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Bosch WAJ24068II Serie 2 review: 101 specs compared

Avg. price:~£570Capacity:8 kgMaximum spin speed:1200 RPMEnergy efficiency class:CType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Bosch WAJ24068II Serie 2 Review: Compare 101 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Bosch WAJ24068II Serie 2
6.5/10

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 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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▼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

6.5

Technical score

25%

6.5

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

▼Worse than 91% of washing machines
6.5

Value for money

Value for money
6.5/ 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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▼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

6.5

Price

▼Worse than 95%
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 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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▼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

25%

7.9

Performance

25%

6.5

Energy efficiency

20%

5.3

Washing programs

20%

5.5

Features

10%

7.0

Design

▼Worse than 83%
6.5

User score

User score
6.5/ 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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▼ Worse than 94% of models

6.5

Mark 8.1 is below the typical mark 8.3 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

70%

8.5

Rating

30%

7.3

Popularity

▼Worse than 94%
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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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Technical Specifications of washing machine Bosch WAJ24068II Serie 2

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 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
▼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components:

25%

7.9

Performance

25%

6.5

Energy efficiency

20%

5.3

Washing programs

20%

5.5

Features

10%

7.0

Design

6.5
Value for money
Value for money
6.5/ 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
▼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components:

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

6.5

Price

6.5
Capacity
8 kg
Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
This washing machine holds 8 kg, which is more than 27.3% of washing machines and equal to 26.3% 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
B
This washing machine has spin-drying class B, which is more efficient than in 9.6% of washing machines and the same as in 84.2% 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 71.2% of washing machines and equal to 22.2% of washing machines.
Minimum spin speed
400 RPM
Market range: <400 RPM – >800 RPM
This washing machine has a minimum spin of 400 RPM, which is lower than 27.6% of washing machines and equal to 71.7% of washing machines.
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Energy efficiency class
C
This washing machine has energy class C, which is worse than 74% of washing machines and the same as 8.4% of washing machines.
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
62 kWh/100 cycles
Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 62 kWh/100 cycles, which is higher than 75.3% of washing machines and equal to 3% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
136.4 kWh/year
Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
This washing machine uses 136.4 kWh/year, which is higher than 75.2% of washing machines and equal to 2.5% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
34.1 £
Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
This washing machine has a yearly running cost of £34.1, which is higher than 74.7% of washing machines and equal to 2.4% of washing machines.
Water consumption per cycle
47 L
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle, which is lower than 46.4% of washing machines and equal to 5.7% of washing machines.
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N. of washing programs
11
Market range: <12 – >16
This washing machine offers 11 wash programmes, which is fewer than 89.7% of washing machines and equal to 2.9% of washing machines.
Cotton, Eco 40-60, 40°C + Prewash, Wool / Hand Wash, Drain / Spin, Rinse, Gentle/Silk, Synthetics, Mixed, Quick 15/30 min, Hygiene Plus
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
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This washing machine has 2 programmes under an hour, which is more than 42.3% of washing machines and equal to 37% of washing machines.
Quick 15/30 min, Wool/Hand Wash
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.
Extra Quick 15'/30'
ECO cycle duration
206 min
Market range: <198 min – >239 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 206 min, which is shorter than 80% of washing machines and equal to 1.1% of washing machines.
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N. of advanced features
7
Market range: <7 – >21
This washing machine has 7 advanced features, which is fewer than 86% of washing machines and equal to 5.4% of washing machines.
Overflow protection, Foam control system, Unbalanced load detection, Laundry detection system, Pause & Add, Anti-crease function, Quick 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.
ActiveWater Plus (detects load size and precisely adjusts water use, saving up to 50% water for smaller loads)
Unbalanced load detection
yes
This washing machine has unbalanced load detection. 92.5% of washing machines have unbalanced load detection.
Load balancing system
no
This washing machine does not feature a load balancing system. 46.2% 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 14.2% 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.
Child lock
yes
This washing machine has a child lock. 99.7% of washing machines have a child lock.
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Bosch WAJ24068II Serie 2 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.
    x
  • 1 more spin speeds
    This washing machine has more spin speeds than the average washing machine (5 vs 4). The average washing machine has 4 spin speeds.
    400, 600, 800, 1,000, 1,200 RPM
    5 vs 4
  • 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
  • 12 min shorter eco cycle
    This washing machine has a shorter ECO cycle than the average washing machine (206 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    206 min vs 218 min
  • 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
  • 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
  • 1 more spin speeds
    This washing machine has more spin speeds than the average washing machine (5 vs 4). The average washing machine has 4 spin speeds.
    400, 600, 800, 1,000, 1,200 RPM
    5 vs 4
  • 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
  • 12 min shorter eco cycle
    This washing machine has a shorter ECO cycle than the average washing machine (206 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    206 min vs 218 min
  • 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.
    x
  • 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
  • 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.
    Cotton, Eco 40-60, 40°C + Prewash, Wool / Hand Wash, Drain / Spin, Rinse, Gentle/Silk, Synthetics, Mixed, Quick 15/30 min, Hygiene Plus
    11 vs 15
  • 200 RPM lower spin speed
    This washing machine spins slower than the average washing machine (1,200 RPM vs 1,400 RPM). The average washing machine spins at 1,400 RPM.
    1,200 RPM vs 1,400 RPM
  • Worse energy grade
    This washing machine has a worse energy class than the average washing machine (C vs A).
    C vs A
  • 12 kWh/100 cycles more energy use
    This washing machine uses more electricity than the average washing machine (62 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    62 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 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 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.
  • 5 fewer advanced features
    This washing machine has fewer advanced features than the average washing machine (7 vs 12). The average washing machine has 12 advanced features.
    Overflow protection, Foam control system, Unbalanced load detection, Laundry detection system, Pause & Add, Anti-crease function, Quick function.
    7 vs 12
  • 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.
  • 19.8% lower user score
    User score
    6.5/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 94% of models

    6.5

    Mark 8.1 is below the typical mark 8.3 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.5

    Rating

    30%

    7.3

    Popularity

    6.5 vs 8.1
  • 16.5% worse value for money
    Bosch WAJ24068II Serie 2 has worse value for money than the average washing machine (6.51 vs 7.6).
    6.51 vs 7.59
  • 39% more expensive
    Bosch WAJ24068II Serie 2 is more expensive than the average washing machine (£570 vs £410).
    £570 vs £410
  • 200 RPM lower spin speed
    This washing machine spins slower than the average washing machine (1,200 RPM vs 1,400 RPM). The average washing machine spins at 1,400 RPM.
    1,200 RPM vs 1,400 RPM
  • 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
  • Worse energy grade
    This washing machine has a worse energy class than the average washing machine (C vs A).
    C vs A
  • 12 kWh/100 cycles more energy use
    This washing machine uses more electricity than the average washing machine (62 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    62 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 22.8% higher energy use
    This washing machine uses more energy than the average washing machine (136.4 kWh/year vs 111.1 kWh/year). The average washing machine uses 111.1 kWh/year.
    136.4 kWh/year vs 111.1 kWh/year
  • 6 £ higher yearly running cost
    This washing machine costs more to run than the average washing machine (34.1 £ vs 28.1 £). The average washing machine has a yearly running cost of 28.1 £.
    34.1 £ vs 28.1 £
  • 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.
    Cotton, Eco 40-60, 40°C + Prewash, Wool / Hand Wash, Drain / Spin, Rinse, Gentle/Silk, Synthetics, Mixed, Quick 15/30 min, Hygiene Plus
    11 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 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.
  • 2 fewer temperature settings
    This washing machine offers fewer temperature settings than the average washing machine (4 vs 6). The average washing machine offers 6 temperature settings.
    30°,40°, 60°, 90°
    4 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 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.
  • 5 fewer advanced features
    This washing machine has fewer advanced features than the average washing machine (7 vs 12). The average washing machine has 12 advanced features.
    Overflow protection, Foam control system, Unbalanced load detection, Laundry detection system, Pause & Add, Anti-crease function, Quick function.
    7 vs 12
  • No self-cleaning cycle
    This washing machine is not self-cleaning, the average washing machine is. 73.4% of washing machines are self-cleaning.
  • 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.
  • 2.2% heavier
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (68.5 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    68.5 kg vs 67 kg

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Bosch WAJ24068II Serie 2

  • The 1200 rpm spin gets water out well.
  • The Fast function trims time on busy days.
  • Laundry detection matches the wash to the load.
  • The anti-vibration design keeps the spin calmer.
  • The wash runs at 52 dB, so it is quiet in the room.
  • The inverter motor carries a 10-year warranty.

What customers don't like about Bosch WAJ24068II Serie 2

  • 62 kWh per 100 cycles is high for this class of machine.
  • Only 11 washing programs limits the choice.
  • Only four temperature settings.
  • No cold wash option for delicate colours.
  • No extra rinse function.

Verdict

The Bosch WAJ24068II Serie 2 is an 8 kg washing machine with a C energy rating and quiet operation at 72 dB during spinning and 52 dB during washing, earning an A-class noise rating. Its SpeedPerfect function can reduce washing time by up to 65% while maintaining cleaning quality, with the ability to wash 4 kg of mixed laundry in 46 minutes. The machine features five spin speed options up to 1200 RPM and includes an anti-vibration design for stable operation. While the ECO cycle completes in 206 minutes, the machine has some limitations. It comes with 11 basic programs including Cotton, Eco 40-60, Wool/Hand Wash, Gentle/Silk, Mixed Load, and a Quick 15/30 minute wash, but lacks steam technology, extra rinse functionality, and an anti-stain cycle. The manufacturer does not mention any special drum design for fabric protection. The maximum spin speed of 1200 RPM falls below standard, and temperature options are limited to four settings from 30° to 90°C.

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