3Rank 03 of 10 · Washing Machines 9 kg
Samsung WW5000C WW9ECGC04AAEEG
The cheapest way to a 1.0 durability sub-grade: Stiftung Warentest's price tip at under €500, with a weaker washing score than the leaders.
8.2BPR score
- €479Price
- 44 kWh per 100 cycles — published by SamsungWeighted energy consumption per 100 cycles (kWh)
- 3 of 10in Washing Machines 9 kg
- 8.2BPR score 0–10
Review
What this product is
Written after the analysis, from the same sources the score is built on: the manufacturer's documentation, available studies and verified owner feedback.
Samsung's page for the WW9ECGC04AAEEG is complete: class A, 44 kWh per 100 cycles, 50 litres per cycle, spin class B, 72 dB(A) in noise class A, and 3:48 h for Eco 40-60. At 550 mm it is the shallowest machine here and at 65 kg one of the lightest.
Stiftung Warentest graded it 2.1 in issue 11/2025 and, according to testberichte.de, named it the price tip for moderate purchase cost with low water and energy use. The sub-grades quoted by guenstiger.de explain the gap to the leaders: washing 2.5, durability 1.0, handling 2.7. Owner feedback is the broadest in this ranking: 4.4 stars from 502 Amazon.de reviews and 4.7 from 38 on Samsung's site.
It suits buyers on a budget who value a proven durable build over the last bit of washing performance; we saw €479 on Amazon.de. The 50 litres per cycle is the highest water figure here, level with the Miele and the Bosch Serie 6. Samsung's black sibling WW90CGC04AABEG is advertised as "A −10 %" with the same 44 kWh, so the badge adds nothing. The 54 % microfibre and 99.9 % bacteria claims are Samsung's own.
Technical data
Specification
Figures from the manufacturer's documentation, verified against available outside sources. Values we could not confirm are marked as declared.
- Rated capacity
- 9 kg
- Energy efficiency class
- A
- Weighted energy consumption
- 44 kWh per 100 cycles
- Weighted water consumption
- 50 l per cycle
- Spin-drying efficiency class
- B
- Spin noise
- 72 dB(A), class A
- Eco 40-60 duration at full load
- 3:48 h
- Maximum spin speed
- 1400 rpm
- Dimensions (H × W × D)
- 850 × 600 × 550 mm
- Weight
- 65 kg
- App connectivity
- SmartThings (Wi-Fi)
- Motor warranty stated
- 10 years
Component scores
Where the score
comes from.
Four components, equal weight, each on a 0–10 scale and each resting on a named source. The overall score is their mean — the full procedure is in the methodology.
What we liked
- Stiftung Warentest 11/2025: 2.1 and price tip
- Durability sub-grade 1.0
- 44 kWh per 100 cycles, below the 49 kWh most rivals declare
- 4.4 stars from 502 Amazon.de reviews
- Only 550 mm deep and 65 kg
Worth knowing
- Washing sub-grade 2.5, handling 2.7
- 50 litres per cycle, the highest water figure here
- Eco 40-60 takes 3:48 h
- Microfibre and hygiene figures are manufacturer claims only
Comparison
How it compares
within the category
All values come from the same analysis and are comparable only within the category Washing Machines 9 kg.
| Product | Score | Weighted energy consumption per 100 cycles (kWh) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serie 8 WGB244071Top score | 8.5 | 49 kWh per 100 cycles — Bosch data sheet | €869 |
| WW5000C WW9ECGC04AAEEGThis product | 8.2 | 44 kWh per 100 cycles — published by Samsung | €479 |
| Category average10 products analysed | 7.4 | — | — |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is the black WW90CGC04AABEG more efficient than the white WW9ECGC04AAEEG?
Not according to Samsung's own pages: both declare 44 kWh per 100 cycles, 50 litres and 3:48 h. Only the black model carries the "A −10 %" wording.
Does the Less Microfiber cycle replace a microplastic filter?
No. It is a wash programme for which Samsung claims 54 % less microfibre release. The product page lists no built-in filter.
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