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Bosch WGE02406FR review: 101 specs compared

Avg. price:~£520Capacity:7 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Bosch WGE02406FR Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 1 best-of list to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Bosch WGE02406FR
8.6/10

Overall score

Score
8.6/ 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 97% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

Technical score

25%

8.7

User score

5%

8.7

List score

★Better than 97% 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 78% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

Overall score

30%

6.9

Price

▲Better than 78%
8.6

Technical score

Technical score
8.6/ 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 89% of models
Score components

25%

8.2

Performance

25%

9.7

Energy efficiency

20%

8.5

Washing programs

20%

8.1

Features

10%

7.7

Design

▲Better than 89%
8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 68% of models

80%

8.8

Rating

20%

8.4

Popularity

▲Better than 68%
8.7

List score

List score
8.7/ 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 (1)
List score: in 1 of 11 lists (9%)
★Better than 93%
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Ranked #22 of 903 models in Washing machines (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of washing machine Bosch WGE02406FR

Technical score
Technical score
8.6/ 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 89% of models
Score components:

25%

8.2

Performance

25%

9.7

Energy efficiency

20%

8.5

Washing programs

20%

8.1

Features

10%

7.7

Design

8.6
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 78% of models
Score components:

70%

8.6

Overall score

30%

6.9

Price

8.1
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
?
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
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
40 kWh/100 cycles
Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 40 kWh/100 cycles, which is lower than 92.1% of washing machines and equal to 1.9% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
?
Annual energy cost
?
Water consumption per cycle
44 L
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 44 L of water per cycle, which is lower than 68.7% of washing machines and equal to 7.2% 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
?
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.
ECO cycle duration
175 min
Market range: <198 min – >239 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 175 min, which is shorter than 99.1% of washing machines and equal to 0.4% of washing machines.
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N. of advanced features
?
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
?
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.
Child lock
yes
This washing machine has a child lock. 99.7% of washing machines have a child lock.
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Bosch WGE02406FR vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 10 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (40 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    40 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 43 min shorter eco cycle
    This washing machine has a shorter ECO cycle than the average washing machine (175 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    175 min vs 218 min
  • 3 L less water per cycle
    This washing machine uses less water per cycle than the average washing machine (44 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    44 L vs 47 L
  • 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
  • 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
  • 6.1% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 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 68% of models

    80%

    8.8

    Rating

    20%

    8.4

    Popularity

    8.7 vs 8.2
  • 6.1% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 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 68% of models

    80%

    8.8

    Rating

    20%

    8.4

    Popularity

    8.7 vs 8.2
  • 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
  • 10 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (40 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    40 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 3 L less water per cycle
    This washing machine uses less water per cycle than the average washing machine (44 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    44 L vs 47 L
  • 43 min shorter eco cycle
    This washing machine has a shorter ECO cycle than the average washing machine (175 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    175 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 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
  • 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
  • 6.3% larger volume
    This washing machine has a larger volume than the average washing machine (298177.2 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    298,177.152 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 5.7% heavier
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (70.8 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    70.8 kg vs 67 kg
  • 26.8% more expensive
    Bosch WGE02406FR is more expensive than the average washing machine (£520 vs £410).
    £520 vs £410
  • 26.8% more expensive
    Bosch WGE02406FR is more expensive than the average washing machine (£520 vs £410).
    £520 vs £410
  • 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
  • 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
  • 6.3% larger volume
    This washing machine has a larger volume than the average washing machine (298177.2 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    298,177.152 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 5.7% heavier
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (70.8 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    70.8 kg vs 67 kg

Third-party reviews

What we like about Bosch WGE02406FR

  • 40 kWh per 100 cycles keeps power bills low.
  • The eco cycle takes 175 min, which saves time on a weekday load.
  • A 15 min fast cycle handles a quick top-up.
  • Hygiene, anti-allergy and wool cycles suit delicate and sensitive loads.
  • A motor warranty of 10 years gives long cover.
  • A time remaining indicator shows how long the wash has left.

What we don't like about Bosch WGE02406FR

  • At 63.2 cm deep it needs a generous gap.
  • At 70.8 kg it is hard to move for cleaning behind it.
  • Spin noise of 72 dB is audible from the next room.
  • Without an AquaStop system, there is no protection if a hose leaks.
  • 44 L of water per cycle adds up over a week of daily washing.

Verdict

40 kWh per 100 cycles is the figure that makes the Bosch WGE02406FR stand out for a 7 kg washer. The eco cycle takes 175 min, and the fast cycle takes 15 min for a quick top-up. Each cycle uses 44 L of water, and the 1400 RPM spin leaves clothes fairly dry, though spin drying is class B. The hygiene, anti-allergy, wool and gentle cycles suit delicate loads. The trade-off is the depth: at 63.2 cm it needs a deep gap, and at 70.8 kg it is hard to shift on your own. Spin is 72 dB, and without an AquaStop system a leaking hose is a risk you have to watch. It suits a household that cares most about running costs, with room for a deep, heavy machine.

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