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UNIVERSALBLUE UBLA2809-23 review: 101 specs compared

Avg. price:~£220Capacity:7 kgMaximum spin speed:1200 RPMEnergy efficiency class:EType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

UNIVERSALBLUE UBLA2809-23 Review: Compare 101 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

6.0/10

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 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 98% of models
Score components

70%

5.3

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 98% of washing machines
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 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 80% of models
Score components

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

▼Worse than 80%
5.3

Technical score

Technical score
5.3/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

25%

5.6

Performance

25%

4.0

Energy efficiency

20%

6.4

Washing programs

20%

4.7

Features

10%

6.7

Design

▼Worse than 99%
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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~ £220
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Technical Specifications of washing machine UNIVERSALBLUE UBLA2809-23

Technical score
Technical score
5.3/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components:

25%

5.6

Performance

25%

4.0

Energy efficiency

20%

6.4

Washing programs

20%

4.7

Features

10%

6.7

Design

5.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 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 80% of models
Score components:

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

7.1
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
41 L
Market range: <43 L – >70 L
This washing machine has a 41 L drum, which is smaller than 97.5% of washing machines and equal to 0.4% 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
1,200 RPM
Market range: <1.2k RPM – >1.4k RPM
This washing machine spins at 1,200 RPM, which is slower than 71.2% of washing machines and equal to 22.2% 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
E
This washing machine has energy class E, which is worse than 93.8% of washing machines and the same as 3.9% of washing machines.
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
78 kWh/100 cycles
Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 78 kWh/100 cycles, which is higher than 93.8% of washing machines and equal to 1.6% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
171.6 kWh/year
Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
This washing machine uses 171.6 kWh/year, which is higher than 93.9% of washing machines and equal to 1.3% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
42.9 £
Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
This washing machine has a yearly running cost of £42.9, which is higher than 93.7% of washing machines and equal to 1.3% 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
16
Market range: <12 – >16
This washing machine offers 16 wash programmes, which is more than 76.6% of washing machines and equal to 15.7% of washing machines.
Cotton, Mixed, Eco 40-60, Underwear, Baby Care, Delicates, Duvets, Daily Plus, Quick 15', Quick 42', Sports, Quilts, Wool, Drum Cleaning, Spin, Rinse + 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 42'
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.
ECO cycle duration
204 min
Market range: <198 min – >239 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 204 min, which is shorter than 86.2% of washing machines.
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N. of advanced features
2
Market range: <7 – >21
This washing machine has 2 advanced features, which is fewer than 98.4% of washing machines and equal to 0.7% of washing machines.
laundry detection system, self-cleaning 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
yes
This washing machine has 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
no
This washing machine does not have 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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UNIVERSALBLUE UBLA2809-23 vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 1 more wash programmes
    This washing machine offers more wash programmes than the average washing machine (16 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    Cotton, Mixed, Eco 40-60, Underwear, Baby Care, Delicates, Duvets, Daily Plus, Quick 15', Quick 42', Sports, Quilts, Wool, Drum Cleaning, Spin, Rinse + Spin
    16 vs 15
  • 20.9% lighter
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (53 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    53 kg vs 67 kg
  • 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.
  • 14 min shorter eco cycle
    This washing machine has a shorter ECO cycle than the average washing machine (204 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    204 min vs 218 min
  • 8.5 cm shallower
    This washing machine is shallower than the average washing machine (48 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    48 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 13.5% smaller volume
    This washing machine has a smaller volume than the average washing machine (242,760 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280,500 cm³.
    242,760 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 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
  • 86.4% cheaper
    UNIVERSALBLUE UBLA2809-23 is cheaper than the average washing machine (£220 vs £410).
    £220 vs £410
  • 86.4% cheaper
    UNIVERSALBLUE UBLA2809-23 is cheaper than the average washing machine (£220 vs £410).
    £220 vs £410
  • 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
  • 1 more wash programmes
    This washing machine offers more wash programmes than the average washing machine (16 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    Cotton, Mixed, Eco 40-60, Underwear, Baby Care, Delicates, Duvets, Daily Plus, Quick 15', Quick 42', Sports, Quilts, Wool, Drum Cleaning, Spin, Rinse + Spin
    16 vs 15
  • 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.
  • 14 min shorter eco cycle
    This washing machine has a shorter ECO cycle than the average washing machine (204 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    204 min vs 218 min
  • 20.9% lighter
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (53 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    53 kg vs 67 kg
  • 8.5 cm shallower
    This washing machine is shallower than the average washing machine (48 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    48 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 13.5% smaller volume
    This washing machine has a smaller volume than the average washing machine (242,760 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280,500 cm³.
    242,760 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 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
  • 28 kWh/100 cycles more energy use
    This washing machine uses more electricity than the average washing machine (78 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    78 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • Worse energy grade
    This washing machine has a worse energy class than the average washing machine (E vs A).
    E vs A
  • 200 RPM lower spin speed
    This washing machine spins slower than the average washing machine (1,200 RPM vs 1,400 RPM). The average washing machine spins at 1,400 RPM.
    1,200 RPM vs 1,400 RPM
  • No inverter motor
    This washing machine does not have an inverter motor, while the average washing machine does. 82.4% of washing machines offer this.
  • 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.
  • 10 fewer advanced features
    This washing machine has fewer advanced features than the average washing machine (2 vs 12). The average washing machine has 12 advanced features.
    laundry detection system, self-cleaning function
    2 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.
  • 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.
  • 7.5% worse value for money
    UNIVERSALBLUE UBLA2809-23 has worse value for money than the average washing machine (7.06 vs 7.6).
    7.06 vs 7.59
  • 200 RPM lower spin speed
    This washing machine spins slower than the average washing machine (1,200 RPM vs 1,400 RPM). The average washing machine spins at 1,400 RPM.
    1,200 RPM vs 1,400 RPM
  • No inverter motor
    This washing machine does not have an inverter motor, while the average washing machine does. 82.4% of washing machines offer this.
  • 17 L less drum space
    This washing machine has a smaller drum than the average washing machine (41 L vs 58 L). The average washing machine has a drum of 58 L.
    41 L vs 58 L
  • 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
  • 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
  • 28 kWh/100 cycles more energy use
    This washing machine uses more electricity than the average washing machine (78 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    78 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • Worse energy grade
    This washing machine has a worse energy class than the average washing machine (E vs A).
    E vs A
  • 54.5% higher energy use
    This washing machine uses more energy than the average washing machine (171.6 kWh/year vs 111.1 kWh/year). The average washing machine uses 111.1 kWh/year.
    171.6 kWh/year vs 111.1 kWh/year
  • 14.8 £ higher yearly running cost
    This washing machine costs more to run than the average washing machine (42.9 £ vs 28.1 £). The average washing machine has a yearly running cost of 28.1 £.
    42.9 £ 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.
  • 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 an anti-stain cycle
    This washing machine does not have an anti-stain cycle, the average washing machine does. 69.7% of washing machines have an anti-stain cycle.
  • Does not have an extra-rinse function
    This washing machine does not have a special extra-rinse function, the average washing machine does. 86.2% of washing machines feature such function.
  • 1 fewer temperature settings
    This washing machine offers fewer temperature settings than the average washing machine (5 vs 6). The average washing machine offers 6 temperature settings.
    cold, 20°, 40°, 60°, 90°
    5 vs 6
  • 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 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.
  • 10 fewer advanced features
    This washing machine has fewer advanced features than the average washing machine (2 vs 12). The average washing machine has 12 advanced features.
    laundry detection system, self-cleaning function
    2 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.
  • No overflow protection
    This washing machine lacks overflow protection, while the average washing machine includes it. 85.2% of washing machines come with overflow protection.
  • 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.
  • 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 time remaining indicator
    This washing machine does not have a time remaining indicator, the average washing machine does. 94.8% of washing machines have a time remaining indicator.
  • 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.
  • Does not have a display
    This washing machine does not have a display, the average washing machine does. 96.2% of washing machines have a display.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about UNIVERSALBLUE UBLA2809-23

  • At 48 cm deep, it fits spaces where a full-size machine would not.
  • 16 programs cover most everyday washing.
  • 7 kg capacity handles a regular load of clothes.
  • The pre-wash cycle helps with muddy or heavily soiled items.
  • Laundry detection system helps the machine adjust to the load.
  • Self-cleaning function helps keep the drum fresh.

What customers don't like about UNIVERSALBLUE UBLA2809-23

  • 78 kWh/100 cycles and energy class E mean high running costs.
  • The 41 L drum is small for duvets and bulky items.
  • No display and no time remaining indicator leave you guessing about the time left.
  • Only 5 temperature settings limit fine control.
  • There is no foam control or overflow protection.

Verdict

The UNIVERSALBLUE UBLA2809-23 freestanding front-loading washing machine delivers practical family fabric cleaning within a space-saving cabinet measuring only forty-eight centimeters in depth. Designed specifically for smaller utility areas, this value-conscious appliance manages a generous seven-kilogram laundry capacity while preserving domestic floor room. Spin performance reaches twelve hundred revolutions per minute across four selectable speed tiers, keeping acoustic emissions restrained at seventy-six decibels. A comprehensive selection of sixteen tailored washing programs handles varied household textiles, including dedicated settings for duvets, baby clothes, woolens, and active sportswear. Daily laundering flexibility is elevated by a rapid fifteen-minute express cycle for lightly soiled garments and a twenty-four-hour delay start timer. Integrated laundry detection sensors automatically optimize water consumption according to actual load sizes, making it an accessible, dependable solution for modern apartment living.

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