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Cecotec Bolero DressCode 520 Inverter review: 101 specs compared

Avg. price:~£310Capacity:5 kgMaximum spin speed:1000 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Cecotec Bolero DressCode 520 Inverter 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 520 Inverter
7.1/10

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 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%

7.1

Technical score

25%

7.1

User score

5%

?

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

â–¼Worse than 80% of washing machines
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 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%

7.1

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

â–¼Worse than 57%
7.1

Technical score

Technical score
7.1/ 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%

6.1

Performance

25%

7.2

Energy efficiency

20%

8.3

Washing programs

20%

6.3

Features

10%

8.2

Design

â–¼Worse than 74%
7.1

User score

User score
7.1/ 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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7.1

Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.4 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.4

Rating

20%

6.1

Popularity

â–¼Worse than 91%
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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.
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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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Technical Specifications of washing machine Cecotec Bolero DressCode 520 Inverter

Technical score
Technical score
7.1/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components:

25%

6.1

Performance

25%

7.2

Energy efficiency

20%

8.3

Washing programs

20%

6.3

Features

10%

8.2

Design

7.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components:

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

7.6
Capacity
5 kg
Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
This washing machine holds 5 kg, which is less than 98.2% of washing machines and equal to 1.4% of washing machines.
Drum volume
?
Spin-drying efficiency class
C
This washing machine has spin-drying class C, which is less efficient than in 90.1% of washing machines and the same as in 9.2% of washing machines.
Maximum spin speed
1,000 RPM
Market range: <1.2k RPM – >1.4k RPM
This washing machine spins at 1,000 RPM, which is slower than 94.4% of washing machines and equal to 5.5% 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
62.9 L
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 62.9 L of water per cycle, which is higher than 98.7% 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 76.4% of washing machines and equal to 15.8% of washing machines.
N. of downloadable programs
?
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
1
Market range: <1 – >3
This washing machine has 1 programmes under an hour, which is fewer than 58.5% of washing machines and equal to 41.2% of washing machines.
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
188 min
Market range: <198 min – >239 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 188 min, which is shorter than 96.8% of washing machines and equal to 0.6% 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
black
This washing machine comes in black, which is less conventional than the colour in 86.1% of washing machines and the same as the colour in 5% 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 520 Inverter vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 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.
    16 vs 15
  • 27.5% lighter
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (48.6 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    48.6 kg vs 67 kg
  • 29% smaller volume
    This washing machine has a smaller volume than the average washing machine (199030.4 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    199,030.39 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 30 min shorter eco cycle
    This washing machine has a shorter ECO cycle than the average washing machine (188 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    188 min vs 218 min
  • 16.8 cm shallower
    This washing machine is shallower than the average washing machine (39.7 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    39.7 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 0.6 cm lower height
    This washing machine is shorter than the average washing machine (84.4 cm vs 85 cm). The average washing machine is 85 cm tall.
    84.4 cm vs 85 cm
  • 0.4 cm narrower
    This washing machine is narrower than the average washing machine (59.4 cm vs 59.8 cm). The average washing machine is 59.8 cm wide.
    59.4 cm vs 59.8 cm
  • 32.3% cheaper
    Cecotec Bolero DressCode 520 Inverter is cheaper than the average washing machine (£310 vs £410).
    £310 vs £410
  • 32.3% cheaper
    Cecotec Bolero DressCode 520 Inverter is cheaper than the average washing machine (£310 vs £410).
    £310 vs £410
  • 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.
    16 vs 15
  • 30 min shorter eco cycle
    This washing machine has a shorter ECO cycle than the average washing machine (188 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    188 min vs 218 min
  • 27.5% lighter
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (48.6 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    48.6 kg vs 67 kg
  • 29% smaller volume
    This washing machine has a smaller volume than the average washing machine (199030.4 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    199,030.39 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 16.8 cm shallower
    This washing machine is shallower than the average washing machine (39.7 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    39.7 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 0.6 cm lower height
    This washing machine is shorter than the average washing machine (84.4 cm vs 85 cm). The average washing machine is 85 cm tall.
    84.4 cm vs 85 cm
  • 0.4 cm narrower
    This washing machine is narrower than the average washing machine (59.4 cm vs 59.8 cm). The average washing machine is 59.8 cm wide.
    59.4 cm vs 59.8 cm
  • 400 RPM lower spin speed
    This washing machine spins slower than the average washing machine (1000 RPM vs 1400 RPM). The average washing machine spins at 1400 RPM.
    1,000 RPM vs 1,400 RPM
  • 15.9 L more water per cycle
    This washing machine uses more water per cycle than the average washing machine (62.9 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    62.9 L vs 47 L
  • 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.
  • 3 kg less capacity
    This washing machine holds less laundry than the average washing machine (5 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    5 kg vs 8 kg
  • 6 h shorter maximum delay
    This washing machine can delay its start for less time than the average washing machine (18 h vs 24 h). The average washing machine can delay its start by up to 24 h.
    18 h vs 24 h
  • 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
  • 1 fewer quick programmes
    This washing machine offers fewer quick programmes than the average washing machine (1 vs 2). The average washing machine has 2 programmes under an hour.
    1 vs 2
  • 13.4% lower user score
    User score
    7.1/ 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
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models

    7.1

    Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.4 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.4

    Rating

    20%

    6.1

    Popularity

    7.1 vs 8.2
  • 13.4% lower user score
    User score
    7.1/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models

    7.1

    Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.4 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.4

    Rating

    20%

    6.1

    Popularity

    7.1 vs 8.2
  • 400 RPM lower spin speed
    This washing machine spins slower than the average washing machine (1000 RPM vs 1400 RPM). The average washing machine spins at 1400 RPM.
    1,000 RPM vs 1,400 RPM
  • 3 kg less capacity
    This washing machine holds less laundry than the average washing machine (5 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    5 kg vs 8 kg
  • 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
  • Less efficient spin drying
    This washing machine dries less efficiently than the average washing machine (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • 15.9 L more water per cycle
    This washing machine uses more water per cycle than the average washing machine (62.9 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    62.9 L vs 47 L
  • 33.8% higher yearly water use
    This washing machine uses more water per year than the average washing machine (13838 L/year vs 10340 L/year). The average washing machine uses 10340 L/year of water a year.
    13,838 L/year vs 10,340 L/year
  • 6.65 £ higher yearly water cost
    This washing machine costs more for water than the average washing machine (26.3 £ vs 19.6 £). The average washing machine has a yearly water cost of 19.646 £.
    26.292 £ vs 19.646 £
  • 1 fewer quick programmes
    This washing machine offers fewer quick programmes than the average washing machine (1 vs 2). The average washing machine has 2 programmes under an hour.
    1 vs 2
  • 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.
  • 6 h shorter maximum delay
    This washing machine can delay its start for less time than the average washing machine (18 h vs 24 h). The average washing machine can delay its start by up to 24 h.
    18 h vs 24 h
  • More unusual colour
    This washing machine comes in a less conventional colour than the average washing machine (black vs white).
    black vs white

Third-party reviews

What we like about Cecotec Bolero DressCode 520 Inverter

  • At 39.7 cm deep it fits a narrow space.
  • 16 washing programs include pre-wash and hygiene cycles.
  • An ECO cycle of 188 min suits everyday loads.
  • The 48.6 kg weight keeps the machine steady during spin.
  • The fastest cycle finishes in 15 min.
  • Steam technology and a self-cleaning function are both included.

What we don't like about Cecotec Bolero DressCode 520 Inverter

  • A capacity of 5 kg is small for a family wash.
  • A spin of 1000 RPM with class C drying leaves clothes damp.
  • It uses 62.9 L of water per cycle.
  • A delay start of up to 18 h is short for a long wait.

Verdict

With a depth of 39.7 cm, the Cecotec Bolero DressCode 520 Inverter fits a narrow hallway or a small flat. Its 16 washing programs cover a wide range, from pre-wash to hygiene cycles, and the spin speed can be set by hand. The ECO cycle runs for 188 min, and the hygiene cycle is built in. Its 48.6 kg weight keeps it steady during spin, and the 59.4 cm width and 84.4 cm height suit a compact space. The trade-off is capacity and spin: 5 kg per load and 1000 RPM mean smaller loads and damper clothes. A delay start and child lock add everyday convenience. It suits a buyer with a small home who washes often and wants a slim machine with plenty of cycles.

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