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Balay 3VF6331SA review: 60 specs compared

Avg. price:~£?No. of place settings:14Energy efficiency class:CNoise level:44 dBOverflow protection:noHeight adjustable top basket:yes

Balay 3VF6331SA Review: Compare 60 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

Balay 3VF6331SA
7.7/10

Overall score

Score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs and ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 75%, User score 25%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components

75%

7.7

Technical score

25%

7.7

User score

â–¼Worse than 60% of dishwashers
?

Value for money

Value for money
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Dishwashers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Dishwashers category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

?

Price

Price not known yet
7.7

Technical score

Technical score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 75% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components

35%

8.4

Performance

30%

6.3

Features

25%

8.0

Programmes

10%

9.0

Design

â–¼Worse than 56%
7.7

User score

User score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.7, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
Share: User score counts 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 69% of models

70%

8.5

Rating

30%

5.6

Popularity

â–¼Worse than 69%
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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Balay 3VF6331SA

Technical score
Technical score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 75% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components:

35%

8.4

Performance

30%

6.3

Features

25%

8.0

Programmes

10%

9.0

Design

7.7
Value for money
Value for money
8.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Dishwashers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Dishwashers category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 83% of models
Score components:

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

?

Price

8.4
Energy efficiency class
C
This dishwasher has energy efficiency class C, better than that of 53.5% of dishwashers and the same as that of 21.1% of dishwashers.
Washing efficiency class
A
This dishwasher has washing efficiency class A, better than that of 0.9% of dishwashers and the same as that of 99.1% of dishwashers.
Drying efficiency class
A
This dishwasher has drying efficiency class A, better than that of 1% of dishwashers and the same as that of 99% of dishwashers.
Noise emission class
?
Energy consumption per cycle
0.747 kWh
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.747 kWh; it is lower than that of 47.5% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 11.4% of the dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
?
Quick wash program
yes
This dishwasher has a quick wash programme. Overall, 99.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
Quick wash time
?
Eco wash time
?
Delicate wash program
no
This dishwasher does not have a delicate wash programme. Overall, 61.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Automatic door opening
no
This dishwasher does not have an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 63.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
Touch screen
no
This dishwasher does not have a touch screen. Overall, 9.5% of dishwashers have this feature.
Load sensor
yes
This dishwasher has a load sensor. Overall, 69.4% of dishwashers have this feature.
Overflow protection
no
This dishwasher does not have overflow protection. Overall, 96.9% of dishwashers have this feature.
Adjustable water softener
yes
This dishwasher has an adjustable water softener. Overall, 99.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Type of installation
?
No. of place settings
14
Market range: <10 – >15
The number of place settings on this dishwasher is 14; it is higher than that of 45.1% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 43.1% of the dishwashers.
Cutlery basket
yes
This dishwasher has a cutlery basket. Overall, 62.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
Height adjustable top basket
yes
This dishwasher has a height-adjustable top basket. Overall, 92% of dishwashers have this feature.
Digital display
yes
This dishwasher has a digital display. Overall, 91.5% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Balay 3VF6331SA vs the average dishwasher

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  • Has Wi-Fi
    This dishwasher has Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not have Wi-Fi. Overall, 42.4% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Better energy efficiency class
    This dishwasher has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).
    C vs D
  • 0.25 m longer cable
    This dishwasher has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).
    1.75 m vs 1.5 m
  • 15.4% lighter
    This dishwasher is lighter than the average dishwasher (33 kg vs 39 kg).
    33.0 kg vs 39 kg
  • 5.7% better value for money
    Balay 3VF6331SA offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.4 vs 7.9).
    8.4 vs 7.94
  • 5.7% better value for money
    Balay 3VF6331SA offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.4 vs 7.9).
    8.4 vs 7.94
  • Better energy efficiency class
    This dishwasher has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).
    C vs D
  • Has Wi-Fi
    This dishwasher has Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not have Wi-Fi. Overall, 42.4% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 0.25 m longer cable
    This dishwasher has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).
    1.75 m vs 1.5 m
  • 15.4% lighter
    This dishwasher is lighter than the average dishwasher (33 kg vs 39 kg).
    33.0 kg vs 39 kg
  • No automatic door-opening feature
    This dishwasher does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 63.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No overflow protection
    This dishwasher does not have overflow protection, while the average dishwasher has overflow protection. Overall, 96.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No delicate wash programme
    This dishwasher does not have a delicate wash programme, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash programme. Overall, 61.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No quiet wash programme
    This dishwasher does not have a quiet wash programme, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash programme. Overall, 62.3% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No child lock
    This dishwasher does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. Overall, 54.5% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 3.8% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
    How we count it
    Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.7, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
    Share: User score counts 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models

    70%

    8.5

    Rating

    30%

    5.6

    Popularity

    7.7 vs 8.0
  • 3.8% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
    How we count it
    Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.7, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
    Share: User score counts 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models

    70%

    8.5

    Rating

    30%

    5.6

    Popularity

    7.7 vs 8.0
  • No delicate wash programme
    This dishwasher does not have a delicate wash programme, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash programme. Overall, 61.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No quiet wash programme
    This dishwasher does not have a quiet wash programme, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash programme. Overall, 62.3% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No automatic door-opening feature
    This dishwasher does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 63.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No overflow protection
    This dishwasher does not have overflow protection, while the average dishwasher has overflow protection. Overall, 96.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No child lock
    This dishwasher does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. Overall, 54.5% of dishwashers have this feature.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Balay 3VF6331SA

  • 14 place settings hold a full family meal.
  • At 33 kg the body feels solid and steady.
  • Washing and drying both reach class A.
  • A load sensor adjusts the cycle to how full the racks are.
  • A delay start of up to 24 h lets you run it overnight.
  • The height adjustable top basket makes room for tall glasses and bowls.

What customers don't like about Balay 3VF6331SA

  • No overflow protection, so a leak is not stopped by the machine.
  • No delicate programme for fragile glasses or thin plastics.
  • No quiet wash cycle for night runs.
  • No self-cleaning filter, so the filter needs cleaning by hand.
  • No automatic door opening, so you open it yourself to let steam out.

Verdict

Heavy and roomy, the Balay 3VF6331SA takes 14 place settings, which suits a large family or someone who hosts often. At 33 kg it feels solid, and it stays put when the racks are full. Washing and drying both reach class A, and the inverter motor runs at 44 dB, a little louder than a quiet model. It has a load sensor, Wi-Fi, a height adjustable top basket and a 24 h delay start, so you can run it overnight. The downside is that it has no overflow protection, so a leak is not stopped by the machine itself. It also has no delicate programme and no quiet wash cycle. It suits a buyer who wants a big, sturdy dishwasher for a busy kitchen and does not mind a louder cycle.

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