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Balay 3TS771B review: 101 specs compared

Avg. price:~£350Capacity:7 kgMaximum spin speed:1000 RPMEnergy efficiency class:DType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Balay 3TS771B Review: Compare 101 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Balay 3TS771B
6.3/10

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, ratings from across the web and best-of lists.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 70%, User score 25%, List score 5%
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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Score components

70%

5.6

Technical score

25%

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User scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.9, the mark of a weaker model in this category

5%

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List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

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6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the washing machine's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a washing machine with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

8.3

Price

â–¼Worse than 88%
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 70% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

25%

5.0

Performance

25%

5.5

Energy efficiency

20%

5.2

Washing programs

20%

6.1

Features

10%

7.4

Design

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User score

User score
7.9/ 10
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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 7.9, 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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No ratings from across the web yet
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 5% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £350
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Technical Specifications of washing machine Balay 3TS771B

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 70% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

25%

5.0

Performance

25%

5.5

Energy efficiency

20%

5.2

Washing programs

20%

6.1

Features

10%

7.4

Design

5.6
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the washing machine's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a washing machine with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

8.3

Price

6.9
Capacity
7 kg
Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
This washing machine holds 7 kg, which is less than 73% of washing machines and equal to 16.9% of washing machines.
Drum volume
55 L
Market range: <43 L – >70 L
This washing machine has a 55 L drum, which is smaller than 59.2% of washing machines and equal to 6.3% of washing machines.
Spin-drying efficiency class
C
This washing machine has spin-drying class C, which is less efficient than in 90.6% of washing machines and the same as in 8.8% of washing machines.
Maximum spin speed
1,000 RPM
Market range: <1.2k RPM – >1.4k RPM
This washing machine spins at 1,000 RPM, which is slower than 94.4% of washing machines and equal to 5.5% of washing machines.
Minimum spin speed
800 RPM
Market range: <400 RPM – >800 RPM
This washing machine has a minimum spin of 800 RPM, which is higher than 88.7% of washing machines and equal to 11.3% of washing machines.
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Energy efficiency class
D
This washing machine has energy class D, which is worse than 82.6% of washing machines and the same as 11.1% of washing machines.
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
69 kWh/100 cycles
Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 69 kWh/100 cycles, which is higher than 84.5% of washing machines and equal to 3.8% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
151.8 kWh/year
Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
This washing machine uses 151.8 kWh/year, which is higher than 84.4% of washing machines and equal to 3.7% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
38 £
Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
This washing machine has a yearly running cost of £38, which is higher than 84% of washing machines and equal to 3.7% of washing machines.
Water consumption per cycle
45 L
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 45 L of water per cycle, which is lower than 58.7% of washing machines and equal to 9.9% of washing machines.
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N. of washing programs
12
Market range: <12 – >16
This washing machine offers 12 wash programmes, which is fewer than 82.9% of washing machines and equal to 6.8% of washing machines.
Cotton, Eco 40-60, Intensive Cotton, Cotton + Prewash, Quick/Cotton, Synthetics, Quick/Mixed, Gentle, Wool, Rinse, Spin & Drain, Super Quick 15 min
N. of downloadable programs
0
Market range: <0 – >40
This washing machine offers 0 downloadable programmes, which is fewer than 9.1% of washing machines and equal to 90.9% of washing machines.
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
4
Market range: <1 – >3
This washing machine has 4 programmes under an hour, which is more than 93% of washing machines and equal to 0.7% of washing machines.
Super Quick 15 min, Wool, Quick/Cotton, Quick/Mixed
Fastest cycle duration
15 min
Market range: <14 min – >30 min
This washing machine has a fastest cycle of 15 min, which is shorter than 24.5% of washing machines and equal to 45.3% of washing machines.
ECO cycle duration
200 min
Market range: <198 min – >239 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 200 min, which is shorter than 86.5% of washing machines and equal to 2% of washing machines.
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N. of advanced features
9
Market range: <7 – >21
This washing machine has 9 advanced features, which is fewer than 71.9% of washing machines and equal to 5.9% of washing machines.
AquaStop system, Overflow protection, Foam control system, Unbalanced load detection, Load balancing system, Laundry detection system, Automatic Drawer Cleaning, Pause & Add, Anti-crease function.
Foam control system
yes
This washing machine features a foam control system. 79.8% of washing machines have a foam control system.
Laundry detection system
yes
This washing machine has a laundry detection system. 93% of washing machines have this feature.
Unbalanced load detection
yes
This washing machine has unbalanced load detection. 92.5% of washing machines have unbalanced load detection.
Load balancing system
yes
This washing machine features a load balancing system. 46.2% of washing machines have a load balancing system.
3G Unbalance Control (corrects load imbalances and keeps the load centered)
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Color
white
This washing machine comes in white, which is more conventional than the colour in 14.2% of washing machines and the same as the colour in 85.8% of washing machines.
Type
self-standing
This washing machine is self-standing, which is more flexible to place than the type in 3.2% of washing machines and the same as the type in 96.8% of washing machines.
Loading type
front-loading
This washing machine is front-loading, which is more practical than the design in 8.9% of washing machines and the same as the design in 91.1% of washing machines.
Display
yes
This washing machine has a display. 96.2% of washing machines have a display.
x
Child lock
yes
This washing machine has a child lock. 99.7% of washing machines have a child lock.
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Balay 3TS771B vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • Has an anti-vibration design
    This washing machine has an anti-vibration design, the average washing machine does not have. 31.5% of washing machines have an anti-vibration design.
    Anti-vibration side panels
  • Can clean its drawer automatically
    This washing machine can clean its drawer automatically, the average washing machine cannot. 9.4% of washing machines can clean their drawer automatically.
    AutoClean
  • Has the AquaStop feature
    This washing machine has the AquaStop feature, the average washing machine does not. 34% of washing machines have an AquaStop feature.
  • Has a load balancing system
    This washing machine features a load balancing system, the average washing machine does not. 46.2% of washing machines have this feature.
    3G Unbalance Control (corrects load imbalances and keeps the load centered)
  • 2 more quick programmes
    This washing machine offers more quick programmes than the average washing machine (4 vs 2). The average washing machine has 2 programmes under an hour.
    Super Quick 15 min, Wool, Quick/Cotton, Quick/Mixed
    4 vs 2
  • Better noise class
    This washing machine has a better noise class than the average washing machine (A vs B).
    A vs B
  • 18 min shorter eco cycle
    This washing machine has a shorter ECO cycle than the average washing machine (200 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    200 min vs 218 min
  • 2 dB quieter spinning
    This washing machine is quieter on spin than the average washing machine (72 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    72 dB vs 74 dB
  • Better noise class
    This washing machine has a better noise class than the average washing machine (A vs B).
    A vs B
  • 2 dB quieter spinning
    This washing machine is quieter on spin than the average washing machine (72 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    72 dB vs 74 dB
  • 1 dB quieter washing
    This washing machine is quieter than the average washing machine when washing (52 dB vs 53 dB). The average washing machine washes at 53 dB.
    52 dB vs 53 dB
  • 2 L less water per cycle
    This washing machine uses less water per cycle than the average washing machine (45 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    45 L vs 47 L
  • 2 more quick programmes
    This washing machine offers more quick programmes than the average washing machine (4 vs 2). The average washing machine has 2 programmes under an hour.
    Super Quick 15 min, Wool, Quick/Cotton, Quick/Mixed
    4 vs 2
  • 18 min shorter eco cycle
    This washing machine has a shorter ECO cycle than the average washing machine (200 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    200 min vs 218 min
  • Can clean its drawer automatically
    This washing machine can clean its drawer automatically, the average washing machine cannot. 9.4% of washing machines can clean their drawer automatically.
    AutoClean
  • Has the AquaStop feature
    This washing machine has the AquaStop feature, the average washing machine does not. 34% of washing machines have an AquaStop feature.
  • Has a load balancing system
    This washing machine features a load balancing system, the average washing machine does not. 46.2% of washing machines have this feature.
    3G Unbalance Control (corrects load imbalances and keeps the load centered)
  • Has an anti-vibration design
    This washing machine has an anti-vibration design, the average washing machine does not have. 31.5% of washing machines have an anti-vibration design.
    Anti-vibration side panels
  • 0.2 cm lower height
    This washing machine is shorter than the average washing machine (84.8 cm vs 85 cm). The average washing machine is 85 cm tall.
    84.8 cm vs 85 cm
  • 400 RPM lower spin speed
    This washing machine spins slower than the average washing machine (1,000 RPM vs 1,400 RPM). The average washing machine spins at 1,400 RPM.
    1,000 RPM vs 1,400 RPM
  • 19 kWh/100 cycles more energy use
    This washing machine uses more electricity than the average washing machine (69 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    69 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • Worse energy grade
    This washing machine has a worse energy class than the average washing machine (D vs A).
    D vs A
  • 3 fewer wash programmes
    This washing machine offers fewer wash programmes than the average washing machine (12 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    Cotton, Eco 40-60, Intensive Cotton, Cotton + Prewash, Quick/Cotton, Synthetics, Quick/Mixed, Gentle, Wool, Rinse, Spin & Drain, Super Quick 15 min
    12 vs 15
  • No inverter motor
    This washing machine does not have an inverter motor, while the average washing machine does. 82.4% of washing machines offer this.
  • Does not have a steam technology
    This washing machine does not feature a steam technology, the average washing machine does. 67.6% of washing machines feature a steam technology.
  • 400 RPM higher minimum spin
    This washing machine has a higher minimum spin than the average washing machine (800 RPM vs 400 RPM). The average washing machine has a minimum spin of 400 RPM.
    800 RPM vs 400 RPM
  • Does not have a special drum design
    This washing machine does not have a special drum design, the average washing machine does. 60.8% of washing machines have a special drum design.
  • 9.8% worse value for money
    Balay 3TS771B has worse value for money than the average washing machine (6.91 vs 7.6).
    6.91 vs 7.59
  • 400 RPM lower spin speed
    This washing machine spins slower than the average washing machine (1,000 RPM vs 1,400 RPM). The average washing machine spins at 1,400 RPM.
    1,000 RPM vs 1,400 RPM
  • No inverter motor
    This washing machine does not have an inverter motor, while the average washing machine does. 82.4% of washing machines offer this.
  • 400 RPM higher minimum spin
    This washing machine has a higher minimum spin than the average washing machine (800 RPM vs 400 RPM). The average washing machine has a minimum spin of 400 RPM.
    800 RPM vs 400 RPM
  • Less efficient spin drying
    This washing machine dries less efficiently than the average washing machine (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • 1 kg less capacity
    This washing machine holds less laundry than the average washing machine (7 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    7 kg vs 8 kg
  • 2 fewer spin speeds
    This washing machine has fewer spin speeds than the average washing machine (2 vs 4). The average washing machine has 4 spin speeds.
    800, 1,000 RPM
    2 vs 4
  • 3 L less drum space
    This washing machine has a smaller drum than the average washing machine (55 L vs 58 L). The average washing machine has a drum of 58 L.
    55 L vs 58 L
  • 19 kWh/100 cycles more energy use
    This washing machine uses more electricity than the average washing machine (69 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    69 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • Worse energy grade
    This washing machine has a worse energy class than the average washing machine (D vs A).
    D vs A
  • 36.6% higher energy use
    This washing machine uses more energy than the average washing machine (151.8 kWh/year vs 111.1 kWh/year). The average washing machine uses 111.1 kWh/year.
    151.8 kWh/year vs 111.1 kWh/year
  • 9.9 £ higher yearly running cost
    This washing machine costs more to run than the average washing machine (38 £ vs 28.1 £). The average washing machine has a yearly running cost of 28.1 £.
    38 £ vs 28.1 £
  • 3 fewer wash programmes
    This washing machine offers fewer wash programmes than the average washing machine (12 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    Cotton, Eco 40-60, Intensive Cotton, Cotton + Prewash, Quick/Cotton, Synthetics, Quick/Mixed, Gentle, Wool, Rinse, Spin & Drain, Super Quick 15 min
    12 vs 15
  • Does not have a steam technology
    This washing machine does not feature a steam technology, the average washing machine does. 67.6% of washing machines feature a steam technology.
  • Does not have a fast function
    This washing machine does not have a fast function, the average washing machine does. 60% of washing machines have a fast function.
  • Does not have an anti-stain cycle
    This washing machine does not have an anti-stain cycle, the average washing machine does. 69.7% of washing machines have an anti-stain cycle.
  • Does not have an extra-rinse function
    This washing machine does not have a special extra-rinse function, the average washing machine does. 86.2% of washing machines feature such function.
  • 1 fewer temperature settings
    This washing machine offers fewer temperature settings than the average washing machine (5 vs 6). The average washing machine offers 6 temperature settings.
    20, 30°,40°, 60°, 90°
    5 vs 6
  • Does not have a duvet cycle
    This washing machine does not have a duvet cycle, the average washing machine does. 54.7% of washing machines have a duvet cycle.
  • Does not have an allergen cycle
    This washing machine does not have an allergen cycle, the average washing machine does not have. 65.1% of washing machines have an allergen cycle.
  • Does not have a hygiene cycle
    This washing machine does not have a hygiene cycle, the average washing machine does. 66.4% of washing machines have a hygiene cycle.
  • Does not have an outdoor/sport cycle
    This washing machine does not have a special cycle for outdoor/sport clothes, while the average washing machine does. 72.3% of washing machines have such a cycle.
  • Does not have a cold wash setting
    This washing machine does not provide a cold wash option, which the average washing machine has. 94.9% of washing machines include a cold wash option.
  • No self-cleaning cycle
    This washing machine is not self-cleaning, the average washing machine is. 73.4% of washing machines are self-cleaning.
  • 3 fewer advanced features
    This washing machine has fewer advanced features than the average washing machine (9 vs 12). The average washing machine has 12 advanced features.
    AquaStop system, Overflow protection, Foam control system, Unbalanced load detection, Load balancing system, Laundry detection system, Automatic Drawer Cleaning, Pause & Add, Anti-crease function.
    9 vs 12
  • Does not have a delay start option
    This washing machine does not have a delay start option, the average washing machine does. 99% of washing machines have a delay start option.
  • Does not have a special drum design
    This washing machine does not have a special drum design, the average washing machine does. 60.8% of washing machines have a special drum design.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Balay 3TS771B

  • Four programs finish in under an hour.
  • Washing noise is 52 dB, in noise class A.
  • The drawer cleans itself automatically.
  • The motor carries a 10-year warranty.
  • AquaStop protects against leaks.
  • Laundry detection helps the wash suit the load.

What customers don't like about Balay 3TS771B

  • Energy use is high at 69 kWh per 100 cycles, or 151.8 kWh a year.
  • The spin tops out at 1000 RPM, with only two spin speeds.
  • There is no cold wash and no delay start.
  • Spin noise is 72 dB, which is loud at full speed.
  • There is no extra rinse option and no self-cleaning function.

Verdict

The Balay 3TS771B front-loading washing machine demonstrates the dependable engineering pedigree of the BSH group, offering robust everyday laundry performance tailored for Spanish and European households. Built around a spacious 55-liter drum accommodating seven kilograms of clothing, it combines an effective 1000 RPM spin extractor with exceptional acoustic insulation, achieving an enviable Class A noise rating with whisper-quiet 72 dB spin and 52 dB wash levels. Its anti-vibration sidewalls ensure remarkable stability during high-speed extraction. Daily convenience shines through twelve tailored cycles, featuring four sub-one-hour options including an ultra-rapid fifteen-minute express wash for urgently needed garments. Equipped with complete AquaStop flood protection, an anti-crease function, automatic detergent drawer cleaning, and practical Pause & Add access, this Balay workhorse delivers reassuring quietness, long-term durability, and user-friendly operation.

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