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Bosch WIW28302GB review: 101 specs compared

Avg. price:~£720Capacity:8 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:CType:integratedLoading type:front-loading

Bosch WIW28302GB Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Bosch WIW28302GB
7.8/10

Overall score

Score
7.8/ 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%

7.8

Technical score

25%

7.8

User score

5%

?

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

â–¼Worse than 51% of washing machines
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 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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Score components

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

5.3

Price

â–¼Worse than 81%
7.8

Technical score

Technical score
7.8/ 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 53% of models
Score components

25%

8.9

Performance

25%

6.8

Energy efficiency

20%

7.9

Washing programs

20%

7.5

Features

10%

8.6

Design

â–²Better than 53%
7.8

User score

User score
7.8/ 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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7.8

Mark 8.3 is below the typical mark 8.4 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.5

Rating

20%

7.5

Popularity

â–¼Worse than 80%
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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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Ranked #221 of 903 models in Washing machines (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of washing machine Bosch WIW28302GB

Technical score
Technical score
7.8/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 53% of models
Score components:

25%

8.9

Performance

25%

6.8

Energy efficiency

20%

7.9

Washing programs

20%

7.5

Features

10%

8.6

Design

7.8
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components:

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

5.3

Price

7.1
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
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
C
This washing machine has energy class C, which is worse than 73.9% of washing machines and the same as 8.5% 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 75.9% of washing machines and equal to 2.7% 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 72.3% of washing machines and equal to 2.9% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
56.92 £
Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
This washing machine has a yearly running cost of £56.92, which is higher than 100% 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
14
Market range: <12 – >16
This washing machine offers 14 wash programmes, which is fewer than 60.7% of washing machines and equal to 20.5% of washing machines.
N. of downloadable programs
?
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
?
Fastest cycle duration
?
ECO cycle duration
?
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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
yes
This washing machine features 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
integrated
This washing machine is integrated, which is less flexible to place than the type in 96.9% of washing machines and the same as the type in 3.1% 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 WIW28302GB vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 8 dB quieter spinning
    This washing machine is quieter on spin than the average washing machine (66 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    66 dB vs 74 dB
  • 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 an energy-saving mode
    This washing machine includes an energy-saving mode, the average washing machine does not. 18.6% of washing machines come with an energy-saving mode.
  • 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 a load balancing system
    This washing machine features a load balancing system, the average washing machine does not. 46.8% of washing machines have this feature.
  • Has an interior light
    This washing machine has an interior light, the average washing machine does not have. 10.8% of washing machines have an interior light.
  • 12 dB quieter washing
    This washing machine is quieter than the average washing machine when washing (41 dB vs 53 dB). The average washing machine washes at 53 dB.
    41 dB vs 53 dB
  • Has a soak function
    This washing machine includes a soak function, which the average washing machine does not have. 11.3% of washing machines come with a soak function.
  • 8 dB quieter spinning
    This washing machine is quieter on spin than the average washing machine (66 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    66 dB vs 74 dB
  • 12 dB quieter washing
    This washing machine is quieter than the average washing machine when washing (41 dB vs 53 dB). The average washing machine washes at 53 dB.
    41 dB vs 53 dB
  • Better noise class
    This washing machine has a better noise class than the average washing machine (A vs B).
    A vs B
  • 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
  • Has a soak function
    This washing machine includes a soak function, which the average washing machine does not have. 11.3% of washing machines come with a soak function.
  • Has a night/silent option
    This washing machine has a Night/Silent function, which the average washing machine does not have. 26.9% of washing machines include a Night/Silent option.
  • Colors cycle
    This washing machine has a Colors cycle, which the average washing machine does not offer. 38.2% of washing machines include a Colors cycle.
  • 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.
  • Baby-care cycle
    This washing machine has a special cycle for baby's clothes, the average washing machine does not have. 46.5% of washing machines have such cycle.
  • Has an energy-saving mode
    This washing machine includes an energy-saving mode, the average washing machine does not. 18.6% of washing machines come with an energy-saving mode.
  • 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 a load balancing system
    This washing machine features a load balancing system, the average washing machine does not. 46.8% of washing machines have this 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.
  • Has an interior light
    This washing machine has an interior light, the average washing machine does not have. 10.8% of washing machines have an interior light.
  • Door can be reversed
    This washing machine features a reversible door, the average washing machine does not have. 0.8% of washing machines have a reversible door.
  • 3.2 cm lower height
    This washing machine is shorter than the average washing machine (81.8 cm vs 85 cm). The average washing machine is 85 cm tall.
    81.8 cm vs 85 cm
  • 5.4% smaller volume
    This washing machine has a smaller volume than the average washing machine (265215.2 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    265,215.23 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 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. 71.1% of washing machines feature a steam technology.
  • 1 fewer wash programmes
    This washing machine offers fewer wash programmes than the average washing machine (14 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    14 vs 15
  • No self-cleaning cycle
    This washing machine is not self-cleaning, the average washing machine is. 73.8% of washing machines are self-cleaning.
  • 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 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.
  • 13.4% heavier
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (76 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    76 kg vs 67 kg
  • 75.6% more expensive
    Bosch WIW28302GB is more expensive than the average washing machine (£720 vs £410).
    £720 vs £410
  • 4.9% lower user score
    User score
    7.8/ 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
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models

    7.8

    Mark 8.3 is below the typical mark 8.4 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.5

    Rating

    20%

    7.5

    Popularity

    7.8 vs 8.2
  • 8.6% worse value for money
    Bosch WIW28302GB has worse value for money than the average washing machine (7.05 vs 7.7).
    7.05 vs 7.66
  • 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
  • 28.82 £ higher yearly running cost
    This washing machine costs more to run than the average washing machine (56.9 £ vs 28.1 £). The average washing machine has a yearly running cost of 28.1 £.
    56.92 £ vs 28.1 £
  • 21.6% higher energy use
    This washing machine uses more energy than the average washing machine (136.4 kWh/year vs 112.2 kWh/year). The average washing machine uses 112.2 kWh/year.
    136.4 kWh/year vs 112.2 kWh/year
  • 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.
  • 1 fewer wash programmes
    This washing machine offers fewer wash programmes than the average washing machine (14 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    14 vs 15
  • 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 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.
  • No self-cleaning cycle
    This washing machine is not self-cleaning, the average washing machine is. 73.8% of washing machines are self-cleaning.
  • 13.4% heavier
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (76 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    76 kg vs 67 kg
  • Less flexible placement
    This washing machine is less flexible to place than the average washing machine (integrated vs self-standing).
    integrated vs self-standing

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What we like about Bosch WIW28302GB

  • Spin noise of 66 dB keeps the machine calm at the end of a cycle.
  • Washing noise of 41 dB keeps the wash itself quiet.
  • A night or silent option lowers the noise further.
  • A reversible door can open on either side.
  • An interior light makes it easy to see inside the drum.
  • An energy saving mode is there for when you want to cut power use.

What we don't like about Bosch WIW28302GB

  • It uses 62 kWh per 100 cycles and has energy class C.
  • At 76 kg it is heavy to move.
  • There is no steam function.
  • There is no extra rinse function.
  • There is no self-cleaning function.

Verdict

Home workers and light sleepers should look hard at the Bosch WIW28302GB. It washes at 41 dB and spins at 66 dB, so it is easy to live with in a flat where people sleep late or work from home. A night or silent option lowers the noise further, and the AquaStop system guards against leaks. The door opens on either side, and a light inside the drum helps when you are sorting socks. The trade-off is running cost: it uses 62 kWh per 100 cycles and carries energy class C. At 76 kg it is also heavy, so it is not a machine to move often. It suits a buyer who wants a calm, sensible washer with a few handy extras and does not mind its weight or its power use.

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