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Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£550No. of place settings:14Energy efficiency class:BNoise level:39 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT Review: Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.7

Overall score

Score
8.7/ 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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8.7

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â–²Better than 89% of dishwashers
8.7

Technical score

Technical score
8.7/ 10
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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.
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â–² Better than 87% of models
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35%

8.8

Performance

30%

8.6

Features

25%

9.0

Programmes

10%

7.7

Design

â–²Better than 87% of dishwashers
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User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Dishwashers category.
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When you want to know how products in the Dishwashers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT

Technical score
Technical score
8.7/ 10
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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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8.8

Performance

30%

8.6

Features

25%

9.0

Programmes

10%

7.7

Design

8.7
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
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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 Worse than 78% of models
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30%

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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.
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Popularity:
Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT has a popularity score of 1 point, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.3/ 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 81% of models
Score components:

60%

8.7

Overall score

40%

7.6

Price

8.3
Energy efficiency class
B
Energy efficiency class
B
â–² Better than 75% of models
This dishwasher has energy efficiency class B, better than that of 74.8% of dishwashers and the same as that of 13.4% 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
A
Noise emission class
A
★ Better than 99% of models
This dishwasher has noise-emission class A, better than that of 98.8% of dishwashers and the same as that of 1.2% of dishwashers.
Energy consumption per cycle
0.63 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.63 kWh
â–² Better than 80% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.63 kWh; it is lower than that of 80.1% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 1.8% of the dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
10
No. of wash programs
10
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <5 – >10
The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is 10; it is higher than that of 92% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 6.1% 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
200 min
Eco wash time
200 min
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 200 min; it is shorter than that of 83.9% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 2.9% 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
no
Cutlery basket
no
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
This dishwasher does not have 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 BBO 3O539 PLGT 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.
  • 4 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    10
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (10 vs 6).
    10 vs 6
  • 5 dB quieter
    Noise level
    39 dB
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is quieter than the average dishwasher (39 dB vs 44 dB).
    39 dB vs 44 dB
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    B
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This dishwasher has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs D).
    B vs D
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. Overall, 34.3% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 0.12 kWh less energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.63 kWh
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (0.6 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.63 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 35 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    200 min
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (200 min vs 235 min).
    200 min vs 235 min
  • Better noise-emission class
    Noise emission class
    A
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    This dishwasher has a better noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (A vs B).
    A vs B
  • 6.2% better value for money
    Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.35 vs 7.9).
    8.35 vs 7.86
  • 5 dB quieter
    Noise level
    39 dB
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is quieter than the average dishwasher (39 dB vs 44 dB).
    39 dB vs 44 dB
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    B
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This dishwasher has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs D).
    B vs D
  • 0.12 kWh less energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.63 kWh
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (0.6 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.63 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • Better noise-emission class
    Noise emission class
    A
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    This dishwasher has a better noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (A vs B).
    A vs B
  • 4 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    10
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (10 vs 6).
    10 vs 6
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. Overall, 34.3% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 35 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    200 min
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (200 min vs 235 min).
    200 min vs 235 min
  • 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.
  • Has an interior light
    Interior light
    yes
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This dishwasher has an interior light, while the average dishwasher does not have an interior light. Overall, 13.2% 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
  • 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 cutlery basket
    Cutlery basket
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. Overall, 57.6% 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.
  • 0.2 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
  • 31% more expensive
    Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£550 vs £420).
    £550 vs £420
  • 31% more expensive
    Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£550 vs £420).
    £550 vs £420
  • 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
  • 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.
  • No cutlery basket
    Cutlery basket
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. Overall, 57.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 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

Third-party reviews

What we like about Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT

  • Extremely quiet operation at a low 39 dB noise level
  • Effective PowerClean high-pressure nozzles that eliminate the need for pre-rinsing
  • Excellent cleaning and drying results without leaving spots on glasses or cutlery
  • ActiveDry automatic door opening system that improves natural drying and saves energy
  • Spacious 14 place setting capacity with a flexible, adjustable upper rack
  • Convenient extras including a ProComfort cutlery drawer and integrated LED interior lighting
  • Low resource consumption with an efficient energy efficiency class B rating

What we don't like about Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT

  • Brand customer support and technician scheduling can be difficult to reach for non-German speakers
  • Critiques regarding broader brand quality consistency since manufacturing shifted under parent company Whirlpool
  • Longer cycle times when using the maximum-efficiency Eco program

Verdict

The Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT is a 60 cm built-in, semi-integrated dishwasher with a 14 place setting capacity and a highly efficient EU Energy Class B rating, consuming 9.5 liters of water and 64 kWh of electricity per 100 cycles. Key characteristics and pros include an exceptionally quiet 39 dB operation, standard dimensions (59.8 x 82 x 55.5 cm), PowerClean high-pressure nozzles for baked-on dirt, ActiveDry automatic door opening for streak-free drying, an adjustable upper basket with a flexible ProComfort cutlery drawer, MultiZone wash options, and LED interior lighting. On the downside, a full eco-cycle takes a lengthy 3 hours and 20 minutes, auto-dosing functionality is missing, and some users note stability challenges or suboptimal basket layout design when holding bulky dishware securely.

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