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Beko DC101230 review: 80 specs compared

Avg. price:~£380Drying technology:condenserCapacity:10 kgEnergy efficiency class (old label):BInstallation type:self-standing

Beko DC101230 Review: Compare 80 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Tumble dryers category and whether it is worth buying.

Beko DC101230
6.5/10

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 10
✕
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
▼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components

75%

5.6

Technical score

25%

9.2

User score

▼Worse than 85% of tumble dryers
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the dryer's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a dryer with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

9.0

Price

▼Worse than 74%
5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 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
▼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

35%

4.2

Performance

30%

5.1

Features

25%

7.3

Drying programs

10%

7.5

Design

▼Worse than 91%
9.2

User score

User score
9.2/ 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 8.1, 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
▲ Better than 88% of models

70%

9.0

Rating

30%

9.5

Popularity

▲Better than 88%
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Technical Specifications of tumble dryer Beko DC101230

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components:

35%

4.2

Performance

30%

5.1

Features

25%

7.3

Drying programs

10%

7.5

Design

5.6
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the dryer's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a dryer with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components:

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

9.0

Price

7.2
Drying technology
condenser
This tumble dryer uses a condenser drying system, which is less efficient than 74.6% of tumble dryers and equal to 15.3% of tumble dryers.
Capacity
10 kg
Market range: <7 kg – >10 kg
This tumble dryer holds 10 kg of laundry, which is more than 88.3% of tumble dryers and equal to 10.6% of tumble dryers.
Drum volume
?
Inverter motor
no
This tumble dryer does not have an inverter motor. 42.6% of tumble dryers have an inverter motor.
Energy efficiency class (old label)
B
This tumble dryer has an energy efficiency class that is worse than that of 74.3% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 16.5% of tumble dryers.
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N. of drying programs
12
Market range: <9 – >15
This tumble dryer has 12 different drying programs which is fewer than the n. of programs of 60.4% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 9.6% of tumble dryers.
Cotton (Iron Dry, Cupboard Dry, Extra Dry), Synthetics (Iron Dry, Cupboard Dry), Daily, Sport, Freshen Up, Timer programmes, Delicates, Mix, BabyProtect, Jeans, GentleCare/Shirts, Daily Express.
N. of downloadable programs
0
Market range: <0 – >40
This tumble dryer has 0 downloadable programs which is fewer than the n. of downloadable programs of 24.6% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 75.4% of tumble dryers.
Temperature selection
no
This tumble dryer does not offer temperature selection. 43.1% of tumble dryers offer temperature selection.
Selectable drying times
yes
This tumble dryer has adjustable drying times. 97.4% of tumble dryers have adjustable drying times.
10 - 160 min
Selectable drying level
yes
This tumble dryer allows drying level customization. 95.4%.
3 drying levels
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N. of advanced features
8
Market range: <6 – >18
This tumble dryer has 8 features which is fewer than the n. of features of 64.1% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 13% of tumble dryers.
Humidity sensors, Delayed start option, Pause & Add option, Selectable drying times, Selectable drying level, Gentle drying, Post-drying drum movement, Bidirectional drum movement
Laundry detection system
no
This tumble dryer lacks a laundry detection system. 43.8% of tumble dryers include this feature.
Humidity sensors
yes
This tumble dryer is equipped with humidity sensors. 90.8% of tumble dryers have humidity sensors.
Delayed start option
yes
This tumble dryer has a delayed start option. 92.8% of tumble dryers have this feature.
Maximum delayed start
24 h
Market range: <19 h – >24 h
The maximum delayed start of this tumble dryer is 24 h which is longer than the maximum delayed start of 25.5% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 74.5% of tumble dryers.
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Installation type
self-standing
This tumble dryer is self-standing, which is less suited to fitted kitchens than 0.7% of tumble dryers and equal to 99.3% of tumble dryers.
Loading type
front-loading
This tumble dryer is front-loading, which is equal to 100% of tumble dryers.
Display
yes
This tumble dryer has a display. 94.4% of tumble dryers have a display.
Child lock
yes
This tumble dryer includes a child lock. 94% of tumble dryers have a child lock.
Antivibration design
yes
This tumble dryer has an antivibration design. 0.3% of tumble dryers offer this.
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Beko DC101230 vs the average tumble dryer

246810TotalPerformanceDrying programsFeaturesDesign
  • 2 kg larger capacity
    This tumble dryer holds more laundry than the average tumble dryer (10 kg vs 8 kg). The average tumble dryer holds 8 kg.
    10 kg vs 8 kg
  • Baby program
    This tumble dryer has a Baby program, which the average tumble dryer does not. 22.1% of dryers feature a Baby program.
  • Jeans program
    This tumble dryer has a Jeans program, the average tumble dryer does not. 48.9% of dryers have this program.
  • 13.6% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 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 8.1, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
    Share: User score counts 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 88% of models

    70%

    9.0

    Rating

    30%

    9.5

    Popularity

    9.2 vs 8.1
  • 16 min shorter fast cycle duration
    This tumble dryer has a shorter fast cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (14 min vs 30 min). The average dryer’s fast cycle takes 30 min.
    14 min vs 30 min
  • 29.5 min shorter ECO cycle duration
    This tumble dryer has a shorter ECO cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (165 min vs 194.5 min). The average dryer’s ECO cycle takes 194.5 min.
    165 min vs 194.5 min
  • 11.1% lighter
    This tumble dryer is lighter than the average tumble dryer (40 kg vs 45 kg). The average dryer weighs 45 kg.
    40 kg vs 45 kg
  • 0.4% lower height
    This tumble dryer has a lower height than the average tumble dryer (84.6 cm vs 84.9 cm). The average dryer has a height of 84.9 cm.
    84.6 cm vs 84.9 cm
  • 13.6% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 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 8.1, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
    Share: User score counts 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 88% of models

    70%

    9.0

    Rating

    30%

    9.5

    Popularity

    9.2 vs 8.1
  • 2 kg larger capacity
    This tumble dryer holds more laundry than the average tumble dryer (10 kg vs 8 kg). The average tumble dryer holds 8 kg.
    10 kg vs 8 kg
  • Baby program
    This tumble dryer has a Baby program, which the average tumble dryer does not. 22.1% of dryers feature a Baby program.
  • Jeans program
    This tumble dryer has a Jeans program, the average tumble dryer does not. 48.9% of dryers have this program.
  • 16 min shorter fast cycle duration
    This tumble dryer has a shorter fast cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (14 min vs 30 min). The average dryer’s fast cycle takes 30 min.
    14 min vs 30 min
  • 29.5 min shorter ECO cycle duration
    This tumble dryer has a shorter ECO cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (165 min vs 194.5 min). The average dryer’s ECO cycle takes 194.5 min.
    165 min vs 194.5 min
  • 11.1% lighter
    This tumble dryer is lighter than the average tumble dryer (40 kg vs 45 kg). The average dryer weighs 45 kg.
    40 kg vs 45 kg
  • 0.4% lower height
    This tumble dryer has a lower height than the average tumble dryer (84.6 cm vs 84.9 cm). The average dryer has a height of 84.9 cm.
    84.6 cm vs 84.9 cm
  • 2.77x higher part-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy per partial-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (3 kWh vs 1.08 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.08 kWh at partial load.
    2.99 kWh vs 1.08 kWh
  • 3x higher full-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy per full-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (5.7 kWh vs 1.91 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.91 kWh.
    5.73 kWh vs 1.91 kWh
  • Less efficient drying system
    This tumble dryer uses a condenser drying system, which is less efficient than the average tumble dryer (condenser vs heat pump).
    condenser vs heat pump
  • 2 fewer drying programs
    This tumble dryer offers fewer drying programs than the average tumble dryer (12 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
    Cotton (Iron Dry, Cupboard Dry, Extra Dry), Synthetics (Iron Dry, Cupboard Dry), Daily, Sport, Freshen Up, Timer programmes, Delicates, Mix, BabyProtect, Jeans, GentleCare/Shirts, Daily Express.
    12 vs 14
  • 1 fewer advanced features
    This tumble dryer has fewer features than the average tumble dryer (8 vs 9). The average dryer has 9 features.
    Humidity sensors, Delayed start option, Pause & Add option, Selectable drying times, Selectable drying level, Gentle drying, Post-drying drum movement, Bidirectional drum movement
    8 vs 9
  • Does not have a duvet program
    This tumble dryer does not have a Duvet program, the average tumble dryer does. 52.8% of dryers have this program.
  • Does not have a wool program
    This tumble dryer does not have a Wool program, while the average tumble dryer does. 90% of dryers include a Wool program.
  • 3.9% larger volume
    This tumble dryer has a larger volume than the average tumble dryer (319,704.2 cm³ vs 307,582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307,582.758 cm³.
    319,704.246 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³
  • 4.9% worse value for money
    Beko DC101230 has worse value for money than the average tumble dryer (7.22 vs 7.6).
    7.22 vs 7.58
  • 3x higher full-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy per full-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (5.7 kWh vs 1.91 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.91 kWh.
    5.73 kWh vs 1.91 kWh
  • 2.77x higher part-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy per partial-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (3 kWh vs 1.08 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.08 kWh at partial load.
    2.99 kWh vs 1.08 kWh
  • Less efficient drying system
    This tumble dryer uses a condenser drying system, which is less efficient than the average tumble dryer (condenser vs heat pump).
    condenser vs heat pump
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    This tumble dryer has a worse energy efficiency class than the average tumble dryer (B vs A+++). The average dryer has an energy efficiency class of A+++.
    B vs A+++
  • 1 dB louder
    This tumble dryer is louder than the average tumble dryer (66 dB vs 65 dB). The average tumble dryer runs at 65 dB.
    66 dB vs 65 dB
  • 2.86x higher yearly energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy a year than the average tumble dryer (671 kWh/year vs 235 kWh/year). The average tumble dryer uses 235 kWh/year.
    671 kWh/year vs 235 kWh/year
  • 2.86x higher annual energy cost
    This tumble dryer has a higher annual energy cost than the average tumble dryer (201.3 £/year vs 70.5 £/year). The average annual energy cost for dryers is 70.5 £/year.
    201.3 £/year vs 70.5 £/year
  • 2 fewer drying programs
    This tumble dryer offers fewer drying programs than the average tumble dryer (12 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
    Cotton (Iron Dry, Cupboard Dry, Extra Dry), Synthetics (Iron Dry, Cupboard Dry), Daily, Sport, Freshen Up, Timer programmes, Delicates, Mix, BabyProtect, Jeans, GentleCare/Shirts, Daily Express.
    12 vs 14
  • Does not have a duvet program
    This tumble dryer does not have a Duvet program, the average tumble dryer does. 52.8% of dryers have this program.
  • Does not have a wool program
    This tumble dryer does not have a Wool program, while the average tumble dryer does. 90% of dryers include a Wool program.
  • 1 fewer advanced features
    This tumble dryer has fewer features than the average tumble dryer (8 vs 9). The average dryer has 9 features.
    Humidity sensors, Delayed start option, Pause & Add option, Selectable drying times, Selectable drying level, Gentle drying, Post-drying drum movement, Bidirectional drum movement
    8 vs 9
  • 3.9% larger volume
    This tumble dryer has a larger volume than the average tumble dryer (319,704.2 cm³ vs 307,582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307,582.758 cm³.
    319,704.246 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³
  • 3.9% larger depth
    This tumble dryer has a larger depth than the average tumble dryer (63.3 cm vs 60.9 cm). The average dryer has a depth of 60.9 cm.
    63.3 cm vs 60.9 cm
  • 0.2% wider
    This tumble dryer is wider than the average tumble dryer (59.7 cm vs 59.6 cm). The average dryer has a width of 59.6 cm.
    59.7 cm vs 59.6 cm
  • Less flexible door hinge
    This tumble dryer has a less flexible hinge than the average tumble dryer (right vs reversible).
    right vs reversible

Third-party reviews

Verdict

The Beko DC101230 condenser tumble dryer pairs a massive ten-kilogram drum capacity with rapid turnaround times and practical garment care for active family life. Operating within energy efficiency class B with an annual consumption of 671 kilowatt-hours at 66 decibels, this freestanding model harnesses traditional condensation technology to eliminate moisture swiftly from bulky loads. Its signature AquaWave stainless steel drum utilizes specially contoured paddles to generate gentle wave-like movements, minimizing abrasive friction and extending garment lifespan. Intelligent OptiSense humidity sensors continuously calibrate cycle length to prevent overdrying, while AntiVibration side panels provide substantial stability throughout high-speed agitation. An ultra-fast 14-minute Express program refreshes urgent clothing instantly, complementing twelve comprehensive cycles including dedicated BabyProtect care, sportswear, and shirts. Complete with drum illumination and a 24-hour delay timer, it delivers robust convenience.

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