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UNIVERSALBLUE UBLA2812-24 review: 101 specs compared

Avg. price:~£260Capacity:9 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

UNIVERSALBLUE UBLA2812-24 Review: Compare 101 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

UNIVERSALBLUE UBLA2812-24
7.6/10

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 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%

7.4

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 61% of washing machines
8.0

Value for money

Value for money
8.0/ 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
â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

9.1

Price

â–²Better than 77%
7.4

Technical score

Technical score
7.4/ 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%

8.5

Performance

25%

8.5

Energy efficiency

20%

7.5

Washing programs

20%

5.1

Features

10%

6.7

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~ £260
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Technical Specifications of washing machine UNIVERSALBLUE UBLA2812-24

Technical score
Technical score
7.4/ 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%

8.5

Performance

25%

8.5

Energy efficiency

20%

7.5

Washing programs

20%

5.1

Features

10%

6.7

Design

7.4
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 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
â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components:

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

9.1

Price

8.0
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
60 L
Market range: <43 L – >70 L
This washing machine has a 60 L drum, which is larger than 52.7% of washing machines and equal to 1.2% 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
A
This washing machine has energy class A, which is better than 38% of washing machines and the same as 62% of washing machines.
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
49 kWh/100 cycles
Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 49 kWh/100 cycles, which is lower than 50.6% of washing machines and equal to 12.2% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
107.8 kWh/year
Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
This washing machine uses 107.8 kWh/year, which is lower than 51% of washing machines and equal to 12.2% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
27 £
Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
This washing machine has a yearly running cost of £27, which is lower than 51.4% of washing machines and equal to 8.2% of washing machines.
Water consumption per cycle
49 L
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 49 L of water per cycle, which is higher than 66.9% of washing machines and equal to 2.5% 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.
Mixed, Quick, Wool, Shirts, Sports, Intensive, Bedding, Hygiene Plus, Cotton, Prewash, Eco 40-60, Daily Plus, Delicates, 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
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
Fastest cycle duration
18 min
Market range: <14 min – >30 min
This washing machine has a fastest cycle of 18 min, which is longer than 75.6% of washing machines and equal to 0.3% of washing machines.
ECO cycle duration
228 min
Market range: <198 min – >239 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 228 min, which is longer than 58.7% of washing machines and equal to 18.9% 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.
laundry detection system, self-cleaning function, Pause & Add, steam technology, Night/Silent option, anti-stain 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
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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UNIVERSALBLUE UBLA2812-24 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.
    Mixed, Quick, Wool, Shirts, Sports, Intensive, Bedding, Hygiene Plus, Cotton, Prewash, Eco 40-60, Daily Plus, Delicates, Drum Cleaning, Spin, Rinse + Spin
    16 vs 15
  • 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
  • Has a night/silent option
    This washing machine has a Night/Silent function, which the average washing machine does not have. 23.9% of washing machines include a Night/Silent option.
  • 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
  • Shirt cycle
    This washing machine has a cycle for shirts, the average washing machine does not have. 46.6% of washing machines have a shirt cycle.
  • 57.7% cheaper
    UNIVERSALBLUE UBLA2812-24 is cheaper than the average washing machine (£260 vs £410).
    £260 vs £410
  • 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
  • 4.5% lighter
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (64 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    64 kg vs 67 kg
  • 57.7% cheaper
    UNIVERSALBLUE UBLA2812-24 is cheaper than the average washing machine (£260 vs £410).
    £260 vs £410
  • 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
  • 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 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (49 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    49 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 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.
    Mixed, Quick, Wool, Shirts, Sports, Intensive, Bedding, Hygiene Plus, Cotton, Prewash, Eco 40-60, Daily Plus, Delicates, Drum Cleaning, Spin, Rinse + Spin
    16 vs 15
  • Has a night/silent option
    This washing machine has a Night/Silent function, which the average washing machine does not have. 23.9% of washing machines include a Night/Silent option.
  • Shirt cycle
    This washing machine has a cycle for shirts, the average washing machine does not have. 46.6% of washing machines have a shirt cycle.
  • 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
  • 4.5% lighter
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (64 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    64 kg vs 67 kg
  • 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.
    laundry detection system, self-cleaning function, Pause & Add, steam technology, Night/Silent option, anti-stain 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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
    1 vs 2
  • 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
  • 2 L more water per cycle
    This washing machine uses more water per cycle than the average washing machine (49 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    49 L vs 47 L
  • 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 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 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
    1 vs 2
  • 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.
  • 10 min longer eco cycle
    This washing machine has a longer ECO cycle than the average washing machine (228 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    228 min vs 218 min
  • 3 min longer quickest cycle
    This washing machine has a longer fastest cycle than the average washing machine (18 min vs 15 min). The average washing machine's quickest cycle takes 15 min.
    18 min vs 15 min
  • 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.
    laundry detection system, self-cleaning function, Pause & Add, steam technology, Night/Silent option, anti-stain 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 UNIVERSALBLUE UBLA2812-24

  • A 60 L drum takes a big load of bedding.
  • A 9 kg capacity suits a family's weekly wash.
  • Energy class A and 49 kWh/100 cycles keep electricity use modest.
  • The inverter motor suits frequent washing.
  • Night/Silent option is handy for late washes.
  • Anti-stain function helps with marks on everyday clothes.

What customers don't like about UNIVERSALBLUE UBLA2812-24

  • The fastest cycle is 18 min, too short for heavily soiled clothes.
  • There is no extra rinse.
  • There is no foam control, so suds need watching.
  • There is no overflow protection.
  • There is no unbalanced load detection.

Verdict

Combining dependable modern washing mechanics with exceptional energy economy, the UNIVERSALBLUE UBLA2812-24 front-loading washing machine achieves class-A efficiency while consuming forty-nine kilowatt-hours per hundred cycles. Its sixty-liter drum washes nine kilograms of garments, propelled by a brushless inverter motor operating at spin velocities up to 1400 revolutions per minute across six selectable speed settings. Sixteen comprehensive programs cover varied household requirements, featuring specialized cycles for dress shirts, down duvets, wool, and sports apparel alongside an expedited eighteen-minute quick wash for lightly soiled items. Thermal steam technology injects sanitizing vapor into the drum, eradicating lingering allergens and smoothing out stubborn wrinkles to reduce ironing chores. Equipped with automatic laundry load detection, an intensive anti-stain mode, and a high-temperature self-cleaning drum cycle, this freestanding washer provides accessible, cost-effective daily laundry convenience for busy family homes.

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