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Siemens WU14UT70 review: 101 specs compared

Avg. price:~£690Capacity:8 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:BType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Siemens WU14UT70 Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 2 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Siemens WU14UT70
8.3/10

Overall score

Score
8.3/ 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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▲ Better than 77% of models
Score components

70%

8.3

Technical score

25%

?

User scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 8.0, the mark of a weaker model in this category

5%

9.3

List score

▲Better than 77% 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 70% of models
Score components

70%

8.3

Overall score

30%

5.5

Price

▼Worse than 70%
8.3

Technical score

Technical score
8.3/ 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 75% of models
Score components

25%

8.8

Performance

25%

8.0

Energy efficiency

20%

8.2

Washing programs

20%

8.0

Features

10%

8.2

Design

▲Better than 75%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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
9.3

List score

List score
9.3/ 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 (2)
List score: in 2 of 11 lists (18%)
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Best prices
    N/A~ £690
Best rankings
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Technical Specifications of washing machine Siemens WU14UT70

Technical score
Technical score
8.3/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 75% of models
Score components:

25%

8.8

Performance

25%

8.0

Energy efficiency

20%

8.2

Washing programs

20%

8.0

Features

10%

8.2

Design

8.3
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components:

70%

8.3

Overall score

30%

5.5

Price

7.4
Capacity
8 kg
Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
This washing machine holds 8 kg, which is more than 27.2% of washing machines and equal to 26.3% 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
?
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Energy efficiency class
B
This washing machine has energy class B, which is worse than 61.8% of washing machines and the same as 11.9% of washing machines.
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
54 kWh/100 cycles
Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 54 kWh/100 cycles, which is higher than 61.7% of washing machines and equal to 2.7% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
118.8 kWh/year
Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
This washing machine uses 118.8 kWh/year, which is higher than 58.1% of washing machines and equal to 2.6% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
29.7 £
Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
This washing machine has a yearly running cost of £29.7, which is higher than 57.6% of washing machines and equal to 2.5% of washing machines.
Water consumption per cycle
46 L
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 46 L of water per cycle, which is lower than 52% of washing machines and equal to 6.5% of washing machines.
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N. of washing programs
14
Market range: <12 – >16
This washing machine offers 14 wash programmes, which is fewer than 60.7% of washing machines and equal to 20.5% 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
215 min
Market range: <198 min – >239 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 215 min, which is shorter than 61.1% of washing machines and equal to 2.9% of washing machines.
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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
?
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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.
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Siemens WU14UT70 vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 5 dB quieter spinning
    This washing machine is quieter on spin than the average washing machine (69 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    69 dB vs 74 dB
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • Better noise class
    This washing machine has a better noise class than the average washing machine (A vs B).
    A vs B
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 5 dB quieter spinning
    This washing machine is quieter on spin than the average washing machine (69 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    69 dB vs 74 dB
  • Better noise class
    This washing machine has a better noise class than the average washing machine (A vs B).
    A vs B
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 0.5 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
  • 1 fewer wash programmes
    This washing machine offers fewer wash programmes than the average washing machine (14 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    14 vs 15
  • 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 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.
  • 4 kWh/100 cycles more energy use
    This washing machine uses more electricity than the average washing machine (54 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    54 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 11.2% heavier
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (74.5 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    74.5 kg vs 67 kg
  • 68.3% more expensive
    Siemens WU14UT70 is more expensive than the average washing machine (£690 vs £410).
    £690 vs £410
  • 6.3% larger volume
    This washing machine has a larger volume than the average washing machine (298132.9 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    298,132.9 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 2.5 cm deeper
    This washing machine is deeper than the average washing machine (59 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    59 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 68.3% more expensive
    Siemens WU14UT70 is more expensive than the average washing machine (£690 vs £410).
    £690 vs £410
  • 3.1% worse value for money
    Siemens WU14UT70 has worse value for money than the average washing machine (7.43 vs 7.7).
    7.43 vs 7.66
  • Worse energy grade
    This washing machine has a worse energy class than the average washing machine (B vs A).
    B vs A
  • 4 kWh/100 cycles more energy use
    This washing machine uses more electricity than the average washing machine (54 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    54 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 1 fewer wash programmes
    This washing machine offers fewer wash programmes than the average washing machine (14 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    14 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.
  • 11.2% heavier
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (74.5 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    74.5 kg vs 67 kg
  • 6.3% larger volume
    This washing machine has a larger volume than the average washing machine (298132.9 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    298,132.9 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 2.5 cm deeper
    This washing machine is deeper than the average washing machine (59 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    59 cm vs 56.5 cm

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What we like about Siemens WU14UT70

  • The 1400 RPM spin takes out a lot of water before drying.
  • The energy saving mode cuts the power used per wash.
  • The soak function loosens dirt before the main cycle.
  • The shortest cycle takes 15 min, which suits a small load.
  • AquaStop protects the floor if a hose fails.
  • Pause and add lets you put in a forgotten item mid-wash.

What we don't like about Siemens WU14UT70

  • At 74.5 kg it is hard to move on your own.
  • It stands alone, so it cannot be built in under a counter.
  • At 8 kg, a large duvet needs a load to itself.
  • Its weight makes it a two-person job to shift.

Verdict

For a household that runs the washer most days, the Siemens WU14UT70 is a premium front loader. Its 14 programs give plenty of choice, and the 1400 RPM spin takes out a lot of water. Two things set it apart: an energy saving mode, and a soak function that loosens dirt before the main cycle. The shortest cycle takes 15 min, and pause and add lets you slip in a forgotten sock. AquaStop protects the floor if a hose fails. The trade-off is weight. At 74.5 kg it is hard to move, and it stands on its own, so it cannot slide under a counter. It suits a buyer with a fixed laundry corner who wants a machine for heavy, dirty loads and does not plan to move it.

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