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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£370
  • Avg. price in US: ~$470
  • No. of place settings: 14
  • Energy efficiency class: E
  • Noise level: 46 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height 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

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%

?

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%

9.0

Programmes

10.0%

7.1

Design

Very good
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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%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 3.4
    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%

    10

    No. of place settings

  • 5.4
    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%

    10

    No. of place settings

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £370

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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.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher BAUKNECHT BUC3B26X

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%

?

Features

25.0%

?

Programmes

10.0%

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Design

7.2
BAUKNECHT BUC3B26X has a technical score of 7.21 points, which is lower than 74% 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 BUC3B26X 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%

7.2

Overall score

40.0%

8.6

Price

7.6
BAUKNECHT BUC3B26X has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.6 points, which is lower than 67.9% 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

E
BAUKNECHT BUC3B26X 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 BUC3B26X 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 BUC3B26X 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 BUC3B26X 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 BUC3B26X 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

?
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 BUC3B26X 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 BUC3B26X 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

165 min
BAUKNECHT BUC3B26X completes its Eco wash in 165 min, which is shorter than that of 98.3% of dishwashers and equal to that of 0.3% 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

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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 BUC3B26X 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

yes
BAUKNECHT BUC3B26X has a touch screen. This feature is present in 10.1% 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

?
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 BUC3B26X 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 BUC3B26X 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-under
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 BUC3B26X 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

yes
BAUKNECHT BUC3B26X 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 BUC3B26X 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 BUC3B26X has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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BAUKNECHT BUC3B26X vs the average dishwasher

  • 70 min shorter Eco wash time
    BAUKNECHT BUC3B26X finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (165 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 BUC3B26X finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (165 min vs 235 min).165 min vs 235 min
  • Has a touch screen
    BAUKNECHT BUC3B26X has a touch screen, while the average dishwasher does not have a touch screen. 10.2% of dishwashers have a 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

    BAUKNECHT BUC3B26X has a touch screen, while the average dishwasher does not have a touch screen. 10.2% of dishwashers have a touch screen.
  • Has a pause option
    BAUKNECHT BUC3B26X 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 BUC3B26X has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • 13.5% cheaper
    BAUKNECHT BUC3B26X is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£370 vs £420).
    BAUKNECHT BUC3B26X is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£370 vs £420).£370 vs £420
  • 70 min shorter Eco wash time
    BAUKNECHT BUC3B26X finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (165 min vs 235 min).
  • Has a pause option
    BAUKNECHT BUC3B26X has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • Has a touch screen
    BAUKNECHT BUC3B26X has a touch screen, while the average dishwasher does not have a touch screen. 10.2% of dishwashers have a touch screen.

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Overall
Programmes
Features
  • Uses a different motor type
    BAUKNECHT BUC3B26X uses standard, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
  • 2.5 L higher water usage per cycle
    BAUKNECHT BUC3B26X uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (12 L vs 9.5 L).
  • 0.19 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    BAUKNECHT BUC3B26X uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • Worse noise emission class
    BAUKNECHT BUC3B26X has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
  • 700 L/year higher annual water consumption
    BAUKNECHT BUC3B26X uses more water annually than the average dishwasher (3360 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    BAUKNECHT BUC3B26X has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).
  • 5 °C lower maximum cleaning temperature
    BAUKNECHT BUC3B26X reaches a lower cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (65 °C vs 70 °C).
  • 2 dB higher noise level
    BAUKNECHT BUC3B26X has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).
  • 4 cm deeper depth
    BAUKNECHT BUC3B26X is deeper than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 7.9 kg heavier weight
    BAUKNECHT BUC3B26X is heavier than the average dishwasher (47 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 0.2 m shorter cable length
    BAUKNECHT BUC3B26X has a shorter cable than the average dishwasher (1.3 m vs 1.5 m).
  • Uses a different motor type
    BAUKNECHT BUC3B26X 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 BUC3B26X uses standard, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.standard vs inverter
  • 2.5 L higher water usage per cycle
    BAUKNECHT BUC3B26X 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 BUC3B26X 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 BUC3B26X 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 BUC3B26X 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 BUC3B26X 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 BUC3B26X has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).C vs B
  • 700 L/year higher annual water consumption
    BAUKNECHT BUC3B26X 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 BUC3B26X 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 BUC3B26X 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 BUC3B26X has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).E vs D
  • 5 °C lower maximum cleaning temperature
    BAUKNECHT BUC3B26X 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 BUC3B26X 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 BUC3B26X 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 BUC3B26X has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).46 dB vs 44 dB
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Third-party reviews

What customers 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 customers dislike 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

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