Beko WKB 50801 M Washing Machine Reviews

Beko's budget washing machine line includes models with a narrow frame and rather basic features. These models are very affordable, making them a popular choice among buyers. A prime example is the Beko WKB 50801 M washing machine, which has received numerous online reviews. Let's see what they have to say.

Men's opinions

Nikita, Sochi

About a year ago, I had a chance to work at a large shopping center. I didn't sell anything, but I had a good time as a handyman. When I quit, I took part of my salary to buy appliances, as I really needed a narrow washing machine at the time. I got a Beko WKB 50801 M, and with a corporate discount, it cost me only $140. It's a very basic machine, but I wouldn't trade it for anything else, and here's why.

• The washing machine is very simple and reliable; it hasn't caused me any problems during its operation, and has shown itself to be excellent.
• It has a very narrow body, but my bathroom countertop is also narrow, and taking into account the necessary clearance, the washing machine barely fits under it. If the depth of the body was not 37 but 40 cm, the machine would not fit under the countertop.
• Due to the correctly distributed counterweights inside the body, the machine stands firmly on the floor and does not jump, especially after I leveled and strengthened the floor, and put anti-vibration stands.
• A simple set of programs. All modes are clear and meet my modest needs.
• The machine is quite quiet, the previous one was much louder.

The data sheet states that the maximum noise level of the machine is 68 dB, which is slightly less than that of similar budget models.

• It washes and spins clothes normally, the load capacity suits me perfectly.

Looking for a simple, reliable washing machine? Get this one; you'll be hard pressed to find a better, cheaper one. I'm convinced of that. At least it's much faster than the Indesit.

Alexander, Moscow

I bought a second washing machine for my tenants; they've been using it for two years now and are happy with it. It's a Beko WKB 50801 M, simple and inexpensive, but it seems to do its job well. One of the tenants bragged about throwing 7 kg of laundry in it at one time, and it washed, rinsed, and spun everything. Apparently it's a good machine, but I haven't used it myself; I just bought it and tested it.

Vadim, Izhevsk

My very first washing machine was a Bosch. It was very basic, with manual controls, so when it broke, I was looking for something similar. Of course, you can't find machines with manual controls these days, and they're not really necessary, but I needed a simple machine that would do a decent job without unnecessary bells and whistles. I really don't like overpaying. I searched for a long time, and finally got a Beko. I'll say right away that it's a mediocre washing machine, and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone, but it worked for me. Its main disadvantages: weak spin, poor powder dissolution, jumping around the bathroom.

Yuri, Kostroma

It's a cute, inexpensive machine, nothing special, but it washes perfectly. It's just what I needed. I tried washing a few pairs of sneakers in it the day before yesterday. The results were simply magical, much better than scrubbing them with a toothbrush.

Vladimir, Belgorod

We had a semi-automatic Soviet-era "barrel" washing machine at our dacha for about seven years—I can't remember the name. Two years ago, I dismantled it and replaced it with a Beko WKB 50801 M. My wife is very happy with it, as there's a lot of laundry to do in the summer, and our whole family lives at the dacha. Between her, me, and three kids, imagine how much laundry gets dirty—it's just awful. It took a ton of time to do the laundry, and even I had to pitch in. Now the machine is doing its job while we sip rosehip tea in the gazebo.

During the winter, the machine is stored at the dacha; we don't take it out. In the summer, we turn it on every day, and it's been working flawlessly so far.

Ivan, Irkutsk

A perfectly decent washing machine, no unnecessary bells and whistles, just the essentials. I used to chase fancy appliances too, until I realized that all that packaging is just that, packaging, and you're throwing away real money for it. The Beko washes everything perfectly, without chewing, wrinkling, or tearing anything. It's quiet, doesn't break down, and hooking it up is a breeze. It costs next to nothing. I bought it and I'm quite happy; now my clothes will be taken care of.

Alexey, Lipetsk

The incredibly low price is the main and, for now, only advantage of this machine. The washing machine bounces terribly. It manages to shift up to half a meter in a single wash, even though I have plenty of room in the bathroom and the hoses are long. The washing is simply terrible. It seems to pick up the detergent, but it's useless. I'm no expert, but I don't recommend this machine. If you ask me to rate it, I'd give it a maximum of two stars out of five.

Women's opinions

Galina, Veliky Novgorod

I've been using it for three years now and I'm quite happy. The drum capacity is a bit small, but the price is reasonable. At first, I was hesitant to buy this machine because of its plain appearance, but when I remembered I'd have to install it in the dishwasher anyway, I decided to go for it. It's a great machine!

Irina, Moscow

I really like the washing machine. It's a shame there's no display and you can't see the time left in the cycle, but that's not a deal-breaker; the main thing is it washes well. This machine is perfect for those looking to save money, and save a lot. Don't expect any amazing features from it, but it will simply wash your clothes. Five stars!

Svetlana, Tolyatti

The car was very unreliable; it broke down six months after I bought it. The electronics malfunctioned, and it took a long time to fix, though luckily it was free, under warranty. The wash is so-so, it makes a lot of noise and doesn't spin well. Terrible model, not even worth the money!

Larisa, St. Petersburg

I bought it and I don't like the machine because it jumps and makes noise. Furthermore, the pump broke shortly after I bought it. They quickly replaced it, but that just goes to show how unreliable it is. The wash quality is also very poor, even with expensive detergent. Putting good detergent in it is a waste of detergent; it won't wash any better anyway.

Tatyana, Novorossiysk

It's a fantastic washing machine. We bought it for a small price, but over the past three years we've abused it as much as we could. We've washed rugs in it that are full of sand. We've dropped it when we moved, and generally abused it. But it works, and it works very well. Our family's tests are, in my opinion, the most severe. The machine has passed them with flying colors, which means it deserves a full five stars from me.

Anastasia, Omsk

About a year ago, my grandmother needed a new washing machine, and it just happened to be her birthday. I was short on money, so I bought an inexpensive Beko WKB 50801 M washing machine as a gift. She still thanks me and tells me how wonderfully it washes and spins. Since she's happy, I decided to write a few kind words about this machine. A+!

   

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