OVERALL
ALTERNATIVES
SPECS
VS AVERAGE
REVIEWS
Scored using Washing machines Methodology v3.0
Washing machines Methodology v3.0
Mathematical & Unbiased Scoring
Products in this category are scored under Frontum Washing machines Methodology v3.0: the technical score from the specifications is the base, and independent expert and video reviews (up to ±0.5 points), owner opinions (up to ±0.3) and best-of lists (up to +0.3) move it up or down.
Explore Washing machines Methodology v3.0

Siemens WM14Q440 review: 101 specs compared

Avg. price:~£580Capacity:7 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Siemens WM14Q440 Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Siemens WM14Q440
8.1/10

Overall score

Score
8.1/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 69% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

Technical score

25%

8.0

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 69% of washing machines
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

6.4

Price

â–¼Worse than 57%
8.2

Technical score

Technical score
8.2/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 73% of models
Score components

25%

8.4

Performance

25%

9.0

Energy efficiency

20%

7.4

Washing programs

20%

7.9

Features

10%

8.3

Design

â–²Better than 73%
8.0

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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models

80%

7.7

Rating

20%

8.9

Popularity

â–¼Worse than 67%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
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
  • siemens-wm14q440
  • siemens-wm14q440
siemens-wm14q440
siemens-wm14q440
Best prices
*As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Loading category ranking...

Washing machines model ranking

Ranked #146 of 903 models in Washing machines (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of washing machine Siemens WM14Q440

Technical score
Technical score
8.2/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 73% of models
Score components:

25%

8.4

Performance

25%

9.0

Energy efficiency

20%

7.4

Washing programs

20%

7.9

Features

10%

8.3

Design

8.2
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components:

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

6.4

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
58 L
Market range: <43 L – >70 L
This washing machine has a 58 L drum, which is larger than 42.2% of washing machines and equal to 10.3% of washing machines.
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
?
Show more
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
174 kWh/year
Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
This washing machine uses 174 kWh/year, which is higher than 94.8% of washing machines and equal to 0.1% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
43.5 £
Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
This washing machine has a yearly running cost of £43.5, which is higher than 94.4% of washing machines and equal to 0.3% 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.
Show more
N. of washing programs
11
Market range: <12 – >16
This washing machine offers 11 wash programmes, which is fewer than 90.1% of washing machines and equal to 2.8% 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
?
Show more
N. of advanced features
?
Foam control system
yes
This washing machine features 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
yes
This washing machine features a load balancing system. 46.8% of washing machines have a load balancing system.
Show more
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.
Show more

Siemens WM14Q440 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 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 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.
  • Has a load balancing system
    This washing machine features a load balancing system, the average washing machine does not. 46.8% of washing machines have this feature.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 2 dB quieter washing
    This washing machine is quieter than the average washing machine when washing (51 dB vs 53 dB). The average washing machine washes at 53 dB.
    51 dB vs 53 dB
  • 0.2 cm lower height
    This washing machine is shorter than the average washing machine (84.8 cm vs 85 cm). The average washing machine is 85 cm tall.
    84.8 cm vs 85 cm
  • 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
  • 2 dB quieter washing
    This washing machine is quieter than the average washing machine when washing (51 dB vs 53 dB). The average washing machine washes at 53 dB.
    51 dB vs 53 dB
  • 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
  • 21.3% lower yearly water use
    This washing machine uses less water per year than the average washing machine (8140 L/year vs 10340 L/year). The average washing machine uses 10340 L/year of water a year.
    8,140 L/year vs 10,340 L/year
  • 4.18 £ lower yearly water cost
    This washing machine costs less for water than the average washing machine (15.5 £ vs 19.6 £). The average washing machine has a yearly water cost of 19.646 £.
    15.466 £ vs 19.646 £
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Has a load balancing system
    This washing machine features a load balancing system, the average washing machine does not. 46.8% of washing machines have this feature.
  • 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.
  • 0.2 cm lower height
    This washing machine is shorter than the average washing machine (84.8 cm vs 85 cm). The average washing machine is 85 cm tall.
    84.8 cm vs 85 cm
  • 4 fewer wash programmes
    This washing machine offers fewer wash programmes than the average washing machine (11 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    11 vs 15
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 6% heavier
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (71 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    71 kg vs 67 kg
  • 41.5% more expensive
    Siemens WM14Q440 is more expensive than the average washing machine (£580 vs £410).
    £580 vs £410
  • 15.4 £ higher yearly running cost
    This washing machine costs more to run than the average washing machine (43.5 £ vs 28.1 £). The average washing machine has a yearly running cost of 28.1 £.
    43.5 £ vs 28.1 £
  • 55.1% higher energy use
    This washing machine uses more energy than the average washing machine (174 kWh/year vs 112.2 kWh/year). The average washing machine uses 112.2 kWh/year.
    174 kWh/year vs 112.2 kWh/year
  • 2.4% lower 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models

    80%

    7.7

    Rating

    20%

    8.9

    Popularity

    8.0 vs 8.2
  • 41.5% more expensive
    Siemens WM14Q440 is more expensive than the average washing machine (£580 vs £410).
    £580 vs £410
  • 2.4% lower 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models

    80%

    7.7

    Rating

    20%

    8.9

    Popularity

    8.0 vs 8.2
  • 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
  • 55.1% higher energy use
    This washing machine uses more energy than the average washing machine (174 kWh/year vs 112.2 kWh/year). The average washing machine uses 112.2 kWh/year.
    174 kWh/year vs 112.2 kWh/year
  • 15.4 £ higher yearly running cost
    This washing machine costs more to run than the average washing machine (43.5 £ vs 28.1 £). The average washing machine has a yearly running cost of 28.1 £.
    43.5 £ vs 28.1 £
  • 4 fewer wash programmes
    This washing machine offers fewer wash programmes than the average washing machine (11 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    11 vs 15
  • 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.
  • 6% heavier
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (71 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    71 kg vs 67 kg

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

Not graded
Not graded
Not graded

Third-party reviews

What we like about Siemens WM14Q440

  • 42 L of water per cycle keeps water use down.
  • A 1400 RPM spin leaves the laundry drier before it goes on the line.
  • The 58 L drum fits towels, jeans and shirts in one load.
  • AquaStop protects against leaks from the hose.
  • Load balancing keeps the spin steadier.
  • The anti-crease function helps the finish.

What we don't like about Siemens WM14Q440

  • Eleven programs limit the choice on a busy week.
  • The spin runs at 72 dB, which is loud during the final spin.
  • 174 kWh a year is high for a 7 kg machine.
  • There is no energy saving mode to lower power use.
  • At 71 kg it is heavy to move.

Verdict

Water use is the main reason to look at the Siemens WM14Q440, which needs 42 L per cycle and 8140 L a year. It is a 7 kg front loader with a 58 L drum, enough for towels, jeans and shirts in a regular load. The spin reaches 1400 RPM and the spin-drying efficiency is class B, so clothes come out fairly dry. Hygiene, wool, shirt and outdoor cycles cover a range of needs. AquaStop and overflow protection add peace of mind. The trade-off is energy use, at 174 kWh a year, and the spin runs at 72 dB, which is loud. The list has 11 programs, a short list for a busy household. It suits someone who washes wool and hygiene loads often and does not mind a loud spin.

Compare Siemens WM14Q440 with other washing machines

1Product to compare no. 1
VS
2Product to compare no. 2
VS
3Product to compare no. 3 (optional)

Graphic comparison of Siemens WM14Q440 and other washing machines

No results found