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Balay 3TS993BP Review | 101 Data compared

Avg. price:~£610Capacity:9 kgMaximum spin speed:1200 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Balay 3TS993BP 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.

8.4

Overall score

Score
8.4/ 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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â–² Better than 83% of models
Score components

100%

8.4

Technical score

â–²Better than 83% of washing-machines
8.4

Technical score

Technical score
8.4/ 10
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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–² Better than 83% of models
Score components

25%

8.2

Performance

25%

8.4

Energy efficiency

20%

8.6

Washing programs

20%

8.4

Features

10%

8.6

Design

â–²Better than 83% 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.
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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Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
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Technical Specifications of washing machine Balay 3TS993BP

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
â–² Better than 83% of models
Score components:

25%

8.2

Performance

25%

8.4

Energy efficiency

20%

8.6

Washing programs

20%

8.4

Features

10%

8.6

Design

8.4
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
5.4/ 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–² Better than 78% of models
Popularity:
Balay 3TS993BP has a popularity of 5.4 points, which is higher than 77.6% of washing machines.
5.4
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 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
â–² Better than 63% of models
Score components:

60%

8.4

Overall score

40%

6.2

Price

7.7
Capacity
9 kg
Capacity
9 kg
â–² Better than 54% of models
Market range: <6 kg – >10 kg
This washing machine holds 9 kg, which is more than 53.7% of washing machines and equal to 24.6% 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 10.5% 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
â–¼ 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
â–² 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
â–² 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
49 kWh/100 cycles
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
49 kWh/100 cycles
â–² Better than 57% of models
Market range: <46 kWh/100 cycles – >76 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 49 kWh/100 cycles, which is lower than 57.5% of washing machines and equal to 12.6% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
?
Annual energy cost
?
Water consumption per cycle
50 L
Water consumption per cycle
50 L
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 50 L of water per cycle, which is higher than 70.5% of washing machines and equal to 13.2% of washing machines.
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N. of washing programs
15
N. of washing programs
15
â–² 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
â–¼ 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
228 min
ECO cycle duration
228 min
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <198 min – >239 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 228 min, which is longer than 59.6% of washing machines and equal to 18.6% of washing machines.
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N. of advanced features
?
Foam control system
?
Laundry detection system
yes
Laundry detection system
yes
â–² 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
yes
Load balancing system
yes
â–² 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
â–² 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
â–² 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
â–² 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
â–² 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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Balay 3TS993BP vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • Has an anti-vibration design
    Anti-vibration design
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This washing machine has an anti-vibration design, the average washing machine does not have. 33.1% of washing machines have an anti-vibration design.
  • Has a load balancing system
    Load balancing system
    yes
    â–² 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.
  • 1 kg more capacity
    Capacity
    9 kg
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <6 kg – >10 kg
    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
  • Shirt cycle
    Shirt cycle
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This washing machine has a cycle for shirts, the average washing machine does not have. 45.6% of washing machines have a shirt cycle.
  • Better noise class
    Noise emission class
    A
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This washing machine has a better noise class than the average washing machine (A vs B).
    A vs B
  • 2 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    Energy consumption per 100 cycles
    49 kWh/100 cycles
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <46 kWh/100 cycles – >76 kWh/100 cycles
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (49 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 51 kWh/100 cycles.
    49 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles
  • 0.5 cm lower height
    Height
    84.5 cm
    â–² 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
  • 5.42x more popular
    Balay 3TS993BP is more popular than the average washing machine (5.42 vs 1).
    5.42 vs 1
  • 5.42x more popular
    Balay 3TS993BP is more popular than the average washing machine (5.42 vs 1).
    5.42 vs 1
  • 1 kg more capacity
    Capacity
    9 kg
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <6 kg – >10 kg
    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
  • Better noise class
    Noise emission class
    A
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This washing machine has a better noise class than the average washing machine (A vs B).
    A vs B
  • 2 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    Energy consumption per 100 cycles
    49 kWh/100 cycles
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <46 kWh/100 cycles – >76 kWh/100 cycles
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (49 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 51 kWh/100 cycles.
    49 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles
  • Shirt cycle
    Shirt cycle
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This washing machine has a cycle for shirts, the average washing machine does not have. 45.6% of washing machines have a shirt cycle.
  • Has a load balancing system
    Load balancing system
    yes
    â–² 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.
  • Has an anti-vibration design
    Anti-vibration design
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This washing machine has an anti-vibration design, the average washing machine does not have. 33.1% of washing machines have an anti-vibration design.
  • 0.5 cm lower height
    Height
    84.5 cm
    â–² 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
    â–¼ 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
  • 3 L more water per cycle
    Water consumption per cycle
    50 L
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <41 L – >52 L
    This washing machine uses more water per cycle than the average washing machine (50 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    50 L vs 47 L
  • 9% heavier
    Weight
    72.5 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <57 kg – >76 kg
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (72.5 kg vs 66.5 kg). The average washing machine weighs 66.5 kg.
    72.5 kg vs 66.5 kg
  • 10 min longer eco cycle
    ECO cycle duration
    228 min
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <198 min – >239 min
    This washing machine has a longer ECO cycle than the average washing machine (228 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    228 min vs 218 min
  • 45.2% more expensive
    Balay 3TS993BP is more expensive than the average washing machine (£610 vs £420).
    £610 vs £420
  • 3.4 cm deeper
    Depth
    59.9 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <48 cm – >63.5 cm
    This washing machine is deeper than the average washing machine (59.9 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    59.9 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 45.2% more expensive
    Balay 3TS993BP is more expensive than the average washing machine (£610 vs £420).
    £610 vs £420
  • 200 RPM lower spin speed
    Maximum spin speed
    1,200 RPM
    â–¼ 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
  • 3 L more water per cycle
    Water consumption per cycle
    50 L
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <41 L – >52 L
    This washing machine uses more water per cycle than the average washing machine (50 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    50 L vs 47 L
  • 10 min longer eco cycle
    ECO cycle duration
    228 min
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <198 min – >239 min
    This washing machine has a longer ECO cycle than the average washing machine (228 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    228 min vs 218 min
  • 9% heavier
    Weight
    72.5 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <57 kg – >76 kg
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (72.5 kg vs 66.5 kg). The average washing machine weighs 66.5 kg.
    72.5 kg vs 66.5 kg
  • 3.4 cm deeper
    Depth
    59.9 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <48 cm – >63.5 cm
    This washing machine is deeper than the average washing machine (59.9 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    59.9 cm vs 56.5 cm

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What we like about Balay 3TS993BP

  • Fifteen programs give plenty of choice.
  • The motor is covered for 10 years.
  • A 9 kg load washes a family's laundry in fewer cycles.
  • The fastest cycle takes 15 min for small, quick loads.
  • Anti-vibration design keeps the machine steadier during spin.
  • A delay start of up to 24 h fits around your day.

What we don't like about Balay 3TS993BP

  • There is no AquaStop system, so there is no hose protection against leaks.
  • At 72.5 kg it is heavy to move.
  • The 1200 RPM spin leaves towels damp.
  • The ECO cycle takes 228 min, so economy washes are slow.

Verdict

A 9 kg load and fifteen programs make the Balay 3TS993BP a flexible choice for a household with mixed laundry. The inverter motor is covered for 10 years, which is a good sign for long life. The spin class is B and the top speed is 1200 RPM, so towels come out damper and take longer to dry. The fastest cycle takes 15 min, handy for a quick top-up, while the ECO cycle runs for 228 min. Anti-vibration design helps too. At 72.5 kg it is heavy, and it has no AquaStop hose protection. Load balancing, pause and add and a delay start of up to 24 h give you more say over each wash. It suits a family that wants many programs and does not mind the weight.

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