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Beko B3W31041A review: 101 specs compared

Avg. price:~£330Capacity:10 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Beko B3W31041A Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Beko B3W31041A
8.2/10

Overall score

Score
8.2/ 10
✕
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
▲ Better than 74% of models
Score components

70%

8.1

Technical score

25%

8.8

User score

5%

?

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

▲Better than 74% of washing machines
8.3

Value for money

Value for money
8.3/ 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 89% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

Overall score

30%

8.5

Price

▲Better than 89%
8.1

Technical score

Technical score
8.1/ 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 63% of models
Score components

25%

8.7

Performance

25%

8.0

Energy efficiency

20%

8.5

Washing programs

20%

7.0

Features

10%

8.0

Design

▲Better than 63%
8.8

User score

User score
8.8/ 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 8.0, 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
▲ Better than 76% of models

80%

9.0

Rating

20%

8.0

Popularity

▲Better than 76%
?

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.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Ranked #124 of 903 models in Washing machines (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of washing machine Beko B3W31041A

Technical score
Technical score
8.1/ 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 70% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 63% of models
Score components:

25%

8.7

Performance

25%

8.0

Energy efficiency

20%

8.5

Washing programs

20%

7.0

Features

10%

8.0

Design

8.1
Value for money
Value for money
8.3/ 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 89% of models
Score components:

70%

8.2

Overall score

30%

8.5

Price

8.3
Capacity
10 kg
Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
This washing machine holds 10 kg, which is more than 77.6% of washing machines and equal to 12% 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
51 kWh/100 cycles
Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 51 kWh/100 cycles, which is higher than 50.2% of washing machines and equal to 7.5% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
112.2 kWh/year
Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
This washing machine uses 112.2 kWh/year, which is lower than 46.1% of washing machines and equal to 8% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
33.15 £
Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
This washing machine has a yearly running cost of £33.15, which is higher than 71.3% of washing machines.
Water consumption per cycle
51 L
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 51 L of water per cycle, which is higher than 83.3% of washing machines and equal to 4% 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
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This washing machine has 2 programmes under an hour, which is more than 41.7% of washing machines and equal to 36.5% of washing machines.
Fastest cycle duration
14 min
Market range: <14 min – >30 min
This washing machine has a fastest cycle of 14 min, which is shorter than 70.3% of washing machines and equal to 29.1% of washing machines.
ECO cycle duration
?
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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
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
yes
This washing machine features a load balancing system. 46.8% of washing machines have a load balancing system.
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Color
grey
This washing machine comes in grey, which is less conventional than the colour in 95.9% of washing machines and the same as the colour in 2.4% 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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Beko B3W31041A vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 2 kg more capacity
    This washing machine holds more laundry than the average washing machine (10 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    10 kg vs 8 kg
  • Has an anti-vibration design
    This washing machine has an anti-vibration design, the average washing machine does not have. 34.2% of washing machines have an anti-vibration design.
  • Has a load balancing system
    This washing machine features a load balancing system, the average washing machine does not. 46.8% of washing machines have this feature.
  • Shirt cycle
    This washing machine has a cycle for shirts, the average washing machine does not have. 48.5% of washing machines have a shirt 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.
  • 1 min shorter quickest cycle
    This washing machine has a shorter fastest cycle than the average washing machine (14 min vs 15 min). The average washing machine's quickest cycle takes 15 min.
    14 min vs 15 min
  • 0.5 cm lower height
    This washing machine is shorter than the average washing machine (84.5 cm vs 85 cm). The average washing machine is 85 cm tall.
    84.5 cm vs 85 cm
  • 7.3% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 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 8.0, 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
    ▲ Better than 76% of models

    80%

    9.0

    Rating

    20%

    8.0

    Popularity

    8.8 vs 8.2
  • 7.3% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 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 8.0, 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
    ▲ Better than 76% of models

    80%

    9.0

    Rating

    20%

    8.0

    Popularity

    8.8 vs 8.2
  • 8.4% better value for money
    Beko B3W31041A has better value for money than the average washing machine (8.3 vs 7.7).
    8.3 vs 7.66
  • 2 kg more capacity
    This washing machine holds more laundry than the average washing machine (10 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    10 kg vs 8 kg
  • Shirt cycle
    This washing machine has a cycle for shirts, the average washing machine does not have. 48.5% of washing machines have a shirt 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.
  • 1 min shorter quickest cycle
    This washing machine has a shorter fastest cycle than the average washing machine (14 min vs 15 min). The average washing machine's quickest cycle takes 15 min.
    14 min vs 15 min
  • Has a load balancing system
    This washing machine features a load balancing system, the average washing machine does not. 46.8% of washing machines have this feature.
  • Has an anti-vibration design
    This washing machine has an anti-vibration design, the average washing machine does not have. 34.2% of washing machines have an anti-vibration design.
  • 0.5 cm lower height
    This washing machine is shorter than the average washing machine (84.5 cm vs 85 cm). The average washing machine is 85 cm tall.
    84.5 cm vs 85 cm
  • 4 L more water per cycle
    This washing machine uses more water per cycle than the average washing machine (51 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    51 L vs 47 L
  • More basic extra feature
    This washing machine offers a less advanced extra feature than the average washing machine (RecycledTub® vs EEBUS-based energy management system).
    RecycledTub® vs EEBUS-based energy management system
  • 7.5% heavier
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (72 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    72 kg vs 67 kg
  • 1 kWh/100 cycles more energy use
    This washing machine uses more electricity than the average washing machine (51 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    51 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 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
  • 0.2 cm wider
    This washing machine is wider than the average washing machine (60 cm vs 59.8 cm). The average washing machine is 59.8 cm wide.
    60 cm vs 59.8 cm
  • More unusual colour
    This washing machine comes in a less conventional colour than the average washing machine (grey vs white).
    grey vs white
  • 4.8% larger volume
    This washing machine has a larger volume than the average washing machine (294060 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    294,060 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 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 L more water per cycle
    This washing machine uses more water per cycle than the average washing machine (51 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    51 L vs 47 L
  • 1 kWh/100 cycles more energy use
    This washing machine uses more electricity than the average washing machine (51 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    51 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 8.5% higher yearly water use
    This washing machine uses more water per year than the average washing machine (11220 L/year vs 10340 L/year). The average washing machine uses 10340 L/year of water a year.
    11,220 L/year vs 10,340 L/year
  • 1.67 £ higher yearly water cost
    This washing machine costs more for water than the average washing machine (21.3 £ vs 19.6 £). The average washing machine has a yearly water cost of 19.646 £.
    21.318 £ vs 19.646 £
  • 5.05 £ higher yearly running cost
    This washing machine costs more to run than the average washing machine (33.2 £ vs 28.1 £). The average washing machine has a yearly running cost of 28.1 £.
    33.15 £ vs 28.1 £
  • More basic extra feature
    This washing machine offers a less advanced extra feature than the average washing machine (RecycledTub® vs EEBUS-based energy management system).
    RecycledTub® vs EEBUS-based energy management system
  • 7.5% heavier
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (72 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    72 kg vs 67 kg
  • More unusual colour
    This washing machine comes in a less conventional colour than the average washing machine (grey vs white).
    grey vs white
  • 0.2 cm wider
    This washing machine is wider than the average washing machine (60 cm vs 59.8 cm). The average washing machine is 59.8 cm wide.
    60 cm vs 59.8 cm
  • 4.8% larger volume
    This washing machine has a larger volume than the average washing machine (294060 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    294,060 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³

Third-party reviews

What we like about Beko B3W31041A

  • A 10 kg drum washes big loads in one go.
  • Steam and an extra rinse give more control over the wash.
  • The self-cleaning function helps keep the drum fresh.
  • The 24 h delay start lets you set a wash well ahead.
  • A 14 min fastest cycle handles a quick top-up.
  • Load balancing helps the drum spin evenly.

What we don't like about Beko B3W31041A

  • Each cycle uses 51 L of water, which is high.
  • There is no AquaStop system to guard against leaks.
  • Only two programs finish in under an hour.
  • The spin reaches 75 dB, which is noticeable.
  • There is no automatic dosing system.

Verdict

Anyone with a heavy pile of washing each week will find the Beko B3W31041A useful, thanks to its 10 kg drum. It has an inverter motor, an energy class A rating and steam, and it spins at 1400 RPM. An extra rinse, plus anti-stain and anti-crease functions, helps with stubborn marks and creases. A 14 min fastest cycle, a pause and add option and a 24 h delay start make it flexible day to day. The self-cleaning function, load balancing and the shirt cycle make daily use easier. The trade-offs are 51 L of water per cycle and no AquaStop system. It suits a family that washes large loads often, can accept higher water use per wash, and wants a machine that runs on its own schedule.

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