How does the drum washing machine perform at the price of 1,000 yuan?This time, we are going to test Haier's popular entry-level model, the EG100Mate2S washing machine. Compared with the floor types of many brands such as Little Swan T096 and Siemens IQ300 that have been recommended before, is this washing machine more worth buying?
In terms of appearance, Haier EG100Mate2S has a decent appearance design, dark gray color matching is dirt-resistant and easy to rub, classic knob and button touch mode, and the dual operation is simple and easy to use. There is only a small lamp in the dark transparent window, and the whole door is still dark. Haier EG100Mate2S adopts AMT's anti-mold and antibacterial window mats to avoid secondary pollution caused by bacteria in humid environments. However, in the actual experience, we found that the depth of the window mat is relatively long, and there is residual water after each wash. Therefore, it is recommended to dry it in time during daily household use, otherwise it is easier to breed bacteria.
In terms of the inner barrel, this Haier EG100Mate2S has been completely improved for its own basic model. The inner wall of the barrel resembles an old-fashioned washboard, and with a large 495mm copper mirror, it should be helpful to enhance the friction during washing. The exact degree of wear and tear needs to be further tested. When you take it apart, the internal components feel similar to the models of the same price that we have disassembled before, and the materials are almost the same. There are four shock absorbing arms, Wolong's BLDC inverter motor, a domestic fixed-frequency drainage pump and a cement counterweight. The overall wiring layout is neat and regular.
Judging from the appearance, this Haier EG100Mate2S is not too outstanding, after all, the price range is placed there. So, how does it perform?Can you beat the previous models we tested?Let's put it to the test. For the washing machine test, we will mainly look at four main programs: full no-wash smart wash, sterilization code and 15-minute quick wash. After the weighted calculation, we arrive at a score.
Judging from the test results, the cleaning effect of the sterilization code mode is the best, reaching 925 points, which is more than the excellent value. The results of full wash-free and smart washing also exceed the precision line, which belongs to the level that daily clothes can be washed. The quick washing mode is below the 4-point baseline, and the cleaning capacity is relatively average. The overall score of washing is 531 points, although there is still a certain gap from the excellent line of 8 points, but it is basically on the average washing net score of two or three thousand models.
In addition, Haier EG100Mate2S also performs well in terms of washing efficiency. The time in several modes is very short. The total no-wash time is only 64 minutes, which is better than our line. The quick wash mode took only 18 minutes, which is on par with the benchmark results. The other two modes also exceed the baseline, making them perfect for today's fast-paced office workers.
In terms of washing temperature control, Haier EG100Mate2S performs excellently, and the gap with models in the same price range is small. We tested the actual sterilization effect in the sterilization plate mode with a wash temperature profile of up to 641 degree Celsius, the actual effect is almost no colony residue. In addition, this thousand-yuan model also has an aromatherapy sterilization function, similar to the air washing of mid-to-high-end models, mainly through micro-steam penetration of clothing fibers to achieve the effect of removing odors, sterilization, and mites. This is useful for special fabrics that are not very dirty, only need to remove odors, or cannot be washed.
In terms of wear, we selected four programs for testing. The overall wear rate of Haier EG100Mate2S is not very high, with a comprehensive wear rate score of 805 points, which belongs to the upper middle level. In terms of rinsing rate, except for the fast wash mode, it is only 84In addition to 84%, the rinsing rate of the other three modes has reached more than 90%, and the comprehensive rinsing rate score is 877 points. In terms of dehydration, it is the same as most models of the same price, although the nominal dehydration is 1200 rpm, but only 800 rpm dehydration under the default program, and the effect is relatively average. Therefore, it is best to use it with a dryer and manually select 1200 rpm to dehydrate separately before drying.
Energy and water consumption are in line with Level 1 energy efficiency levels. In terms of power consumption, the performance of both the sterilization plate mode and the quick wash mode is very good, exceeding the excellent valueThe full no-wash and smart wash modes have also exceeded the baseline, which is a relatively power-saving product. In terms of water consumption, all modes exceeded the benchmark, especially the single water consumption of the sterilization plate mode was only 4767 litres has set a new benchmark in terms of water consumption.
Overall, Haier's EG100Mate2S front-loading washing machine is commendable in terms of comprehensive performance. Its advantages are reflected in the following aspects:
The washing efficiency is high, and the temperature control is very accurate, which fully reflects Haier's profound skills in algorithms and tuning, even on the thousand-yuan model.
The overall wear and rinse rates were good, in line with our expectations for a product in this price segment.
In addition to the common high-temperature sterilization method, an aromatherapy sterilization program has been added, which is very practical for daily clothing care.
Compared to other models in the same price range, this washing machine is more water and electricity efficient.
In terms of disadvantages, the main ones are as follows:
The washing effect is relatively average, although it can meet the needs of daily laundry, but for particularly dirty clothes, we still recommend using the sterilization and mite removal mode. It should be noted that in this mode it is better not to wash more than two kilograms.
Due to the limitations, the detail experience is relatively average. For example, the squeezing door ring is more prone to problems, the light is dim, and the dewatering speed needs to be manually adjusted.
In terms of purchase suggestions, for users with a budget of less than 2,000 yuan, Haier EG100Mate2S washing machine and Little Swan T0961 are both highly recommended models. Both have their own advantages and disadvantages: Haier pays more attention to the care and sterilization of clothes, and has more advantages in terms of energy efficiency;The Little Swan, on the other hand, has a slight edge in terms of cleaning and wear rates. So, when it comes to shopping, you can make decisions based on real-time** and personal brand preferences. No matter which one you choose, they are all excellent models in their price range.