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Cecotec Bolero DressCode Dry 9400 Inverter review: 80 specs compared

Avg. price:~£420Drying technology:heat pumpCapacity:9 kgEnergy efficiency class (old label):?Installation type:self-standing

Cecotec Bolero DressCode Dry 9400 Inverter 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 9400 Inverter
7.8/10

Overall score

Score
7.8/ 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
▲ Better than 63% of models
Score components

75%

7.8

Technical score

25%

7.8

User score

▲Better than 63% of tumble dryers
8.1

Value for money

Value for money
8.1/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 79% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

▲Better than 79%
7.8

Technical score

Technical score
7.8/ 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
▲ Better than 70% of models
Score components

35%

8.5

Performance

30%

6.6

Features

25%

8.8

Drying programs

10%

6.5

Design

▲Better than 70%
7.8

User score

User score
7.8/ 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
▼ Worse than 65% of models

7.8

Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

70%

8.4

Rating

30%

7.2

Popularity

▼Worse than 65%
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Technical Specifications of tumble dryer Cecotec Bolero DressCode Dry 9400 Inverter

Technical score
Technical score
7.8/ 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
▲ Better than 70% of models
Score components:

35%

8.5

Performance

30%

6.6

Features

25%

8.8

Drying programs

10%

6.5

Design

7.8
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 79% of models
Score components:

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

8.1
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
9 kg
Market range: <7 kg – >10 kg
This tumble dryer holds 9 kg of laundry, which is more than 58.8% of tumble dryers and equal to 29.3% of tumble dryers.
Drum volume
125 L
Market range: <112 L – >125 L
This tumble dryer has a drum volume of 125 L, which is larger than 78.4% of tumble dryers and equal to 20.1% of tumble dryers.
Inverter motor
yes
This tumble dryer has 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 9400 Inverter vs the average tumble dryer

246810TotalPerformanceDrying programsFeaturesDesign
  • Has an inverter motor
    This tumble dryer has an inverter motor, the average tumble dryer does not. 42.6% of dryers have an inverter motor.
  • 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
  • 8.7% larger drum
    This tumble dryer has a larger drum than the average tumble dryer (125 L vs 115 L). The average tumble dryer has a drum of 115 L.
    125 L vs 115 L
  • 1 kg larger capacity
    This tumble dryer holds more laundry than the average tumble dryer (9 kg vs 8 kg). The average tumble dryer holds 8 kg.
    9 kg vs 8 kg
  • 1.1% lower height
    This tumble dryer has a lower height than the average tumble dryer (84 cm vs 84.9 cm). The average dryer has a height of 84.9 cm.
    84 cm vs 84.9 cm
  • Baby program
    This tumble dryer has a Baby program, which the average tumble dryer does not. 22.1% of dryers feature a Baby program.
  • 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.
  • Bed linen program
    This tumble dryer has a Bed Linen program, the average tumble dryer does not. 42.7% of dryers have this program.
  • 6.5% better value for money
    Cecotec Bolero DressCode Dry 9400 Inverter has better value for money than the average tumble dryer (8.06 vs 7.6).
    8.06 vs 7.56
  • Has an inverter motor
    This tumble dryer has an inverter motor, the average tumble dryer does not. 42.6% of dryers have an inverter motor.
  • 8.7% larger drum
    This tumble dryer has a larger drum than the average tumble dryer (125 L vs 115 L). The average tumble dryer has a drum of 115 L.
    125 L vs 115 L
  • 1 kg larger capacity
    This tumble dryer holds more laundry than the average tumble dryer (9 kg vs 8 kg). The average tumble dryer holds 8 kg.
    9 kg vs 8 kg
  • 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
  • Baby program
    This tumble dryer has a Baby program, which the average tumble dryer does not. 22.1% of dryers feature a Baby program.
  • 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.
  • Bed linen program
    This tumble dryer has a Bed Linen program, the average tumble dryer does not. 42.7% of dryers have this program.
  • Jeans program
    This tumble dryer has a Jeans program, the average tumble dryer does not. 48.9% of dryers have this program.
  • 1.1% lower height
    This tumble dryer has a lower height than the average tumble dryer (84 cm vs 84.9 cm). The average dryer has a height of 84.9 cm.
    84 cm vs 84.9 cm
  • 0.7% wider
    This tumble dryer is wider than the average tumble dryer (60 cm vs 59.6 cm). The average dryer has a width of 59.6 cm.
    60 cm vs 59.6 cm
  • 8.1% larger volume
    This tumble dryer has a larger volume than the average tumble dryer (332640 cm³ vs 307582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307582.758 cm³.
    332,640 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³
  • 8.4% larger depth
    This tumble dryer has a larger depth than the average tumble dryer (66 cm vs 60.9 cm). The average dryer has a depth of 60.9 cm.
    66 cm vs 60.9 cm
  • 3.7% lower user score
    User score
    7.8/ 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
    ▼ Worse than 65% of models

    7.8

    Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.4

    Rating

    30%

    7.2

    Popularity

    7.8 vs 8.1
  • 3.7% lower user score
    User score
    7.8/ 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
    ▼ Worse than 65% of models

    7.8

    Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.4

    Rating

    30%

    7.2

    Popularity

    7.8 vs 8.1
  • 0.7% wider
    This tumble dryer is wider than the average tumble dryer (60 cm vs 59.6 cm). The average dryer has a width of 59.6 cm.
    60 cm vs 59.6 cm
  • 8.1% larger volume
    This tumble dryer has a larger volume than the average tumble dryer (332640 cm³ vs 307582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307582.758 cm³.
    332,640 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³
  • 8.4% larger depth
    This tumble dryer has a larger depth than the average tumble dryer (66 cm vs 60.9 cm). The average dryer has a depth of 60.9 cm.
    66 cm vs 60.9 cm

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What we like about Cecotec Bolero DressCode Dry 9400 Inverter

  • A silent mode keeps running noise down.
  • The heat pump needs no vent to the outside.
  • 9 kg covers a full weekly wash.
  • Humidity sensors stop the cycle once the clothes are dry.
  • There are 15 programs for most fabrics and jobs.
  • A child lock stops little ones from changing settings.

What we don't like about Cecotec Bolero DressCode Dry 9400 Inverter

  • At 60 cm wide it takes more space than a narrow dryer.
  • At 66 cm deep it needs more floor space than you might expect.
  • At 47.15 kg it is hard to move on your own.
  • Energy class C means it uses more power than dryers rated A.
  • 9 kg may be too small for a large family's weekly wash.

Verdict

A silent mode and an inverter motor set the Cecotec Bolero DressCode Dry 9400 Inverter apart. The heat pump needs no vent to the outside, and 9 kg takes a good weekly wash. Humidity sensors stop the cycle when the clothes are dry, and there are 15 programs with a child lock. The delayed start lets you set a cycle for later in the day. The trade-off is size. At 60 cm wide and 66 cm deep it takes more floor than a slimmer dryer, and at 47.15 kg it is a job to shift. Energy class C is a fair rating, but not a top one. It suits a buyer with a little floor space who wants a dryer that stays quiet while the rest of the house sleeps.

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