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Cecotec Bolero DressCode 840 BI review: 101 specs compared

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

Cecotec Bolero DressCode 840 BI 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 840 BI
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%

8.2

Technical score

25%

8.2

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 70% of washing machines
8.2

Value for money

Value for money
8.2/ 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 84% of models
Score components

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

â–²Better than 84%
8.2

Technical score

Technical score
8.2/ 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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Score components

25%

8.7

Performance

25%

9.0

Energy efficiency

20%

8.6

Washing programs

20%

6.4

Features

10%

7.6

Design

â–²Better than 70%
8.2

User score

User score
8.2/ 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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8.2

Mark 8.2 is below the typical mark 8.4 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.5

Rating

20%

7.2

Popularity

â–¼Worse than 58%
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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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Ranked #142 of 903 models in Washing machines (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of washing machine Cecotec Bolero DressCode 840 BI

Technical score
Technical score
8.2/ 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–² Better than 70% of models
Score components:

25%

8.7

Performance

25%

9.0

Energy efficiency

20%

8.6

Washing programs

20%

6.4

Features

10%

7.6

Design

8.2
Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 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 84% of models
Score components:

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

8.2
Capacity
8 kg
Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
This washing machine holds 8 kg, which is more than 27.2% 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 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
47 kWh/100 cycles
Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 47 kWh/100 cycles, which is lower than 66% of washing machines and equal to 9.9% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
103.4 kWh/year
Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
This washing machine uses 103.4 kWh/year, which is lower than 69.8% of washing machines and equal to 9.9% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
25.9 £
Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
This washing machine has a yearly running cost of £25.9, which is lower than 70.2% of washing machines and equal to 10% 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 54% of washing machines and equal to 13% 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
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This washing machine has 2 programmes under an hour, which is more than 41.7% of washing machines and equal to 36.5% 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
218 min
Market range: <198 min – >239 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 218 min, which is shorter than 46.5% of washing machines and equal to 13.7% 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
silver
This washing machine comes in silver, which is less conventional than the colour in 91.2% of washing machines and the same as the colour in 2.3% of washing machines.
Type
integrated
This washing machine is integrated, which is less flexible to place than the type in 96.9% of washing machines and the same as the type in 3.1% 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 840 BI 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
  • 3 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (47 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    47 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 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.
  • Better noise class
    This washing machine has a better noise class than the average washing machine (A vs B).
    A vs B
  • Baby-care cycle
    This washing machine has a special cycle for baby's clothes, the average washing machine does not have. 46.5% of washing machines have such cycle.
  • 2 dB quieter spinning
    This washing machine is quieter on spin than the average washing machine (72 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    72 dB vs 74 dB
  • 2 cm lower height
    This washing machine is shorter than the average washing machine (83 cm vs 85 cm). The average washing machine is 85 cm tall.
    83 cm vs 85 cm
  • 10.4% lighter
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (60 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    60.01 kg vs 67 kg
  • 7.4% better value for money
    Cecotec Bolero DressCode 840 BI has better value for money than the average washing machine (8.22 vs 7.7).
    8.22 vs 7.66
  • Better noise class
    This washing machine has a better noise class than the average washing machine (A vs B).
    A vs B
  • 2 dB quieter spinning
    This washing machine is quieter on spin than the average washing machine (72 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    72 dB vs 74 dB
  • 3 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (47 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    47 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 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
  • Baby-care cycle
    This washing machine has a special cycle for baby's clothes, the average washing machine does not have. 46.5% of washing machines have such cycle.
  • 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.
  • 2 cm lower height
    This washing machine is shorter than the average washing machine (83 cm vs 85 cm). The average washing machine is 85 cm tall.
    83 cm vs 85 cm
  • 10.4% lighter
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (60 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    60.01 kg vs 67 kg
  • 2.5 cm shallower
    This washing machine is shallower than the average washing machine (54 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    54 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 4.1% smaller volume
    This washing machine has a smaller volume than the average washing machine (268920 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    268,920 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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 (silver vs white).
    silver vs white
  • Less flexible placement
    This washing machine is less flexible to place than the average washing machine (integrated vs self-standing).
    integrated vs self-standing
  • 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 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.
  • 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 (silver vs white).
    silver vs white
  • Less flexible placement
    This washing machine is less flexible to place than the average washing machine (integrated vs self-standing).
    integrated vs self-standing

Third-party reviews

What we like about Cecotec Bolero DressCode 840 BI

  • 16 programs cover delicate, quick and sport washes.
  • An 8 kg drum takes a full load of bedding.
  • The 1400 RPM spin leaves clothes fairly dry.
  • An inverter motor suits everyday use.
  • Steam and a self-cleaning function are both included.
  • A child lock keeps small children away from the drum.

What we don't like about Cecotec Bolero DressCode 840 BI

  • It must be fitted into a built-in gap, so it cannot move with you.
  • Front loading needs room in front of the machine for the door.
  • At 60.01 kg it is hard to install without help.
  • The 54 cm depth means the hoses behind it need careful routing.

Verdict

If your kitchen has a gap for a washer, the Cecotec Bolero DressCode 840 BI is a built-in front-loader worth a close look. Its 16 programs cover delicate fabrics, quick washes and sportswear, and an 8 kg drum takes a full load of bedding and towels. The 1400 RPM spin leaves clothes fairly dry, and the inverter motor is built for daily use. Steam technology and a self-cleaning function are both included, and a child lock keeps small hands out of the drum. The 54 cm depth suits a shallow recess, and the 60.01 kg body keeps it steady during fast spins. The trade-off is that it must be fitted into a gap, so it cannot move with you. It suits a family who wants a built-in washer with plenty of choice.

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