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Cecotec Bolero DressCode 12980 Direct Drive Review | 101 Data compared

Avg. price:~£600Capacity:12 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Cecotec Bolero DressCode 12980 Direct Drive 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.

7.9

Overall score

Score
7.9/ 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 58% of models
Score components

100%

7.9

Technical score

â–²Better than 58% of washing-machines
7.9

Technical score

Technical score
7.9/ 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 58% of models
Score components

25%

8.9

Performance

25%

8.6

Energy efficiency

20%

7.9

Washing programs

20%

6.5

Features

10%

7.0

Design

â–²Better than 58% 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 Cecotec Bolero DressCode 12980 Direct Drive

Technical score
Technical score
7.9/ 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 58% of models
Score components:

25%

8.9

Performance

25%

8.6

Energy efficiency

20%

7.9

Washing programs

20%

6.5

Features

10%

7.0

Design

7.9
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
â–¼
<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
8.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 82% of models
Popularity:
Cecotec Bolero DressCode 12980 Direct Drive has a popularity of 8 points, which is higher than 81.9% of washing machines.
8.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 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–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components:

60%

7.9

Overall score

40%

6.3

Price

7.4
Capacity
12 kg
Capacity
12 kg
★ Better than 94% of models
Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
This washing machine holds 12 kg, which is more than 93.8% of washing machines and equal to 3% of washing machines.
Drum volume
?
Spin-drying efficiency class
?
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
?
Annual energy cost
?
Water consumption per cycle
?
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N. of washing programs
14
N. of washing programs
14
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <12 – >16
This washing machine offers 14 wash programmes, which is fewer than 60.7% of washing machines and equal to 20.5% of washing machines.
N. of downloadable programs
?
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
?
Fastest cycle duration
?
ECO cycle duration
?
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N. of advanced features
?
Foam control system
no
Foam control system
no
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
This washing machine does not feature 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
?
Load balancing system
?
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Color
stainless steel
Color
stainless steel
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
This washing machine comes in stainless steel, which is less conventional than the colour in 98.9% of washing machines and the same as the colour in 1.1% 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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Cecotec Bolero DressCode 12980 Direct Drive vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 4 kg more capacity
    Capacity
    12 kg
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
    This washing machine holds more laundry than the average washing machine (12 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    12 kg vs 8 kg
  • Has an interior light
    Interior light
    yes
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    This washing machine has an interior light, the average washing machine does not have. 10.8% of washing machines have an interior light.
  • Can save settings to favorites
    Memory/Favourite function
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This washing machine can save selected settings to favorites, the average washing machine cannot. 40.1% of washing machines have this feature.
  • 7.95x more popular
    Cecotec Bolero DressCode 12980 Direct Drive is more popular than the average washing machine (7.95 vs 1).
    7.95 vs 1
  • 7.95x more popular
    Cecotec Bolero DressCode 12980 Direct Drive is more popular than the average washing machine (7.95 vs 1).
    7.95 vs 1
  • 4 kg more capacity
    Capacity
    12 kg
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
    This washing machine holds more laundry than the average washing machine (12 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    12 kg vs 8 kg
  • Can save settings to favorites
    Memory/Favourite function
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This washing machine can save selected settings to favorites, the average washing machine cannot. 40.1% of washing machines have this feature.
  • Has an interior light
    Interior light
    yes
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    This washing machine has an interior light, the average washing machine does not have. 10.8% of washing machines have an interior light.
  • 1 fewer wash programmes
    N. of washing programs
    14
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <12 – >16
    This washing machine offers fewer wash programmes than the average washing machine (14 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    14 vs 15
  • Does not feature a foam control system
    Foam control system
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This washing machine does not feature a foam control system, the average washing machine does. 79.1% of washing machines have this feature.
  • 18.2% larger volume
    Volume
    331,500 cm³
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <216k cm³ – >321.6k cm³
    This washing machine has a larger volume than the average washing machine (331500 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    331,500 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 14.6% heavier
    Weight
    76.8 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <56.5 kg – >76 kg
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (76.8 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    76.8 kg vs 67 kg
  • 8.5 cm deeper
    Depth
    65 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <47.5 cm – >63.2 cm
    This washing machine is deeper than the average washing machine (65 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    65 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 46.3% more expensive
    Cecotec Bolero DressCode 12980 Direct Drive is more expensive than the average washing machine (£600 vs £410).
    £600 vs £410
  • 0.2 cm wider
    Width
    60 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <56 cm – >60 cm
    This washing machine is wider than the average washing machine (60 cm vs 59.8 cm). The average washing machine is 59.8 cm wide.
    60 cm vs 59.8 cm
  • More unusual colour
    Color
    stainless steel
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    This washing machine comes in a less conventional colour than the average washing machine (stainless steel vs white).
    stainless steel vs white
  • 46.3% more expensive
    Cecotec Bolero DressCode 12980 Direct Drive is more expensive than the average washing machine (£600 vs £410).
    £600 vs £410
  • 1 fewer wash programmes
    N. of washing programs
    14
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <12 – >16
    This washing machine offers fewer wash programmes than the average washing machine (14 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    14 vs 15
  • Does not feature a foam control system
    Foam control system
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This washing machine does not feature a foam control system, the average washing machine does. 79.1% of washing machines have this feature.
  • 18.2% larger volume
    Volume
    331,500 cm³
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <216k cm³ – >321.6k cm³
    This washing machine has a larger volume than the average washing machine (331500 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    331,500 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 8.5 cm deeper
    Depth
    65 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <47.5 cm – >63.2 cm
    This washing machine is deeper than the average washing machine (65 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    65 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 14.6% heavier
    Weight
    76.8 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <56.5 kg – >76 kg
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (76.8 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    76.8 kg vs 67 kg
  • More unusual colour
    Color
    stainless steel
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    This washing machine comes in a less conventional colour than the average washing machine (stainless steel vs white).
    stainless steel vs white
  • 0.2 cm wider
    Width
    60 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <56 cm – >60 cm
    This washing machine is wider than the average washing machine (60 cm vs 59.8 cm). The average washing machine is 59.8 cm wide.
    60 cm vs 59.8 cm

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What we like about Cecotec Bolero DressCode 12980 Direct Drive

  • A 12 kg drum takes a full family load in one go.
  • Steam helps freshen clothes between washes.
  • The fast function cuts the wait for a quick load.
  • The interior light makes it easy to see the drum.
  • A memory function saves favourite settings.
  • The stainless steel finish looks neat in a kitchen.

What we don't like about Cecotec Bolero DressCode 12980 Direct Drive

  • At 76.8 kg it is hard to move once installed.
  • At 65 cm deep it can stick out past a worktop.
  • It is self-standing, so it cannot be built in under a counter.
  • It is a premium machine, so the cost is high for a basic wash.

Verdict

A roomy drum is the point of the Cecotec Bolero DressCode 12980 Direct Drive, with 12 kg in one drum. It has 14 programs, steam and a fast function that cuts the wait when you are in a hurry. It is 60 cm wide and 85 cm high, a common size for a kitchen gap. The interior light, a memory function for favourite settings and pause and add help during a busy week. Self-cleaning keeps the drum fresh between washes. A display shows the settings at a glance. The trade-off is weight: at 76.8 kg and 65 cm deep it is hard to move once it is in place. It suits a family with a lot of laundry who wants steam and a stainless steel finish in the kitchen.

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