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Cecotec Bolero DressCode 8400 Inverter review: 101 specs compared

Avg. price:~£340Capacity:8 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:BType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Cecotec Bolero DressCode 8400 Inverter Review: Compare 101 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Cecotec Bolero DressCode 8400 Inverter
7.4/10

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 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%

7.2

Technical score

25%

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User scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.9, the mark of a weaker model in this category

5%

?

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

â–¼Worse than 70% of washing machines
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 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 54% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

â–²Better than 54%
7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components

25%

8.2

Performance

25%

7.6

Energy efficiency

20%

6.7

Washing programs

20%

5.6

Features

10%

7.6

Design

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User score

User score
7.9/ 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 7.9, 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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No ratings from across the web yet, so it counts as 7.9, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
No ratings from across the web yet
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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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Where to buy
    N/A~ £340
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Technical Specifications of washing machine Cecotec Bolero DressCode 8400 Inverter

Technical score
Technical score
7.2/ 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–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components:

25%

8.2

Performance

25%

7.6

Energy efficiency

20%

6.7

Washing programs

20%

5.6

Features

10%

7.6

Design

7.2
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 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 54% of models
Score components:

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

7.7
Capacity
8 kg
Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
This washing machine holds 8 kg, which is more than 27.3% 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 9.6% of washing machines and the same as in 84.2% 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 31.1% of washing machines and equal to 64% 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 27.6% of washing machines and equal to 71.7% of washing machines.
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Energy efficiency class
B
This washing machine has energy class B, which is worse than 62.1% of washing machines and the same as 11.8% of washing machines.
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
55 kWh/100 cycles
Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 55 kWh/100 cycles, which is higher than 64.1% of washing machines and equal to 3.1% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
121 kWh/year
Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
This washing machine uses 121 kWh/year, which is higher than 64% of washing machines and equal to 3.1% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
30.3 £
Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
This washing machine has a yearly running cost of £30.3, which is higher than 63.7% of washing machines and equal to 2.6% of washing machines.
Water consumption per cycle
48 L
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 48 L of water per cycle, which is higher than 53.7% of washing machines and equal to 13% 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 37% of washing machines.
Cotton, Synthetics, Mixed, Cotton 20°C, Sports, Baby Care, Jeans, Rinse + Spin, Spin, Bedding, Wool, ECO 40-60, Intensive, Quick 15', Quick 45'
N. of downloadable programs
0
Market range: <0 – >40
This washing machine offers 0 downloadable programmes, which is fewer than 9.1% of washing machines and equal to 90.9% of washing machines.
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This washing machine has 2 programmes under an hour, which is more than 42.3% of washing machines and equal to 37% of washing machines.
Quick 15', Quick 45'
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 24.5% of washing machines and equal to 45.3% of washing machines.
ECO cycle duration
218 min
Market range: <198 min – >239 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 218 min, which is shorter than 46.8% of washing machines and equal to 13.8% of washing machines.
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N. of advanced features
8
Market range: <7 – >21
This washing machine has 8 advanced features, which is fewer than 77.9% of washing machines and equal to 8% of washing machines.
overflow protection, laundry detection system, self-cleaning function, Pause & Add, water jets system, Night/Silent option, extra rinse function, anti-stain function
Foam control system
no
This washing machine does not feature a foam control system. 79.8% of washing machines have a foam control system.
Laundry detection system
yes
This washing machine has a laundry detection system. 93% of washing machines have this feature.
Unbalanced load detection
no
This washing machine does not have unbalanced load detection. 92.5% of washing machines have unbalanced load detection.
Load balancing system
no
This washing machine does not feature a load balancing system. 46.2% 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 14.2% of washing machines and the same as the colour in 85.8% of washing machines.
Type
self-standing
This washing machine is self-standing, which is more flexible to place than the type in 3.2% 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 8.9% of washing machines and the same as the design in 91.1% 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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Cecotec Bolero DressCode 8400 Inverter vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • Includes a water jets system
    This washing machine has a water jets system, the average washing machine does not. 18.8% of washing machines feature a water jets system.
    EasySpray
  • Has a night/silent option
    This washing machine has a Night/Silent function, which the average washing machine does not have. 23.9% of washing machines include a Night/Silent option.
  • 1 more spin speeds
    This washing machine has more spin speeds than the average washing machine (5 vs 4). The average washing machine has 4 spin speeds.
    400, 600, 800, 1,000, 1,400 RPM
    5 vs 4
  • Baby-care cycle
    This washing machine has a special cycle for baby's clothes, the average washing machine does not have. 43.8% of washing machines have such cycle.
    BabySafe
  • Jeans cycle
    This washing machine has a cycle for jeans, the average washing machine does not have. 46.7% of washing machines have a jeans cycle.
  • 6% lighter
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (63 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    63 kg vs 67 kg
  • 0.3 cm narrower
    This washing machine is narrower than the average washing machine (59.5 cm vs 59.8 cm). The average washing machine is 59.8 cm wide.
    59.5 cm vs 59.8 cm
  • 1 more spin speeds
    This washing machine has more spin speeds than the average washing machine (5 vs 4). The average washing machine has 4 spin speeds.
    400, 600, 800, 1,000, 1,400 RPM
    5 vs 4
  • Has a night/silent option
    This washing machine has a Night/Silent function, which the average washing machine does not have. 23.9% of washing machines include a Night/Silent option.
  • Jeans cycle
    This washing machine has a cycle for jeans, the average washing machine does not have. 46.7% of washing machines have a jeans cycle.
  • Baby-care cycle
    This washing machine has a special cycle for baby's clothes, the average washing machine does not have. 43.8% of washing machines have such cycle.
    BabySafe
  • Includes a water jets system
    This washing machine has a water jets system, the average washing machine does not. 18.8% of washing machines feature a water jets system.
    EasySpray
  • 6% lighter
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (63 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    63 kg vs 67 kg
  • 0.3 cm narrower
    This washing machine is narrower than the average washing machine (59.5 cm vs 59.8 cm). The average washing machine is 59.8 cm wide.
    59.5 cm vs 59.8 cm
  • Does not have a steam technology
    This washing machine does not feature a steam technology, the average washing machine does. 67.6% of washing machines feature a steam technology.
  • Worse energy grade
    This washing machine has a worse energy class than the average washing machine (B vs A).
    B vs A
  • Does not have a fast function
    This washing machine does not have a fast function, the average washing machine does. 60% of washing machines have a fast function.
  • Does not have an anti-crease feature
    This washing machine does not have an anti-crease function, the average washing machine has. 68.1% of washing machines include an anti-crease function.
  • 4 fewer advanced features
    This washing machine has fewer advanced features than the average washing machine (8 vs 12). The average washing machine has 12 advanced features.
    overflow protection, laundry detection system, self-cleaning function, Pause & Add, water jets system, Night/Silent option, extra rinse function, anti-stain function
    8 vs 12
  • Does not feature a foam control system
    This washing machine does not feature a foam control system, the average washing machine does. 79.8% of washing machines have this feature.
  • 5 kWh/100 cycles more energy use
    This washing machine uses more electricity than the average washing machine (55 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    55 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 1 fewer temperature settings
    This washing machine offers fewer temperature settings than the average washing machine (5 vs 6). The average washing machine offers 6 temperature settings.
    Cold, 20°, 40°, 60°, 80°
    5 vs 6
  • 2 dB louder spinning
    This washing machine is louder on spin than the average washing machine (76 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    76 dB vs 74 dB
  • Worse energy grade
    This washing machine has a worse energy class than the average washing machine (B vs A).
    B vs A
  • 5 kWh/100 cycles more energy use
    This washing machine uses more electricity than the average washing machine (55 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    55 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 1 L more water per cycle
    This washing machine uses more water per cycle than the average washing machine (48 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    48 L vs 47 L
  • Does not have a steam technology
    This washing machine does not feature a steam technology, the average washing machine does. 67.6% of washing machines feature a steam technology.
  • Does not have a fast function
    This washing machine does not have a fast function, the average washing machine does. 60% of washing machines have a fast function.
  • Does not have an anti-crease feature
    This washing machine does not have an anti-crease function, the average washing machine has. 68.1% of washing machines include an anti-crease function.
  • 1 fewer temperature settings
    This washing machine offers fewer temperature settings than the average washing machine (5 vs 6). The average washing machine offers 6 temperature settings.
    Cold, 20°, 40°, 60°, 80°
    5 vs 6
  • Does not have an allergen cycle
    This washing machine does not have an allergen cycle, the average washing machine does not have. 65.1% of washing machines have an allergen cycle.
  • Does not have an outdoor/sport cycle
    This washing machine does not have a special cycle for outdoor/sport clothes, while the average washing machine does. 72.3% of washing machines have such a cycle.
  • Does not have a gentle cycle
    This washing machine does not have a Gentle cycle, while the average washing machine has it. 87.9% of washing machines have a Gentle cycle.
  • 4 fewer advanced features
    This washing machine has fewer advanced features than the average washing machine (8 vs 12). The average washing machine has 12 advanced features.
    overflow protection, laundry detection system, self-cleaning function, Pause & Add, water jets system, Night/Silent option, extra rinse function, anti-stain function
    8 vs 12
  • Does not feature a foam control system
    This washing machine does not feature a foam control system, the average washing machine does. 79.8% of washing machines have this feature.
  • No unbalanced load detection
    This washing machine does not have an unbalanced load detection system, which the average washing machine has. 92.5% of washing machines feature unbalanced load detection.

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What customers like about Cecotec Bolero DressCode 8400 Inverter

  • A silent option lets you run a wash at night.
  • Water jets add an extra option to each wash.
  • The 8 kg drum takes a family load of towels or bedding.
  • A 1400 RPM spin removes plenty of water before drying.
  • Anti-stain, extra rinse and pre-wash cover messy loads.
  • A self-cleaning function helps keep the machine clean.

What customers don't like about Cecotec Bolero DressCode 8400 Inverter

  • Only five temperature settings limit heat choice.
  • There is no steam option for creases.
  • There is no gentle cycle for delicate fabrics.
  • There is no foam control system.
  • There is no outdoor or sport cycle.

Verdict

The Cecotec Bolero DressCode 8400 Inverter is a modern front-loading washing machine engineered to provide outstanding energy economy, strong mechanical reliability, and advanced cleaning technology. Accommodating eight kilograms of laundry with a robust 1400 RPM spin speed, this appliance achieves a commendable Class B energy efficiency rating, consuming just 55 kWh per hundred cycles to keep household energy bills attractively low. A standout feature is its integrated water jets system, which forcefully sprays water and dissolved detergent directly over garments to accelerate fiber saturation and lift stubborn stains thoroughly. Its frictionless brushless inverter motor ensures durable rotational agility, low vibration, and quiet operation measured at 76 decibels during spin cycles. Outfitted with fifteen programs, a specialized night/silent mode, an ultra-fast fifteen-minute wash, and an automated drum self-cleaning routine, it delivers versatile domestic care.

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