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Cecotec Bolero DressCode 12980 Direct Drive review: 101 specs compared

Avg. price:~£600Capacity:12 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Cecotec Bolero DressCode 12980 Direct Drive Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Cecotec Bolero DressCode 12980 Direct Drive
8.1/10

Overall score

Score
8.1/ 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%

7.9

Technical score

25%

8.5

User score

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–²Better than 64% of washing machines
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 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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Score components

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

6.3

Price

â–¼Worse than 64%
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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â–² Better than 58% of models
Score components

25%

8.9

Performance

25%

8.6

Energy efficiency

20%

7.9

Washing programs

20%

6.5

Features

10%

7.0

Design

â–²Better than 58%
8.5

User score

User score
8.5/ 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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â–² Better than 53% of models

80%

8.6

Rating

20%

8.2

Popularity

â–²Better than 53%
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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 #166 of 903 models in Washing machines (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of washing machine Cecotec Bolero DressCode 12980 Direct Drive

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 58% of models
Score components:

25%

8.9

Performance

25%

8.6

Energy efficiency

20%

7.9

Washing programs

20%

6.5

Features

10%

7.0

Design

7.9
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components:

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

6.3

Price

7.5
Capacity
12 kg
Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
This washing machine holds 12 kg, which is more than 93.8% of washing machines and equal to 3% of washing machines.
Drum volume
?
Spin-drying efficiency class
?
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
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
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
stainless steel
This washing machine comes in stainless steel, which is less conventional than the colour in 98.9% of washing machines and the same as the colour in 1.1% 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 12980 Direct Drive vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 4 kg more capacity
    This washing machine holds more laundry than the average washing machine (12 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    12 kg vs 8 kg
  • 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.
  • Can save settings to favorites
    This washing machine can save selected settings to favorites, the average washing machine cannot. 40.1% of washing machines have this feature.
  • 4 kg more capacity
    This washing machine holds more laundry than the average washing machine (12 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    12 kg vs 8 kg
  • Can save settings to favorites
    This washing machine can save selected settings to favorites, the average washing machine cannot. 40.1% 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 18.2% larger volume
    This washing machine has a larger volume than the average washing machine (331500 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    331,500 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 14.6% heavier
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (76.8 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    76.8 kg vs 67 kg
  • 8.5 cm deeper
    This washing machine is deeper than the average washing machine (65 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    65 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 46.3% more expensive
    Cecotec Bolero DressCode 12980 Direct Drive is more expensive than the average washing machine (£600 vs £410).
    £600 vs £410
  • 0.2 cm wider
    This washing machine is wider than the average washing machine (60 cm vs 59.8 cm). The average washing machine is 59.8 cm wide.
    60 cm vs 59.8 cm
  • More unusual colour
    This washing machine comes in a less conventional colour than the average washing machine (stainless steel vs white).
    stainless steel vs white
  • 46.3% more expensive
    Cecotec Bolero DressCode 12980 Direct Drive is more expensive than the average washing machine (£600 vs £410).
    £600 vs £410
  • 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 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.
  • 18.2% larger volume
    This washing machine has a larger volume than the average washing machine (331500 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    331,500 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 8.5 cm deeper
    This washing machine is deeper than the average washing machine (65 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    65 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 14.6% heavier
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (76.8 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    76.8 kg vs 67 kg
  • More unusual colour
    This washing machine comes in a less conventional colour than the average washing machine (stainless steel vs white).
    stainless steel vs white
  • 0.2 cm wider
    This washing machine is wider than the average washing machine (60 cm vs 59.8 cm). The average washing machine is 59.8 cm wide.
    60 cm vs 59.8 cm

Third-party reviews

What we like about Cecotec Bolero DressCode 12980 Direct Drive

  • A 12 kg drum takes a full family load in one go.
  • Steam helps freshen clothes between washes.
  • The fast function cuts the wait for a quick load.
  • The interior light makes it easy to see the drum.
  • A memory function saves favourite settings.
  • The stainless steel finish looks neat in a kitchen.

What we don't like about Cecotec Bolero DressCode 12980 Direct Drive

  • At 76.8 kg it is hard to move once installed.
  • At 65 cm deep it can stick out past a worktop.
  • It is self-standing, so it cannot be built in under a counter.
  • It is a premium machine, so the cost is high for a basic wash.

Verdict

A roomy drum is the point of the Cecotec Bolero DressCode 12980 Direct Drive, with 12 kg in one drum. It has 14 programs, steam and a fast function that cuts the wait when you are in a hurry. It is 60 cm wide and 85 cm high, a common size for a kitchen gap. The interior light, a memory function for favourite settings and pause and add help during a busy week. Self-cleaning keeps the drum fresh between washes. A display shows the settings at a glance. The trade-off is weight: at 76.8 kg and 65 cm deep it is hard to move once it is in place. It suits a family with a lot of laundry who wants steam and a stainless steel finish in the kitchen.

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