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Bauknecht WA Eco Star 74 PS review: 101 specs compared

Avg. price:~£370Capacity:7 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Bauknecht WA Eco Star 74 PS Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Bauknecht WA Eco Star 74 PS
7.7/10

Overall score

Score
7.7/ 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%

7.7

Technical score

25%

7.7

User score

5%

?

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

â–¼Worse than 59% of washing machines
7.8

Value for money

Value for money
7.8/ 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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â–² Better than 58% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

8.2

Price

â–²Better than 58%
7.7

Technical score

Technical score
7.7/ 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%

8.1

Performance

25%

8.6

Energy efficiency

20%

7.2

Washing programs

20%

6.9

Features

10%

7.4

Design

â–¼Worse than 53%
7.7

User score

User score
7.7/ 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 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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7.7

Mark 7.8 is below the typical mark 8.4 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.6

Rating

20%

8.5

Popularity

â–¼Worse than 82%
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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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Ranked #247 of 903 models in Washing machines (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of washing machine Bauknecht WA Eco Star 74 PS

Technical score
Technical score
7.7/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Score components:

25%

8.1

Performance

25%

8.6

Energy efficiency

20%

7.2

Washing programs

20%

6.9

Features

10%

7.4

Design

7.7
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 58% of models
Score components:

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

8.2

Price

7.8
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
?
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
?
Annual energy consumption
121 kWh/year
Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
This washing machine uses 121 kWh/year, which is higher than 60.8% of washing machines and equal to 3.1% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
30.2 £
Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
This washing machine has a yearly running cost of £30.2, which is higher than 60.2% of washing machines.
Water consumption per cycle
?
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N. of washing programs
11
Market range: <12 – >16
This washing machine offers 11 wash programmes, which is fewer than 90.1% of washing machines and equal to 2.8% of washing machines.
N. of downloadable programs
?
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
?
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 25.4% of washing machines and equal to 44.8% of washing machines.
ECO cycle duration
230 min
Market range: <198 min – >239 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 230 min, which is longer than 77.6% of washing machines and equal to 1.7% of washing machines.
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N. of advanced features
?
Foam control system
?
Laundry detection system
yes
This washing machine has 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 WA Eco Star 74 PS 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.
  • Colors cycle
    This washing machine has a Colors cycle, which the average washing machine does not offer. 38.2% of washing machines include a Colors cycle.
  • Jeans cycle
    This washing machine has a cycle for jeans, the average washing machine does not have. 49.7% of washing machines have a jeans cycle.
  • 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
  • 25.9% lower yearly water use
    This washing machine uses less water per year than the average washing machine (7660 L/year vs 10340 L/year). The average washing machine uses 10340 L/year of water a year.
    7,660 L/year vs 10,340 L/year
  • 5.09 £ lower yearly water cost
    This washing machine costs less for water than the average washing machine (14.6 £ vs 19.6 £). The average washing machine has a yearly water cost of 19.646 £.
    14.554 £ vs 19.646 £
  • 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
  • 25.9% lower yearly water use
    This washing machine uses less water per year than the average washing machine (7660 L/year vs 10340 L/year). The average washing machine uses 10340 L/year of water a year.
    7,660 L/year vs 10,340 L/year
  • 5.09 £ lower yearly water cost
    This washing machine costs less for water than the average washing machine (14.6 £ vs 19.6 £). The average washing machine has a yearly water cost of 19.646 £.
    14.554 £ vs 19.646 £
  • 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.
  • Colors cycle
    This washing machine has a Colors cycle, which the average washing machine does not offer. 38.2% of washing machines include a Colors cycle.
  • Jeans cycle
    This washing machine has a cycle for jeans, the average washing machine does not have. 49.7% of washing machines have a jeans 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
  • 4 fewer wash programmes
    This washing machine offers fewer wash programmes than the average washing machine (11 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    11 vs 15
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • More basic extra feature
    This washing machine offers a less advanced extra feature than the average washing machine (15° Green & Clean vs EEBUS-based energy management system).
    15° Green & Clean vs EEBUS-based energy management system
  • 12 min longer eco cycle
    This washing machine has a longer ECO cycle than the average washing machine (230 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    230 min vs 218 min
  • 6.1% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 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 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
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models

    7.7

    Mark 7.8 is below the typical mark 8.4 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.6

    Rating

    20%

    8.5

    Popularity

    7.7 vs 8.2
  • 1 dB louder spinning
    This washing machine is louder on spin than the average washing machine (75 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    75 dB vs 74 dB
  • 6.1% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models

    7.7

    Mark 7.8 is below the typical mark 8.4 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.6

    Rating

    20%

    8.5

    Popularity

    7.7 vs 8.2
  • 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
  • 1 dB louder spinning
    This washing machine is louder on spin than the average washing machine (75 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    75 dB vs 74 dB
  • 4 fewer wash programmes
    This washing machine offers fewer wash programmes than the average washing machine (11 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    11 vs 15
  • 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.
  • 12 min longer eco cycle
    This washing machine has a longer ECO cycle than the average washing machine (230 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    230 min vs 218 min
  • 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.
  • More basic extra feature
    This washing machine offers a less advanced extra feature than the average washing machine (15° Green & Clean vs EEBUS-based energy management system).
    15° Green & Clean vs EEBUS-based energy management system
  • 3% heavier
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (69 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    69 kg vs 67 kg

Third-party reviews

What we like about Bauknecht WA Eco Star 74 PS

  • 7660 L of water a year keeps water use low.
  • Washing noise of 52 dB is calm.
  • A 1400 RPM spin leaves clothes drier.
  • The Refresh cycle freshens lightly worn clothes.
  • Jeans, wool and colors cycles cover common fabrics.
  • A transparent door lets you check the load.

What we don't like about Bauknecht WA Eco Star 74 PS

  • No delay start option, so the wash cannot be set for later.
  • The ECO cycle takes 230 min.
  • Spin noise reaches 75 dB.
  • At 69 kg it is heavy to move.
  • The 7 kg drum holds only a modest weekly load for a family.

Verdict

Low water use is the main reason to look at the Bauknecht WA Eco Star 74 PS. It uses 7660 L of water a year, and washing noise sits at 52 dB, which is calm for a daytime load. The 7 kg drum spins at 1400 RPM, and the Refresh cycle freshens lightly worn clothes. Jeans, wool and colors cycles cover common fabrics, and a transparent door lets you check the load. The trade-offs are the missing delay start and a 230 min ECO cycle. The spin is loud at 75 dB, so the machine suits a home where spin noise is no bother. It fits a small household that washes at normal hours and wants a simple, water-saving machine for everyday clothes.

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