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Bosch WGE03207FR Review | 101 Data compared

Avg. price:~£370Capacity:8 kgMaximum spin speed:1200 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Bosch WGE03207FR 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.

8.2

Overall score

Score
8.2/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 75% of models
Score components

100%

8.2

Technical score

▲Better than 75% of washing-machines
8.2

Technical score

Technical score
8.2/ 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
▲ Better than 75% of models
Score components

25%

7.8

Performance

25%

8.6

Energy efficiency

20%

8.2

Washing programs

20%

8.1

Features

10%

8.1

Design

▲Better than 75% of washing-machines
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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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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
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Technical Specifications of washing machine Bosch WGE03207FR

Technical score
Technical score
8.2/ 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 75% of models
Score components:

25%

7.8

Performance

25%

8.6

Energy efficiency

20%

8.2

Washing programs

20%

8.1

Features

10%

8.1

Design

8.2
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.
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Popularity
Popularity
7.0/ 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 86% of models
Popularity:
Bosch WGE03207FR has a popularity of 7 points, which is higher than 86% of washing machines.
7.0
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 87% of models
Score components:

60%

8.2

Overall score

40%

8.2

Price

8.2
Capacity
8 kg
Capacity
8 kg
▼ Worse than 46% of models
Market range: <6 kg – >10 kg
This washing machine holds 8 kg, which is more than 26.6% of washing machines and equal to 27% 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
1,200 RPM
Maximum spin speed
1,200 RPM
▼ Worse than 71% of models
Market range: <1.2k RPM – >1.4k RPM
This washing machine spins at 1,200 RPM, which is slower than 70.6% of washing machines and equal to 22% 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.
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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
?
Annual energy consumption
?
Annual energy cost
?
Water consumption per cycle
?
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N. of washing programs
?
N. of downloadable programs
?
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
?
Fastest cycle duration
?
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.
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N. of advanced features
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Foam control system
?
Laundry detection system
?
Unbalanced load detection
?
Load balancing system
?
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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.
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Bosch WGE03207FR vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 4 dB quieter spinning
    Spin noise level
    71 dB
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <71 dB – >79 dB
    This washing machine is quieter on spin than the average washing machine (71 dB vs 75 dB). The average washing machine spins at 75 dB.
    71 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
  • 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
  • 0.5 cm lower height
    Height
    84.5 cm
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <84.5 cm – >86 cm
    This washing machine is shorter than the average washing machine (84.5 cm vs 85 cm). The average washing machine is 85 cm tall.
    84.5 cm vs 85 cm
  • 6.96x more popular
    Bosch WGE03207FR is more popular than the average washing machine (6.96 vs 1).
    6.96 vs 1
  • 10.1% better value for money
    Bosch WGE03207FR has better value for money than the average washing machine (8.17 vs 7.4).
    8.17 vs 7.42
  • 6.96x more popular
    Bosch WGE03207FR is more popular than the average washing machine (6.96 vs 1).
    6.96 vs 1
  • 10.1% better value for money
    Bosch WGE03207FR has better value for money than the average washing machine (8.17 vs 7.4).
    8.17 vs 7.42
  • 4 dB quieter spinning
    Spin noise level
    71 dB
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <71 dB – >79 dB
    This washing machine is quieter on spin than the average washing machine (71 dB vs 75 dB). The average washing machine spins at 75 dB.
    71 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
  • 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
  • 0.5 cm lower height
    Height
    84.5 cm
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <84.5 cm – >86 cm
    This washing machine is shorter than the average washing machine (84.5 cm vs 85 cm). The average washing machine is 85 cm tall.
    84.5 cm vs 85 cm
  • 200 RPM lower spin speed
    Maximum spin speed
    1,200 RPM
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <1.2k RPM – >1.4k RPM
    This washing machine spins slower than the average washing machine (1200 RPM vs 1400 RPM). The average washing machine spins at 1400 RPM.
    1,200 RPM vs 1,400 RPM
  • Does not have an extra-rinse function
    Extra rinse function
    no
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    This washing machine does not have a special extra-rinse function, the average washing machine does. 83% of washing machines feature such function.
  • 6.3% heavier
    Weight
    70.7 kg
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <57 kg – >76 kg
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (70.7 kg vs 66.5 kg). The average washing machine weighs 66.5 kg.
    70.7 kg vs 66.5 kg
  • 200 RPM lower spin speed
    Maximum spin speed
    1,200 RPM
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <1.2k RPM – >1.4k RPM
    This washing machine spins slower than the average washing machine (1200 RPM vs 1400 RPM). The average washing machine spins at 1400 RPM.
    1,200 RPM vs 1,400 RPM
  • Does not have an extra-rinse function
    Extra rinse function
    no
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    This washing machine does not have a special extra-rinse function, the average washing machine does. 83% of washing machines feature such function.
  • 6.3% heavier
    Weight
    70.7 kg
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <57 kg – >76 kg
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (70.7 kg vs 66.5 kg). The average washing machine weighs 66.5 kg.
    70.7 kg vs 66.5 kg

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What we like about Bosch WGE03207FR

  • The ECO cycle takes 175 min.
  • Spin noise is 71 dB, with a class A noise rating.
  • The 84.5 cm height suits tight spaces.
  • The motor comes with a 10-year warranty.
  • Wool, gentle and hygiene cycles cover delicate loads.
  • A delay start of up to 24 h and a child lock add control.

What we don't like about Bosch WGE03207FR

  • There is no extra rinse option.
  • Spin drying is class B, so clothes stay a little damp.
  • At 70.7 kg it is heavy to move.
  • An 8 kg capacity is small for a family of four.

Verdict

A 175 min ECO cycle and a spin noise of 71 dB make the Bosch WGE03207FR a sensible pick for a small household. Its 8 kg drum takes a few shirts, a duvet cover or a week of towels, and the 84.5 cm height is handy when the space is tight. The motor carries a 10-year warranty, and the wool, gentle and hygiene cycles cover the usual extras. A child lock and a delay start of up to 24 h add to the day-to-day control. The one real gap is the missing extra rinse, which matters for anyone with sensitive skin. Spin drying is class B, so clothes can come out a little damp. It suits a small household that wants a gentle everyday washer and can do without an extra rinse.

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