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Bosch WGE03207FR review: 101 specs compared

Avg. price:~£370Capacity:8 kgMaximum spin speed:1200 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Bosch WGE03207FR Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Bosch WGE03207FR
8.1/10

Overall score

Score
8.1/ 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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Score components

70%

8.2

Technical score

25%

8.2

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

â–²Better than 70% of washing machines
8.2

Value for money

Value for money
8.2/ 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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â–² Better than 84% of models
Score components

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

8.2

Price

â–²Better than 84%
8.2

Technical score

Technical score
8.2/ 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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Score components

25%

7.8

Performance

25%

8.6

Energy efficiency

20%

8.2

Washing programs

20%

8.1

Features

10%

8.1

Design

â–²Better than 70%
8.2

User score

User score
8.2/ 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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8.2

Mark 8.2 is below the typical mark 8.4 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.1

Rating

20%

8.6

Popularity

â–¼Worse than 58%
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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.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Ranked #140 of 903 models in Washing machines (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of washing machine Bosch WGE03207FR

Technical score
Technical score
8.2/ 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
â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components:

25%

7.8

Performance

25%

8.6

Energy efficiency

20%

8.2

Washing programs

20%

8.1

Features

10%

8.1

Design

8.2
Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 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
â–² Better than 84% of models
Score components:

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

8.2

Price

8.2
Capacity
8 kg
Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
This washing machine holds 8 kg, which is more than 27.2% of washing machines and equal to 26.3% 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
1,200 RPM
Market range: <1.2k RPM – >1.4k RPM
This washing machine spins at 1,200 RPM, which is slower than 71.1% of washing machines and equal to 22.3% 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
?
Annual energy consumption
?
Annual energy cost
?
Water consumption per cycle
?
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N. of washing programs
?
N. of downloadable programs
?
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
?
Fastest cycle duration
?
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
?
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 WGE03207FR vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 3 dB quieter spinning
    This washing machine is quieter on spin than the average washing machine (71 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    71 dB vs 74 dB
  • 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
  • Better noise class
    This washing machine has a better noise class than the average washing machine (A vs B).
    A vs B
  • 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
  • 6.4% better value for money
    Bosch WGE03207FR has better value for money than the average washing machine (8.15 vs 7.7).
    8.15 vs 7.66
  • 6.4% better value for money
    Bosch WGE03207FR has better value for money than the average washing machine (8.15 vs 7.7).
    8.15 vs 7.66
  • 3 dB quieter spinning
    This washing machine is quieter on spin than the average washing machine (71 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    71 dB vs 74 dB
  • Better noise class
    This washing machine has a better noise class than the average washing machine (A vs B).
    A vs B
  • 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
  • 0.5 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
  • 200 RPM lower spin speed
    This washing machine spins slower than the average washing machine (1200 RPM vs 1400 RPM). The average washing machine spins at 1400 RPM.
    1,200 RPM vs 1,400 RPM
  • 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.
  • 5.5% heavier
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (70.7 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    70.7 kg vs 67 kg
  • 200 RPM lower spin speed
    This washing machine spins slower than the average washing machine (1200 RPM vs 1400 RPM). The average washing machine spins at 1400 RPM.
    1,200 RPM vs 1,400 RPM
  • 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.
  • 5.5% heavier
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (70.7 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    70.7 kg vs 67 kg

Third-party reviews

What we like about Bosch WGE03207FR

  • The ECO cycle takes 175 min.
  • Spin noise is 71 dB, with a class A noise rating.
  • The 84.5 cm height suits tight spaces.
  • The motor comes with a 10-year warranty.
  • Wool, gentle and hygiene cycles cover delicate loads.
  • A delay start of up to 24 h and a child lock add control.

What we don't like about Bosch WGE03207FR

  • There is no extra rinse option.
  • Spin drying is class B, so clothes stay a little damp.
  • At 70.7 kg it is heavy to move.
  • An 8 kg capacity is small for a family of four.

Verdict

A 175 min ECO cycle and a spin noise of 71 dB make the Bosch WGE03207FR a sensible pick for a small household. Its 8 kg drum takes a few shirts, a duvet cover or a week of towels, and the 84.5 cm height is handy when the space is tight. The motor carries a 10-year warranty, and the wool, gentle and hygiene cycles cover the usual extras. A child lock and a delay start of up to 24 h add to the day-to-day control. The one real gap is the missing extra rinse, which matters for anyone with sensitive skin. Spin drying is class B, so clothes can come out a little damp. It suits a small household that wants a gentle everyday washer and can do without an extra rinse.

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