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Bosch WUU28T18FR review: 101 specs compared

Avg. price:~£1,060Capacity:8 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Bosch WUU28T18FR Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Bosch WUU28T18FR
8.3/10

Overall score

Score
8.3/ 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 80% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

Technical score

25%

7.7

User score

5%

?

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

▲Better than 80% of washing machines
6.5

Value for money

Value for money
6.5/ 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 95% of models
Score components

70%

8.3

Overall score

30%

2.4

Price

▼Worse than 95%
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%

8.9

Performance

25%

9.3

Energy efficiency

20%

8.6

Washing programs

20%

7.5

Features

10%

8.2

Design

▲Better than 89%
7.7

User score

User score
7.7/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 82% of models

80%

7.8

Rating

20%

7.6

Popularity

▼Worse than 82%
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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 #93 of 903 models in Washing machines (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of washing machine Bosch WUU28T18FR

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%

8.9

Performance

25%

9.3

Energy efficiency

20%

8.6

Washing programs

20%

7.5

Features

10%

8.2

Design

8.6
Value for money
Value for money
6.5/ 10
✕
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 95% of models
Score components:

70%

8.3

Overall score

30%

2.4

Price

6.5
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
63 L
Market range: <43 L – >70 L
This washing machine has a 63 L drum, which is larger than 68.2% of washing machines and equal to 3% 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
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
46 kWh/100 cycles
Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 46 kWh/100 cycles, which is lower than 76.1% of washing machines and equal to 3.9% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
101.2 kWh/year
Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
This washing machine uses 101.2 kWh/year, which is lower than 80% of washing machines and equal to 3.9% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
25.3 £
Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
This washing machine has a yearly running cost of £25.3, which is lower than 80.3% of washing machines and equal to 3.9% of washing machines.
Water consumption per cycle
47 L
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle, which is lower than 46.2% of washing machines and equal to 5.7% 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
213 min
Market range: <198 min – >239 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 213 min, which is shorter than 64.5% of washing machines and equal to 2.2% 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
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 WUU28T18FR vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 4 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (46 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    46 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Water+ feature
    This washing machine has a Water+ function, while the average washing machine does not. 9.6% of washing machines offer a Water+ function.
  • 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.
  • 5 L more drum space
    This washing machine has a roomier drum than the average washing machine (63 L vs 58 L). The average washing machine has a drum of 58 L.
    63 L vs 58 L
  • 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 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
  • 5 L more drum space
    This washing machine has a roomier drum than the average washing machine (63 L vs 58 L). The average washing machine has a drum of 58 L.
    63 L vs 58 L
  • 4 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (46 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    46 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • Water+ feature
    This washing machine has a Water+ function, while the average washing machine does not. 9.6% of washing machines offer a Water+ function.
  • 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.
  • 5 min shorter eco cycle
    This washing machine has a shorter ECO cycle than the average washing machine (213 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    213 min vs 218 min
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 11.9% heavier
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (75 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    75 kg vs 67 kg
  • 2.59x more expensive
    Bosch WUU28T18FR is more expensive than the average washing machine (£1,060 vs £410).
    £1,060 vs £410
  • 17.2% worse value for money
    Bosch WUU28T18FR has worse value for money than the average washing machine (6.54 vs 7.7).
    6.54 vs 7.66
  • 6.1% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 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
    ▼ Worse than 82% of models

    80%

    7.8

    Rating

    20%

    7.6

    Popularity

    7.7 vs 8.2
  • 6.3% larger volume
    This washing machine has a larger volume than the average washing machine (298132.9 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    298,132.9 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 2.5 cm deeper
    This washing machine is deeper than the average washing machine (59 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    59 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 2.59x more expensive
    Bosch WUU28T18FR is more expensive than the average washing machine (£1,060 vs £410).
    £1,060 vs £410
  • 17.2% worse value for money
    Bosch WUU28T18FR has worse value for money than the average washing machine (6.54 vs 7.7).
    6.54 vs 7.66
  • 6.1% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 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
    ▼ Worse than 82% of models

    80%

    7.8

    Rating

    20%

    7.6

    Popularity

    7.7 vs 8.2
  • 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.
  • 11.9% heavier
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (75 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    75 kg vs 67 kg
  • 6.3% larger volume
    This washing machine has a larger volume than the average washing machine (298132.9 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    298,132.9 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 2.5 cm deeper
    This washing machine is deeper than the average washing machine (59 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    59 cm vs 56.5 cm

Third-party reviews

What we like about Bosch WUU28T18FR

  • The 71 dB spin is quiet enough for a flat.
  • Class A efficiency and 46 kWh per 100 cycles keep power use low.
  • A 63 L drum takes a full 8 kg load.
  • The 15 programs cover wool, outdoor and gentle cycles.
  • Pause and add lets you put in a forgotten item mid-cycle.
  • Delay start of up to 24 h lets you pick the time.

What we don't like about Bosch WUU28T18FR

  • At 75 kg it is hard to move.
  • Its 47 L per cycle adds up when you wash small loads often.
  • There is no automatic dosing system, so detergent is measured by hand.
  • The AquaStop system is missing, so there is no built-in leak protection.
  • Spin-drying class B means clothes can come out damp.

Verdict

At 46 kWh per 100 cycles, the Bosch WUU28T18FR is an efficient machine. Its spin is 71 dB, which is easier to live with in a flat or a shared wall. It takes 8 kg of laundry in a 63 L drum. Its 1400 RPM spin removes plenty of water, so clothes dry faster on the line. A low 400 RPM minimum spin lets delicate fabrics drain gently. There are 15 programs, from wool and gentle to outdoor and sport, and pause and add lets you slip in a forgotten sock. The trade-off is weight. At 75 kg it is hard to move, so it stays where it is installed. It suits a busy home where quiet running matters more than a light machine. Delay start of up to 24 h fits around your day.

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