Rank #2 in Best Washer Dryer 2026: 10 Ranked, and Why the Energy Label Misleads
Samsung Series 5 8kg/5kg Washer Dryer, Graphite
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Samsung Series 5 WD80TA046BX/EU is a freestanding washer dryer with an 8 kg wash capacity and a 5 kg drying capacity, a 1400 rpm spin, a quoted 54 dB noise figure, an EU Acoustic Class of A and a graphite finish, listed at £499. It comes second in this guide, with 4.4 out of 5 from 186 Amazon customer ratings.
The finding on this listing is the energy label. Samsung rates this machine E for combined wash and dry, while every other machine in this guide that states a combined drying rating states D. The consumption figure is just as hard to line up with the rest: this ad gives 208 Kilowatt Hours Per Year, where the AEG, Hoover and Haier ads quote 42, 43 and 44 in the same category. Two smaller numbers in the spec table also sit oddly with the marketing copy — the specs list 2 washing cycles and 1 drying cycle, while the bullets advertise both a 15 minute Quick Wash and a 59Min Wash + Dry, and the spec table gives the colour as Black against Graphite in the model name. Everything on this page is taken from the Amazon listing for this model, not from any testing we carried out.
How those 186 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £499.00 |
|---|---|
| Customer rating | 4.4 out of 5 from 186 ratings |
| Wash and dry capacity | 8 Kilograms wash, 5 kg dry (as listed) |
| Combined energy rating | E Rated (as listed) |
| Annual energy consumption | 208 Kilowatt Hours Per Year (as listed) |
| Maximum rotational speed | 1400 RPM |
| Noise | Decibel rating 54, EU Acoustic Class A |
| Cycles in the spec table | 2 washing cycles, 1 drying cycle (as listed) |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Had this six months now and it's become one of those appliances you just trust. The 8kg capacity handles big loads easily — I regularly put in full bedding and towels without any issues.The cleaning performance is genuinely impressive. Cotton cycle for towels and bed linen, Mixed Load when I've got different fabrics together — both deliver consistently good results. The EcoBubble technology makes a real difference too, washing effectively at lower temperatures which is kinder on fabrics and energy bills.It's quiet enough to run at night, which matters in a flat. The controls are intuitive once you spend a few minutes with them, and the little jingle when the cycle finishes is a nice touch. Cycles are on the longer side but that seems standard at this level.One genuinely useful thing to know about the drying function — there's a max fill line inside the drum. Go above it and clothes won't dry properly. Stay within it and the results are good. I tend to take delicate fabrics out before the dry cycle anyway, which the machine makes easy since you can run them separately.Looks great in graphite too. Highly recommended.”
Verified purchase“A washer dryer than can actually dry a load of washing!! You'll need to iron but I'm just glad not to have loads of damp washing all over the house!”
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
Is the Samsung Series 5 WD80TA046BX/EU a washer dryer or a washing machine only?
It is a washer dryer. Samsung lists it as 8/5 kg, so 8 kg of washing and 5 kg of drying in one freestanding machine.
How energy efficient is the Samsung Series 5 WD80TA046BX/EU?
Samsung rates it E for combined wash and dry, and the listing gives an annual consumption of 208 Kilowatt Hours Per Year.
How much can it dry in one go?
The model name gives an 8/5 kg split, so 5 kg of drying against 8 kg of washing.
How quiet is it?
Samsung quotes a decibel rating of 54 with an EU Acoustic Class of A.
Does it have a quick cycle?
Yes. The listing names a 15 minute Quick Wash and a 59Min Wash + Dry, while the spec table lists 2 washing cycles and 1 drying cycle.
What colour is the Samsung Series 5 WD80TA046BX/EU?
The model name says Graphite, while the specification table lists the colour as Black (as listed).
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