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Balay 3VS5032BP review: 60 specs compared

Avg. price:~£?No. of place settings:13Energy efficiency class:CNoise level:46 dBOverflow protection:noHeight adjustable top basket:yes

Balay 3VS5032BP Review: Compare 60 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

Balay 3VS5032BP
7.8/10

Overall score

Score
7.8/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components

75%

7.6

Technical score

25%

8.5

User score

â–¼Worse than 51% 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%

7.8

Overall score

30%

?

Price

Price not known yet
7.6

Technical score

Technical score
7.6/ 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 60% of models
Score components

35%

8.4

Performance

30%

6.3

Features

25%

8.0

Programmes

10%

8.3

Design

â–¼Worse than 60%
8.5

User score

User score
8.5/ 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–² Better than 66% of models

70%

8.9

Rating

30%

7.6

Popularity

â–²Better than 66%
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Ranked #401 of 1,401 models in Dishwashers (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Balay 3VS5032BP

Technical score
Technical score
7.6/ 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 60% of models
Score components:

35%

8.4

Performance

30%

6.3

Features

25%

8.0

Programmes

10%

8.3

Design

7.6
Value for money
Value for money
8.5/ 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 87% of models
Score components:

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

?

Price

8.5
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
0.736 kWh
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.736 kWh; it is lower than that of 59% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 3.8% 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
freestanding
No. of place settings
13
Market range: <10 – >15
The number of place settings on this dishwasher is 13; it is lower than that of 55% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 20.4% 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 3VS5032BP 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.
  • 0.5 L less water per cycle
    The water usage per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (9 L vs 9.5 L).
    9 L vs 9.5 L
  • 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
  • 0.01 kWh less energy per cycle
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (0.7 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.736 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 6.3% higher user score
    User score
    8.5/ 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–² Better than 66% of models

    70%

    8.9

    Rating

    30%

    7.6

    Popularity

    8.5 vs 8.0
  • 6.9% better value for money
    Balay 3VS5032BP offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.49 vs 7.9).
    8.49 vs 7.94
  • 6.3% higher user score
    User score
    8.5/ 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–² Better than 66% of models

    70%

    8.9

    Rating

    30%

    7.6

    Popularity

    8.5 vs 8.0
  • 6.9% better value for money
    Balay 3VS5032BP offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.49 vs 7.9).
    8.49 vs 7.94
  • 0.5 L less water per cycle
    The water usage per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (9 L vs 9.5 L).
    9 L vs 9.5 L
  • Better energy efficiency class
    This dishwasher has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).
    C vs D
  • 0.01 kWh less energy per cycle
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (0.7 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.736 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 2 dB louder
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).
    46 dB vs 44 dB
  • 1 fewer place settings
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).
    13 vs 14
  • 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.
  • 20.8% heavier
    This dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (47.1 kg vs 39 kg).
    47.1 kg vs 39 kg
  • 2 dB louder
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).
    46 dB vs 44 dB
  • 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.
  • 1 fewer place settings
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).
    13 vs 14
  • 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.
  • 20.8% heavier
    This dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (47.1 kg vs 39 kg).
    47.1 kg vs 39 kg

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Balay 3VS5032BP

  • 13 place settings take a large family's dishes in one run.
  • Washing and drying both reach class A.
  • Standby use of 0.5 W keeps idle power low.
  • Wi-Fi lets you start a cycle from your phone.
  • A time-remaining indicator and an end-of-cycle light show progress.
  • An adjustable water softener lets you match the machine to local water.

What customers don't like about Balay 3VS5032BP

  • At 47.1 kg it is hard to move, so it suits a fixed spot.
  • Energy class C and 0.736 kWh per cycle mean it uses more power per run.
  • There is no overflow protection, so a fault can leave water on the floor.
  • There is no quiet wash programme for night-time runs.
  • There is no delicate wash and no hygiene programme.

Verdict

The 13 place settings are the main reason to look at the Balay 3VS5032BP, which suits a large family that runs the machine every day. It rates C for energy, using 0.736 kWh and 9 L per cycle. Washing and drying both reach class A. The inverter motor runs at 46 dB, which is fine in a separate kitchen but noticeable in an open-plan room. A load sensor adjusts each cycle to how full the rack is, and Wi-Fi lets you start it from your phone. A time-remaining indicator and an end-of-cycle light show where the programme has got to. Standby use is 0.5 W, so it wastes little power while idle. The downside is weight: at 47.1 kg it is hard to shift. Pick it for a big household where the weight is not a problem.

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