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Whirlpool FFBS8469WVFR review: 101 specs compared

Avg. price:~£530Capacity:8 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:?Type:?Loading type:front-loading

Whirlpool FFBS8469WVFR Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Whirlpool FFBS8469WVFR
7.9/10

Overall score

Score
7.9/ 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
â–² Better than 55% of models
Score components

70%

7.9

Technical score

25%

?

User scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 8.0, 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

â–²Better than 55% 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

6.8

Price

â–¼Worse than 57%
7.9

Technical score

Technical score
7.9/ 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
â–² Better than 57% of models
Score components

25%

7.5

Performance

25%

8.4

Energy efficiency

20%

7.9

Washing programs

20%

8.2

Features

10%

7.7

Design

â–²Better than 57%
?

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
?

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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Best prices
    N/A~ £530
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Ranked #560 of 903 models in Washing machines (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of washing machine Whirlpool FFBS8469WVFR

Technical score
Technical score
7.9/ 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
â–² Better than 57% of models
Score components:

25%

7.5

Performance

25%

8.4

Energy efficiency

20%

7.9

Washing programs

20%

8.2

Features

10%

7.7

Design

7.9
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components:

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

6.8

Price

7.6
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
62 L
Market range: <43 L – >70 L
This washing machine has a 62 L drum, which is larger than 61.8% of washing machines and equal to 6.2% of washing machines.
Spin-drying efficiency class
?
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
?
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
47 kWh/100 cycles
Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 47 kWh/100 cycles, which is lower than 66% of washing machines and equal to 9.9% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
?
Annual energy cost
?
Water consumption per cycle
48 L
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 48 L of water per cycle, which is higher than 54% of washing machines and equal to 13% 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
?
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
?
Laundry detection system
yes
This washing machine has a laundry detection system. 92.7% of washing machines have this feature.
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
?
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
?
Child lock
?
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Whirlpool FFBS8469WVFR vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 3 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (47 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    47 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 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
  • 4 L more drum space
    This washing machine has a roomier drum than the average washing machine (62 L vs 58 L). The average washing machine has a drum of 58 L.
    62 L vs 58 L
  • 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 L more drum space
    This washing machine has a roomier drum than the average washing machine (62 L vs 58 L). The average washing machine has a drum of 58 L.
    62 L vs 58 L
  • 3 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (47 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    47 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 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
  • 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 dB louder spinning
    This washing machine is louder on spin than the average washing machine (78 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    78 dB vs 74 dB
  • 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
  • 6.5 cm deeper
    This washing machine is deeper than the average washing machine (63 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    63 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 1 L more water per cycle
    This washing machine uses more water per cycle than the average washing machine (48 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    48 L vs 47 L
  • 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
  • 29.3% more expensive
    Whirlpool FFBS8469WVFR is more expensive than the average washing machine (£530 vs £410).
    £530 vs £410
  • 29.3% more expensive
    Whirlpool FFBS8469WVFR is more expensive than the average washing machine (£530 vs £410).
    £530 vs £410
  • 4 dB louder spinning
    This washing machine is louder on spin than the average washing machine (78 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    78 dB vs 74 dB
  • 1 L more water per cycle
    This washing machine uses more water per cycle than the average washing machine (48 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    48 L vs 47 L
  • 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
  • 6.5 cm deeper
    This washing machine is deeper than the average washing machine (63 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    63 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 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

Third-party reviews

What we like about Whirlpool FFBS8469WVFR

  • The 8 kg drum takes a normal week of shirts, towels and sheets.
  • 14 programs cover most fabrics and washing needs.
  • The fast function helps when a load is needed in a hurry.
  • Laundry detection adjusts the cycle to the load.
  • Delay start of up to 24 h lets you wash when it suits you.
  • The 215 min ECO cycle is a slower but more economical wash.

What we don't like about Whirlpool FFBS8469WVFR

  • At 78 dB the spin is loud enough to hear from another room.
  • At 63 cm deep it needs a good gap to fit.
  • At 71 kg it is heavy to install and move.
  • Front loading means bending down to load it.

Verdict

Smaller households that do a few loads a week will like the Whirlpool FFBS8469WVFR. Its 8 kg drum takes a normal week of shirts, towels and sheets, and the 14 programs cover most fabrics. The laundry detection system adjusts the cycle to the load, so there is less guesswork. The fast function helps when a shirt is needed by the evening, and the delay start can set a wash up to 24 h ahead. It uses 47 kWh per 100 cycles, and the ECO cycle takes 215 min. The trade-off is noise: at 78 dB the spin is loud enough to hear from another room, and at 63 cm deep it needs a good amount of floor space. It suits a small household that wants a plain, practical machine and does not mind a loud spin.

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