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Bosch WGJ2540S1 Review | 101 Data compared

Avg. price:~£880Capacity:10 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:?Loading type:front-loading

Bosch WGJ2540S1 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.

8.3

Overall score

Score
8.3/ 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–² Better than 77% of models
Score components

100%

8.3

Technical score

â–²Better than 77% of washing-machines
8.3

Technical score

Technical score
8.3/ 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 77% of models
Score components

25%

9.1

Performance

25%

8.1

Energy efficiency

20%

8.3

Washing programs

20%

7.6

Features

10%

8.2

Design

â–²Better than 77% 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 WGJ2540S1

Technical score
Technical score
8.3/ 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–² Better than 77% of models
Score components:

25%

9.1

Performance

25%

8.1

Energy efficiency

20%

8.3

Washing programs

20%

7.6

Features

10%

8.2

Design

8.3
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
8.1/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 83% of models
Popularity:
Bosch WGJ2540S1 has a popularity of 8.1 points, which is higher than 82.7% of washing machines.
8.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components:

60%

8.3

Overall score

40%

3.9

Price

7.0
Capacity
10 kg
Capacity
10 kg
â–² Better than 78% of models
Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
This washing machine holds 10 kg, which is more than 77.6% of washing machines and equal to 12% 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
51 kWh/100 cycles
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
51 kWh/100 cycles
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 51 kWh/100 cycles, which is higher than 50.2% of washing machines and equal to 7.5% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
112.2 kWh/year
Annual energy consumption
112.2 kWh/year
â–² Better than 46% of models
Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
This washing machine uses 112.2 kWh/year, which is lower than 46.1% of washing machines and equal to 8% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
28.1 £
Annual energy cost
28.1 £
â–² Better than 47% of models
Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
This washing machine has a yearly running cost of £28.1, which is lower than 46.6% of washing machines and equal to 7.7% of washing machines.
Water consumption per cycle
50 L
Water consumption per cycle
50 L
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 50 L of water per cycle, which is higher than 69.6% of washing machines and equal to 13.5% 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
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
239 min
ECO cycle duration
239 min
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Market range: <198 min – >239 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 239 min, which is longer than 85.4% of washing machines and equal to 7.2% of washing machines.
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N. of advanced features
?
Foam control system
yes
Foam control system
yes
â–² Better than 21% of models
This washing machine features a foam control system. 79.1% of washing machines have a 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
?
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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Bosch WGJ2540S1 vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 2 kg more capacity
    Capacity
    10 kg
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 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 anti-vibration design
    Anti-vibration design
    yes
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This washing machine has an anti-vibration design, the average washing machine does not have. 34.2% of washing machines have an anti-vibration design.
  • 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.
  • Better noise class
    Noise emission class
    A
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This washing machine has a better noise class than the average washing machine (A vs B).
    A vs B
  • Shirt cycle
    Shirt cycle
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This washing machine has a cycle for shirts, the average washing machine does not have. 48.5% of washing machines have a shirt 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.
  • 2 dB quieter spinning
    Spin noise level
    72 dB
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <71 dB – >79 dB
    This washing machine is quieter on spin than the average washing machine (72 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    72 dB vs 74 dB
  • 0.5 cm lower height
    Height
    84.5 cm
    â–² Better than 74% 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
  • 8.14x more popular
    Bosch WGJ2540S1 is more popular than the average washing machine (8.14 vs 1).
    8.14 vs 1
  • 2 kg more capacity
    Capacity
    10 kg
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 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
  • Better noise class
    Noise emission class
    A
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This washing machine has a better noise class than the average washing machine (A vs B).
    A vs B
  • 2 dB quieter spinning
    Spin noise level
    72 dB
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <71 dB – >79 dB
    This washing machine is quieter on spin than the average washing machine (72 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    72 dB vs 74 dB
  • Shirt cycle
    Shirt cycle
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This washing machine has a cycle for shirts, the average washing machine does not have. 48.5% of washing machines have a shirt 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 anti-vibration design
    Anti-vibration design
    yes
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This washing machine has an anti-vibration design, the average washing machine does not have. 34.2% of washing machines have an anti-vibration design.
  • 0.5 cm lower height
    Height
    84.5 cm
    â–² Better than 74% 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
  • 3 L more water per cycle
    Water consumption per cycle
    50 L
    â–¼ Worse than 70% 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
  • Does not have a duvet cycle
    Duvet cycle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This washing machine does not have a duvet cycle, the average washing machine does. 53.8% of washing machines have a duvet cycle.
  • 21 min longer eco cycle
    ECO cycle duration
    239 min
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <198 min – >239 min
    This washing machine has a longer ECO cycle than the average washing machine (239 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    239 min vs 218 min
  • 13.8% larger volume
    Volume
    319,326.35 cm³
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <216k cm³ – >321.6k cm³
    This washing machine has a larger volume than the average washing machine (319326.4 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    319,326.35 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 6.8 cm deeper
    Depth
    63.3 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <47.5 cm – >63.2 cm
    This washing machine is deeper than the average washing machine (63.3 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    63.3 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 2.15x more expensive
    Bosch WGJ2540S1 is more expensive than the average washing machine (£880 vs £410).
    £880 vs £410
  • 1 kWh/100 cycles more energy use
    Energy consumption per 100 cycles
    51 kWh/100 cycles
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
    This washing machine uses more electricity than the average washing machine (51 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    51 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 8.6% worse value for money
    Bosch WGJ2540S1 has worse value for money than the average washing machine (6.99 vs 7.6).
    6.99 vs 7.59
  • 2.15x more expensive
    Bosch WGJ2540S1 is more expensive than the average washing machine (£880 vs £410).
    £880 vs £410
  • 8.6% worse value for money
    Bosch WGJ2540S1 has worse value for money than the average washing machine (6.99 vs 7.6).
    6.99 vs 7.59
  • 3 L more water per cycle
    Water consumption per cycle
    50 L
    â–¼ Worse than 70% 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
  • 1 kWh/100 cycles more energy use
    Energy consumption per 100 cycles
    51 kWh/100 cycles
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
    This washing machine uses more electricity than the average washing machine (51 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    51 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 6.4% higher yearly water use
    Annual water consumption
    11,000 L/year
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <9k L/year – >11.4k L/year
    This washing machine uses more water per year than the average washing machine (11000 L/year vs 10340 L/year). The average washing machine uses 10340 L/year of water a year.
    11,000 L/year vs 10,340 L/year
  • 1.25 £ higher yearly water cost
    Annual water cost
    20.9 £
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <17.138 £ – >21.736 £
    This washing machine costs more for water than the average washing machine (20.9 £ vs 19.6 £). The average washing machine has a yearly water cost of 19.646 £.
    20.9 £ vs 19.646 £
  • Does not have a duvet cycle
    Duvet cycle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This washing machine does not have a duvet cycle, the average washing machine does. 53.8% of washing machines have a duvet cycle.
  • 21 min longer eco cycle
    ECO cycle duration
    239 min
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <198 min – >239 min
    This washing machine has a longer ECO cycle than the average washing machine (239 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    239 min vs 218 min
  • 13.8% larger volume
    Volume
    319,326.35 cm³
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <216k cm³ – >321.6k cm³
    This washing machine has a larger volume than the average washing machine (319326.4 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    319,326.35 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 6.8 cm deeper
    Depth
    63.3 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <47.5 cm – >63.2 cm
    This washing machine is deeper than the average washing machine (63.3 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    63.3 cm vs 56.5 cm

Third-party reviews

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What we like about Bosch WGJ2540S1

  • The 10 kg drum handles big weekly loads.
  • Cycles for jeans, shirts, wool and hygiene suit each type of clothing.
  • The fastest cycle takes 15 min for a quick refresh.
  • The anti-crease function helps clothes come out smoother.
  • AquaStop and foam control are both fitted.
  • Delay start of up to 24 h lets you set the wash ahead.

What we don't like about Bosch WGJ2540S1

  • At 63.3 cm deep it needs more room than a 60 cm cupboard.
  • At 68.2 kg it is hard to move alone.
  • Front loading means you bend to reach the drum.
  • The 84.5 cm height rules out a low gap under a counter.

Verdict

Its drum holds 10 kg, which makes the Bosch WGJ2540S1 a white front-loader for households with a lot of washing. It takes a large load in one go. Cycles for jeans, shirts, wool, hygiene and outdoor clothes mean you rarely need to guess a setting. The anti-crease function and 1400 RPM spin help clothes come out in better shape, and the fastest cycle takes 15 min. A foam control system and AquaStop are fitted, and the Home Connect app lets you check the machine from a phone. The trade-off is size: at 63.3 cm deep and 68.2 kg, it needs a generous space and is hard to move alone. It suits a busy household that wants a machine with many care cycles and room for big loads.

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