Akai AQUA121401K-TL
Uses less electricity than 55% of the 1,109 washing machines, 11 kg and over on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €27 a year, €274 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 44 kWh
- Typical 47 kWh
- Running cost
- €27 / year
- −€2 vs typical
- Water per wash
- 56 L
- Typical 53 L
Near the middle of its group: 6 % below the typical 103 kWh. Class A is the best class any model in this group reaches. It uses 56.0 litres of water per cycle, 3.0 more than the typical model in its group. Akai has 6 models in this group; this one is number 3 among them. Registered in Aug 2026, one of the newer models in its group.
Where it stands
Rank 405 of 1,109 washing machines, 11 kg and over by yearly consumption. 404 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Westpoint WMT-1214A24 97 kWh same
- Westpoint WMT-1214A25.D 97 kWh same
- Akai AQUA121401K-TL 97 kWh
- Princesse PWM2112BR 97 kWh same
- Candy BP 413BL8-S 97 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | AQUA121401K-TL | HP 124A CARE UK | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €27 | €20 | −€7 |
| 5 years | €137 | €100 | −€37 |
| 10 years | €274 | €199 | −€75 |
| 15 years | €411 | €299 | −€112 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Cost by how often you wash
| Use | kWh / yr | € / yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 people · 110 washes | 48 | €14 |
| Our default · 220 washes | 97 | €27 |
| Family · 330 washes | 145 | €41 |
Spin noise · class B
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Akai AQUA121401K-TL (this model) | 97 | — |
| 70 | €7 | |
| 70 | €7 | |
| 70 | €7 | |
| 70 | €7 | |
| 70 | €7 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- A
- Energy per 100 cycles
- 44 kWh
- Energy per cycle
- 0.436 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 12.0 kg
- Water per cycle
- 56 L
- Eco 40–60 duration
- 4:00 h
- Spin speed
- 1,400 rpm
- Spin class / remaining moisture
- B · 53.9 %
- Spin noise
- 76 dB(A), class B
- Height × width × depth
- 850 × 600 × 650 mm
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Akai under one model number.
AQUA121401K-TL
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Akai AQUA121401K-TL cost to run?
At 220 washes a year it uses about 97 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €27 a year, or €274 over ten years.
How much water does it use?
56 litres per eco 40–60 wash, about 12.3 m³ a year at 220 washes.