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Bosch WGJ2540S1 review: 101 specs compared

Avg. price:~£880Capacity:10 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:?Loading type:front-loading

Bosch WGJ2540S1 Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Bosch WGJ2540S1
8.4/10

Overall score

Score
8.4/ 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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Score components

70%

8.3

Technical score

25%

8.7

User score

5%

?

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

â–²Better than 84% of washing machines
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 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–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

Overall score

30%

3.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 86%
8.3

Technical score

Technical score
8.3/ 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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â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components

25%

9.1

Performance

25%

8.1

Energy efficiency

20%

8.3

Washing programs

20%

7.6

Features

10%

8.2

Design

â–²Better than 77%
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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â–² Better than 68% of models

80%

8.8

Rating

20%

8.3

Popularity

â–²Better than 68%
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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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Technical Specifications of washing machine Bosch WGJ2540S1

Technical score
Technical score
8.3/ 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
â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components:

25%

9.1

Performance

25%

8.1

Energy efficiency

20%

8.3

Washing programs

20%

7.6

Features

10%

8.2

Design

8.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 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–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components:

70%

8.4

Overall score

30%

3.9

Price

7.0
Capacity
10 kg
Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
This washing machine holds 10 kg, which is more than 77.6% of washing machines and equal to 12% 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
?
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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
51 kWh/100 cycles
Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 51 kWh/100 cycles, which is higher than 50.2% of washing machines and equal to 7.5% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
112.2 kWh/year
Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
This washing machine uses 112.2 kWh/year, which is lower than 46.1% of washing machines and equal to 8% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
28.1 £
Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
This washing machine has a yearly running cost of £28.1, which is lower than 46.6% of washing machines and equal to 7.7% of washing machines.
Water consumption per cycle
50 L
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 50 L of water per cycle, which is higher than 69.6% of washing machines and equal to 13.5% of washing machines.
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N. of washing programs
?
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
239 min
Market range: <198 min – >239 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 239 min, which is longer than 85.4% of washing machines and equal to 7.2% of washing machines.
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N. of advanced features
?
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.
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
?
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 WGJ2540S1 vs the average washing machine

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  • 2 kg more capacity
    This washing machine holds more laundry than the average washing machine (10 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    10 kg vs 8 kg
  • 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.
  • Has the AquaStop feature
    This washing machine has the AquaStop feature, the average washing machine does not. 36.3% of washing machines have an AquaStop feature.
  • Better noise class
    This washing machine has a better noise class than the average washing machine (A vs B).
    A vs B
  • Shirt cycle
    This washing machine has a cycle for shirts, the average washing machine does not have. 48.5% of washing machines have a shirt cycle.
  • Jeans cycle
    This washing machine has a cycle for jeans, the average washing machine does not have. 49.7% of washing machines have a jeans cycle.
  • 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
  • 0.5 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
  • 6.1% 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 68% of models

    80%

    8.8

    Rating

    20%

    8.3

    Popularity

    8.7 vs 8.2
  • 2 kg more capacity
    This washing machine holds more laundry than the average washing machine (10 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    10 kg vs 8 kg
  • 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
  • Shirt cycle
    This washing machine has a cycle for shirts, the average washing machine does not have. 48.5% of washing machines have a shirt cycle.
  • Jeans cycle
    This washing machine has a cycle for jeans, the average washing machine does not have. 49.7% of washing machines have a jeans cycle.
  • Has the AquaStop feature
    This washing machine has the AquaStop feature, the average washing machine does not. 36.3% of washing machines have an AquaStop feature.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 3 L more water per cycle
    This washing machine uses more water per cycle than the average washing machine (50 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    50 L vs 47 L
  • 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.
  • 21 min longer eco cycle
    This washing machine has a longer ECO cycle than the average washing machine (239 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    239 min vs 218 min
  • 13.8% larger volume
    This washing machine has a larger volume than the average washing machine (319326.4 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    319,326.35 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 6.8 cm deeper
    This washing machine is deeper than the average washing machine (63.3 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    63.3 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 2.15x more expensive
    Bosch WGJ2540S1 is more expensive than the average washing machine (£880 vs £410).
    £880 vs £410
  • 9.1% worse value for money
    Bosch WGJ2540S1 has worse value for money than the average washing machine (7.02 vs 7.7).
    7.02 vs 7.66
  • 1 kWh/100 cycles more energy use
    This washing machine uses more electricity than the average washing machine (51 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    51 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 2.15x more expensive
    Bosch WGJ2540S1 is more expensive than the average washing machine (£880 vs £410).
    £880 vs £410
  • 9.1% worse value for money
    Bosch WGJ2540S1 has worse value for money than the average washing machine (7.02 vs 7.7).
    7.02 vs 7.66
  • 3 L more water per cycle
    This washing machine uses more water per cycle than the average washing machine (50 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    50 L vs 47 L
  • 1 kWh/100 cycles more energy use
    This washing machine uses more electricity than the average washing machine (51 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    51 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 6.4% higher yearly water use
    This washing machine uses more water per year than the average washing machine (11000 L/year vs 10340 L/year). The average washing machine uses 10340 L/year of water a year.
    11,000 L/year vs 10,340 L/year
  • 1.25 £ higher yearly water cost
    This washing machine costs more for water than the average washing machine (20.9 £ vs 19.6 £). The average washing machine has a yearly water cost of 19.646 £.
    20.9 £ vs 19.646 £
  • 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.
  • 21 min longer eco cycle
    This washing machine has a longer ECO cycle than the average washing machine (239 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    239 min vs 218 min
  • 13.8% larger volume
    This washing machine has a larger volume than the average washing machine (319326.4 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    319,326.35 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 6.8 cm deeper
    This washing machine is deeper than the average washing machine (63.3 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    63.3 cm vs 56.5 cm

Third-party reviews

What we like about Bosch WGJ2540S1

  • The 10 kg drum handles big weekly loads.
  • Cycles for jeans, shirts, wool and hygiene suit each type of clothing.
  • The fastest cycle takes 15 min for a quick refresh.
  • The anti-crease function helps clothes come out smoother.
  • AquaStop and foam control are both fitted.
  • Delay start of up to 24 h lets you set the wash ahead.

What we don't like about Bosch WGJ2540S1

  • At 63.3 cm deep it needs more room than a 60 cm cupboard.
  • At 68.2 kg it is hard to move alone.
  • Front loading means you bend to reach the drum.
  • The 84.5 cm height rules out a low gap under a counter.

Verdict

Its drum holds 10 kg, which makes the Bosch WGJ2540S1 a white front-loader for households with a lot of washing. It takes a large load in one go. Cycles for jeans, shirts, wool, hygiene and outdoor clothes mean you rarely need to guess a setting. The anti-crease function and 1400 RPM spin help clothes come out in better shape, and the fastest cycle takes 15 min. A foam control system and AquaStop are fitted, and the Home Connect app lets you check the machine from a phone. The trade-off is size: at 63.3 cm deep and 68.2 kg, it needs a generous space and is hard to move alone. It suits a busy household that wants a machine with many care cycles and room for big loads.

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