OVERALL
ALTERNATIVES
SPECS
VS AVERAGE
REVIEWS
Scored using Washing machines Methodology v2.0
Washing machines Methodology v2.0
Mathematical & Unbiased Scoring
Products in this category are scored under Frontumo Washing machines Methodology v2.0: technical specifications plus grades from 136 independent expert reviews and 62 video reviews, with 0% commercial bias.
Explore Washing machines Methodology v2.0

Bosch WGE02406FR Review | 101 Data compared

Avg. price:~£520Capacity:7 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Bosch WGE02406FR 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.

8.6

Overall score

Score
8.6/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

100%

8.6

Technical score

★Better than 91% of washing-machines
8.6

Technical score

Technical score
8.6/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

25%

8.2

Performance

25%

9.7

Energy efficiency

20%

8.5

Washing programs

20%

8.1

Features

10%

7.7

Design

★Better than 91% of washing-machines
?

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
▼
<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.
No expert tests yet
  • d3001-1629-washing-machines
  • d3001-1629-washing-machines
  • d3001-1629-washing-machines
  • d3001-1629-washing-machines
  • d3001-1629-washing-machines
  • d3001-1629-washing-machines
  • d3001-1629-washing-machines
  • d3001-1629-washing-machines
  • d3001-1629-washing-machines
  • d3001-1629-washing-machines
  • d3001-1629-washing-machines
  • d3001-1629-washing-machines
d3001-1629-washing-machines
d3001-1629-washing-machines
d3001-1629-washing-machines
d3001-1629-washing-machines
d3001-1629-washing-machines
d3001-1629-washing-machines
d3001-1629-washing-machines
d3001-1629-washing-machines
d3001-1629-washing-machines
d3001-1629-washing-machines
d3001-1629-washing-machines
d3001-1629-washing-machines

Best prices

*As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

Best rankings

Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Loading category ranking...

Technical Specifications of washing machine Bosch WGE02406FR

Technical score
Technical score
8.6/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components:

25%

8.2

Performance

25%

9.7

Energy efficiency

20%

8.5

Washing programs

20%

8.1

Features

10%

7.7

Design

8.6
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
▼
<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.
?
Popularity
Popularity
6.7/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 84% of models
Popularity:
Bosch WGE02406FR has a popularity of 6.7 points, which is higher than 84.5% of washing machines.
6.7
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 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:

60%

8.6

Overall score

40%

6.9

Price

8.1
Capacity
7 kg
Capacity
7 kg
▼ Worse than 74% of models
Market range: <6 kg – >10 kg
This washing machine holds 7 kg, which is less than 73.7% of washing machines and equal to 16.1% of washing machines.
Drum volume
?
Spin-drying efficiency class
B
Spin-drying efficiency class
B
▲ Better than 10% of models
This washing machine has spin-drying class B, which is more efficient than in 10.5% of washing machines and the same as in 83.8% of washing machines.
Maximum spin speed
1,400 RPM
Maximum spin speed
1,400 RPM
▲ Better than 32% of models
Market range: <1.2k RPM – >1.4k RPM
This washing machine spins at 1,400 RPM, which is faster than 31.5% of washing machines and equal to 63.2% of washing machines.
Minimum spin speed
400 RPM
Minimum spin speed
400 RPM
▲ Better than 29% of models
Market range: <400 RPM – >800 RPM
This washing machine has a minimum spin of 400 RPM, which is lower than 28.9% of washing machines and equal to 70.6% of washing machines.
Show more
Energy efficiency class
A
Energy efficiency class
A
▲ Better than 46% of models
This washing machine has energy class A, which is better than 45.8% of washing machines and the same as 54.2% of washing machines.
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
40 kWh/100 cycles
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
40 kWh/100 cycles
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <46 kWh/100 cycles – >76 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 40 kWh/100 cycles, which is lower than 94.6% of washing machines and equal to 1.5% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
?
Annual energy cost
?
Water consumption per cycle
44 L
Water consumption per cycle
44 L
▲ Better than 69% of models
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 44 L of water per cycle, which is lower than 68.8% of washing machines and equal to 7.4% of washing machines.
Show more
N. of washing programs
15
N. of washing programs
15
▲ Better than 40% of models
Market range: <12 – >16
This washing machine offers 15 wash programmes, which is more than 40.3% of washing machines and equal to 39.5% of washing machines.
N. of downloadable programs
?
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
?
Fastest cycle duration
15 min
Fastest cycle duration
15 min
▼ Worse than 31% of models
Market range: <14 min – >30 min
This washing machine has a fastest cycle of 15 min, which is shorter than 24.5% of washing machines and equal to 44.3% of washing machines.
ECO cycle duration
175 min
ECO cycle duration
175 min
★ Better than 99% of models
Market range: <198 min – >239 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 175 min, which is shorter than 99.4% of washing machines and equal to 0.3% of washing machines.
Show more
N. of advanced features
?
Foam control system
?
Laundry detection system
yes
Laundry detection system
yes
▲ Better than 8% of models
This washing machine has a laundry detection system. 91.6% of washing machines have this feature.
Unbalanced load detection
?
Load balancing system
?
Show more
Color
white
Color
white
▲ Better than 13% of models
This washing machine comes in white, which is more conventional than the colour in 12.8% of washing machines and the same as the colour in 87.2% of washing machines.
Type
self-standing
Type
self-standing
▲ Better than 3% of models
This washing machine is self-standing, which is more flexible to place than the type in 3.2% of washing machines and the same as the type in 96.8% of washing machines.
Loading type
front-loading
Loading type
front-loading
▲ Better than 9% of models
This washing machine is front-loading, which is more practical than the design in 9.3% of washing machines and the same as the design in 90.8% of washing machines.
Display
yes
Display
yes
▲ Better than 4% of models
This washing machine has a display. 95.5% of washing machines have a display.
Child lock
yes
Child lock
yes
Category Benchmark
This washing machine has a child lock. 99.6% of washing machines have a child lock.
Show more

Bosch WGE02406FR vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 11 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    Energy consumption per 100 cycles
    40 kWh/100 cycles
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <46 kWh/100 cycles – >76 kWh/100 cycles
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (40 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 51 kWh/100 cycles.
    40 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles
  • 3 dB quieter spinning
    Spin noise level
    72 dB
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <71 dB – >79 dB
    This washing machine is quieter on spin than the average washing machine (72 dB vs 75 dB). The average washing machine spins at 75 dB.
    72 dB vs 75 dB
  • 43 min shorter eco cycle
    ECO cycle duration
    175 min
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <198 min – >239 min
    This washing machine has a shorter ECO cycle than the average washing machine (175 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    175 min vs 218 min
  • 3 L less water per cycle
    Water consumption per cycle
    44 L
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <41 L – >52 L
    This washing machine uses less water per cycle than the average washing machine (44 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    44 L vs 47 L
  • Better noise class
    Noise emission class
    A
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    This washing machine has a better noise class than the average washing machine (A vs B).
    A vs B
  • 6.68x more popular
    Bosch WGE02406FR is more popular than the average washing machine (6.68 vs 1).
    6.68 vs 1
  • 0.2 cm lower height
    Height
    84.8 cm
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <84.5 cm – >86 cm
    This washing machine is shorter than the average washing machine (84.8 cm vs 85 cm). The average washing machine is 85 cm tall.
    84.8 cm vs 85 cm
  • 8.7% better value for money
    Bosch WGE02406FR has better value for money than the average washing machine (8.07 vs 7.4).
    8.07 vs 7.42
  • 6.68x more popular
    Bosch WGE02406FR is more popular than the average washing machine (6.68 vs 1).
    6.68 vs 1
  • 8.7% better value for money
    Bosch WGE02406FR has better value for money than the average washing machine (8.07 vs 7.4).
    8.07 vs 7.42
  • 3 dB quieter spinning
    Spin noise level
    72 dB
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <71 dB – >79 dB
    This washing machine is quieter on spin than the average washing machine (72 dB vs 75 dB). The average washing machine spins at 75 dB.
    72 dB vs 75 dB
  • Better noise class
    Noise emission class
    A
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    This washing machine has a better noise class than the average washing machine (A vs B).
    A vs B
  • 11 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    Energy consumption per 100 cycles
    40 kWh/100 cycles
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <46 kWh/100 cycles – >76 kWh/100 cycles
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (40 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 51 kWh/100 cycles.
    40 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles
  • 3 L less water per cycle
    Water consumption per cycle
    44 L
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <41 L – >52 L
    This washing machine uses less water per cycle than the average washing machine (44 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    44 L vs 47 L
  • 43 min shorter eco cycle
    ECO cycle duration
    175 min
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <198 min – >239 min
    This washing machine has a shorter ECO cycle than the average washing machine (175 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    175 min vs 218 min
  • 0.2 cm lower height
    Height
    84.8 cm
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <84.5 cm – >86 cm
    This washing machine is shorter than the average washing machine (84.8 cm vs 85 cm). The average washing machine is 85 cm tall.
    84.8 cm vs 85 cm
  • 1 kg less capacity
    Capacity
    7 kg
    ▼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <6 kg – >10 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
  • 6.7 cm deeper
    Depth
    63.2 cm
    ▼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <48 cm – >63.5 cm
    This washing machine is deeper than the average washing machine (63.2 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    63.2 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 6.5% heavier
    Weight
    70.8 kg
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <57 kg – >76 kg
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (70.8 kg vs 66.5 kg). The average washing machine weighs 66.5 kg.
    70.8 kg vs 66.5 kg
  • 6.3% larger volume
    Volume
    298,177.152 cm³
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <216k cm³ – >321.6k cm³
    This washing machine has a larger volume than the average washing machine (298177.2 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    298,177.152 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 23.8% more expensive
    Bosch WGE02406FR is more expensive than the average washing machine (£520 vs £420).
    £520 vs £420
  • 23.8% more expensive
    Bosch WGE02406FR is more expensive than the average washing machine (£520 vs £420).
    £520 vs £420
  • 1 kg less capacity
    Capacity
    7 kg
    ▼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <6 kg – >10 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
  • 6.7 cm deeper
    Depth
    63.2 cm
    ▼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <48 cm – >63.5 cm
    This washing machine is deeper than the average washing machine (63.2 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    63.2 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 6.5% heavier
    Weight
    70.8 kg
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <57 kg – >76 kg
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (70.8 kg vs 66.5 kg). The average washing machine weighs 66.5 kg.
    70.8 kg vs 66.5 kg
  • 6.3% larger volume
    Volume
    298,177.152 cm³
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <216k cm³ – >321.6k cm³
    This washing machine has a larger volume than the average washing machine (298177.2 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    298,177.152 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³

Third-party reviews

Read buyer reviews on Amazon →

What we like about Bosch WGE02406FR

  • 40 kWh per 100 cycles keeps power bills low.
  • The eco cycle takes 175 min, which saves time on a weekday load.
  • A 15 min fast cycle handles a quick top-up.
  • Hygiene, anti-allergy and wool cycles suit delicate and sensitive loads.
  • A motor warranty of 10 years gives long cover.
  • A time remaining indicator shows how long the wash has left.

What we don't like about Bosch WGE02406FR

  • At 63.2 cm deep it needs a generous gap.
  • At 70.8 kg it is hard to move for cleaning behind it.
  • Spin noise of 72 dB is audible from the next room.
  • Without an AquaStop system, there is no protection if a hose leaks.
  • 44 L of water per cycle adds up over a week of daily washing.

Verdict

40 kWh per 100 cycles is the figure that makes the Bosch WGE02406FR stand out for a 7 kg washer. The eco cycle takes 175 min, and the fast cycle takes 15 min for a quick top-up. Each cycle uses 44 L of water, and the 1400 RPM spin leaves clothes fairly dry, though spin drying is class B. The hygiene, anti-allergy, wool and gentle cycles suit delicate loads. The trade-off is the depth: at 63.2 cm it needs a deep gap, and at 70.8 kg it is hard to shift on your own. Spin is 72 dB, and without an AquaStop system a leaking hose is a risk you have to watch. It suits a household that cares most about running costs, with room for a deep, heavy machine.

Compare Bosch WGE02406FR with other washing machines

1Product to compare no. 1
VS
2Product to compare no. 2
VS
3Product to compare no. 3 (optional)

Graphic comparison of Bosch WGE02406FR and other washing machines

No results found