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BAUKNECHT BUC3B26X Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£370No. of place settings:14Energy efficiency class:ENoise level:46 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

BAUKNECHT BUC3B26X Review: Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.2

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Dishwashers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

80%

7.2

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 79% of dishwashers
7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

35%

5.5

Performance

30%

7.8

Features

25%

8.5

Programmes

10%

7.9

Design

â–¼Worse than 77% of dishwashers
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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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £370

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Technical Specifications of dishwasher BAUKNECHT BUC3B26X

Technical score
Technical score
7.2/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components:

35%

5.5

Performance

30%

7.8

Features

25%

8.5

Programmes

10%

7.9

Design

7.2
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
BAUKNECHT BUC3B26X 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
7.6/ 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–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components:

60%

7.2

Overall score

40%

8.6

Price

7.6
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
0.936 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.936 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 0.936 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
6
No. of wash programs
6
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
Market range: <5 – >10
The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is 6; it is higher than that of 22.1% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 30% 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
165 min
Eco wash time
165 min
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 165 min; it is shorter than that of 98.4% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 0.3% of the dishwashers.
Delicate wash program
?
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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
yes
Touch screen
yes
â–² Better than 89% of models
This dishwasher has a touch screen. Overall, 10.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
Load sensor
?
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-under
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 BUC3B26X vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • 70 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    165 min
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (165 min vs 235 min).
    165 min vs 235 min
  • Has a touch screen
    Touch screen
    yes
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    This dishwasher has a touch screen, while the average dishwasher does not have a touch screen. Overall, 10.9% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has a pause option
    Pause option
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This dishwasher has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. Overall, 45.4% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 13.5% cheaper
    BAUKNECHT BUC3B26X is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£370 vs £420).
    £370 vs £420
  • 13.5% cheaper
    BAUKNECHT BUC3B26X is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£370 vs £420).
    £370 vs £420
  • 70 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    165 min
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (165 min vs 235 min).
    165 min vs 235 min
  • Has a pause option
    Pause option
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This dishwasher has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. Overall, 45.4% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has a touch screen
    Touch screen
    yes
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    This dishwasher has a touch screen, while the average dishwasher does not have a touch screen. Overall, 10.9% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 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
  • 2.5 L more water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    12 L
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <8.9 L – >11 L
    The water usage per cycle of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (12 L vs 9.5 L).
    12 L vs 9.5 L
  • 0.19 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.936 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).
    0.936 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
  • 700 L/year more water consumption
    Annual water consumption
    3,360 L/year
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <2.2k L/year – >3.1k L/year
    The water consumption of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (3360 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    3,360 L/year vs 2,660 L/year
  • 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
  • 5 °C lower maximum wash temperature
    Max cleaning temperature
    65 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <65 °C – >75 °C
    The maximum cleaning temperature of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (65 °C vs 70 °C).
    65 °C vs 70 °C
  • 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
  • 3.5% worse value for money
    BAUKNECHT BUC3B26X offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (7.6 vs 7.9).
    7.6 vs 7.86
  • 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
  • 2.5 L more water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    12 L
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <8.9 L – >11 L
    The water usage per cycle of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (12 L vs 9.5 L).
    12 L vs 9.5 L
  • 0.19 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.936 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).
    0.936 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
  • 700 L/year more water consumption
    Annual water consumption
    3,360 L/year
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <2.2k L/year – >3.1k L/year
    The water consumption of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (3360 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    3,360 L/year vs 2,660 L/year
  • 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
  • 5 °C lower maximum wash temperature
    Max cleaning temperature
    65 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <65 °C – >75 °C
    The maximum cleaning temperature of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (65 °C vs 70 °C).
    65 °C vs 70 °C
  • 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
  • 20.1% heavier
    Weight
    47 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (47 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    47 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 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 BUC3B26X

  • Equipped with ActiveDry technology which automatically opens the door at the end of the cycle for enhanced drying
  • Generous capacity accommodating up to 14 standard place settings
  • Features a clear, easy-to-read touchscreen display with a remaining time indicator
  • Offers flexible wash options including a convenient Half Load program and a Delay Start timer up to 24 hours
  • Reliable cleaning performance with multi-zone options to target specific baskets

What we don't like about BAUKNECHT BUC3B26X

  • Energy efficiency rating sits at Class E, which is lower compared to some newer eco-friendly models
  • Water consumption is somewhat high, using around 12 liters per cycle in the Eco program
  • Utilizes a traditional cutlery basket that occupies valuable space in the lower rack instead of a modern top cutlery drawer
  • Brand customer service and technical support have faced criticism regarding response times and ease of access for non-German speakers
  • Some users express general long-term reliability concerns regarding parts durability under the current parent brand manufacturing

Verdict

The BAUKNECHT BUC3B26X is a 60cm wide built-in undercounter dishwasher offering a 13 place-setting capacity, a 46 dB noise rating, and an E energy efficiency class. Its primary highlights include an ActiveDry automatic door-opening system for enhanced drying, a flexible half-load wash option, a Hygiene+ intensive program operating up to 65°C, and full Aquastop water protection. Key operational conveniences consist of a delay start timer, a specialized cutlery basket, and a responsive touchscreen display with a remaining-time indicator. However, its downsides include a relatively low Class E energy rating compared to modern eco-standards, a standard cutlery basket instead of a dedicated third rack, and a lengthy 195-minute runtime for its standard Eco cycle.

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