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Bauknecht WMT BK 1266 B review: 101 specs compared

Avg. price:~£380Capacity:6 kgMaximum spin speed:1200 RPMEnergy efficiency class:BType:self-standingLoading type:top-loading

Bauknecht WMT BK 1266 B Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Bauknecht WMT BK 1266 B
8.1/10

Overall score

Score
8.1/ 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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▲ Better than 69% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

Technical score

25%

8.1

User score

5%

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

▲Better than 69% of washing machines
8.1

Value for money

Value for money
8.1/ 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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▲ Better than 78% of models
Score components

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

8.1

Price

▲Better than 78%
8.2

Technical score

Technical score
8.2/ 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 70% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 69% of models
Score components

25%

6.5

Performance

25%

9.3

Energy efficiency

20%

8.4

Washing programs

20%

8.4

Features

10%

8.6

Design

▲Better than 69%
8.1

User score

User score
8.1/ 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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▼ Worse than 63% of models

80%

8.2

Rating

20%

8.0

Popularity

▼Worse than 63%
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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.
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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 #145 of 903 models in Washing machines (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of washing machine Bauknecht WMT BK 1266 B

Technical score
Technical score
8.2/ 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 70% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 69% of models
Score components:

25%

6.5

Performance

25%

9.3

Energy efficiency

20%

8.4

Washing programs

20%

8.4

Features

10%

8.6

Design

8.2
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 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
▲ Better than 78% of models
Score components:

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

8.1

Price

8.1
Capacity
6 kg
Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
This washing machine holds 6 kg, which is less than 90.3% of washing machines and equal to 7.6% 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
1,200 RPM
Market range: <1.2k RPM – >1.4k RPM
This washing machine spins at 1,200 RPM, which is slower than 71.1% of washing machines and equal to 22.3% of washing machines.
Minimum spin speed
?
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Energy efficiency class
B
This washing machine has energy class B, which is worse than 61.8% of washing machines and the same as 11.9% of washing machines.
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
48 kWh/100 cycles
Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 48 kWh/100 cycles, which is lower than 63.5% of washing machines and equal to 2.4% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
105.6 kWh/year
Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
This washing machine uses 105.6 kWh/year, which is lower than 67.2% of washing machines and equal to 2.5% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
26.4 £
Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
This washing machine has a yearly running cost of £26.4, which is lower than 67.6% of washing machines and equal to 2.5% of washing machines.
Water consumption per cycle
43 L
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 43 L of water per cycle, which is lower than 76% of washing machines and equal to 7.7% of washing machines.
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N. of washing programs
14
Market range: <12 – >16
This washing machine offers 14 wash programmes, which is fewer than 60.7% of washing machines and equal to 20.5% of washing machines.
N. of downloadable programs
?
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
?
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
195 min
Market range: <198 min – >239 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 195 min, which is shorter than 92.7% 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
?
Unbalanced load detection
?
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
top-loading
This washing machine is top-loading, which is less practical than the design in 91.1% of washing machines and the same as the design in 8.9% 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 WMT BK 1266 B vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 4 L less water per cycle
    This washing machine uses less water per cycle than the average washing machine (43 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    43 L vs 47 L
  • Can save settings to favorites
    This washing machine can save selected settings to favorites, the average washing machine cannot. 40.1% of washing machines have this feature.
  • 16.4% lighter
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (56 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    56 kg vs 67 kg
  • 23% smaller volume
    This washing machine has a smaller volume than the average washing machine (216000 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    216,000 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • Has an automatic drum positioning
    This washing machine has an automatic drum positioning, the average washing machine does not have. 41.9% of top-load washing machines have an automatic drum positioning.
  • 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.
  • 23 min shorter eco cycle
    This washing machine has a shorter ECO cycle than the average washing machine (195 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    195 min vs 218 min
  • 2 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (48 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    48 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 4 L less water per cycle
    This washing machine uses less water per cycle than the average washing machine (43 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    43 L vs 47 L
  • 2 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (48 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    48 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 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.
  • 23 min shorter eco cycle
    This washing machine has a shorter ECO cycle than the average washing machine (195 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    195 min vs 218 min
  • Can save settings to favorites
    This washing machine can save selected settings to favorites, the average washing machine cannot. 40.1% of washing machines have this feature.
  • 16.4% lighter
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (56 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    56 kg vs 67 kg
  • Has an automatic drum positioning
    This washing machine has an automatic drum positioning, the average washing machine does not have. 41.9% of top-load washing machines have an automatic drum positioning.
  • 23% smaller volume
    This washing machine has a smaller volume than the average washing machine (216000 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    216,000 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 19.8 cm narrower
    This washing machine is narrower than the average washing machine (40 cm vs 59.8 cm). The average washing machine is 59.8 cm wide.
    40 cm vs 59.8 cm
  • 200 RPM lower spin speed
    This washing machine spins slower than the average washing machine (1200 RPM vs 1400 RPM). The average washing machine spins at 1400 RPM.
    1,200 RPM vs 1,400 RPM
  • 5 dB louder spinning
    This washing machine is louder on spin than the average washing machine (79 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    79 dB vs 74 dB
  • 1 fewer wash programmes
    This washing machine offers fewer wash programmes than the average washing machine (14 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    14 vs 15
  • Worse energy grade
    This washing machine has a worse energy class than the average washing machine (B vs A).
    B vs A
  • 2 kg less capacity
    This washing machine holds less laundry than the average washing machine (6 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    6 kg vs 8 kg
  • 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
  • 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
  • Worse noise class
    This washing machine has a worse noise class than the average washing machine (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • 200 RPM lower spin speed
    This washing machine spins slower than the average washing machine (1200 RPM vs 1400 RPM). The average washing machine spins at 1400 RPM.
    1,200 RPM vs 1,400 RPM
  • 5 dB louder spinning
    This washing machine is louder on spin than the average washing machine (79 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    79 dB vs 74 dB
  • 2 kg less capacity
    This washing machine holds less laundry than the average washing machine (6 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    6 kg vs 8 kg
  • Worse noise class
    This washing machine has a worse noise class than the average washing machine (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • Worse energy grade
    This washing machine has a worse energy class than the average washing machine (B vs A).
    B vs A
  • 1 fewer wash programmes
    This washing machine offers fewer wash programmes than the average washing machine (14 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    14 vs 15
  • 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
  • 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
  • 1 h shorter maximum delay
    This washing machine can delay its start for less time than the average washing machine (23 h vs 24 h). The average washing machine can delay its start by up to 24 h.
    23 h vs 24 h
  • 3.5 cm deeper
    This washing machine is deeper than the average washing machine (60 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    60 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 5 cm higher height
    This washing machine is taller than the average washing machine (90 cm vs 85 cm). The average washing machine is 85 cm tall.
    90 cm vs 85 cm
  • Less practical loading
    This washing machine has a less practical loading design than the average washing machine (top-loading vs front-loading).
    top-loading vs front-loading

Third-party reviews

What we like about Bauknecht WMT BK 1266 B

  • 43 L per cycle keeps water use down.
  • 48 kWh per 100 cycles keeps power use low.
  • Anti-crease and anti-stain settings help clothes come out tidier.
  • A delay start can be set up to 23 h ahead.
  • A soft-opening door and automatic drum positioning make loading easy.
  • A wool cycle and an outdoor cycle cover delicate and sporty clothes.

What we don't like about Bauknecht WMT BK 1266 B

  • Spin noise of 79 dB is loud in a quiet flat.
  • A 6 kg capacity is small for a family's weekly washing.
  • The fastest cycle takes 30 min, which is too short for heavily soiled loads.
  • The 195 min eco cycle is long.
  • At 90 cm high, it may not fit under some worktops.

Verdict

A 6 kg drum makes the Bauknecht WMT BK 1266 B a good fit for a couple or a small household. Its best points are water and power: 43 L per cycle and 48 kWh per 100 cycles, with an inverter motor that keeps it efficient. The trade-off is noise, with spin at 79 dB, so run it when nobody needs quiet. The eco programme takes 195 min, which suits days without a rush. Anti-crease and anti-stain settings, a wool cycle and an outdoor cycle for sportswear are handy extras. The delay start can be set up to 23 h ahead. The soft-opening door makes loading easy. It suits someone with a small wardrobe who wants a practical machine that uses little water.

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