CANDY Vs SHARP Washing Machine Comparisons

Struggling to choose between a CANDY and SHARP washing machine?

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

Let’s walk through the specifications of (14102DW4/1-80 NFC and ES-NFL214CWDA-EN) – two flagship washing machines by CANDY and SHARP, analysing features and specifications that matter most… read more

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

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CANDY CS 14102DW4/1-80 NFC vs SHARP SuperJet ES-NFL214CWDA-EN Comparison Points

We chose to compare the CANDY 14102DW4/1-80 NFC with the SHARP ES-NFL214CWDA-EN 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.

CANDY and SHARP Energy Efficiency Compared

The Candy 14102DW4/1-80 NFC is rated with a B, and the Sharp 14102DW4/1-80 NFC with an energy efficiency rating of A. Both the Candy CS and Sharp SuperJet have a favourable green UK and EU energy consumption rating for a washing machine.

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

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

• • SHARP ES-NFL214CWDA-EN Energy Class: A, running 43 kWh *eco cycle

CANDY CS vs SHARP SuperJet Programmes

The Candy 14102DW4/1-80 NFC CS has 16 wash programmes, compared to the Sharp ES-NFL214CWDA-EN SuperJet which has 15, with a difference of 1 programs between machines. Samples of programmes offered by CS 14102DW4/1-80 NFC and SuperJet ES-NFL214CWDA-EN are as follows:

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

• • SHARP ES-NFL214CWDA-EN programme sample: Allergy Smart, Colours, Cold Hygiene, Cotton 20, Fast 60, Eco, SuperJet 15, Synthetics, Anti-crease, EcoLogic

Do Candy 14102DW4/1-80 NFC and Sharp ES-NFL214CWDA-EN have a “quick wash” cycle?

Both 14102DW4/1-80 NFC and ES-NFL214CWDA-EN washing machines have quick-wash programs for those in a hurry. The CANDY CS 14102DW4/1-80 NFC has a quick wash time of 14 minutes and the SHARP SuperJet ES-NFL214CWDA-EN completes this cycle in 15 minutes saving time, water, and energy for small lightly soiled clothes – Candy CS and Sharp SuperJet can quick wash at a lower temperature, and much faster than a main cycle. There is a variance of -1 minutes between machines

Washing Machine Brands and Noise level

The CANDY 14102DW4/1-80 NFC produces around 81 dB of noise during a full spin cycle, and the SHARP ES-NFL214CWDA-EN produces 77 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 CANDY or SHARP 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 CANDY CS motor spinning at 1351, the vibrations can be intense, and if the machine is not installed correctly, the noise can be worse.

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

• • SHARP SuperJet  Noise rating: C – 77 dB Decibel (dB) during wash cycle (max 1330 rpm spin)

Spin Speed

Fast motor spin speeds means more thorough rinsing of washed and wet laundry. The Candy 14102DW4/1-80 NFC has a max rpm of 1351 compared to the Sharp ES-NFL214CWDA-EN with an rpm of 1330.

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

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

• • SHARP SuperJet – 1330 RPM (maximum revolutions per minute)

Wash Load Capacity

The CANDY CS 14102DW4/1-80 NFC has a load weight capacity of 10kg, which is comparable to the 12kg laundry load limit capacity of the SHARP SuperJet ES-NFL214CWDA-EN. A washing machine with a higher kilogramme (kg) rating can wash larger loads of laundry in one cycle.

• • CANDY CS – 10kg kg Weight Handling

• • SHARP SuperJet – 12kg kg Weight Handling

Wireless Connectivity

CANDY and SHARP 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 Candy or Sharp 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 CANDY 14102DW4/1-80 NFC have Wifi? – Yes (hOn app)

• • Does the SHARP ES-NFL214CWDA-EN have Wifi? – No

Average Review Ratings

Aggregated customer reviews of 2,029 across multiple platforms gives the Candy 14102DW4/1-80 NFC a 4.3/5 star rating, and the Sharp ES-NFL214CWDA-EN an average of 4.5/5 from 313 reviews.

Both CANDY and SHARP hold excellent track records for reliability with many positive reviews. Washing performance of the Candy CS 14102DW4/1-80 NFC and SHARP SuperJet ES-NFL214CWDA-EN are comparably good, as reflected in the high ratings – with both Candy and Sharp washing machines providing exceptional results.

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

Choosing Between CANDY and SHARP Washing Machines

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

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

Brand	Model	Energy	Noise	Speed	Capacity	Best Price
CANDY	14102DW4/1-80 NFC	B	D	1351	10kg	Get Prices
SHARP	ES-NFL214CWDA-EN	A	C	1330	12kg	Get Prices

Washing Machine Brand Testing Criteria Questions

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

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

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

• • Is CANDY more Energy Efficient than SHARP?

• • What is CANDY’s Water Efficiency rating?

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

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

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

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

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