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Bosch WAN28081GB Serie 4 Review | 101 Data compared

Avg. price:~£350Capacity:7 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:DType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Bosch WAN28081GB Serie 4 Review: Compare 101 technical specifications and 1 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Bosch WAN28081GB Serie 4
6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the washing machine's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best washing machines on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

100%

6.2

Technical score

▼Worse than 88% of washing machines
6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 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
▼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

8.3

Price

▼Worse than 83%
6.2

Technical score

Technical score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the washing machine's technical performance, covering five key areas: performance, energy efficiency, washing programs, features, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare washing machines based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

25%

8.1

Performance

25%

5.5

Energy efficiency

20%

4.8

Washing programs

20%

5.5

Features

10%

7.2

Design

▼Worse than 88%
9.0

Review score

Review score
9.0/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Too few models in this category have enough reviews yet, so reviews are shown but do not count in the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 62% of models
Grades by review (1)
1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 0%, the same for every model in this category.
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
▲Better than 62%
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Best prices
    N/A~ £350
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Technical Specifications of washing machine Bosch WAN28081GB Serie 4

Technical score
Technical score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the washing machine's technical performance, covering five key areas: performance, energy efficiency, washing programs, features, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare washing machines based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components:

25%

8.1

Performance

25%

5.5

Energy efficiency

20%

4.8

Washing programs

20%

5.5

Features

10%

7.2

Design

6.2
Review score
9.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 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
▼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components:

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

8.3

Price

6.8
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
55 L
Market range: <43 L – >70 L
This washing machine has a 55 L drum, which is smaller than 59% of washing machines and equal to 6.4% of washing machines.
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
400 RPM
Market range: <400 RPM – >800 RPM
This washing machine has a minimum spin of 400 RPM, which is lower than 27.9% of washing machines and equal to 71.1% of washing machines.
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Energy efficiency class
D
This washing machine has energy class D, which is worse than 82.5% of washing machines and the same as 11.2% of washing machines.
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
69 kWh/100 cycles
Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 69 kWh/100 cycles, which is higher than 84.6% of washing machines and equal to 3.9% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
151.8 kWh/year
Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
This washing machine uses 151.8 kWh/year, which is higher than 82.6% of washing machines and equal to 4.1% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
38 £
Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
This washing machine has a yearly running cost of £38, which is higher than 82.2% of washing machines and equal to 4.1% of washing machines.
Water consumption per cycle
45 L
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 45 L of water per cycle, which is lower than 58.6% of washing machines and equal to 9.9% 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 90.1% of washing machines and equal to 2.8% of washing machines.
Cotton, Eco 40-60, Intensive Cotton, Easy Care, Mixed, Cotton Prewash, Delicates/Silk, Wool, Rinse, Spin/Drain, Quick 15'/30'
N. of downloadable programs
0
Market range: <0 – >40
This washing machine offers 0 downloadable programmes, which is fewer than 10.3% of washing machines and equal to 89.7% 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 41.7% of washing machines and equal to 36.5% of washing machines.
Super Quick 15'/30', Wool
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.
Extra Quick 15'/30'
ECO cycle duration
200 min
Market range: <198 min – >239 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 200 min, which is shorter than 86.3% of washing machines and equal to 2.1% 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 84% of washing machines and equal to 6.2% 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. 79.1% 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.
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. 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.
LED display with touch control
Child lock
yes
This washing machine has a child lock. 99.7% of washing machines have a child lock.
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Bosch WAN28081GB Serie 4 vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 2 more spin speeds
    This washing machine has more spin speeds than the average washing machine (6 vs 4). The average washing machine has 4 spin speeds.
    400, 600, 800, 1,000, 1,200, 1,400 RPM
    6 vs 4
  • 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.
    Side walls that reduce vibration, increase stability, and lower noise levels during the spin cycle.
  • 18 min shorter eco cycle
    This washing machine has a shorter ECO cycle than the average washing machine (200 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    200 min vs 218 min
  • 2 L less water per cycle
    This washing machine uses less water per cycle than the average washing machine (45 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    45 L vs 47 L
  • 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
  • 2 more spin speeds
    This washing machine has more spin speeds than the average washing machine (6 vs 4). The average washing machine has 4 spin speeds.
    400, 600, 800, 1,000, 1,200, 1,400 RPM
    6 vs 4
  • 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
  • 2 L less water per cycle
    This washing machine uses less water per cycle than the average washing machine (45 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    45 L vs 47 L
  • 18 min shorter eco cycle
    This washing machine has a shorter ECO cycle than the average washing machine (200 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    200 min vs 218 min
  • 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.
    Side walls that reduce vibration, increase stability, and lower noise levels during the spin cycle.
  • 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, Intensive Cotton, Easy Care, Mixed, Cotton Prewash, Delicates/Silk, Wool, Rinse, Spin/Drain, Quick 15'/30'
    11 vs 15
  • 19 kWh/100 cycles more energy use
    This washing machine uses more electricity than the average washing machine (69 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    69 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • Worse energy grade
    This washing machine has a worse energy class than the average washing machine (D vs A).
    D vs A
  • Does not have a steam technology
    This washing machine does not feature a steam technology, the average washing machine does. 71.1% 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. 61.3% of washing machines have a special drum design.
  • Does not have an anti-stain cycle
    This washing machine does not have an anti-stain cycle, the average washing machine does. 70.9% of washing machines have an anti-stain cycle.
  • No self-cleaning cycle
    This washing machine is not self-cleaning, the average washing machine is. 73.8% of washing machines are self-cleaning.
  • 4 fewer advanced features
    This washing machine has fewer advanced features than the average washing machine (7 vs 11). The average washing machine has 11 advanced features.
    Overflow protection, Foam control system, Unbalanced load detection, Laundry detection system, Pause & Add, Anti-crease function, Quick function.
    7 vs 11
  • 11% worse value for money
    Bosch WAN28081GB Serie 4 has worse value for money than the average washing machine (6.84 vs 7.6).
    6.84 vs 7.59
  • 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
  • 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
  • 19 kWh/100 cycles more energy use
    This washing machine uses more electricity than the average washing machine (69 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    69 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • Worse energy grade
    This washing machine has a worse energy class than the average washing machine (D vs A).
    D vs A
  • 35.3% higher energy use
    This washing machine uses more energy than the average washing machine (151.8 kWh/year vs 112.2 kWh/year). The average washing machine uses 112.2 kWh/year.
    151.8 kWh/year vs 112.2 kWh/year
  • 9.9 £ higher yearly running cost
    This washing machine costs more to run than the average washing machine (38 £ vs 28.1 £). The average washing machine has a yearly running cost of 28.1 £.
    38 £ 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, Intensive Cotton, Easy Care, Mixed, Cotton Prewash, Delicates/Silk, Wool, Rinse, Spin/Drain, Quick 15'/30'
    11 vs 15
  • Does not have a steam technology
    This washing machine does not feature a steam technology, the average washing machine does. 71.1% 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. 70.9% of washing machines have an anti-stain cycle.
  • 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 an extra-rinse function
    This washing machine does not have a special extra-rinse function, the average washing machine does. 85.4% of washing machines feature such function.
  • Does not have a pre-wash cycle
    This washing machine does not have a special pre-wash cycle, the average washing machine does. 86.9% of washing machines have a pre-wash cycle.
  • 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.
  • Does not have a hygiene cycle
    This washing machine does not have a hygiene cycle, the average washing machine does. 66.4% of washing machines have a hygiene cycle.
  • Does not have an allergen cycle
    This washing machine does not have an allergen cycle, the average washing machine does not have. 66.1% of washing machines have an allergen 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. 72.9% 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. 94.4% of washing machines include a cold wash option.
  • No self-cleaning cycle
    This washing machine is not self-cleaning, the average washing machine is. 73.8% of washing machines are self-cleaning.
  • 4 fewer advanced features
    This washing machine has fewer advanced features than the average washing machine (7 vs 11). The average washing machine has 11 advanced features.
    Overflow protection, Foam control system, Unbalanced load detection, Laundry detection system, Pause & Add, Anti-crease function, Quick function.
    7 vs 11
  • Does not have a special drum design
    This washing machine does not have a special drum design, the average washing machine does. 61.3% of washing machines have a special drum design.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Washerlad 2014
≈ estimated
16/01/2022
First look · unboxing, installation and maintenance wash
Verdict
Bosch WAN28081GB Serie 4 is a basic machine, but well made, and it gets the job done.
Not graded

Third-party reviews

What we like about Bosch WAN28081GB Serie 4

  • Six spin speeds give control over how wet clothes come out.
  • Washing noise of 52 dB keeps the room calm.
  • The door opens to 180 °, which makes loading easy.
  • ECO cycle takes 200 min for a lighter load.
  • Inverter motor comes with a 10 year warranty.
  • Anti-vibration design keeps the machine steady during spin.

What we don't like about Bosch WAN28081GB Serie 4

  • Energy class D, with 151.8 kWh a year, means higher bills.
  • Spin noise of 75 dB is loud.
  • Only 11 washing programs and 4 temperature settings.
  • No extra rinse or pre-wash cycle.
  • Transit bolts must be removed before the first use.

Verdict

The Bosch WAN28081GB Serie 4 is a dependable front-loading washing machine engineered to unite proven German manufacturing standards with versatile day-to-day fabric efficiency. Featuring a seven-kilogram capacity drum and a swift 1400 RPM spin speed within a depth of 55 centimeters, it manages diverse household garments with gentle precision. Driven by the brushless EcoSilence Drive inverter motor, supported by a ten-year warranty, it operates with friction-free smoothness, curbing operational noise to 52 decibels during wash and 75 decibels during spin cycles. AntiVibration side panels reinforce structural rigidity to dampen mechanical tremors during high spin. The innovative SpeedPerfect option allows users to reduce cycle times by up to 65% when laundry is urgently needed, while ActiveWater Plus sensors meter water consumption to the load's exact fabric type. Equipped with Reload functionality for forgotten garments, it offers reliable long-term utility.

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