BEKO Vs CANDY Washing Machine Comparisons

Struggling to choose between a BEKO and CANDY washing machine?

With a combination of data analysis software and expert evaluation, we analysed Beko’s best washing machines – comparing features, reliability, durability, performance benchmarks, and customer feedback, with Candy’s. See Winner

Let’s walk through the specifications of (B5W1241AW and 14102DW4/1-80 NFC) – two flagship washing machines by BEKO and CANDY, analysing features and specifications that matter most… read more

Measuring a premium BEKO washing machine with a budget CANDY machine would have been unfair. To keep the comparison level and objective, we compared like-for-like, by reviewing and comparing BEKO’s best range against CANDY’s best.

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BEKO Pro AquaTech B5W1241AW vs CANDY CS 14102DW4/1-80 NFC Comparison Points

We chose to compare the BEKO B5W1241AW with the CANDY 14102DW4/1-80 NFC as these washing machines sit at the top of each brand’s product line. In this comparison, we dive into the wash programmes, energy rating, noise level, spin speed, and load capacity of each machine, as these are the features that have the biggest impact on washing dirty laundry.

BEKO and CANDY Energy Efficiency Compared

The Beko B5W1241AW is rated with a A, and the Candy B5W1241AW with an energy efficiency rating of B. Both the Beko Pro AquaTech and Candy CS have a favourable green UK and EU energy consumption rating for a washing machine.

This means owning either a BEKO or CANDY will save money on electricity usage with an appliance that is more environmentally friendly, compared with washing machines that have a lower energy rating.

• • BEKO B5W1241AW Energy Class: A, running 49 kWh *eco cycle

• • CANDY 14102DW4/1-80 NFC Energy Class: B, running 59 kWh *eco cycle

BEKO Pro AquaTech vs CANDY CS Programmes

The Beko B5W1241AW Pro AquaTech has 15 wash programmes, compared to the Candy 14102DW4/1-80 NFC CS which has 16, with a difference of -1 programs between machines. Samples of programmes offered by Pro AquaTech B5W1241AW and CS 14102DW4/1-80 NFC are as follows:

• • BEKO B5W1241AW programme sample: Drum Clean, Steam, Anti Allergy, Cottons, Downloaded cycle, Down Wear, Eco, Dark Wash, Hand Wash, Stain Expert, Sports, Shirts, wool

• • CANDY 14102DW4/1-80 NFC programme sample: Cotton + Prewash, Delicates, Hand Wash, Hygiene, Mixed & Coloured, Jeans, Perfect Cotton 59

Do Beko B5W1241AW and Candy 14102DW4/1-80 NFC have a “quick wash” cycle?

Both B5W1241AW and 14102DW4/1-80 NFC washing machines have quick-wash programs for those in a hurry. The BEKO Pro AquaTech B5W1241AW has a quick wash time of 28 minutes and the CANDY CS 14102DW4/1-80 NFC completes this cycle in 14 minutes saving time, water, and energy for small lightly soiled clothes – Beko Pro AquaTech and Candy CS can quick wash at a lower temperature, and much faster than a main cycle. There is a variance of 14 minutes between machines

Washing Machine Brands and Noise level

The BEKO B5W1241AW produces around 77 dB of noise during a full spin cycle, and the CANDY 14102DW4/1-80 NFC produces 81 dB. Giving a noise level difference of -4 dB between the two.

If you live in a flat or semi-detached house, or have your kitchen directly off your living room, choose a machine that has a slightly lower dB rating.

Whether you operate a BEKO or CANDY washing machine, the machine should be level on the ground and secure with a small 5 – 10cm gap around all sides to minimise noises from the vibrations produced during a high-speed rinse.

With washing machines like the BEKO Pro AquaTech motor spinning at 1400, the vibrations can be intense, and if the machine is not installed correctly, the noise can be worse.

• • BEKO Pro AquaTech Noise rating: C – 77 dB Decibel (dB) during wash cycle (max 1400 rpm spin)

• • CANDY CS  Noise rating: D – 81 dB Decibel (dB) during wash cycle (max 1351 rpm spin)

Spin Speed

Fast motor spin speeds means more thorough rinsing of washed and wet laundry. The Beko B5W1241AW has a max rpm of 1400 compared to the Candy 14102DW4/1-80 NFC with an rpm of 1351.

The machine with extra spin power – BEKO or CANDY – generally means clothes come out of the washing machine holding less water, for faster line or tumble drying.

• • BEKO Pro AquaTech – 1400 RPM (maximum revolutions per minute)

• • CANDY CS – 1351 RPM (maximum revolutions per minute)

Wash Load Capacity

The BEKO Pro AquaTech B5W1241AW has a load weight capacity of 12kg, which is comparable to the 10kg laundry load limit capacity of the CANDY CS 14102DW4/1-80 NFC. A washing machine with a higher kilogramme (kg) rating can wash larger loads of laundry in one cycle.

• • BEKO Pro AquaTech – 12kg kg Weight Handling

• • CANDY CS – 10kg kg Weight Handling

Wireless Connectivity

BEKO and CANDY washing machines that have wireless connectivity allow users to control the washing machine and receive wash cycle updates to their smartphone via Bluetooth or wifi.

Your phone can connect with your Beko or Candy washing machine through an app – if you have a compatible appliance. This app can send you notifications when a washing programme has ended or when service or troubleshooting is required.

• • Does the BEKO B5W1241AW have Wifi? – No (Bluetooth)

• • Does the CANDY 14102DW4/1-80 NFC have Wifi? – Yes (hOn app)

Average Review Ratings

Aggregated customer reviews of 1,588 across multiple platforms gives the Beko B5W1241AW a 4.8/5 star rating, and the Candy 14102DW4/1-80 NFC an average of 4.3/5 from 2,029 reviews.

Both BEKO and CANDY hold excellent track records for reliability with many positive reviews. Washing performance of the Beko Pro AquaTech B5W1241AW and CANDY CS 14102DW4/1-80 NFC are comparably good, as reflected in the high ratings – with both Beko and Candy washing machines providing exceptional results.

Performance and durability between leading BEKO and CANDY products is inseparable, as both Pro AquaTech by BEKO and CS by CANDY having high ratio of favorable feedback.

Choosing Between BEKO and CANDY Washing Machines

It’s difficult to recommend the BEKO washing machine over CANDY, because the margins between BEKO Pro AquaTech and CANDY CS are modest, and preferences are down to minor personal differences such as wash load capacity, connectivity, energy efficiency, styling, and noise level class.

Both BEKO and CANDY washing machines are excellent, providing outstanding reliability and performance.

Brand	Model	Energy	Noise	Speed	Capacity	Best Price
BEKO	B5W1241AW	A	C	1400	12kg	Get Prices
CANDY	14102DW4/1-80 NFC	B	D	1351	10kg	Get Prices

Washing Machine Brand Testing Criteria Questions

• • How does BEKO Drum Load Capacity (kg) compared to CANDY?

• • Does BEKO have higher/lower Spin Speed (RPM) to CANDY?

• • BEKO vs CANDY – Which brand offers more Wash Programs?

• • Is BEKO more Energy Efficient than CANDY?

• • What is BEKO’s Water Efficiency rating?

• • Is CANDY quieter than BEKO (Noise Level)?

• • What Smart Features, if any, does BEKO and CANDY offer? 

• • How does BEKO’s brand reliability rating look?

• • Who has the greatest ratio of positive customer reviews and highest review ratings – BEKO or CANDY washing machines?

• • Does CANDY and BEKO have aftercare service or warranty?