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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£350
  • Avg. price in US: ~$410
  • No. of place settings: 13
  • Energy efficiency class: E
  • Noise level: 46 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.6

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of products in the Dishwashers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Dishwashers category.

Score components:

80.0%

7.2

Technical Score

20.0%

9.4

User score

Very good
7.2

Technical Score

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 components:

35.0%

5.4

Performance

30.0%

7.9

Features

25.0%

8.9

Programmes

10.0%

7.2

Design

Very good
9.4

User score

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 components:

70.0%

9.2

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.6
(21)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

Exceptional
  • 3.2
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    1.4

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    1.0

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    6.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    4.9

    Noise level

    10.0%

    8.2

    No. of place settings

  • 5.2
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    4.9

    Noise level

    20.0%

    6.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    6.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    1.4

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    8.2

    No. of place settings

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Verdict

The Bauknecht BBC 3B+26 X is a 60 cm semi-integrated dishwasher with a capacity of 13 to 14 place settings and a choice of 5 washing programs operating across 3 to 4 temperature levels (ranging from 40°C to 70°C). Key performance advantages include a relatively quiet 46 dB noise level, the ActiveDry automatic door-opening system for enhanced drying, a MultiZone feature for targeted basket washing, and a convenient delay-start timer of up to 24 hours. On the downside, the appliance holds a less economical and below-average Class E energy efficiency rating (consuming 94 kWh per 100 cycles) and requires a relatively high water consumption of 12 liters per eco cycle.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X

Technical Score

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 components:

35.0%

5.4

Performance

30.0%

7.9

Features

25.0%

8.9

Programmes

10.0%

7.2

Design

7.2
BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X has a technical score of 7.19 points, which is lower than 74.8% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

9.2

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.6
(21)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

9.4
BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X has a user score of 9.44 points, which is higher than 96.1% of products in this category.
Popularity
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.
10
BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 65.6% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

7.6

Overall score

40.0%

8.7

Price

8.0
BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X has a quality-to-price ratio of 8 points, which is higher than 56.5% of products in this category.
Energy efficiency class
What it is: This attribute refers to Energy efficiency class.
When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

Importance: HIGH

E
BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X has energy efficiency class E, which is worse than that of 67.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 26.5% of dishwashers.
Washing efficiency class
What it is: This attribute refers to Washing efficiency class.
When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

Importance: MEDIUM

A
BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X has washing efficiency class A, which is better than that of 1.1% of dishwashers and equal to that of 98.9% of dishwashers.
Drying efficiency class
What it is: This attribute refers to Drying efficiency class.
When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

Importance: MEDIUM

A
BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X has drying efficiency class A, which is better than that of 1.1% of dishwashers and equal to that of 98.9% of dishwashers.
Noise emission class
What it is: This attribute refers to Noise emission class.
When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

Importance: MEDIUM

C
BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X has noise emission class C, which is worse than that of 55.5% of dishwashers and equal to that of 40.4% of dishwashers.
Energy consumption per cycle
What it is: This attribute refers to Energy consumption per cycle.
When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Energy consumption per cycle across dishwashers.

Importance: HIGH

0.936 kWh
BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X uses 0.936 kWh per cycle, which is higher than that of 88.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 4.3% of dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
What it is: This attribute refers to No. of wash programs.
When it matters: This matters if you want to compare No. of wash programs across dishwashers.

Importance: MEDIUM

5
BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X offers 5 wash programs, which is fewer than that of 78% of dishwashers and equal to that of 18.8% of dishwashers.
Quick wash program
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Quick wash program.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X has a quick wash program. This feature is present in 99.6% of dishwashers.
Quick wash time
What it is: This attribute refers to Quick wash time.
When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Quick wash time across dishwashers.

Importance: MEDIUM

30 min
BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X completes its quick wash in 30 min, which is shorter than that of 33.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 43.6% of dishwashers.
Eco wash time
What it is: This attribute refers to Eco wash time.
When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Eco wash time across dishwashers.

Importance: MEDIUM

?
Delicate wash program
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Delicate wash program.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: LOW

yes
BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X has a delicate wash program. This feature is present in 59.9% of dishwashers.
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Automatic door opening
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Automatic door opening.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: HIGH

yes
BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X has an automatic door-opening feature. This feature is present in 65.7% of dishwashers.
Touch screen
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Touch screen.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: LOW

no
BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X does not have a touch screen. This feature is present in 10.2% of dishwashers.
Load sensor
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Load sensor.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X has a load sensor. This feature is present in 69.6% of dishwashers.
Overflow protection
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Overflow protection.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: HIGH

yes
BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X has overflow protection. This feature is present in 97.1% of dishwashers.
Adjustable water softener
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Adjustable water softener.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X has an adjustable water softener. This feature is present in 99% of dishwashers.
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Type of installation
What it is: This attribute refers to Type of installation.
When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

Importance: LOW

semi-integrated
No. of place settings
What it is: This attribute refers to No. of place settings.
When it matters: This matters if you want to compare No. of place settings across dishwashers.

Importance: MEDIUM

13
BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X holds 13 place settings, which is fewer than that of 55.2% of dishwashers and equal to that of 20.7% of dishwashers.
Cutlery basket
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Cutlery basket.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: LOW

yes
BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X has a cutlery basket. This feature is present in 58.4% of dishwashers.
Height adjustable top basket
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Height adjustable top basket.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: LOW

yes
BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X has a height-adjustable top basket. This feature is present in 93% of dishwashers.
Digital display
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Digital display.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: LOW

yes
BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X vs the average dishwasher

  • Has a pause option
    BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Pause option.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • 18% higher user score
    BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (9.44 vs 8).
    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.
    BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (9.44 vs 8).9.44 vs 8
  • 10x more popular
    BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X is more popular than the average dishwasher (10 vs 1).
    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.
    BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X is more popular than the average dishwasher (10 vs 1).10 vs 1
  • 3.6 kg lighter weight
    BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X is lighter than the average dishwasher (35.5 kg vs 39.1 kg).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Weight.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Weight across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X is lighter than the average dishwasher (35.5 kg vs 39.1 kg).35.5 kg vs 39.1 kg
  • 20% cheaper
    BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£350 vs £420).
    BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£350 vs £420).£350 vs £420
  • 0.5 cm shallower depth
    BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X is shallower than the average dishwasher (55.5 cm vs 56 cm).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Depth.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Depth across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X is shallower than the average dishwasher (55.5 cm vs 56 cm).55.5 cm vs 56 cm
  • 1% better value for money
    BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (7.95 vs 7.875).
    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.
    BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (7.95 vs 7.875).7.95 vs 7.88
  • Has a pause option
    BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • 3.6 kg lighter weight
    BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X is lighter than the average dishwasher (35.5 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 0.5 cm shallower depth
    BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X is shallower than the average dishwasher (55.5 cm vs 56 cm).

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Overall
Programmes
Design
  • 2.5 L higher water usage per cycle
    BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (12 L vs 9.5 L).
  • 0.19 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • Worse noise emission class
    BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
  • 700 L/year higher annual water consumption
    BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X uses more water annually than the average dishwasher (3360 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).
  • 5 °C lower maximum cleaning temperature
    BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X reaches a lower cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (65 °C vs 70 °C).
  • 2 dB higher noise level
    BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).
  • 1 fewer wash temperatures
    BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X offers fewer wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (3 vs 4).
  • 1 fewer wash programs
    BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X offers fewer wash programs than the average dishwasher (5 vs 6).
  • 1 fewer place settings
    BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).
  • 0.05 m shorter supply hose length
    BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X has a shorter supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.5 m vs 1.55 m).
  • 0.2 m shorter cable length
    BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X has a shorter cable than the average dishwasher (1.3 m vs 1.5 m).
  • 2.5 L higher water usage per cycle
    BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (12 L vs 9.5 L).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Water usage per cycle.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Water usage per cycle across dishwashers.

    Importance: HIGH

    BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (12 L vs 9.5 L).12 L vs 9.5 L
  • 0.19 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Energy consumption per cycle.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Energy consumption per cycle across dishwashers.

    Importance: HIGH

    BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.936 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • Worse noise emission class
    BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Noise emission class.
    When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).C vs B
  • 700 L/year higher annual water consumption
    BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X uses more water annually than the average dishwasher (3360 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Annual water consumption.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Annual water consumption across dishwashers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X uses more water annually than the average dishwasher (3360 L/year vs 2660 L/year).3360 L/year vs 2660 L/year
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Energy efficiency class.
    When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

    Importance: HIGH

    BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).E vs D
  • 5 °C lower maximum cleaning temperature
    BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X reaches a lower cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (65 °C vs 70 °C).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Max cleaning temperature.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Max cleaning temperature across dishwashers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X reaches a lower cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (65 °C vs 70 °C).65 °C vs 70 °C
  • 2 dB higher noise level
    BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Noise level.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Noise level across dishwashers.

    Importance: HIGH

    BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).46 dB vs 44 dB
  • 1 fewer place settings
    BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).
    What it is: This attribute refers to No. of place settings.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare No. of place settings across dishwashers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).13 vs 14
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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
amazon
4.6
21 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X?

  • Equipped with ActiveDry automatic door opening system for optimized drying performance
  • Operates comparatively quietly with a noise level of 46 dB
  • Generous capacity accommodating up to 13 to 14 place settings
  • Features a flexible height-adjustable upper basket to clear space for larger pots
  • Includes useful functionality such as a clear LED remaining-time display and delay start option
  • Offers a good cost-to-performance ratio for a budget-friendly built-in unit

What customers dislike about BAUKNECHT BBC3B26X?

  • High water and energy consumption compared to modern efficiency standards (94 kWh per 100 Eco cycles)
  • Relatively high water usage of 12 liters specifically within the Eco/savings program
  • Inflexible interior layout apart from the upper rack, leaving few options to adjust the space
  • Relies on a basic cutlery basket that takes up valuable room in the lower rack

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