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Sauber Serie 5-7140 review: 101 specs compared

Avg. price:~£350Capacity:7 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:BType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Sauber Serie 5-7140 Review: Compare 101 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Sauber Serie 5-7140
7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 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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Score components

70%

7.0

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

â–¼Worse than 74% of washing machines
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 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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Score components

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

8.3

Price

â–¼Worse than 53%
7.0

Technical score

Technical score
7.0/ 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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Score components

25%

6.9

Performance

25%

8.4

Energy efficiency

20%

7.0

Washing programs

20%

5.1

Features

10%

7.1

Design

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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
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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.
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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~ £350
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Technical Specifications of washing machine Sauber Serie 5-7140

Technical score
Technical score
7.0/ 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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Score components:

25%

6.9

Performance

25%

8.4

Energy efficiency

20%

7.0

Washing programs

20%

5.1

Features

10%

7.1

Design

7.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 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–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

8.3

Price

7.6
Capacity
7 kg
Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
This washing machine holds 7 kg, which is less than 73% of washing machines and equal to 16.9% of washing machines.
Drum volume
45.5 L
Market range: <43 L – >70 L
This washing machine has a 45.5 L drum, which is smaller than 87.4% 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
B
This washing machine has energy class B, which is worse than 62.1% of washing machines and the same as 11.8% of washing machines.
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
52 kWh/100 cycles
Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 52 kWh/100 cycles, which is higher than 57.8% of washing machines and equal to 2% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
114.4 kWh/year
Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
This washing machine uses 114.4 kWh/year, which is higher than 57.5% of washing machines and equal to 2% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
28.6 £
Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
This washing machine has a yearly running cost of £28.6, which is higher than 57% of washing machines and equal to 2% of washing machines.
Water consumption per cycle
45 L
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 45 L of water per cycle, which is lower than 58.7% of washing machines and equal to 9.9% 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.
Intensive, Quick 15', Quick 45', Eco 40-60, Wool, Bulky, Jeans, Spin, Cotton, Synthetics, Mixed, 20°C, Sports, Baby Care, Rinse and 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
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 15', Quick 45'
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.
15-minute extra quick program and 45-minute program for larger loads
ECO cycle duration
208 min
Market range: <198 min – >239 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 208 min, which is shorter than 69.9% of washing machines and equal to 8% of washing machines.
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N. of advanced features
6
Market range: <7 – >21
This washing machine has 6 advanced features, which is fewer than 91.6% of washing machines and equal to 3.4% of washing machines.
Overflow protection, Self-cleaning function, Pause & Add, Water Jet system, Extra rinse function, Stain removal 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.
Child lock
yes
This washing machine has a child lock. 99.7% of washing machines have a child lock.
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Sauber Serie 5-7140 vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 2 more spin speeds
    This washing machine has more spin speeds than the average washing machine (6 vs 4). The average washing machine has 4 spin speeds.
    400, 600, 800, 1,000, 1,200, 1,400 RPM
    6 vs 4
  • Includes a water jets system
    This washing machine has a water jets system, the average washing machine does not. 18.8% of washing machines feature a water jets system.
  • Baby-care cycle
    This washing machine has a special cycle for baby's clothes, the average washing machine does not have. 43.8% of washing machines have such 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.
  • 7 cm shallower
    This washing machine is shallower than the average washing machine (49.5 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    49.5 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 10.8% smaller volume
    This washing machine has a smaller volume than the average washing machine (250,346.3 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280,500 cm³.
    250,346.25 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 9% lighter
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (61 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    61 kg vs 67 kg
  • 2 L less water per cycle
    This washing machine uses less water per cycle than the average washing machine (45 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    45 L vs 47 L
  • 2 more spin speeds
    This washing machine has more spin speeds than the average washing machine (6 vs 4). The average washing machine has 4 spin speeds.
    400, 600, 800, 1,000, 1,200, 1,400 RPM
    6 vs 4
  • 2 L less water per cycle
    This washing machine uses less water per cycle than the average washing machine (45 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    45 L vs 47 L
  • 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.
  • Baby-care cycle
    This washing machine has a special cycle for baby's clothes, the average washing machine does not have. 43.8% of washing machines have such cycle.
  • 10 min shorter eco cycle
    This washing machine has a shorter ECO cycle than the average washing machine (208 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    208 min vs 218 min
  • Includes a water jets system
    This washing machine has a water jets system, the average washing machine does not. 18.8% of washing machines feature a water jets system.
  • 7 cm shallower
    This washing machine is shallower than the average washing machine (49.5 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    49.5 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 10.8% smaller volume
    This washing machine has a smaller volume than the average washing machine (250,346.3 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280,500 cm³.
    250,346.25 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 9% lighter
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (61 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    61 kg vs 67 kg
  • 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
  • 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
  • 6 fewer advanced features
    This washing machine has fewer advanced features than the average washing machine (6 vs 12). The average washing machine has 12 advanced features.
    Overflow protection, Self-cleaning function, Pause & Add, Water Jet system, Extra rinse function, Stain removal function.
    6 vs 12
  • 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.
  • Worse energy grade
    This washing machine has a worse energy class than the average washing machine (B vs A).
    B vs A
  • 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 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.
  • 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
  • 2 dB louder spinning
    This washing machine is louder on spin than the average washing machine (76 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    76 dB vs 74 dB
  • 12.5 L less drum space
    This washing machine has a smaller drum than the average washing machine (45.5 L vs 58 L). The average washing machine has a drum of 58 L.
    45.5 L vs 58 L
  • 1 kg less capacity
    This washing machine holds less laundry than the average washing machine (7 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    7 kg vs 8 kg
  • Worse energy grade
    This washing machine has a worse energy class than the average washing machine (B vs A).
    B vs A
  • 2 kWh/100 cycles more energy use
    This washing machine uses more electricity than the average washing machine (52 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    52 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 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 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 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.
  • 6 fewer advanced features
    This washing machine has fewer advanced features than the average washing machine (6 vs 12). The average washing machine has 12 advanced features.
    Overflow protection, Self-cleaning function, Pause & Add, Water Jet system, Extra rinse function, Stain removal function.
    6 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Sauber Serie 5-7140

  • An inverter motor helps keep power use down.
  • Six spin speeds let you choose how damp clothes come out.
  • A 1400 RPM top spin gets more water out of the laundry.
  • The class B energy rating and 52 kWh per 100 cycles keep bills modest.
  • Water jets add an extra wash action.
  • The self-cleaning function helps keep the drum fresh.

What customers don't like about Sauber Serie 5-7140

  • A 45.5 L drum is small for big loads.
  • The motor warranty covers two years only.
  • There is no gentle cycle for delicate fabrics.
  • There is no foam control system for suds.
  • There is no laundry detection, so the cycle is not matched to the load.

Verdict

The Sauber Serie 5-7140 front-loading washing machine delivers high-efficiency garment care, modern energy conservation, and robust mechanical performance tailored for today's eco-conscious households. Built with a practical 7-kilogram drum capacity and a vigorous 1400 RPM spin speed, it ensures thorough soil removal and remarkably low residual moisture for faster drying. Driven by a brushless inverter motor, this freestanding appliance minimizes operational friction and mechanical wear, running smoothly at 76 dB while securing a stellar Class B energy rating. Fifteen versatile programs provide tailored treatments for cottons, delicates, woolens, and active sportswear, including an ultra-fast fifteen-minute quick cycle for lightly soiled outfits. Equipped with an intuitive LED control interface, 24-hour delay start, and convenient Pause & Add functionality, the Sauber Serie 5-7140 combines exceptional operating economy with durable, trouble-free daily laundry performance.

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