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Updated 16 Oct 2026

Is the Hisense 3S Series WF3S8043BW worth it?

Yes, if you want a cheap 8 kg machine that owners love.

It's an 8 kg, 1400-spin machine with an A energy rating, steam programmes, a 49-minute Power wash and Wi-Fi control through Hisense's ConnectLife app, at about the price of a basic machine. At 51 cm deep it fits shallow spaces. Owners mostly praise how quiet it is, how smart it looks and how easy it is to use; the few complaints are vibration on the fast spin, clothes still damp after 1400 rpm, and instructions that take some working out. Its Eco 40-60 programme takes over three and a half hours. No independent test we can read has been published, so this verdict rests on Hisense's specs and verified owner reviews.

Hisense 3S Series WF3S8043BW washing machine
99%of 1,446 owners give it 4 or 5 stars
  • Steam, Wi-Fi and an inverter motor at a budget price
  • Only 51 cm deep
  • Owners call it quiet and easy to use
£279

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What owners say

Owners love how quiet, smart-looking and easy to use it is. The few complaints are vibration on the spin and confusing instructions.

Good to know

  • Some owners found it vibrates or moves on the 1400 spin until it's carefully levelled.
  • A few found clothes still damp after the fastest spin.
  • The instructions and programme names take some working out.
  • The Eco 40-60 programme runs for over three and a half hours.

From 1,446 buyer ratings at Currys, every complaint read by us, November 2026. How we do this

What they love

  • QuietMentioned a lot
  • Looks smartMentioned a lot
  • Easy to useMentioned often
  • Lots of programmes and optionsMentioned often
  • Good valueAlso mentioned

What they complain about

  • Vibrates or louder than expected on the spinVery rare

Get it if…

  • You want a cheap machine that owners rarely regret.
  • Your space is shallow.
  • You'd like to start or check a wash from your phone.

Skip it if…

  • You want clothes as dry as possible from the spin: a 1600 rpm machine does better.
  • You want years of guarantee cover: the Bosch Series 6 comes with five.

More on the Hisense WF3S8043BW

How we reached this verdict

No independent test we can read has been published: Which? has tested it, but its verdict sits behind a paywall. The specs come from Hisense UK: 8 kg, 1400 rpm, A energy class, spin noise class A at 72 dB, 51 cm deep, steam, a Power 49-minute programme, an inverter motor and ConnectLife Wi-Fi. The Currys pool (Currys, AO and other shops, white, black and titanium colours) has over 1,400 verified owner reviews, and only about 1 in 100 rate it 3 stars or less. Owners most often praise how quiet it is, its looks and how easy it is to use; the unhappy ones mention vibration on the spin, damp clothes, unclear instructions and, rarely, a fault or a leaking door.

We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.

Sources: Which? (summary), Hisense (specs), Expert Reviews, Mumsnet, manufacturer specifications.

Updated 16 Oct 2026How we decide