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Cecotec Bolero DressCode 10500 Inverter A review: 101 specs compared

Avg. price:~£400Capacity:10 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Cecotec Bolero DressCode 10500 Inverter A Review: Compare 101 technical specifications and 1 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Cecotec Bolero DressCode 10500 Inverter A
7.5/10

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 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%

7.4

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%

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

â–¼Worse than 62% 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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Score components

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

7.9

Price

â–²Better than 54%
7.4

Technical score

Technical score
7.4/ 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%

8.8

Performance

25%

7.8

Energy efficiency

20%

6.8

Washing programs

20%

5.7

Features

10%

7.5

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
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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~ £400
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Technical Specifications of washing machine Cecotec Bolero DressCode 10500 Inverter A

Technical score
Technical score
7.4/ 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%

8.8

Performance

25%

7.8

Energy efficiency

20%

6.8

Washing programs

20%

5.7

Features

10%

7.5

Design

7.4
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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â–² Better than 54% of models
Score components:

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

7.9

Price

7.7
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 12.1% 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
A
This washing machine has energy class A, which is better than 38% of washing machines and the same as 62% 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 50.3% of washing machines and equal to 7.3% 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 higher than 50.1% of washing machines and equal to 7.4% 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 43.2% of washing machines and equal to 7.2% of washing machines.
Water consumption per cycle
52 L
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 52 L of water per cycle, which is higher than 87.2% of washing machines and equal to 4.4% of washing machines.
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N. of washing programs
16
Market range: <12 – >16
This washing machine offers 16 wash programmes, which is more than 76.6% of washing machines and equal to 15.7% of washing machines.
Mixed, Cotton, Super Fast, Eco 40-60, Wool, Prewash, Shirts, Sports, Intensive, Bedding, Anti-Allergy, Spin/Drain, Spin, Drum Cleaning, Delicates, Cotton 20 C.
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
7
Market range: <1 – >3
This washing machine has 7 programmes under an hour, which is more than 95.7% of washing machines and equal to 3.4% of washing machines.
Mixed, Quick 15', Wool, Shirts, Sports, 20°C, Gentle
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
239 min
Market range: <198 min – >239 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 239 min, which is longer than 85.6% of washing machines and equal to 7.1% of washing machines.
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N. of advanced features
7
Market range: <7 – >21
This washing machine has 7 advanced features, which is fewer than 86% of washing machines and equal to 5.4% of washing machines.
Unbalanced load detection, Load balancing system, Laundry detection system, Self-cleaning function, Pause & Add, Memory function, Steam technology.
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
yes
This washing machine has unbalanced load detection. 92.5% of washing machines have unbalanced load detection.
Load balancing system
yes
This washing machine features a load balancing system. 46.2% of washing machines have a load balancing system.
Unbalance control system (adjusts spin speed or prevents spinning when laundry is unevenly distributed)
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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.
The XXL touch display provides easy control of the washing machine and displays all washing information at a glance.
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 10500 Inverter A vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 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
  • 1 more wash programmes
    This washing machine offers more wash programmes than the average washing machine (16 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    Mixed, Cotton, Super Fast, Eco 40-60, Wool, Prewash, Shirts, Sports, Intensive, Bedding, Anti-Allergy, Spin/Drain, Spin, Drum Cleaning, Delicates, Cotton 20 C.
    16 vs 15
  • 2 more spin speeds
    This washing machine has more spin speeds than the average washing machine (6 vs 4). The average washing machine has 4 spin speeds.
    400, 600, 800, 1,000, 1,200, 1,400 RPM
    6 vs 4
  • Has a load balancing system
    This washing machine features a load balancing system, the average washing machine does not. 46.2% of washing machines have this feature.
    Unbalance control system (adjusts spin speed or prevents spinning when laundry is unevenly distributed)
  • 5 more quick programmes
    This washing machine offers more quick programmes than the average washing machine (7 vs 2). The average washing machine has 2 programmes under an hour.
    Mixed, Quick 15', Wool, Shirts, Sports, 20°C, Gentle
    7 vs 2
  • Can save settings to favorites
    This washing machine can save selected settings to favorites, the average washing machine cannot. 35.9% of washing machines have this feature.
  • Shirt cycle
    This washing machine has a cycle for shirts, the average washing machine does not have. 46.6% of washing machines have a shirt cycle.
  • 11.6% lighter
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (59.3 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    59.25 kg vs 67 kg
  • 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
  • 2 more spin speeds
    This washing machine has more spin speeds than the average washing machine (6 vs 4). The average washing machine has 4 spin speeds.
    400, 600, 800, 1,000, 1,200, 1,400 RPM
    6 vs 4
  • 1 more wash programmes
    This washing machine offers more wash programmes than the average washing machine (16 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    Mixed, Cotton, Super Fast, Eco 40-60, Wool, Prewash, Shirts, Sports, Intensive, Bedding, Anti-Allergy, Spin/Drain, Spin, Drum Cleaning, Delicates, Cotton 20 C.
    16 vs 15
  • 5 more quick programmes
    This washing machine offers more quick programmes than the average washing machine (7 vs 2). The average washing machine has 2 programmes under an hour.
    Mixed, Quick 15', Wool, Shirts, Sports, 20°C, Gentle
    7 vs 2
  • Shirt cycle
    This washing machine has a cycle for shirts, the average washing machine does not have. 46.6% of washing machines have a shirt cycle.
  • Has a load balancing system
    This washing machine features a load balancing system, the average washing machine does not. 46.2% of washing machines have this feature.
    Unbalance control system (adjusts spin speed or prevents spinning when laundry is unevenly distributed)
  • Can save settings to favorites
    This washing machine can save selected settings to favorites, the average washing machine cannot. 35.9% of washing machines have this feature.
  • 11.6% lighter
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (59.3 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    59.25 kg vs 67 kg
  • 3.8 cm narrower
    This washing machine is narrower than the average washing machine (56 cm vs 59.8 cm). The average washing machine is 59.8 cm wide.
    56 cm vs 59.8 cm
  • 5 fewer advanced features
    This washing machine has fewer advanced features than the average washing machine (7 vs 12). The average washing machine has 12 advanced features.
    Unbalanced load detection, Load balancing system, Laundry detection system, Self-cleaning function, Pause & Add, Memory function, Steam technology.
    7 vs 12
  • 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.
  • 5 L more water per cycle
    This washing machine uses more water per cycle than the average washing machine (52 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    52 L vs 47 L
  • 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.
  • Does not have an anti-stain cycle
    This washing machine does not have an anti-stain cycle, the average washing machine does. 69.7% of washing machines have an anti-stain cycle.
  • 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.
  • Does not have an extra-rinse function
    This washing machine does not have a special extra-rinse function, the average washing machine does. 86.2% of washing machines feature such 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.
    20°, 30°,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
  • 5 L more water per cycle
    This washing machine uses more water per cycle than the average washing machine (52 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    52 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
  • 10.6% higher yearly water use
    This washing machine uses more water per year than the average washing machine (11,440 L/year vs 10,340 L/year). The average washing machine uses 10,340 L/year of water a year.
    11,440 L/year vs 10,340 L/year
  • 2.09 £ higher yearly water cost
    This washing machine costs more for water than the average washing machine (21.7 £ vs 19.6 £). The average washing machine has a yearly water cost of 19.646 £.
    21.736 £ vs 19.646 £
  • 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.
  • Does not have an anti-stain cycle
    This washing machine does not have an anti-stain cycle, the average washing machine does. 69.7% of washing machines have an anti-stain cycle.
  • Does not have an extra-rinse function
    This washing machine does not have a special extra-rinse function, the average washing machine does. 86.2% of washing machines feature such 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.
    20°, 30°,40°, 60°, 80°
    5 vs 6
  • Does not have a duvet cycle
    This washing machine does not have a duvet cycle, the average washing machine does. 54.7% of washing machines have a duvet cycle.
  • Does not have a hygiene cycle
    This washing machine does not have a hygiene cycle, the average washing machine does. 66.4% of washing machines have a hygiene 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
  • Does not have a cold wash setting
    This washing machine does not provide a cold wash option, which the average washing machine has. 94.9% of washing machines include a cold wash option.
  • 5 fewer advanced features
    This washing machine has fewer advanced features than the average washing machine (7 vs 12). The average washing machine has 12 advanced features.
    Unbalanced load detection, Load balancing system, Laundry detection system, Self-cleaning function, Pause & Add, Memory function, Steam technology.
    7 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 overflow protection
    This washing machine lacks overflow protection, while the average washing machine includes it. 85.2% of washing machines come with overflow protection.
  • 6.5 cm deeper
    This washing machine is deeper than the average washing machine (63 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    63 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 6.9% larger volume
    This washing machine has a larger volume than the average washing machine (299,880 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280,500 cm³.
    299,880 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Siartech
≈ estimated
30/05/2025
Hands-on review · capacity, sound, vibration and wash tests
Verdict
Cecotec Bolero DressCode 10500 Inverter A is liked mainly for its 16 programmes; use half or full loads, and never overload it.
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Cecotec Bolero DressCode 10500 Inverter A

  • 16 washing programs cover most kinds of laundry.
  • Steam technology is included, so steam washes are an option.
  • A 10 kg drum takes a big load in one go.
  • The class A rating and inverter motor keep power use low.
  • The motor is covered for 10 years.
  • Stop-and-go lets you add a forgotten garment partway through a cycle.

What customers don't like about Cecotec Bolero DressCode 10500 Inverter A

  • The eco cycle takes 239 min, which is long for a quick weekday wash.
  • Each wash uses 52 L of water, or 11440 L a year.
  • At 63 cm deep, it needs plenty of room behind it.
  • The spin is louder than the rest of the cycle, at 76 dB.
  • There is no extra rinse, foam control or cold wash.

Verdict

Engineered to deliver high laundry capacity alongside top-tier energy conservation, the Cecotec Bolero DressCode 10500 Inverter A front-loading washing machine accommodates a substantial 10 kg load with a maximum spin speed of 1400 RPM. Powered by an Inverter Plus brushless motor, it secures premier energy Class A efficiency, drawing merely 51 kWh per hundred cycles and 52 litres of water. The appliance incorporates sixteen versatile programs, highlighted by SteamMax steam treatment that injects hot steam into garments to eliminate germs, sanitize delicate textiles, and relax fabric wrinkling before ironing. Daily convenience is supported by a 15-minute express wash for urgent garments, a clear digital interface, and Stop&Go mid-cycle pause functionality allowing adding missed garments. Operational compromises include spin noise reaching 76 dB in Class B, manual detergent measuring, no smart Wi-Fi networking, and no AquaStop flood defense.

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