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Bosch WGG256Z1ES Review | 101 Data compared

Avg. price:~£620Capacity:10 kgMaximum spin speed:1600 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Bosch WGG256Z1ES Review: Compare 101 technical specifications and 1 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

8.4

Overall score

Score
8.4/ 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 83% of models
Score components

100%

8.4

Technical score

▲Better than 83% of washing-machines
8.4

Technical score

Technical score
8.4/ 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 83% of models
Score components

25%

8.7

Performance

25%

7.8

Energy efficiency

20%

8.8

Washing programs

20%

8.5

Features

10%

7.9

Design

▲Better than 83% of washing-machines
8.6

Review score

Review score
8.6/ 10
✕
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
▲ Better than 62% of models
Grades by review (1)
1 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. Share in the overall score: 0%, the same for every model in this category.
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1

100%

8.6

lacasasibarita.es

Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
▲Better than 62% of washing-machines
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Technical Specifications of washing machine Bosch WGG256Z1ES

Technical score
Technical score
8.4/ 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 83% of models
Score components:

25%

8.7

Performance

25%

7.8

Energy efficiency

20%

8.8

Washing programs

20%

8.5

Features

10%

7.9

Design

8.4
Review score
Review score
8.6/ 10
✕
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
▲ Better than 62% of models
Grades by review (1)
1 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. Share in the overall score: 0%, the same for every model in this category.
✓ explicit
1

100%

8.6

lacasasibarita.es

Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
8.6
Popularity
Popularity
5.0/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 75% of models
Popularity:
Bosch WGG256Z1ES has a popularity of 5 points, which is higher than 75.4% of washing machines.
5.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 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 63% of models
Score components:

60%

8.4

Overall score

40%

6.1

Price

7.7
Capacity
10 kg
Capacity
10 kg
▲ Better than 78% of models
Market range: <6 kg – >10 kg
This washing machine holds 10 kg, which is more than 78.4% of washing machines and equal to 11.2% of washing machines.
Drum volume
70 L
Drum volume
70 L
▲ Better than 89% of models
Market range: <42 L – >70 L
This washing machine has a 70 L drum, which is larger than 89.1% of washing machines and equal to 1.7% of washing machines.
Spin-drying efficiency class
A
Spin-drying efficiency class
A
★ Better than 94% of models
This washing machine has spin-drying class A, which is more efficient than in 94.4% of washing machines and the same as in 5.6% of washing machines.
Maximum spin speed
1,600 RPM
Maximum spin speed
1,600 RPM
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <1.2k RPM – >1.4k RPM
This washing machine spins at 1,600 RPM, which is faster than 95.7% of washing machines and equal to 4.3% of washing machines.
Minimum spin speed
?
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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
51 kWh/100 cycles
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
51 kWh/100 cycles
▲ Better than 49% of models
Market range: <46 kWh/100 cycles – >76 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 51 kWh/100 cycles, which is lower than 49.3% of washing machines and equal to 7.2% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
?
Annual energy cost
?
Water consumption per cycle
52 L
Water consumption per cycle
52 L
▼ Worse than 88% of models
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 52 L of water per cycle, which is higher than 88.2% of washing machines and equal to 3.4% of washing machines.
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N. of washing programs
?
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
?
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N. of advanced features
?
Foam control system
yes
Foam control system
yes
▲ Better than 21% of models
This washing machine features a foam control system. 78.9% of washing machines have a 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
yes
Unbalanced load detection
yes
▲ Better than 9% of models
This washing machine has unbalanced load detection. 90.7% of washing machines have unbalanced load detection.
Load balancing system
yes
Load balancing system
yes
▲ Better than 54% of models
This washing machine features a load balancing system. 46.1% of washing machines have a 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 WGG256Z1ES vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 200 RPM higher spin speed
    Maximum spin speed
    1,600 RPM
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <1.2k RPM – >1.4k RPM
    This washing machine spins faster than the average washing machine (1600 RPM vs 1400 RPM). The average washing machine spins at 1400 RPM.
    1,600 RPM vs 1,400 RPM
  • 2 kg more capacity
    Capacity
    10 kg
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <6 kg – >10 kg
    This washing machine holds more laundry than the average washing machine (10 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    10 kg vs 8 kg
  • Has an energy-saving mode
    Energy saving mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 81% of models
    This washing machine includes an energy-saving mode, the average washing machine does not. 18.7% of washing machines come with an energy-saving mode.
  • More efficient spin drying
    Spin-drying efficiency class
    A
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    This washing machine dries more efficiently than the average washing machine (A vs B).
    A vs B
  • 12 L more drum space
    Drum volume
    70 L
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <42 L – >70 L
    This washing machine has a roomier drum than the average washing machine (70 L vs 58 L). The average washing machine has a drum of 58 L.
    70 L vs 58 L
  • Has the AquaStop feature
    AquaStop system
    yes
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    This washing machine has the AquaStop feature, the average washing machine does not. 30.8% of washing machines have an AquaStop feature.
  • Has a load balancing system
    Load balancing system
    yes
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    This washing machine features a load balancing system, the average washing machine does not. 46.1% of washing machines have this feature.
  • Water+ feature
    Water+ function
    yes
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    This washing machine has a Water+ function, while the average washing machine does not. 9.3% of washing machines offer a Water+ function.
  • 5.04x more popular
    Bosch WGG256Z1ES is more popular than the average washing machine (5.04 vs 1).
    5.04 vs 1
  • 200 RPM higher spin speed
    Maximum spin speed
    1,600 RPM
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <1.2k RPM – >1.4k RPM
    This washing machine spins faster than the average washing machine (1600 RPM vs 1400 RPM). The average washing machine spins at 1400 RPM.
    1,600 RPM vs 1,400 RPM
  • 2 kg more capacity
    Capacity
    10 kg
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <6 kg – >10 kg
    This washing machine holds more laundry than the average washing machine (10 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    10 kg vs 8 kg
  • More efficient spin drying
    Spin-drying efficiency class
    A
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    This washing machine dries more efficiently than the average washing machine (A vs B).
    A vs B
  • 12 L more drum space
    Drum volume
    70 L
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <42 L – >70 L
    This washing machine has a roomier drum than the average washing machine (70 L vs 58 L). The average washing machine has a drum of 58 L.
    70 L vs 58 L
  • 1 dB quieter washing
    Washing noise level
    52 dB
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <49 dB – >61 dB
    This washing machine is quieter than the average washing machine when washing (52 dB vs 53 dB). The average washing machine washes at 53 dB.
    52 dB vs 53 dB
  • 1 dB quieter spinning
    Spin noise level
    74 dB
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <71 dB – >79 dB
    This washing machine is quieter on spin than the average washing machine (74 dB vs 75 dB). The average washing machine spins at 75 dB.
    74 dB vs 75 dB
  • Water+ feature
    Water+ function
    yes
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    This washing machine has a Water+ function, while the average washing machine does not. 9.3% of washing machines offer a Water+ function.
  • Has a soak function
    Soak function
    yes
    ▲ Better than 88% of models
    This washing machine includes a soak function, which the average washing machine does not have. 12.4% of washing machines come with a soak function.
  • Jeans cycle
    Jeans cycle
    yes
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    This washing machine has a cycle for jeans, the average washing machine does not have. 48.9% of washing machines have a jeans cycle.
  • Has an energy-saving mode
    Energy saving mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 81% of models
    This washing machine includes an energy-saving mode, the average washing machine does not. 18.7% of washing machines come with an energy-saving mode.
  • Has the AquaStop feature
    AquaStop system
    yes
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    This washing machine has the AquaStop feature, the average washing machine does not. 30.8% of washing machines have an AquaStop feature.
  • Has a load balancing system
    Load balancing system
    yes
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    This washing machine features a load balancing system, the average washing machine does not. 46.1% of washing machines have this feature.
  • 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
  • 5 L more water per cycle
    Water consumption per cycle
    52 L
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <41 L – >52 L
    This washing machine uses more water per cycle than the average washing machine (52 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    52 L vs 47 L
  • Does not have a duvet cycle
    Duvet cycle
    no
    ▼ Worse than 50% of models
    This washing machine does not have a duvet cycle, the average washing machine does. 50.3% of washing machines have a duvet cycle.
  • Does not have an allergen cycle
    Anti-Allergy cycle
    no
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    This washing machine does not have an allergen cycle, the average washing machine does not have. 60.7% of washing machines have an allergen cycle.
  • 18% heavier
    Weight
    78.5 kg
    ▼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <57 kg – >76 kg
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (78.5 kg vs 66.5 kg). The average washing machine weighs 66.5 kg.
    78.5 kg vs 66.5 kg
  • 47.6% more expensive
    Bosch WGG256Z1ES is more expensive than the average washing machine (£620 vs £420).
    £620 vs £420
  • 2.5 cm deeper
    Depth
    59 cm
    ▼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <48 cm – >63.5 cm
    This washing machine is deeper than the average washing machine (59 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    59 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 47.6% more expensive
    Bosch WGG256Z1ES is more expensive than the average washing machine (£620 vs £420).
    £620 vs £420
  • 5 L more water per cycle
    Water consumption per cycle
    52 L
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <41 L – >52 L
    This washing machine uses more water per cycle than the average washing machine (52 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    52 L vs 47 L
  • Does not have a duvet cycle
    Duvet cycle
    no
    ▼ Worse than 50% of models
    This washing machine does not have a duvet cycle, the average washing machine does. 50.3% of washing machines have a duvet cycle.
  • Does not have an allergen cycle
    Anti-Allergy cycle
    no
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    This washing machine does not have an allergen cycle, the average washing machine does not have. 60.7% of washing machines have an allergen cycle.
  • 18% heavier
    Weight
    78.5 kg
    ▼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <57 kg – >76 kg
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (78.5 kg vs 66.5 kg). The average washing machine weighs 66.5 kg.
    78.5 kg vs 66.5 kg
  • 2.5 cm deeper
    Depth
    59 cm
    ▼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <48 cm – >63.5 cm
    This washing machine is deeper than the average washing machine (59 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    59 cm vs 56.5 cm

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What we like about Bosch WGG256Z1ES

  • A 10 kg capacity takes a full load of bedding or towels.
  • The 70 L drum leaves room for bulky items.
  • A 1600 RPM spin leaves clothes drier.
  • Pause and add lets you slip in a forgotten sock mid-cycle.
  • Energy class A and 51 kWh per 100 cycles keep running costs modest.
  • The motor is covered for 10 years.

What we don't like about Bosch WGG256Z1ES

  • 52 L of water per cycle is a lot.
  • At 78.5 kg it is hard to move on your own.
  • The spin is loud at 74 dB.
  • There is no automatic dosing system, so detergent is measured by hand.

Verdict

Bulky washing is where the Bosch WGG256Z1ES makes most sense. It takes 10 kg of washing in a 70 L drum, so a family's bedding or a pile of towels fits in one go. A 1600 RPM spin leaves clothes drier, so they need less time in the dryer. Steam, soak and Water+ add options for tough stains, and an anti-crease cycle keeps shirts neat. The wash runs at 52 dB, but the spin hits 74 dB, which is the louder part. It uses 52 L of water per cycle and weighs 78.5 kg, so moving it is a two-person job. The motor is covered for 10 years. It suits a busy household that washes big loads most days and does not mind the weight or the water.

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