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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£550
  • Avg. price in US: ~$730
  • No. of place settings: 14
  • Energy efficiency class: B
  • Noise level: 39 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height 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.

8.6

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%

8.6

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Excellent
8.6

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%

8.8

Performance

30.0%

8.6

Features

25.0%

9.0

Programmes

10.0%

7.5

Design

Excellent
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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%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 9.0
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    9.0

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    8.3

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    9.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    10

    Noise level

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

  • 9.7
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    10

    Noise level

    20.0%

    10

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    9.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    9.0

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £550

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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.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT

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%

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Performance

30.0%

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Features

25.0%

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Programmes

10.0%

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Design

8.6
Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT has a technical score of 8.64 points, which is higher than 87.1% 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%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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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.
1.0
Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% 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%

8.6

Overall score

40.0%

7.6

Price

8.3
Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.3 points, which is higher than 77.9% 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

B
Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT has energy efficiency class B, which is better than that of 74.8% of dishwashers and equal to that of 13.4% 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 BBO 3O539 PLGT 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 BBO 3O539 PLGT 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

A
Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT has noise emission class A, which is better than that of 98.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 1.1% 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

0.63 kWh
Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT uses 0.63 kWh per cycle, which is lower than that of 80.1% of dishwashers and equal to that of 1.8% 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

10
Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT offers 10 wash programs, which is more than that of 91.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 6.2% 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 BBO 3O539 PLGT 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 BBO 3O539 PLGT 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

200 min
Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT completes its Eco wash in 200 min, which is shorter than that of 84% of dishwashers and equal to that of 2.9% of dishwashers.
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 BBO 3O539 PLGT 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 BBO 3O539 PLGT 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 BBO 3O539 PLGT 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 BBO 3O539 PLGT 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 BBO 3O539 PLGT 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 BBO 3O539 PLGT 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

built-in
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

14
Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT holds 14 place settings, which is more than that of 44.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 43.7% 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

no
Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT does not have a cutlery basket. This feature is present in 58.5% 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 BBO 3O539 PLGT 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 BBO 3O539 PLGT has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT vs the average dishwasher

  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT has a self-cleaning filter system, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-cleaning filter system. 33.8% of dishwashers have a self-cleaning filter system.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Self-cleaning filter system.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: HIGH

    Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT has a self-cleaning filter system, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-cleaning filter system. 33.8% of dishwashers have a self-cleaning filter system.
  • 4 more wash programs
    Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (10 vs 6).
    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

    Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (10 vs 6).10 vs 6
  • 5 dB lower noise level
    Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (39 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 BBO 3O539 PLGT has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (39 dB vs 44 dB).39 dB vs 44 dB
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B 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 BBO 3O539 PLGT has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs D).B vs D
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Hygiene programme.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
  • 0.12 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.6 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 BBO 3O539 PLGT uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.6 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.63 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 35 min shorter Eco wash time
    Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (200 min vs 235 min).
    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

    Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (200 min vs 235 min).200 min vs 235 min
  • Better noise emission class
    Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT has a better noise emission class than the average dishwasher (A 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 BBO 3O539 PLGT has a better noise emission class than the average dishwasher (A vs B).A vs B
  • 5 dB lower noise level
    Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (39 dB vs 44 dB).
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs D).
  • 0.12 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.6 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • Better noise emission class
    Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT has a better noise emission class than the average dishwasher (A vs B).
  • 4 more wash programs
    Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (10 vs 6).
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
  • 35 min shorter Eco wash time
    Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (200 min vs 235 min).
  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT has a self-cleaning filter system, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-cleaning filter system. 33.8% of dishwashers have a self-cleaning filter system.
  • Has an interior light
    Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT has an interior light, while the average dishwasher does not have an interior light. 13.2% of dishwashers have an interior light.
  • 1 cm shallower depth
    Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT is shallower than the average dishwasher (55 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 3.6 kg lighter weight
    Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT is lighter than the average dishwasher (35.5 kg vs 39.1 kg).

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Design
  • Uses a different motor type
    Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT uses standard, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
  • Does not have a half-load option
    Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. 72.7% of dishwashers have a half-load option.
  • Does not have a favorite cycle
    Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT does not have a favorite cycle, while the average dishwasher has a favorite cycle. 67.4% of dishwashers have a favorite cycle.
  • Does not have a detergent tablet counter in the app
    Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT does not have a detergent tablet counter in the app, while the average dishwasher has a detergent tablet counter in the app. 67.1% of dishwashers have a detergent tablet counter in the app.
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
  • 0.2 m shorter cable length
    Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT has a shorter cable than the average dishwasher (1.3 m vs 1.5 m).
  • Uses a different motor type
    Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT uses standard, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    What it is: This attribute refers to Motor type.
    When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

    Importance: HIGH

    Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT uses standard, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.standard vs inverter
  • Does not have a half-load option
    Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. 72.7% of dishwashers have a half-load option.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Half load option.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. 72.7% of dishwashers have a half-load option.
  • Does not have a detergent tablet counter in the app
    Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT does not have a detergent tablet counter in the app, while the average dishwasher has a detergent tablet counter in the app. 67.1% of dishwashers have a detergent tablet counter in the app.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Tab counter.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT does not have a detergent tablet counter in the app, while the average dishwasher has a detergent tablet counter in the app. 67.1% of dishwashers have a detergent tablet counter in the app.
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a 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

    Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
  • Does not have a favorite cycle
    Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT does not have a favorite cycle, while the average dishwasher has a favorite cycle. 67.4% of dishwashers have a favorite cycle.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Favorite cycle.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT does not have a favorite cycle, while the average dishwasher has a favorite cycle. 67.4% of dishwashers have a favorite cycle.
  • 0.2 m shorter cable length
    Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT has a shorter cable than the average dishwasher (1.3 m vs 1.5 m).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Cable length.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Cable length across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT 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).
    Bauknecht BBO 3O539 PLGT is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£550 vs £420).£550 vs £420
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Third-party reviews

What customers 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 customers dislike 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

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