Washing machine manufacturers are trying to impress with innovations such as smartphone control via app or loading during operation. However, the washing machines are not necessarily really good, durable, water-saving, quiet and energy-efficient.
This is also shown by the annual results of the Stiftung Warentest: 13 new models were tested, including some identical devices. The overall rating is “good” seven times, the test winner gets a grade of 1.6. As in previous years, there is no “very good” device this time either. Four models still achieve the rating “satisfactory”, two washing machines have to be content with “sufficient”.
The experts mainly evaluated the washing process and handling. Points are deducted, for example, for a lack of protection against water damage, for high operating volume, excessive water and electricity consumption.
Note: In the test (issue 11/2021), a Bosch device that is structurally identical to the Siemens WU14UT40 took first place and was in the upper middle field with around 620. Our price tip from AEG starts at 440 euros.
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Test winner & price tip at a glance
test winner is the Siemens WU14UT40 with an overall rating of “good” (grade 1.6). It scores with convenient operation, good rinsing and an excellent washing result. On the other hand, the remaining time display is not quite accurate and the washing machine is quite loud in the spin cycle. With a price of around 620 euros (to Media Markt) the Siemens WU14UT40 is in the upper midfield.
Our price tip is cheaper: The AEG L6FB64470 also scores “good” (grade 1.8) in the test and comes with a price from 470 euros (to Amazon) around 25 percent cheaper to buy than the test winner. Operation is simple, the displays are precise and the washing performance is also impressive. Similar to the test winner, this device is also loud in the spin program.