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Bauknecht W Active 9A review: 101 specs compared

Avg. price:~£380Capacity:9 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Bauknecht W Active 9A Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

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, 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

Technical score

25%

?

User scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 8.0, the mark of a weaker model in this category

5%

?

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

▼Worse than 51% of washing machines
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 10
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 66% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

8.1

Price

▲Better than 66%
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 70% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components

25%

8.3

Performance

25%

8.4

Energy efficiency

20%

7.6

Washing programs

20%

6.8

Features

10%

7.1

Design

▼Worse than 51%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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 8.0, 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 8.0, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
No ratings from across the web yet
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
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.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Best prices
    N/A~ £380
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Ranked #592 of 903 models in Washing machines (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of washing machine Bauknecht W Active 9A

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 70% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components:

25%

8.3

Performance

25%

8.4

Energy efficiency

20%

7.6

Washing programs

20%

6.8

Features

10%

7.1

Design

7.8
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 66% of models
Score components:

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

8.1

Price

7.9
Capacity
9 kg
Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
This washing machine holds 9 kg, which is more than 53.6% of washing machines and equal to 23.9% of washing machines.
Drum volume
?
Spin-drying efficiency class
B
This washing machine has spin-drying class B, which is more efficient than in 10% of washing machines and the same as in 83.5% of washing machines.
Maximum spin speed
1,400 RPM
Market range: <1.2k RPM – >1.4k RPM
This washing machine spins at 1,400 RPM, which is faster than 31.2% of washing machines and equal to 63.8% of washing machines.
Minimum spin speed
?
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Energy efficiency class
A
This washing machine has energy class A, which is better than 38.3% of washing machines and the same as 61.7% of washing machines.
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
49 kWh/100 cycles
Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 49 kWh/100 cycles, which is lower than 50.7% of washing machines and equal to 12.7% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
107.8 kWh/year
Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
This washing machine uses 107.8 kWh/year, which is lower than 55.1% of washing machines and equal to 12% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
26.9 £
Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
This washing machine has a yearly running cost of £26.9, which is lower than 64.8% of washing machines and equal to 2.6% of washing machines.
Water consumption per cycle
50 L
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 50 L of water per cycle, which is higher than 69.6% of washing machines and equal to 13.5% of washing machines.
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N. of washing programs
15
Market range: <12 – >16
This washing machine offers 15 wash programmes, which is more than 39.5% of washing machines and equal to 36.8% of washing machines.
N. of downloadable programs
?
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
1
Market range: <1 – >3
This washing machine has 1 programmes under an hour, which is fewer than 58.5% of washing machines and equal to 41.2% of washing machines.
Fastest cycle duration
30 min
Market range: <14 min – >30 min
This washing machine has a fastest cycle of 30 min, which is longer than 83.7% of washing machines and equal to 14.5% of washing machines.
ECO cycle duration
225 min
Market range: <198 min – >239 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 225 min, which is longer than 57.1% of washing machines and equal to 1.8% of washing machines.
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N. of advanced features
?
Foam control system
yes
This washing machine features a foam control system. 79.1% of washing machines have a foam control system.
Laundry detection system
no
This washing machine does not have a laundry detection system. 92.7% of washing machines have this feature.
Unbalanced load detection
yes
This washing machine has unbalanced load detection. 91.7% of washing machines have unbalanced load detection.
Load balancing system
no
This washing machine does not feature a load balancing system. 46.8% of washing machines have a load balancing system.
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Color
white
This washing machine comes in white, which is more conventional than the colour in 14% of washing machines and the same as the colour in 86% of washing machines.
Type
self-standing
This washing machine is self-standing, which is more flexible to place than the type in 3.3% 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 9% of washing machines and the same as the design in 91% of washing machines.
Display
yes
This washing machine has a display. 96.2% of washing machines have a display.
Child lock
yes
This washing machine has a child lock. 99.7% of washing machines have a child lock.
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Bauknecht W Active 9A vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • Has the AquaStop feature
    This washing machine has the AquaStop feature, the average washing machine does not. 36.3% of washing machines have an AquaStop feature.
  • Has an ECO indicator
    This washing machine displays an ECO indicator, which the average washing machine lacks. 10.5% of washing machines have an ECO indicator.
  • Refresh cycle
    This washing machine has a Refresh cycle, which the average washing machine does not include. 24.1% of washing machines have a Refresh cycle.
  • 1 kg more capacity
    This washing machine holds more laundry than the average washing machine (9 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    9 kg vs 8 kg
  • 0.3 cm narrower
    This washing machine is narrower than the average washing machine (59.5 cm vs 59.8 cm). The average washing machine is 59.8 cm wide.
    59.5 cm vs 59.8 cm
  • 1 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (49 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    49 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 1 kg more capacity
    This washing machine holds more laundry than the average washing machine (9 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    9 kg vs 8 kg
  • 1 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (49 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    49 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • Refresh cycle
    This washing machine has a Refresh cycle, which the average washing machine does not include. 24.1% of washing machines have a Refresh cycle.
  • Has the AquaStop feature
    This washing machine has the AquaStop feature, the average washing machine does not. 36.3% of washing machines have an AquaStop feature.
  • Has an ECO indicator
    This washing machine displays an ECO indicator, which the average washing machine lacks. 10.5% of washing machines have an ECO indicator.
  • 0.3 cm narrower
    This washing machine is narrower than the average washing machine (59.5 cm vs 59.8 cm). The average washing machine is 59.8 cm wide.
    59.5 cm vs 59.8 cm
  • Does not have a laundry detection system
    This washing machine does not have a laundry detection system, the average washing machine does. 92.7% of washing machines have a laundry detection system.
  • 3 L more water per cycle
    This washing machine uses more water per cycle than the average washing machine (50 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    50 L vs 47 L
  • 2 dB louder spinning
    This washing machine is louder on spin than the average washing machine (76 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    76 dB vs 74 dB
  • Does not have a duvet cycle
    This washing machine does not have a duvet cycle, the average washing machine does. 53.8% of washing machines have a duvet cycle.
  • 1 fewer quick programmes
    This washing machine offers fewer quick programmes than the average washing machine (1 vs 2). The average washing machine has 2 programmes under an hour.
    1 vs 2
  • 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. 72.9% of washing machines have such a cycle.
  • 15 min longer quickest cycle
    This washing machine has a longer fastest cycle than the average washing machine (30 min vs 15 min). The average washing machine's quickest cycle takes 15 min.
    30 min vs 15 min
  • 12.4% heavier
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (75.3 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    75.3 kg vs 67 kg
  • 2 dB louder spinning
    This washing machine is louder on spin than the average washing machine (76 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    76 dB vs 74 dB
  • 3 L more water per cycle
    This washing machine uses more water per cycle than the average washing machine (50 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    50 L vs 47 L
  • 6.4% higher yearly water use
    This washing machine uses more water per year than the average washing machine (11000 L/year vs 10340 L/year). The average washing machine uses 10340 L/year of water a year.
    11,000 L/year vs 10,340 L/year
  • 1.25 £ higher yearly water cost
    This washing machine costs more for water than the average washing machine (20.9 £ vs 19.6 £). The average washing machine has a yearly water cost of 19.646 £.
    20.9 £ vs 19.646 £
  • Does not have a duvet cycle
    This washing machine does not have a duvet cycle, the average washing machine does. 53.8% of washing machines have a duvet cycle.
  • 1 fewer quick programmes
    This washing machine offers fewer quick programmes than the average washing machine (1 vs 2). The average washing machine has 2 programmes under an hour.
    1 vs 2
  • 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. 72.9% of washing machines have such a cycle.
  • 15 min longer quickest cycle
    This washing machine has a longer fastest cycle than the average washing machine (30 min vs 15 min). The average washing machine's quickest cycle takes 15 min.
    30 min vs 15 min
  • 7 min longer eco cycle
    This washing machine has a longer ECO cycle than the average washing machine (225 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    225 min vs 218 min
  • Does not have a laundry detection system
    This washing machine does not have a laundry detection system, the average washing machine does. 92.7% of washing machines have a laundry detection system.
  • More basic extra feature
    This washing machine offers a less advanced extra feature than the average washing machine (Active Care technology vs EEBUS-based energy management system).
    Active Care technology vs EEBUS-based energy management system
  • 12.4% heavier
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (75.3 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    75.3 kg vs 67 kg
  • 9.1% larger volume
    This washing machine has a larger volume than the average washing machine (305978.8 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    305,978.75 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 4 cm deeper
    This washing machine is deeper than the average washing machine (60.5 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    60.5 cm vs 56.5 cm

Third-party reviews

What we like about Bauknecht W Active 9A

  • A 9 kg drum takes a large load in one go.
  • Pre-wash and anti-stain function handle muddy clothes.
  • The foam control system helps when detergent foams up.
  • A refresh cycle adds freshness between wears.
  • AquaStop system guards against leaks.
  • Delay start and pause and add fit the wash around your day.

What we don't like about Bauknecht W Active 9A

  • At 75.3 kg it is heavy to move.
  • The 60.5 cm depth needs room behind it.
  • There is no laundry detection system to sense the load.
  • There is no automatic dosing system, so you measure detergent yourself.
  • The ECO cycle takes 225 min, which is slow for a daily wash.

Verdict

A 9 kg drum takes a large family load in one go. The Bauknecht W Active 9A uses 49 kWh per 100 cycles and 50 L of water a cycle. The pre-wash, anti-stain function and foam control system suit a household with muddy clothes. The refresh cycle freshens clothes between wears, and the ECO indicator is a handy extra. The trade-off is weight and size: at 75.3 kg it is heavy to move, and its 60.5 cm depth needs room behind it. It also lacks a laundry detection system and automatic dosing, and the quickest cycle takes 30 min. The ECO cycle runs for 225 min, so plan for a long wash. It suits a household that wants a big drum and does not need the automatic extras.

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