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Bauknecht BBC 3C26 X Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£260No. of place settings:14Energy efficiency class:ENoise level:46 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

Bauknecht BBC 3C26 X Review: Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.9

Overall score

Score
7.9/ 10
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An overall evaluation of products in the Dishwashers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 55% of models
Score components

80%

7.7

Technical score

20%

8.7

User score

â–²Better than 55% of dishwashers
7.7

Technical score

Technical score
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Dishwashers category across these key areas: Performance, Programmes, Features, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Dishwashers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components

35%

6.6

Performance

30%

8.6

Features

25%

8.2

Programmes

10%

7.7

Design

â–¼Worse than 54% of dishwashers
8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Dishwashers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Dishwashers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 89% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 505 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 89% of dishwashers
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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Bauknecht BBC 3C26 X

Technical score
Technical score
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Dishwashers category across these key areas: Performance, Programmes, Features, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Dishwashers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components:

35%

6.6

Performance

30%

8.6

Features

25%

8.2

Programmes

10%

7.7

Design

7.7
User score
User score
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Dishwashers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Dishwashers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 89% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 505 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.7
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Dishwashers category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Dishwashers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
Bauknecht BBC 3C26 X has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 92% of products in this category.
10
Value for money
Value for money
8.3/ 10
✕
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 81% of models
Score components:

60%

7.9

Overall score

40%

9.2

Price

8.3
Energy efficiency class
E
Energy efficiency class
E
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This dishwasher has energy efficiency class E, worse than that of 67.6% of dishwashers and the same as that of 26.5% of dishwashers.
Washing efficiency class
A
Washing efficiency class
A
â–² Better than 1% of models
This dishwasher has washing efficiency class A, better than that of 1.1% of dishwashers and the same as that of 98.9% of dishwashers.
Drying efficiency class
A
Drying efficiency class
A
â–² Better than 1% of models
This dishwasher has drying efficiency class A, better than that of 1.1% of dishwashers and the same as that of 98.9% of dishwashers.
Noise emission class
C
Noise emission class
C
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
This dishwasher has noise-emission class C, worse than that of 55.5% of dishwashers and the same as that of 40.4% of dishwashers.
Energy consumption per cycle
0.94 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.94 kWh
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.94 kWh; it is higher than that of 88.6% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 4.3% of the dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
8
No. of wash programs
8
â–² Better than 64% of models
Market range: <5 – >10
The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is 8; it is higher than that of 64.1% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 20.3% of the dishwashers.
Quick wash program
yes
Quick wash program
yes
Category Benchmark
This dishwasher has a quick wash programme. Overall, 99.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
Quick wash time
30 min
Quick wash time
30 min
â–² Better than 34% of models
Market range: <28 min – >60 min
This dishwasher completes the quick programme in 30 min; it is shorter than that of 34.3% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the programme on 42.9% of the dishwashers.
Eco wash time
190 min
Eco wash time
190 min
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 190 min; it is shorter than that of 89.7% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 7.7% of the dishwashers.
Delicate wash program
yes
Delicate wash program
yes
â–² Better than 40% of models
This dishwasher has a delicate wash programme. Overall, 60.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Automatic door opening
yes
Automatic door opening
yes
â–² Better than 35% of models
This dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 65% of dishwashers have this feature.
Touch screen
no
Touch screen
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This dishwasher does not have a touch screen. Overall, 10.9% of dishwashers have this feature.
Load sensor
yes
Load sensor
yes
â–² Better than 30% of models
This dishwasher has a load sensor. Overall, 69.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
Overflow protection
yes
Overflow protection
yes
â–² Better than 3% of models
This dishwasher has overflow protection. Overall, 97.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
Adjustable water softener
yes
Adjustable water softener
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This dishwasher has an adjustable water softener. Overall, 99% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Type of installation
built-in
No. of place settings
14
No. of place settings
14
â–² Better than 45% of models
Market range: <10 – >15
The number of place settings on this dishwasher is 14; it is higher than that of 44.9% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 43.7% of the dishwashers.
Cutlery basket
yes
Cutlery basket
yes
â–² Better than 42% of models
This dishwasher has a cutlery basket. Overall, 57.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
Height adjustable top basket
yes
Height adjustable top basket
yes
â–² Better than 8% of models
This dishwasher has a height-adjustable top basket. Overall, 91.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
Digital display
yes
Digital display
yes
â–² Better than 10% of models
This dishwasher has a digital display. Overall, 90.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Bauknecht BBC 3C26 X vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Self-cleaning filter system
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This dishwasher has a self-cleaning filter system, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-cleaning filter system. Overall, 34.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 45 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    190 min
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (190 min vs 235 min).
    190 min vs 235 min
  • 2 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    8
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).
    8 vs 6
  • 10x more popular
    Bauknecht BBC 3C26 X is more popular than the average dishwasher (10 vs 1).
    10 vs 1
  • 61.5% cheaper
    Bauknecht BBC 3C26 X is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£260 vs £420).
    £260 vs £420
  • 9.3% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Dishwashers category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the Dishwashers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
    Score distribution
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    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Bauknecht BBC 3C26 X
    the average dishwasher
    Bauknecht BBC 3C26 X has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (8.74 vs 8.000).
    8.74 vs 8
  • 9.3% lighter
    Weight
    35.5 kg
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% lighter: this dishwasher is lighter than the average dishwasher (35.5 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    35.5 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 5.2% better value for money
    Bauknecht BBC 3C26 X offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.27 vs 7.9).
    8.27 vs 7.86
  • 10x more popular
    Bauknecht BBC 3C26 X is more popular than the average dishwasher (10 vs 1).
    10 vs 1
  • 61.5% cheaper
    Bauknecht BBC 3C26 X is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£260 vs £420).
    £260 vs £420
  • 9.3% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Dishwashers category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the Dishwashers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Bauknecht BBC 3C26 X
    the average dishwasher
    Bauknecht BBC 3C26 X has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (8.74 vs 8.000).
    8.74 vs 8
  • 5.2% better value for money
    Bauknecht BBC 3C26 X offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.27 vs 7.9).
    8.27 vs 7.86
  • 45 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    190 min
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (190 min vs 235 min).
    190 min vs 235 min
  • 2 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    8
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).
    8 vs 6
  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Self-cleaning filter system
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This dishwasher has a self-cleaning filter system, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-cleaning filter system. Overall, 34.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 9.3% lighter
    Weight
    35.5 kg
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% lighter: this dishwasher is lighter than the average dishwasher (35.5 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    35.5 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • Motor type
    Motor type
    standard
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    This dishwasher uses standard as its motor type, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    standard vs inverter
  • 0.19 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.94 kWh
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.94 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • No half-load option
    Half load option
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. Overall, 72.9% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Worse noise-emission class
    Noise emission class
    C
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    E
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).
    E vs D
  • 2 dB louder
    Noise level
    46 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).
    46 dB vs 44 dB
  • No favorite cycle
    Favorite cycle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a favorite cycle, while the average dishwasher has a favorite cycle. Overall, 71% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 1 fewer wash temperatures
    No. of wash temperatures
    3
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <3 – >8
    The number of wash temperatures on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (3 vs 4).
    3 vs 4
  • Motor type
    Motor type
    standard
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    This dishwasher uses standard as its motor type, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    standard vs inverter
  • 0.19 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.94 kWh
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.94 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • Worse noise-emission class
    Noise emission class
    C
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    E
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).
    E vs D
  • 2 dB louder
    Noise level
    46 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).
    46 dB vs 44 dB
  • 1 fewer wash temperatures
    No. of wash temperatures
    3
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <3 – >8
    The number of wash temperatures on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (3 vs 4).
    3 vs 4
  • No half-load option
    Half load option
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. Overall, 72.9% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No favorite cycle
    Favorite cycle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a favorite cycle, while the average dishwasher has a favorite cycle. Overall, 71% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 0.05 m shorter supply hose
    Supply hose length
    1.5 m
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >1.65 m
    This dishwasher has a shorter supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.5 m vs 1.55 m).
    1.5 m vs 1.55 m
  • 0.2 m shorter cable
    Cable length
    1.3 m
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <1.3 m – >1.75 m
    This dishwasher has a shorter cable than the average dishwasher (1.3 m vs 1.5 m).
    1.3 m vs 1.5 m

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Third-party reviews

Based on 505 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Bauknecht BBC 3C26 X

  • Excellent value for money ratio
  • Generous capacity accommodating 14 place settings
  • Operates quietly during cycles at 46 dB
  • Provides reliable cleaning and drying performance for daily tableware
  • Wide selection of 8 programs including a quick express option
  • Highly flexible interior layout with adjustable upper baskets
  • Features ActiveDry automatic door opening system for optimized drying

What we don't like about Bauknecht BBC 3C26 X

  • Struggles to dry plasticware completely, leaving water droplets behind
  • Standard Eco and Automatic programs are quite long, taking over 3 hours
  • The cutlery basket takes up significant usable space in the bottom rack
  • Lacks a dedicated machine self-cleaning program
  • No integrated door child-lock or safety steam protection when opened mid-cycle

Verdict

The Bauknecht BBC 3C26 X is a 60 cm semi-integrated built-in dishwasher offering a 14 place setting capacity, a 46 dB operating noise level, and a stainless steel interior. Key characteristics include 8 washing programs (such as Eco 50°C, Express, and Nightwash), 5 cleaning temperatures ranging from 40°C to 70°C, and an intelligent Sensor+ program that optimizes energy and water consumption. Main advantages include an ActiveDry automatic door-opening system for improved drying efficiency, the flexible MultiZone separate rack washing option, full water protection safety valves, and a modern touch display with a 1-24 hour start delay. However, primary drawbacks include its relatively low E-class energy rating with a high consumption of 95 kWh per 100 cycles, and the lack of a dedicated self-cleaning machine care program.

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