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Cecotec Bolero DressCode 10970 review: 101 specs compared

Avg. price:~£490Capacity:10 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Cecotec Bolero DressCode 10970 Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 1 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Cecotec Bolero DressCode 10970
7.9/10

Overall score

Score
7.9/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 54% of models
Score components

70%

7.9

Technical score

25%

?

User scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 8.0, 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–²Better than 54% 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 50% of models
Score components

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

7.2

Price

â–²Better than 50%
7.9

Technical score

Technical score
7.9/ 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 55% of models
Score components

25%

8.6

Performance

25%

8.6

Energy efficiency

20%

7.8

Washing programs

20%

6.3

Features

10%

7.8

Design

â–²Better than 55%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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
No ratings from across the web yet, so it counts as 8.0, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
No ratings from across the web yet
?

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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Best prices
    N/A~ £490
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Technical Specifications of washing machine Cecotec Bolero DressCode 10970

Technical score
Technical score
7.9/ 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 55% of models
Score components:

25%

8.6

Performance

25%

8.6

Energy efficiency

20%

7.8

Washing programs

20%

6.3

Features

10%

7.8

Design

7.9
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 50% of models
Score components:

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

7.2

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% 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
?
Annual energy consumption
?
Annual energy cost
?
Water consumption per cycle
?
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N. of washing programs
?
N. of downloadable programs
?
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
?
Fastest cycle duration
?
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
no
This washing machine does not feature 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
?
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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Cecotec Bolero DressCode 10970 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 feature a foam control system
    This washing machine does not feature a foam control system, the average washing machine does. 79.1% of washing machines have this feature.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 19.5% more expensive
    Cecotec Bolero DressCode 10970 is more expensive than the average washing machine (£490 vs £410).
    £490 vs £410
  • 19.5% more expensive
    Cecotec Bolero DressCode 10970 is more expensive than the average washing machine (£490 vs £410).
    £490 vs £410
  • 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
  • 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 feature a foam control system
    This washing machine does not feature a foam control system, the average washing machine does. 79.1% of washing machines have this feature.

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.3
lacasasibarita.es
✓ explicit
16/09/2026
Hands-on test · Belt-free motor
Verdict
The Cecotec Bolero DressCode 10970 Direct Drive is a 10kg belt-free washer that uses little power with a full drum, but leaves tomato and oil marks on eco washes.

Third-party reviews

What we like about Cecotec Bolero DressCode 10970

  • A 10 kg drum takes a full load of bedding or towels.
  • The extra-large door makes it easy to load a duvet.
  • The belt-free motor starts the spin smoothly, without jolts.
  • In tests the eco wash used about 0.92 kWh, close to the maker's figure.
  • A steam wash and a steam sanitising programme suit bedding and towels.
  • The spin runs at up to 1400 RPM.

What we don't like about Cecotec Bolero DressCode 10970

  • The spin is loud, about 72 dB in tests, and can be heard from another room.
  • Tomato and oil marks stayed after the eco wash.
  • The 15-minute quick cycle suits about 2 kg, so stained clothes need a longer programme.
  • Spin-drying is only class B, so clothes stay a bit damp after the spin.

Verdict

Drum size is where the Cecotec Bolero DressCode 10970 stands out, with 10 kg of room. The extra-large door makes it easy to load a duvet, and the belt-free motor starts the spin smoothly, without jolts. It is a self-standing front loader with an A energy rating. In tests, the eco programme used about 0.92 kWh with a full 10 kg load, close to the maker's figure. The steam wash and steam sanitising programme suit bedding and towels well. The trade-off is noise, since the spin measured about 72 dB and can be heard from another room. Tomato and oil marks also stayed after the eco wash, so stubborn stains need a longer programme. It suits a family with a lot of bedding and towels that wants a big drum and does not mind a louder spin.

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