▼Worse than 67%
6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 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 80% of models
Score components

25%

7.4

Performance

25%

5.4

Energy efficiency

20%

7.3

Washing programs

20%

6.2

Features

10%

7.2

Design

▼Worse than 80%
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User score

User score
7.9/ 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 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~ £340
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Technical Specifications of washing machine SanGiorgio F914DI8C F4 Star

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 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 80% of models
Score components:

25%

7.4

Performance

25%

5.4

Energy efficiency

20%

7.3

Washing programs

20%

6.2

Features

10%

7.2

Design

6.6
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 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 67% of models
Score components:

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

7.4
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
64 L
Market range: <43 L – >70 L
This washing machine has a 64 L drum, which is larger than 71.2% of washing machines and equal to 2.1% 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
400 RPM
Market range: <400 RPM – >800 RPM
This washing machine has a minimum spin of 400 RPM, which is lower than 27.6% of washing machines and equal to 71.7% 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
42 L
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 42 L of water per cycle, which is lower than 83.7% of washing machines and equal to 4% 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, Intensive, Synthetic, Quick 30 min, Favourite, Eco 20°, Jeans/Colours, Duvets, Delicates, Sportswear, Sheets, Wool, Allergy, Rinses, Spin.
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
1
Market range: <1 – >3
This washing machine has 1 programmes under an hour, which is fewer than 57.8% of washing machines and equal to 41.9% of washing machines.
Quick 30 min
Fastest cycle duration
30 min
Market range: <14 min – >30 min
This washing machine has a fastest cycle of 30 min, which is longer than 84.7% of washing machines and equal to 13.6% of washing machines.
ECO cycle duration
215 min
Market range: <198 min – >239 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 215 min, which is shorter than 61.5% of washing machines and equal to 2.9% of washing machines.
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N. of advanced features
11
Market range: <7 – >21
This washing machine has 11 advanced features, which is fewer than 51% of washing machines and equal to 10.3% of washing machines.
Overflow protection, Foam control system, Unbalanced load detection, Load balancing system, Laundry detection system, Memory function, Energy saving mode, Soak function, Anti-crease function, Extra rinse function, Stain removal function.
Foam control system
yes
This washing machine features 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.
Unbalanced load detection
yes
This washing machine has unbalanced load detection. 92.5% of washing machines have unbalanced load detection.
Load balancing system
yes
This washing machine features 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.
Child lock
yes
This washing machine has a child lock. 99.7% of washing machines have a child lock.
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SanGiorgio F914DI8C F4 Star vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 5 L less water per cycle
    This washing machine uses less water per cycle than the average washing machine (42 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    42 L vs 47 L
  • Has an energy-saving mode
    This washing machine includes an energy-saving mode, the average washing machine does not. 16.6% of washing machines come with an energy-saving mode.
    ECO function
  • Has a load balancing system
    This washing machine features a load balancing system, the average washing machine does not. 46.2% of washing machines have this feature.
  • Can save settings to favorites
    This washing machine can save selected settings to favorites, the average washing machine cannot. 35.9% of washing machines have this feature.
  • 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°, 90°
    8 vs 6
  • Has a soak function
    This washing machine includes a soak function, which the average washing machine does not have. 10.3% of washing machines come with a soak function.
    30 or 60-minute pre-Soak function to remove stubborn stains before washing.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 1 more spin speeds
    This washing machine has more spin speeds than the average washing machine (5 vs 4). The average washing machine has 4 spin speeds.
    400, 800, 1,000, 1,200, 1,400 RPM
    5 vs 4
  • 6 L more drum space
    This washing machine has a roomier drum than the average washing machine (64 L vs 58 L). The average washing machine has a drum of 58 L.
    64 L vs 58 L
  • 5 L less water per cycle
    This washing machine uses less water per cycle than the average washing machine (42 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    42 L vs 47 L
  • 10.6% lower yearly water use
    This washing machine uses less water per year than the average washing machine (9,240 L/year vs 10,340 L/year). The average washing machine uses 10,340 L/year of water a year.
    9,240 L/year vs 10,340 L/year
  • Has a soak function
    This washing machine includes a soak function, which the average washing machine does not have. 10.3% of washing machines come with a soak function.
    30 or 60-minute pre-Soak function to remove stubborn stains before washing.
  • 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°, 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 energy-saving mode
    This washing machine includes an energy-saving mode, the average washing machine does not. 16.6% of washing machines come with an energy-saving mode.
    ECO function
  • Has a load balancing system
    This washing machine features a load balancing system, the average washing machine does not. 46.2% of washing machines have this feature.
  • Can save settings to favorites
    This washing machine can save selected settings to favorites, the average washing machine cannot. 35.9% of washing machines have this feature.
  • 0.8 cm lower height
    This washing machine is shorter than the average washing machine (84.2 cm vs 85 cm). The average washing machine is 85 cm tall.
    84.2 cm vs 85 cm
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 3 dB louder spinning
    This washing machine is louder on spin than the average washing machine (77 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    77 dB vs 74 dB
  • No self-cleaning cycle
    This washing machine is not self-cleaning, the average washing machine is. 73.4% of washing machines are self-cleaning.
  • 1 fewer quick programmes
    This washing machine offers fewer quick programmes than the average washing machine (1 vs 2). The average washing machine has 2 programmes under an hour.
    Quick 30 min
    1 vs 2
  • 2.2% worse value for money
    SanGiorgio F914DI8C F4 Star has worse value for money than the average washing machine (7.43 vs 7.6).
    7.43 vs 7.59
  • 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
  • 3 dB louder spinning
    This washing machine is louder on spin than the average washing machine (77 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    77 dB vs 74 dB
  • Worse noise class
    This washing machine has a worse noise class than the average washing machine (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 £
  • 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.
  • 1 fewer quick programmes
    This washing machine offers fewer quick programmes than the average washing machine (1 vs 2). The average washing machine has 2 programmes under an hour.
    Quick 30 min
    1 vs 2
  • 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.
  • 15 min longer quickest cycle
    This washing machine has a longer fastest cycle than the average washing machine (30 min vs 15 min). The average washing machine's quickest cycle takes 15 min.
    30 min vs 15 min
  • 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 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.
  • 1 fewer advanced features
    This washing machine has fewer advanced features than the average washing machine (11 vs 12). The average washing machine has 12 advanced features.
    Overflow protection, Foam control system, Unbalanced load detection, Load balancing system, Laundry detection system, Memory function, Energy saving mode, Soak function, Anti-crease function, Extra rinse function, Stain removal function.
    11 vs 12
  • 11.9% heavier
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (75 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    75 kg vs 67 kg

Third-party reviews

What customers like about SanGiorgio F914DI8C F4 Star

  • A 9 kg drum takes a full load of bedding or jeans.
  • Each cycle uses 42 L of water.
  • A B spin-drying rating means clothes come out fairly dry.
  • Eight temperature settings cover cool, warm and hot washes.
  • Anti-stain and anti-crease functions help clothes look better after a wash.
  • Foam control and laundry detection are built in.

What customers don't like about SanGiorgio F914DI8C F4 Star

  • Energy use is high at 73 kWh per 100 cycles.
  • At 75 kg it is hard to move across a kitchen floor.
  • The motor is covered for only 2 years.
  • Spin noise reaches 77 dB, which you will hear from another room.
  • There is no fast function, so the quickest wash still takes 30 min.

Verdict

Engineered to deliver heavy-duty family washing capability with classical Italian manufacturing robustness, the SanGiorgio F914DI8C F4 Star front-loading washing machine accommodates nine kilograms of laundry within an expansive sixty-four-liter drum. Driven by an advanced brushless inverter motor, it spins up to 1400 revolutions per minute with class-B moisture extraction, ensuring effective water removal. The appliance features remarkable water frugality, consuming just forty-two liters per cycle alongside seventy-three kilowatt-hours per hundred runs. Fifteen versatile wash programs cater to diverse household textiles, including dedicated settings for down duvets, denim jeans, wool, and sportswear, alongside an intensive soak function for heavily soiled garments and an anti-crease option that curtails ironing time. Equipped with an intuitive digital display, automatic load balancing, foam suppression, and a twenty-four-hour delay timer, it provides dependable, accessible laundering utility.

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