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Cecotec Bolero DressCode 9450 Inverter review: 101 specs compared

Avg. price:~£310Capacity:9 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Cecotec Bolero DressCode 9450 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 9450 Inverter
8.0/10

Overall score

Score
8.0/ 10
✕
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
▲ Better than 59% of models
Score components

70%

8.1

Technical score

25%

7.9

User score

5%

?

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

▲Better than 59% 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 84% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

▲Better than 84%
8.1

Technical score

Technical score
8.1/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 65% of models
Score components

25%

8.7

Performance

25%

8.6

Energy efficiency

20%

8.7

Washing programs

20%

6.4

Features

10%

7.6

Design

▲Better than 65%
7.9

User score

User score
7.9/ 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
▼ Worse than 75% of models

80%

8.0

Rating

20%

7.3

Popularity

▼Worse than 75%
?

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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Ranked #187 of 903 models in Washing machines (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of washing machine Cecotec Bolero DressCode 9450 Inverter

Technical score
Technical score
8.1/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 65% of models
Score components:

25%

8.7

Performance

25%

8.6

Energy efficiency

20%

8.7

Washing programs

20%

6.4

Features

10%

7.6

Design

8.1
Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 84% of models
Score components:

70%

8.0

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

8.2
Capacity
9 kg
Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
This washing machine holds 9 kg, which is more than 53.6% of washing machines and equal to 23.9% 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
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
?
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
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 9450 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
  • Has a night/silent option
    This washing machine has a Night/Silent function, which the average washing machine does not have. 26.9% of washing machines include a Night/Silent option.
  • 1 kg more capacity
    This washing machine holds more laundry than the average washing machine (9 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    9 kg vs 8 kg
  • Colors cycle
    This washing machine has a Colors cycle, which the average washing machine does not offer. 38.2% of washing machines include a Colors cycle.
  • 0.3 cm narrower
    This washing machine is narrower than the average washing machine (59.5 cm vs 59.8 cm). The average washing machine is 59.8 cm wide.
    59.5 cm vs 59.8 cm
  • 4.6% lighter
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (64 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    63.95 kg vs 67 kg
  • 32.3% cheaper
    Cecotec Bolero DressCode 9450 Inverter is cheaper than the average washing machine (£310 vs £410).
    £310 vs £410
  • 7.2% better value for money
    Cecotec Bolero DressCode 9450 Inverter has better value for money than the average washing machine (8.21 vs 7.7).
    8.21 vs 7.66
  • 32.3% cheaper
    Cecotec Bolero DressCode 9450 Inverter is cheaper than the average washing machine (£310 vs £410).
    £310 vs £410
  • 7.2% better value for money
    Cecotec Bolero DressCode 9450 Inverter has better value for money than the average washing machine (8.21 vs 7.7).
    8.21 vs 7.66
  • 1 kg more capacity
    This washing machine holds more laundry than the average washing machine (9 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    9 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.
    16 vs 15
  • Has a night/silent option
    This washing machine has a Night/Silent function, which the average washing machine does not have. 26.9% of washing machines include a Night/Silent option.
  • Colors cycle
    This washing machine has a Colors cycle, which the average washing machine does not offer. 38.2% of washing machines include a Colors cycle.
  • 0.3 cm narrower
    This washing machine is narrower than the average washing machine (59.5 cm vs 59.8 cm). The average washing machine is 59.8 cm wide.
    59.5 cm vs 59.8 cm
  • 4.6% lighter
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (64 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    63.95 kg vs 67 kg
  • 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.
  • 3.7% lower user score
    User score
    7.9/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 75% of models

    80%

    8.0

    Rating

    20%

    7.3

    Popularity

    7.9 vs 8.2
  • 3.7% lower user score
    User score
    7.9/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 75% of models

    80%

    8.0

    Rating

    20%

    7.3

    Popularity

    7.9 vs 8.2
  • 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.

Third-party reviews

What we like about Cecotec Bolero DressCode 9450 Inverter

  • A 9 kg drum takes a full load of towels or bedding.
  • 16 programs give a good range of washes.
  • The night or silent option suits late-evening washes.
  • Steam technology is built in.
  • Pause and add lets you add a forgotten sock mid-cycle.
  • Child lock keeps the controls safe from small hands.

What we don't like about Cecotec Bolero DressCode 9450 Inverter

  • At 63.95 kg it is heavy to move when you clean behind it.
  • It is self-standing, so it cannot be tucked under a worktop.
  • Its 283 L outer volume makes it bulky in a small kitchen.
  • At 1400 RPM the spin is strong, so light knits are safer on the wool cycle.

Verdict

Buyers who want 16 programs, steam and a night mode will like the Cecotec Bolero DressCode 9450 Inverter. The 9 kg drum takes a full load of towels or bedding in one go, and the duvet and wool cycles handle items that need care. The night or silent option lets you start a wash late without waking anyone. Pause and add lets you slip in a forgotten sock, and the delay start lets you run it overnight. The self-cleaning function and child lock make everyday use simpler. A display keeps the settings easy to follow. The trade-off is weight: at 63.95 kg it takes real effort to move, and it is self-standing, so it will not tuck under a worktop. It suits a household that does regular loads and is watching the budget.

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