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Hisense 3S 9kg/6kg Washer Dryer, White, D/A Rated
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Hisense WD3S9043BW3 is a wifi-connected washer dryer with a 9 kg wash drum, a 6 kg drying drum, a 1400 rpm spin and a quoted price of £379. It sits at number four in our guide to washer dryers, and its Amazon listing carries 4.1 out of 5 from 140 ratings.
It earns its place because its title does something no other listing in this guide does: it states both ratings side by side — "D Rated [Wash&Dry], A Rated [Wash Only]". That is the clearest evidence for the point the guide makes, that the big letter on the front of these machines is a wash-only figure. Its own spec table is not tidy either: it lists 4 options cycles on one line and then 15 washing cycles and 1 drying cycle on others, and the only electrical figures it gives are 1600 watts at 230 volts — a different unit again from the kilowatt-hour numbers used further up this guide. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing for this machine; we have not tested it ourselves.
How those 140 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.1 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £379.00 |
|---|---|
| Amazon rating | 4.1 out of 5, from 140 ratings |
| Wash capacity | 9 kg |
| Dry capacity | 6 kg |
| Maximum spin speed | 1400 RPM |
| Energy rating (as listed) | D Rated [Wash&Dry], A Rated [Wash Only] |
| Cycles (as listed) | 4 options cycles, 15 washing cycles, 1 drying cycle |
| Dimensions (cm) | H84.5 x W59.5 x D55 |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“I wasn't going to write a review until I fully used the machine to give the move accuracy.But I've been using the machine for a few days now. And it works wonders, the drying feature is great, once you set it to 180 you can comfortably leave your clothes within the machine without issue.It's quiet while's washing and drying but very loud while's spinning the water off the clothes (sometimes shakes the floor) but regardless remains in its place. The program interface is easy to use but I think using the app is better to set the exact features you want.I will say, the clothes do take quite a while to wash and dry. Maybe I haven't played with the settings as much but it takes me typically 4 hrs. To wash and dry which isn't the quickest I'd like. But Yea.It's great value for money, very beautiful machine all around. And for reference I'm a student so you know I'd need a reliable machine.”
Verified purchase“Best machine ever. Apps great and it's really quiet. Auto setting weighs clothes and sets time itself. Great value for money. Drying better than last machine i had. Highly recommend”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Washer Dryer 2026: 10 Ranked, and Why the Energy Label Misleads.
Questions people ask
How much can the Hisense WD3S9043BW3 wash and dry?
The listing gives a 9 kg wash load and a 6 kg dry load, and describes that as great for medium households.
What does the D rating on the Hisense WD3S9043BW3 cover?
The listing states D Rated [Wash&Dry] and A Rated [Wash Only], so the A applies to washing on its own and the D to a combined wash and dry cycle.
Is the Hisense WD3S9043BW3 quiet?
The listing advertises an inverter motor and says it is quiet for open plan living. The reviews on the same listing do not agree with each other on how quiet it is when spinning.
How long does the quick wash take on the Hisense WD3S9043BW3?
15 minutes, as stated in the listing under Quick Wash.
What programmes does the Hisense WD3S9043BW3 have?
The cycle options are listed as Auto Dry, Cotton, Eco, Quick Wash and Wool, alongside 15 washing cycles and 1 drying cycle in the spec table.
Does the Hisense WD3S9043BW3 connect to wifi?
Yes — the listing describes it as wifi connected, with touch controls and self diagnostics.
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