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Bauknecht WA Eco Star 74 PS Review | 101 Data compared

Avg. price:~£370Capacity:7 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Bauknecht WA Eco Star 74 PS 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.

7.7

Overall score

Score
7.7/ 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 53% of models
Score components

100%

7.7

Technical score

â–¼Worse than 53% of washing-machines
7.7

Technical score

Technical score
7.7/ 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 53% of models
Score components

25%

8.1

Performance

25%

8.6

Energy efficiency

20%

7.2

Washing programs

20%

6.9

Features

10%

7.4

Design

â–¼Worse than 53% 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.
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Technical Specifications of washing machine Bauknecht WA Eco Star 74 PS

Technical score
Technical score
7.7/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Score components:

25%

8.1

Performance

25%

8.6

Energy efficiency

20%

7.2

Washing programs

20%

6.9

Features

10%

7.4

Design

7.7
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
8.5/ 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 84% of models
Popularity:
Bauknecht WA Eco Star 74 PS has a popularity of 8.5 points, which is higher than 84.3% of washing machines.
8.5
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 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 67% of models
Score components:

60%

7.7

Overall score

40%

8.2

Price

7.9
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
?
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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
?
Annual energy consumption
121 kWh/year
Annual energy consumption
121 kWh/year
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
This washing machine uses 121 kWh/year, which is higher than 60.8% of washing machines and equal to 3.1% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
30.2 £
Annual energy cost
30.2 £
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
This washing machine has a yearly running cost of £30.2, which is higher than 60.2% of washing machines.
Water consumption per cycle
?
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N. of washing programs
11
N. of washing programs
11
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Market range: <12 – >16
This washing machine offers 11 wash programmes, which is fewer than 90.1% of washing machines and equal to 2.8% 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 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
230 min
ECO cycle duration
230 min
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <198 min – >239 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 230 min, which is longer than 77.6% of washing machines and equal to 1.7% 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 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
no
Load balancing system
no
â–¼ Worse than 47% of models
This washing machine does not feature a load balancing system. 46.8% of washing machines have a load balancing system.
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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.
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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Bauknecht WA Eco Star 74 PS vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • Has the AquaStop feature
    AquaStop system
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This washing machine has the AquaStop feature, the average washing machine does not. 36.3% of washing machines have an AquaStop feature.
  • Has an ECO indicator
    ECO indicator
    yes
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This washing machine displays an ECO indicator, which the average washing machine lacks. 10.5% of washing machines have an ECO indicator.
  • Refresh cycle
    Refresh cycle
    yes
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This washing machine has a Refresh cycle, which the average washing machine does not include. 24.1% of washing machines have a Refresh cycle.
  • Colors cycle
    Colors cycle
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This washing machine has a Colors cycle, which the average washing machine does not offer. 38.2% of washing machines include a Colors cycle.
  • Jeans cycle
    Jeans cycle
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This washing machine has a cycle for jeans, the average washing machine does not have. 49.7% of washing machines have a jeans cycle.
  • 8.51x more popular
    Bauknecht WA Eco Star 74 PS is more popular than the average washing machine (8.51 vs 1).
    8.51 vs 1
  • 0.3 cm narrower
    Width
    59.5 cm
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <56 cm – >60 cm
    This washing machine is narrower than the average washing machine (59.5 cm vs 59.8 cm). The average washing machine is 59.8 cm wide.
    59.5 cm vs 59.8 cm
  • 25.9% lower yearly water use
    Annual water consumption
    7,660 L/year
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <9k L/year – >11.4k L/year
    This washing machine uses less water per year than the average washing machine (7660 L/year vs 10340 L/year). The average washing machine uses 10340 L/year of water a year.
    7,660 L/year vs 10,340 L/year
  • 8.51x more popular
    Bauknecht WA Eco Star 74 PS is more popular than the average washing machine (8.51 vs 1).
    8.51 vs 1
  • 1 dB quieter washing
    Washing noise level
    52 dB
    â–² Better than 63% 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
  • 25.9% lower yearly water use
    Annual water consumption
    7,660 L/year
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <9k L/year – >11.4k L/year
    This washing machine uses less water per year than the average washing machine (7660 L/year vs 10340 L/year). The average washing machine uses 10340 L/year of water a year.
    7,660 L/year vs 10,340 L/year
  • 5.09 £ lower yearly water cost
    Annual water cost
    14.554 £
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <17.138 £ – >21.736 £
    This washing machine costs less for water than the average washing machine (14.6 £ vs 19.6 £). The average washing machine has a yearly water cost of 19.646 £.
    14.554 £ vs 19.646 £
  • Refresh cycle
    Refresh cycle
    yes
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This washing machine has a Refresh cycle, which the average washing machine does not include. 24.1% of washing machines have a Refresh cycle.
  • Colors cycle
    Colors cycle
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This washing machine has a Colors cycle, which the average washing machine does not offer. 38.2% of washing machines include a Colors cycle.
  • Jeans cycle
    Jeans cycle
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This washing machine has a cycle for jeans, the average washing machine does not have. 49.7% of washing machines have a jeans cycle.
  • Has the AquaStop feature
    AquaStop system
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This washing machine has the AquaStop feature, the average washing machine does not. 36.3% of washing machines have an AquaStop feature.
  • Has an ECO indicator
    ECO indicator
    yes
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This washing machine displays an ECO indicator, which the average washing machine lacks. 10.5% of washing machines have an ECO indicator.
  • 0.3 cm narrower
    Width
    59.5 cm
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <56 cm – >60 cm
    This washing machine is narrower than the average washing machine (59.5 cm vs 59.8 cm). The average washing machine is 59.8 cm wide.
    59.5 cm vs 59.8 cm
  • 4 fewer wash programmes
    N. of washing programs
    11
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <12 – >16
    This washing machine offers fewer wash programmes than the average washing machine (11 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    11 vs 15
  • Does not have an outdoor/sport cycle
    Outdoor/Sport cycle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This washing machine does not have a special cycle for outdoor/sport clothes, while the average washing machine does. 72.9% of washing machines have such a cycle.
  • Does not have a delay start option
    Delay start option
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    This washing machine does not have a delay start option, the average washing machine does. 99% of washing machines have a delay start option.
  • 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
  • More basic extra feature
    Additional feature 1
    15° Green & Clean
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    This washing machine offers a less advanced extra feature than the average washing machine (15° Green & Clean vs EEBUS-based energy management system).
    15° Green & Clean vs EEBUS-based energy management system
  • 12 min longer eco cycle
    ECO cycle duration
    230 min
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <198 min – >239 min
    This washing machine has a longer ECO cycle than the average washing machine (230 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    230 min vs 218 min
  • 1 dB louder spinning
    Spin noise level
    75 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    Market range: <71 dB – >79 dB
    This washing machine is louder on spin than the average washing machine (75 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    75 dB vs 74 dB
  • 3% heavier
    Weight
    69 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <56.5 kg – >76 kg
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (69 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    69 kg vs 67 kg
  • 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
  • 1 dB louder spinning
    Spin noise level
    75 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    Market range: <71 dB – >79 dB
    This washing machine is louder on spin than the average washing machine (75 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    75 dB vs 74 dB
  • 4 fewer wash programmes
    N. of washing programs
    11
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <12 – >16
    This washing machine offers fewer wash programmes than the average washing machine (11 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    11 vs 15
  • Does not have an outdoor/sport cycle
    Outdoor/Sport cycle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This washing machine does not have a special cycle for outdoor/sport clothes, while the average washing machine does. 72.9% of washing machines have such a cycle.
  • 12 min longer eco cycle
    ECO cycle duration
    230 min
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <198 min – >239 min
    This washing machine has a longer ECO cycle than the average washing machine (230 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    230 min vs 218 min
  • Does not have a delay start option
    Delay start option
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    This washing machine does not have a delay start option, the average washing machine does. 99% of washing machines have a delay start option.
  • More basic extra feature
    Additional feature 1
    15° Green & Clean
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    This washing machine offers a less advanced extra feature than the average washing machine (15° Green & Clean vs EEBUS-based energy management system).
    15° Green & Clean vs EEBUS-based energy management system
  • 3% heavier
    Weight
    69 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <56.5 kg – >76 kg
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (69 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    69 kg vs 67 kg

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What we like about Bauknecht WA Eco Star 74 PS

  • 7660 L of water a year keeps water use low.
  • Washing noise of 52 dB is calm.
  • A 1400 RPM spin leaves clothes drier.
  • The Refresh cycle freshens lightly worn clothes.
  • Jeans, wool and colors cycles cover common fabrics.
  • A transparent door lets you check the load.

What we don't like about Bauknecht WA Eco Star 74 PS

  • No delay start option, so the wash cannot be set for later.
  • The ECO cycle takes 230 min.
  • Spin noise reaches 75 dB.
  • At 69 kg it is heavy to move.
  • The 7 kg drum holds only a modest weekly load for a family.

Verdict

Low water use is the main reason to look at the Bauknecht WA Eco Star 74 PS. It uses 7660 L of water a year, and washing noise sits at 52 dB, which is calm for a daytime load. The 7 kg drum spins at 1400 RPM, and the Refresh cycle freshens lightly worn clothes. Jeans, wool and colors cycles cover common fabrics, and a transparent door lets you check the load. The trade-offs are the missing delay start and a 230 min ECO cycle. The spin is loud at 75 dB, so the machine suits a home where spin noise is no bother. It fits a small household that washes at normal hours and wants a simple, water-saving machine for everyday clothes.

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