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Cecotec Bolero 4201 E review: 60 specs compared

Avg. price:~£?No. of place settings:?Energy efficiency class:ENoise level:47 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

Cecotec Bolero 4201 E Review: Compare 60 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

Cecotec Bolero 4201 E
7.6/10

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs and ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 75%, User score 25%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

75%

7.6

Technical score

25%

?

User scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.7, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 63% of dishwashers
?

Value for money

Value for money
✕
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
Score components

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

?

Price

Price not known yet
7.6

Technical score

Technical score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 75% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components

35%

7.2

Performance

30%

7.0

Features

25%

8.7

Programmes

10%

8.3

Design

â–¼Worse than 60%
?

User score

User score
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.7, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
Share: User score counts 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
No ratings from across the web yet, so it counts as 7.7, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
No ratings from across the web yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £?
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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Cecotec Bolero 4201 E

Technical score
Technical score
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 75% of the overall score.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components:

35%

7.2

Performance

30%

7.0

Features

25%

8.7

Programmes

10%

8.3

Design

7.6
Value for money
Value for money
8.4/ 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 83% of models
Score components:

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

?

Price

8.4
Energy efficiency class
E
This dishwasher has energy efficiency class E, worse than that of 68.2% of dishwashers and the same as that of 26.3% of dishwashers.
Washing efficiency class
A
This dishwasher has washing efficiency class A, better than that of 0.9% of dishwashers and the same as that of 99.1% of dishwashers.
Drying efficiency class
A
This dishwasher has drying efficiency class A, better than that of 1% of dishwashers and the same as that of 99% of dishwashers.
Noise emission class
C
This dishwasher has noise-emission class C, worse than that of 54.9% of dishwashers and the same as that of 41.3% of dishwashers.
Energy consumption per cycle
0.8 kWh
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.8 kWh; it is higher than that of 59.7% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 0.1% of the dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
?
Quick wash program
yes
This dishwasher has a quick wash programme. Overall, 99.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
Quick wash time
30 min
Market range: <28 min – >60 min
This dishwasher completes the quick programme in 30 min; it is shorter than that of 33.8% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the programme on 44% of the dishwashers.
Eco wash time
?
Delicate wash program
yes
This dishwasher has a delicate wash programme. Overall, 61.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Automatic door opening
no
This dishwasher does not have an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 63.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
Touch screen
no
This dishwasher does not have a touch screen. Overall, 9.5% of dishwashers have this feature.
Load sensor
?
Overflow protection
yes
This dishwasher has overflow protection. Overall, 96.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
Adjustable water softener
yes
This dishwasher has an adjustable water softener. Overall, 99.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Type of installation
freestanding
No. of place settings
?
Cutlery basket
yes
This dishwasher has a cutlery basket. Overall, 62.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
Height adjustable top basket
yes
This dishwasher has a height-adjustable top basket. Overall, 92% of dishwashers have this feature.
Digital display
yes
This dishwasher has a digital display. Overall, 91.5% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Cecotec Bolero 4201 E vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • 0.5 L less water per cycle
    The water usage per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (9 L vs 9.5 L).
    9 L vs 9.5 L
  • 5.1% better value for money
    Cecotec Bolero 4201 E offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.35 vs 7.9).
    8.35 vs 7.94
  • 5.1% better value for money
    Cecotec Bolero 4201 E offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.35 vs 7.9).
    8.35 vs 7.94
  • 0.5 L less water per cycle
    The water usage per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (9 L vs 9.5 L).
    9 L vs 9.5 L
  • No automatic door-opening feature
    This dishwasher does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 63.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 3 dB louder
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (47 dB vs 44 dB).
    47 dB vs 44 dB
  • Worse noise-emission class
    This dishwasher has a worse noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    This dishwasher has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).
    E vs D
  • No child lock
    This dishwasher does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. Overall, 54.5% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 0.05 kWh more energy per cycle
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (0.8 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.8 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 3 dB louder
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (47 dB vs 44 dB).
    47 dB vs 44 dB
  • Worse noise-emission class
    This dishwasher has a worse noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    This dishwasher has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).
    E vs D
  • 0.05 kWh more energy per cycle
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (0.8 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.8 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • No automatic door-opening feature
    This dishwasher does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 63.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No child lock
    This dishwasher does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. Overall, 54.5% of dishwashers have this feature.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Cecotec Bolero 4201 E

  • Class A washing and class A drying results.
  • A 30 min quick wash for light loads.
  • The delicate program is gentle on thin glasses.
  • Delay start of up to 24 h.
  • Adjustable water softener for hard water areas.
  • Salt and rinse aid indicators show when to top up.

What customers don't like about Cecotec Bolero 4201 E

  • Energy class E means more power per cycle than the A-rated machines.
  • At 47 dB it is noticeable when it runs in the next room.
  • There is no pause option, so a cycle cannot be stopped halfway.
  • The door does not open by itself at the end of the cycle.
  • There is no app or Wi-Fi to start or check it from a phone.

Verdict

Plain and dependable describes the Cecotec Bolero 4201 E, which suits a small household that wants the basics. It has class A washing and class A drying, and the top basket height can be adjusted. The 30 min quick wash is handy for a light load, and the delicate program takes care of thin glasses. The delay start can wait up to 24 h. Its energy class is E, so it uses 0.8 kWh per cycle, which is more than the top classes. At 47 dB it is noticeable in the next room, so it is better run when nobody is sleeping. There is no pause option and no app, so it is a machine you set and leave. It suits a buyer who wants a machine for everyday loads and no extras.

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