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Cecotec Bolero DressCode Dry 8330 review: 80 specs compared

Avg. price:~£310Drying technology:heat pumpCapacity:8 kgEnergy efficiency class (old label):?Installation type:self-standing

Cecotec Bolero DressCode Dry 8330 Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Tumble dryers category and whether it is worth buying.

Cecotec Bolero DressCode Dry 8330
7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 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 62% of models
Score components

75%

7.2

Technical score

25%

7.2

User score

â–¼Worse than 62% of tumble dryers
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 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
â–² Better than 69% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

â–²Better than 69%
7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 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 53% of models
Score components

35%

6.8

Performance

30%

6.5

Features

25%

8.8

Drying programs

10%

6.8

Design

â–¼Worse than 53%
7.2

User score

User score
7.2/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models

7.2

Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

70%

7.7

Rating

30%

7.7

Popularity

â–¼Worse than 78%
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Technical Specifications of tumble dryer Cecotec Bolero DressCode Dry 8330

Technical score
Technical score
7.2/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Score components:

35%

6.8

Performance

30%

6.5

Features

25%

8.8

Drying programs

10%

6.8

Design

7.2
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 69% of models
Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

7.9
Drying technology
heat pump
This tumble dryer uses a heat pump drying system, which is more efficient than 25.6% of tumble dryers and equal to 74.5% of tumble dryers.
Capacity
8 kg
Market range: <7 kg – >10 kg
This tumble dryer holds 8 kg of laundry, which is more than 18.6% of tumble dryers and equal to 40% 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)
?
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N. of drying programs
15
Market range: <10 – >15
This tumble dryer has 15 different drying programs which is more than the n. of programs of 57% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 34.7% of tumble dryers.
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.
Selectable drying level
yes
This tumble dryer allows drying level customization. 95.4%.
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N. of advanced features
?
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
?
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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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Cecotec Bolero DressCode Dry 8330 vs the average tumble dryer

246810TotalPerformanceDrying programsFeaturesDesign
  • 1 more drying programs
    This tumble dryer offers more drying programs than the average tumble dryer (15 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
    15 vs 14
  • Has a silent mode/program
    This tumble dryer has a silent mode/program, which the average tumble dryer lacks. 25.1% of dryers have a silent mode/program.
  • 1 year/s longer motor warranty
    This tumble dryer has a longer motor warranty than the average tumble dryer (3 year/s vs 2 year/s). The average dryer includes a 2 year/s motor warranty.
    3 year/s vs 2 year/s
  • 0.5% lower height
    This tumble dryer has a lower height than the average tumble dryer (84.5 cm vs 84.9 cm). The average dryer has a height of 84.9 cm.
    84.5 cm vs 84.9 cm
  • 54.8% cheaper
    Cecotec Bolero DressCode Dry 8330 is cheaper than the average tumble dryer (£310 vs £480).
    £310 vs £480
  • 54.8% cheaper
    Cecotec Bolero DressCode Dry 8330 is cheaper than the average tumble dryer (£310 vs £480).
    £310 vs £480
  • 1 year/s longer motor warranty
    This tumble dryer has a longer motor warranty than the average tumble dryer (3 year/s vs 2 year/s). The average dryer includes a 2 year/s motor warranty.
    3 year/s vs 2 year/s
  • 1 more drying programs
    This tumble dryer offers more drying programs than the average tumble dryer (15 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
    15 vs 14
  • Has a silent mode/program
    This tumble dryer has a silent mode/program, which the average tumble dryer lacks. 25.1% of dryers have a silent mode/program.
  • 0.5% lower height
    This tumble dryer has a lower height than the average tumble dryer (84.5 cm vs 84.9 cm). The average dryer has a height of 84.9 cm.
    84.5 cm vs 84.9 cm
  • 7.1% larger volume
    This tumble dryer has a larger volume than the average tumble dryer (329462.1 cm³ vs 307582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307582.758 cm³.
    329,462.12 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³
  • 0.3% wider
    This tumble dryer is wider than the average tumble dryer (59.8 cm vs 59.6 cm). The average dryer has a width of 59.6 cm.
    59.8 cm vs 59.6 cm
  • 3 dB louder
    This tumble dryer is louder than the average tumble dryer (68 dB vs 65 dB). The average tumble dryer runs at 65 dB.
    68 dB vs 65 dB
  • 7.1% larger depth
    This tumble dryer has a larger depth than the average tumble dryer (65.2 cm vs 60.9 cm). The average dryer has a depth of 60.9 cm.
    65.2 cm vs 60.9 cm
  • 11.1% lower user score
    User score
    7.2/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models

    7.2

    Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    7.7

    Rating

    30%

    7.7

    Popularity

    7.2 vs 8.1
  • 11.1% lower user score
    User score
    7.2/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models

    7.2

    Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    7.7

    Rating

    30%

    7.7

    Popularity

    7.2 vs 8.1
  • 3 dB louder
    This tumble dryer is louder than the average tumble dryer (68 dB vs 65 dB). The average tumble dryer runs at 65 dB.
    68 dB vs 65 dB
  • 7.1% larger volume
    This tumble dryer has a larger volume than the average tumble dryer (329462.1 cm³ vs 307582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307582.758 cm³.
    329,462.12 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³
  • 0.3% wider
    This tumble dryer is wider than the average tumble dryer (59.8 cm vs 59.6 cm). The average dryer has a width of 59.6 cm.
    59.8 cm vs 59.6 cm
  • 7.1% larger depth
    This tumble dryer has a larger depth than the average tumble dryer (65.2 cm vs 60.9 cm). The average dryer has a depth of 60.9 cm.
    65.2 cm vs 60.9 cm

Third-party reviews

What we like about Cecotec Bolero DressCode Dry 8330

  • An 8 kg drum takes a large family load in one go.
  • A heat pump recycles its warm air instead of venting it.
  • Humidity sensors adjust the drying time to the load.
  • 15 drying programs suit most types of clothing.
  • Silent mode dampens the sound, so it can run at night.
  • Delay start lets the clothes be ready at a set time.
  • The child lock blocks the control panel.

What we don't like about Cecotec Bolero DressCode Dry 8330

  • At 44.74 kg it is hard to move on your own.
  • Energy class E means higher power use per load than better-rated dryers.
  • Condensation collects in a tank that you need to empty.
  • Customer reviews average 3.6 out of 5 from 45 ratings.

Verdict

An 8 kg load in one go is the main point of the Cecotec Bolero DressCode Dry 8330. It is a heat pump front-loader with 15 drying programs and a sensor that adjusts the drying time to the load. Three things set it apart. The silent mode dampens the noise, so the dryer can run during the night. The delay start means clothes can be ready at a set time, and the child lock blocks the panel. The trade-off is weight and energy use: at 44.74 kg it is hard to shift, and class E uses more power than the higher classes. It suits a household that does a lot of washing and wants a machine that runs quietly and starts on a timer. Families with young children will like the lock.

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