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Bosch WAN28228FF Serie 4 review: 101 specs compared

Avg. price:~£530Capacity:8 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:CType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Bosch WAN28228FF 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 WAN28228FF Serie 4
7.4/10

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 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 67% of models
Score components

70%

7.3

Technical score

25%

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User scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.9, the mark of a weaker model in this category

5%

?

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

▼Worse than 67% of washing machines
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 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 72% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

6.8

Price

▼Worse than 72%
7.3

Technical score

Technical score
7.3/ 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 66% of models
Score components

25%

8.6

Performance

25%

7.1

Energy efficiency

20%

7.6

Washing programs

20%

5.6

Features

10%

6.8

Design

▼Worse than 66%
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User score

User score
7.9/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
No ratings from across the web yet, so it counts as 7.9, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
No ratings from across the web yet
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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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Where to buy
    N/A~ £530
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Technical Specifications of washing machine Bosch WAN28228FF Serie 4

Technical score
Technical score
7.3/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 66% of models
Score components:

25%

8.6

Performance

25%

7.1

Energy efficiency

20%

7.6

Washing programs

20%

5.6

Features

10%

6.8

Design

7.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components:

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

6.8

Price

7.3
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
1,400 RPM
Market range: <1.2k RPM – >1.4k RPM
This washing machine spins at 1,400 RPM, which is faster than 31.1% of washing machines and equal to 64% 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
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 7.6% 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 37% of washing machines.
Cotton, Eco 40-60, Intensive Cotton, Synthetics, Wool, Quick 15'/30', Rinse, Spin/Drain, Rapid Mix, Silent Mix, Delicates/Silk, Sportswear, Dark Garments, Shirts, AllergyPlus
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.
Express 15'/30', Lana
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
209 min
Market range: <198 min – >239 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 209 min, which is shorter than 69.2% of washing machines and equal to 0.5% of washing machines.
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N. of advanced features
9
Market range: <7 – >21
This washing machine has 9 advanced features, which is fewer than 71.9% of washing machines and equal to 5.9% of washing machines.
Overflow protection, Foam control system, Unbalanced load detection, Laundry detection system, Pause & Add, Night/Silent option, Anti-crease function, Extra rinse 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.
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 WAN28228FF 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. 31.5% of washing machines have an anti-vibration design.
    Side walls that reduce vibration, increase stability, and lower noise levels during the spin cycle.
  • 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
  • Has a night/silent option
    This washing machine has a Night/Silent function, which the average washing machine does not have. 23.9% of washing machines include a Night/Silent option.
    Mix Silence
  • Jeans cycle
    This washing machine has a cycle for jeans, the average washing machine does not have. 46.7% of washing machines have a jeans cycle.
  • Shirt cycle
    This washing machine has a cycle for shirts, the average washing machine does not have. 46.6% of washing machines have a shirt cycle.
  • 3 dB quieter washing
    This washing machine is quieter than the average washing machine when washing (50 dB vs 53 dB). The average washing machine washes at 53 dB.
    50 dB vs 53 dB
  • 9 min shorter eco cycle
    This washing machine has a shorter ECO cycle than the average washing machine (209 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    209 min vs 218 min
  • 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
  • 3 dB quieter washing
    This washing machine is quieter than the average washing machine when washing (50 dB vs 53 dB). The average washing machine washes at 53 dB.
    50 dB vs 53 dB
  • 1 dB quieter spinning
    This washing machine is quieter on spin than the average washing machine (73 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    73 dB vs 74 dB
  • 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
  • Has a night/silent option
    This washing machine has a Night/Silent function, which the average washing machine does not have. 23.9% of washing machines include a Night/Silent option.
    Mix Silence
  • Jeans cycle
    This washing machine has a cycle for jeans, the average washing machine does not have. 46.7% of washing machines have a jeans cycle.
  • Shirt cycle
    This washing machine has a cycle for shirts, the average washing machine does not have. 46.6% of washing machines have a shirt cycle.
  • 9 min shorter eco cycle
    This washing machine has a shorter ECO cycle than the average washing machine (209 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    209 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.
    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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • No self-cleaning cycle
    This washing machine is not self-cleaning, the average washing machine is. 73.4% of washing machines are self-cleaning.
  • 3 fewer advanced features
    This washing machine has fewer advanced features than the average washing machine (9 vs 12). The average washing machine has 12 advanced features.
    Overflow protection, Foam control system, Unbalanced load detection, Laundry detection system, Pause & Add, Night/Silent option, Anti-crease function, Extra rinse function, Quick function.
    9 vs 12
  • 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.
  • 29.3% more expensive
    Bosch WAN28228FF Serie 4 is more expensive than the average washing machine (£530 vs £410).
    £530 vs £410
  • 4.5% worse value for money
    Bosch WAN28228FF Serie 4 has worse value for money than the average washing machine (7.26 vs 7.6).
    7.26 vs 7.59
  • 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 £
  • 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 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.
  • No self-cleaning cycle
    This washing machine is not self-cleaning, the average washing machine is. 73.4% of washing machines are self-cleaning.
  • 3 fewer advanced features
    This washing machine has fewer advanced features than the average washing machine (9 vs 12). The average washing machine has 12 advanced features.
    Overflow protection, Foam control system, Unbalanced load detection, Laundry detection system, Pause & Add, Night/Silent option, Anti-crease function, Extra rinse function, Quick function.
    9 vs 12
  • 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.
  • 14.3% larger volume
    This washing machine has a larger volume than the average washing machine (320,489.7 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280,500 cm³.
    320,489.728 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 6.7 cm deeper
    This washing machine is deeper than the average washing machine (63.2 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    63.2 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 4.6% heavier
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (70.1 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    70.1 kg vs 67 kg

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Bosch WAN28228FF Serie 4

  • Washing noise of 50 dB keeps the house calm.
  • Night/Silent option gives a quieter run when needed.
  • The SpeedPerfect cycle washes 4 kg in about 41 minutes in tests.
  • Drum blades handle thick cotton and silk in one load.
  • Water use is 43 L per cycle, or 9460 L a year.
  • Clothes come out clean and fresh-smelling.

What customers don't like about Bosch WAN28228FF Serie 4

  • Spin is only class B, though it reaches 1400 RPM.
  • The machine is 63.2 cm deep and needs room from the wall.
  • Energy class C at 62 kWh per 100 cycles.
  • You cannot add a forgotten garment once water passes 50 °C.
  • The beeper keeps sounding after the cycle until you switch it off.

Verdict

Engineered to combine compact laundry ergonomics with solid German build quality, the Bosch WAN28228FF Serie 4 front-loading washing machine accommodates an 8 kg laundry load inside a 55-litre drum spinning at 1400 RPM. Powered by an EcoSilence Drive brushless inverter motor backed by a ten-year guarantee, it achieves a quiet 73 dB spin level in acoustic Class B and consumes 62 kWh per hundred cycles alongside 43 litres of water in energy Class C. The appliance features fifteen wash programs, assisted by ActiveWater Plus load sensors that adjust water intake with precision. SpeedPerfect accelerates wash durations by up to sixty-five percent, supported by a 15-minute emergency cycle and the Reload pause function for adding missed items. Practical compromises include an energy rating in Class C, the absence of steam technology, manual detergent dispensing, and no smart Wi-Fi networking.

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