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Cecotec Bolero DressCode 7500 Inverter A Review | 101 Data compared

Avg. price:~£340Capacity:7 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Cecotec Bolero DressCode 7500 Inverter A Review: Compare 101 technical specifications and expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

7.8

Overall score

Score
7.8/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the washing machine's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best washing machines on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components

100%

7.8

Technical score

â–¼Worse than 51% of washing-machines
7.8

Technical score

Technical score
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the washing machine's technical performance, covering five key areas: performance, energy efficiency, washing programs, features, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare washing machines based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components

25%

8.1

Performance

25%

9.6

Energy efficiency

20%

7.0

Washing programs

20%

5.7

Features

10%

8.1

Design

â–¼Worse than 51% of washing-machines
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Review score

Review score
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
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Score distribution
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Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
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Technical Specifications of washing machine Cecotec Bolero DressCode 7500 Inverter A

Technical score
Technical score
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the washing machine's technical performance, covering five key areas: performance, energy efficiency, washing programs, features, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare washing machines based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components:

25%

8.1

Performance

25%

9.6

Energy efficiency

20%

7.0

Washing programs

20%

5.7

Features

10%

8.1

Design

7.8
Review score
Review score
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Too few models in this category have enough reviews yet, so reviews are shown but do not count in the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet, so its overall score is our technical score alone.
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the washing machine.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Cecotec Bolero DressCode 7500 Inverter A has a popularity of 1 point, which is higher than 0% of washing machines.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 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–² Better than 72% of models
Score components:

60%

7.8

Overall score

40%

8.4

Price

8.0
Capacity
7 kg
Capacity
7 kg
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
This washing machine holds 7 kg, which is less than 73% of washing machines and equal to 16.9% of washing machines.
Drum volume
?
Spin-drying efficiency class
B
Spin-drying efficiency class
B
â–² Better than 10% of models
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
Maximum spin speed
1,400 RPM
â–² Better than 31% of models
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
400 RPM
Minimum spin speed
400 RPM
â–² Better than 28% of models
Market range: <400 RPM – >800 RPM
This washing machine has a minimum spin of 400 RPM, which is lower than 27.9% of washing machines and equal to 71.1% of washing machines.
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Energy efficiency class
A
Energy efficiency class
A
â–² Better than 38% of models
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
45 kWh/100 cycles
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
45 kWh/100 cycles
â–² Better than 80% of models
Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 45 kWh/100 cycles, which is lower than 80.1% of washing machines and equal to 3.5% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
99 kWh/year
Annual energy consumption
99 kWh/year
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
This washing machine uses 99 kWh/year, which is lower than 84.1% of washing machines and equal to 3.1% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
24.8 £
Annual energy cost
24.8 £
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
This washing machine has a yearly running cost of £24.8, which is lower than 84.4% of washing machines and equal to 3.2% of washing machines.
Water consumption per cycle
45 L
Water consumption per cycle
45 L
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 45 L of water per cycle, which is lower than 58.6% of washing machines and equal to 9.9% of washing machines.
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N. of washing programs
16
N. of washing programs
16
â–² Better than 76% of models
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.
Mixed, Cotton, Super Fast, Eco 40-60, Wool, Prewash, Shirts, Sports, Intensive, Bedding, Anti-Allergy, Spin/Drain, Spin, Drum Cleaning, Delicates, Cotton 20 C.
N. of downloadable programs
0
N. of downloadable programs
0
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
Market range: <0 – >40
This washing machine offers 0 downloadable programmes, which is fewer than 10.3% of washing machines and equal to 89.7% of washing machines.
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
7
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
7
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This washing machine has 7 programmes under an hour, which is more than 95.2% of washing machines and equal to 3.8% of washing machines.
Mixed, Quick 15', Wool, Shirts, Sports, 20°C, Gentle
Fastest cycle duration
15 min
Fastest cycle duration
15 min
â–¼ Worse than 30% of models
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
208 min
ECO cycle duration
208 min
â–² Better than 70% of models
Market range: <198 min – >239 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 208 min, which is shorter than 69.5% of washing machines and equal to 8.1% of washing machines.
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N. of advanced features
7
N. of advanced features
7
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Market range: <7 – >21
This washing machine has 7 advanced features, which is fewer than 84% of washing machines and equal to 6.2% of washing machines.
Unbalanced load detection, Load balancing system, Laundry detection system, Self-cleaning function, Pause & Add, Memory function, Steam technology.
Foam control system
no
Foam control system
no
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
This washing machine does not feature a foam control system. 79.1% of washing machines have a foam control system.
Laundry detection system
yes
Laundry detection system
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This washing machine has a laundry detection system. 92.7% of washing machines have this feature.
Unbalanced load detection
yes
Unbalanced load detection
yes
â–² Better than 8% of models
This washing machine has unbalanced load detection. 91.7% of washing machines have unbalanced load detection.
Load balancing system
yes
Load balancing system
yes
â–² Better than 53% of models
This washing machine features a load balancing system. 46.8% of washing machines have a load balancing system.
Unbalance control system (adjusts spin speed or prevents spinning when laundry is unevenly distributed)
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Color
white
Color
white
â–² Better than 14% of models
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
Type
self-standing
â–² Better than 3% of models
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
Loading type
front-loading
â–² Better than 9% of models
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
Display
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This washing machine has a display. 96.2% of washing machines have a display.
x
Child lock
yes
Child lock
yes
Category Benchmark
This washing machine has a child lock. 99.7% of washing machines have a child lock.
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Cecotec Bolero DressCode 7500 Inverter A vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 5 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    Energy consumption per 100 cycles
    45 kWh/100 cycles
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (45 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    45 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 1 more wash programmes
    N. of washing programs
    16
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <12 – >16
    This washing machine offers more wash programmes than the average washing machine (16 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    Mixed, Cotton, Super Fast, Eco 40-60, Wool, Prewash, Shirts, Sports, Intensive, Bedding, Anti-Allergy, Spin/Drain, Spin, Drum Cleaning, Delicates, Cotton 20 C.
    16 vs 15
  • 2 more spin speeds
    N. of spin speeds
    6
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <4 – >6
    This washing machine has more spin speeds than the average washing machine (6 vs 4). The average washing machine has 4 spin speeds.
    400, 600, 800, 1,000, 1,200, 1,400 RPM
    6 vs 4
  • Has a load balancing system
    Load balancing system
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This washing machine features a load balancing system, the average washing machine does not. 46.8% of washing machines have this feature.
    Unbalance control system (adjusts spin speed or prevents spinning when laundry is unevenly distributed)
  • 5 more quick programmes
    N. of washing programs under 1 hour
    7
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <1 – >3
    This washing machine offers more quick programmes than the average washing machine (7 vs 2). The average washing machine has 2 programmes under an hour.
    Mixed, Quick 15', Wool, Shirts, Sports, 20°C, Gentle
    7 vs 2
  • Can save settings to favorites
    Memory/Favourite function
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This washing machine can save selected settings to favorites, the average washing machine cannot. 40.1% of washing machines have this feature.
  • Shirt cycle
    Shirt cycle
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This washing machine has a cycle for shirts, the average washing machine does not have. 48.5% of washing machines have a shirt cycle.
  • 13.3% lighter
    Weight
    58.1 kg
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <56.5 kg – >76 kg
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (58.1 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    58.1 kg vs 67 kg
  • 2 more spin speeds
    N. of spin speeds
    6
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <4 – >6
    This washing machine has more spin speeds than the average washing machine (6 vs 4). The average washing machine has 4 spin speeds.
    400, 600, 800, 1,000, 1,200, 1,400 RPM
    6 vs 4
  • 5 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    Energy consumption per 100 cycles
    45 kWh/100 cycles
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (45 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    45 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 2 L less water per cycle
    Water consumption per cycle
    45 L
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <41 L – >52 L
    This washing machine uses less water per cycle than the average washing machine (45 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    45 L vs 47 L
  • 1 more wash programmes
    N. of washing programs
    16
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <12 – >16
    This washing machine offers more wash programmes than the average washing machine (16 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    Mixed, Cotton, Super Fast, Eco 40-60, Wool, Prewash, Shirts, Sports, Intensive, Bedding, Anti-Allergy, Spin/Drain, Spin, Drum Cleaning, Delicates, Cotton 20 C.
    16 vs 15
  • 5 more quick programmes
    N. of washing programs under 1 hour
    7
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <1 – >3
    This washing machine offers more quick programmes than the average washing machine (7 vs 2). The average washing machine has 2 programmes under an hour.
    Mixed, Quick 15', Wool, Shirts, Sports, 20°C, Gentle
    7 vs 2
  • Shirt cycle
    Shirt cycle
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This washing machine has a cycle for shirts, the average washing machine does not have. 48.5% of washing machines have a shirt cycle.
  • 10 min shorter eco cycle
    ECO cycle duration
    208 min
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <198 min – >239 min
    This washing machine has a shorter ECO cycle than the average washing machine (208 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    208 min vs 218 min
  • Has a load balancing system
    Load balancing system
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This washing machine features a load balancing system, the average washing machine does not. 46.8% of washing machines have this feature.
    Unbalance control system (adjusts spin speed or prevents spinning when laundry is unevenly distributed)
  • Can save settings to favorites
    Memory/Favourite function
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This washing machine can save selected settings to favorites, the average washing machine cannot. 40.1% of washing machines have this feature.
  • 13.3% lighter
    Weight
    58.1 kg
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <56.5 kg – >76 kg
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (58.1 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    58.1 kg vs 67 kg
  • 15.2% smaller volume
    Volume
    238,000 cm³
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <216k cm³ – >321.6k cm³
    This washing machine has a smaller volume than the average washing machine (238000 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    238,000 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 6.5 cm shallower
    Depth
    50 cm
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <47.5 cm – >63.2 cm
    This washing machine is shallower than the average washing machine (50 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    50 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 3.8 cm narrower
    Width
    56 cm
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <56 cm – >60 cm
    This washing machine is narrower than the average washing machine (56 cm vs 59.8 cm). The average washing machine is 59.8 cm wide.
    56 cm vs 59.8 cm
  • Does not have a fast function
    Fast function
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This washing machine does not have a fast function, the average washing machine does. 60.2% of washing machines have a fast function.
  • Does not have an anti-crease feature
    Anti-crease function
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This washing machine does not have an anti-crease function, the average washing machine has. 70.6% of washing machines include an anti-crease function.
  • Does not have an anti-stain cycle
    Anti-stain function
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This washing machine does not have an anti-stain cycle, the average washing machine does. 70.9% of washing machines have an anti-stain cycle.
  • 4 fewer advanced features
    N. of advanced features
    7
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <7 – >21
    This washing machine has fewer advanced features than the average washing machine (7 vs 11). The average washing machine has 11 advanced features.
    Unbalanced load detection, Load balancing system, Laundry detection system, Self-cleaning function, Pause & Add, Memory function, Steam technology.
    7 vs 11
  • Does not feature a foam control system
    Foam control system
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This washing machine does not feature a foam control system, the average washing machine does. 79.1% of washing machines have this feature.
  • Does not have an extra-rinse function
    Extra rinse function
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    This washing machine does not have a special extra-rinse function, the average washing machine does. 85.4% of washing machines feature such function.
  • 1 fewer temperature settings
    N. of temperature settings
    5
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <5 – >6
    This washing machine offers fewer temperature settings than the average washing machine (5 vs 6). The average washing machine offers 6 temperature settings.
    20°, 30°,40°, 60°, 80°
    5 vs 6
  • 2 dB louder spinning
    Spin noise level
    76 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <71 dB – >79 dB
    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
  • 2 dB louder spinning
    Spin noise level
    76 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <71 dB – >79 dB
    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 kg less capacity
    Capacity
    7 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
    This washing machine holds less laundry than the average washing machine (7 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    7 kg vs 8 kg
  • Does not have a fast function
    Fast function
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This washing machine does not have a fast function, the average washing machine does. 60.2% of washing machines have a fast function.
  • Does not have an anti-stain cycle
    Anti-stain function
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This washing machine does not have an anti-stain cycle, the average washing machine does. 70.9% of washing machines have an anti-stain cycle.
  • Does not have an anti-crease feature
    Anti-crease function
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This washing machine does not have an anti-crease function, the average washing machine has. 70.6% of washing machines include an anti-crease function.
  • Does not have an extra-rinse function
    Extra rinse function
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    This washing machine does not have a special extra-rinse function, the average washing machine does. 85.4% of washing machines feature such function.
  • 1 fewer temperature settings
    N. of temperature settings
    5
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <5 – >6
    This washing machine offers fewer temperature settings than the average washing machine (5 vs 6). The average washing machine offers 6 temperature settings.
    20°, 30°,40°, 60°, 80°
    5 vs 6
  • Does not have a duvet cycle
    Duvet cycle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This washing machine does not have a duvet cycle, the average washing machine does. 53.8% of washing machines have a duvet cycle.
  • Does not have a hygiene cycle
    Hygiene cycle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This washing machine does not have a hygiene cycle, the average washing machine does. 66.4% of washing machines have a hygiene cycle.
  • Does not have a cold wash setting
    Cold wash
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This washing machine does not provide a cold wash option, which the average washing machine has. 94.4% of washing machines include a cold wash option.
  • Does not feature a foam control system
    Foam control system
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This washing machine does not feature a foam control system, the average washing machine does. 79.1% of washing machines have this feature.
  • 4 fewer advanced features
    N. of advanced features
    7
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <7 – >21
    This washing machine has fewer advanced features than the average washing machine (7 vs 11). The average washing machine has 11 advanced features.
    Unbalanced load detection, Load balancing system, Laundry detection system, Self-cleaning function, Pause & Add, Memory function, Steam technology.
    7 vs 11
  • No overflow protection
    Overflow protection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    This washing machine lacks overflow protection, while the average washing machine includes it. 84.8% of washing machines come with overflow protection.

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What we like about Cecotec Bolero DressCode 7500 Inverter A

  • Seven programs finish in under an hour.
  • Uses 45 kWh per 100 cycles, or 99 kWh a year.
  • A steam cycle helps with creases.
  • Sixteen programs cover different fabrics and dirt levels.
  • Six spin speeds let you match the spin to the fabric.
  • The motor has a warranty of 10 years.

What we don't like about Cecotec Bolero DressCode 7500 Inverter A

  • The 7 kg drum is small for a large household.
  • There is no cold wash option.
  • There is no extra rinse function.
  • There is no overflow protection.
  • The 1400 RPM spin is too strong for delicate fabrics.

Verdict

Aimed at smaller households and apartments seeking high efficiency in an agile format, the Cecotec Bolero DressCode 7500 Inverter A front-loading washing machine offers a 7 kg drum capacity and a 1400 RPM spin speed. Driven by an Inverter Plus motor protected by a ten-year guarantee, it attains premier Class A energy efficiency while keeping cycle operating costs exceptionally low. The machine distinguishes itself through schedule-friendly flexibility, featuring seven dedicated washing programs that run in under sixty minutes, anchored by an ultra-fast 15-minute quick cycle. The integrated SteamMax hygiene system infuses sanitising steam into the drum to eliminate odours and relax stubborn creases, aided by a textured Pearl Drum and the Stop&Go reload function. Limitations comprise a modest 7 kg load limit, acoustic emissions reaching 76 dB in noise Class B, and no Wi-Fi connectivity.

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