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Bauknecht WAT Smart Eco 12C Review | 101 Data compared

Avg. price:~£360Capacity:6 kgMaximum spin speed:1200 RPMEnergy efficiency class:CType:self-standingLoading type:top-loading

Bauknecht WAT Smart Eco 12C 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.

7.6

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 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
▼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components

100%

7.6

Technical score

▼Worse than 59% of washing-machines
7.6

Technical score

Technical score
7.6/ 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
▼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components

25%

5.9

Performance

25%

7.9

Energy efficiency

20%

8.1

Washing programs

20%

8.5

Features

10%

8.5

Design

▼Worse than 59% 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.
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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 WAT Smart Eco 12C

Technical score
Technical score
7.6/ 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
▼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components:

25%

5.9

Performance

25%

7.9

Energy efficiency

20%

8.1

Washing programs

20%

8.5

Features

10%

8.5

Design

7.6
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
▼
<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
7.5/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 79% of models
Popularity:
Bauknecht WAT Smart Eco 12C has a popularity of 7.5 points, which is higher than 79.1% of washing machines.
7.5
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 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 60% of models
Score components:

60%

7.6

Overall score

40%

8.3

Price

7.8
Capacity
6 kg
Capacity
6 kg
▼ Worse than 90% of models
Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
This washing machine holds 6 kg, which is less than 90.3% of washing machines and equal to 7.6% of washing machines.
Drum volume
?
Spin-drying efficiency class
B
Spin-drying efficiency class
B
▲ 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
1,200 RPM
Maximum spin speed
1,200 RPM
▼ 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 71.1% of washing machines and equal to 22.3% of washing machines.
Minimum spin speed
?
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Energy efficiency class
C
Energy efficiency class
C
▼ Worse than 74% of models
This washing machine has energy class C, which is worse than 73.9% of washing machines and the same as 8.5% of washing machines.
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
56 kWh/100 cycles
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
56 kWh/100 cycles
▼ Worse than 68% of models
Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 56 kWh/100 cycles, which is higher than 67.7% of washing machines and equal to 2.2% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
123.2 kWh/year
Annual energy consumption
123.2 kWh/year
▼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
This washing machine uses 123.2 kWh/year, which is higher than 64.1% of washing machines and equal to 2.1% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
30.8 £
Annual energy cost
30.8 £
▼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
This washing machine has a yearly running cost of £30.8, which is higher than 63.5% of washing machines and equal to 2.1% of washing machines.
Water consumption per cycle
43 L
Water consumption per cycle
43 L
▲ Better than 76% of models
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 43 L of water per cycle, which is lower than 76% of washing machines and equal to 7.7% of washing machines.
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N. of washing programs
14
N. of washing programs
14
▼ 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
1
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
1
▼ Worse than 58% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This washing machine has 1 programmes under an hour, which is fewer than 58.5% of washing machines and equal to 41.2% of washing machines.
Fastest cycle duration
30 min
Fastest cycle duration
30 min
▼ Worse than 84% of models
Market range: <14 min – >30 min
This washing machine has a fastest cycle of 30 min, which is longer than 83.7% of washing machines and equal to 14.5% of washing machines.
ECO cycle duration
195 min
ECO cycle duration
195 min
★ Better than 93% of models
Market range: <198 min – >239 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 195 min, which is shorter than 92.7% of washing machines and equal to 1.8% of washing machines.
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N. of advanced features
?
Foam control system
?
Laundry detection system
yes
Laundry detection system
yes
▲ 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
white
Color
white
▲ 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
▲ 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
top-loading
Loading type
top-loading
▼ Worse than 91% of models
This washing machine is top-loading, which is less practical than the design in 91.1% of washing machines and the same as the design in 8.9% of washing machines.
Display
yes
Display
yes
▲ 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 WAT Smart Eco 12C vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • Has an energy-saving mode
    Energy saving mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    This washing machine includes an energy-saving mode, the average washing machine does not. 18.6% of washing machines come with an energy-saving mode.
  • Has the AquaStop feature
    AquaStop system
    yes
    ▲ 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.
  • 4 L less water per cycle
    Water consumption per cycle
    43 L
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <41 L – >52 L
    This washing machine uses less water per cycle than the average washing machine (43 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    43 L vs 47 L
  • 23% smaller volume
    Volume
    216,000 cm³
    ▲ Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <216k cm³ – >321.6k cm³
    This washing machine has a smaller volume than the average washing machine (216000 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    216,000 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • Colors cycle
    Colors cycle
    yes
    ▲ 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.
  • 14.9% lighter
    Weight
    57 kg
    ▲ Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <56.5 kg – >76 kg
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (57 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    57 kg vs 67 kg
  • 23 min shorter eco cycle
    ECO cycle duration
    195 min
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <198 min – >239 min
    This washing machine has a shorter ECO cycle than the average washing machine (195 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    195 min vs 218 min
  • 19.8 cm narrower
    Width
    40 cm
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <56 cm – >60 cm
    This washing machine is narrower than the average washing machine (40 cm vs 59.8 cm). The average washing machine is 59.8 cm wide.
    40 cm vs 59.8 cm
  • 7.54x more popular
    Bauknecht WAT Smart Eco 12C is more popular than the average washing machine (7.54 vs 1).
    7.54 vs 1
  • 4 L less water per cycle
    Water consumption per cycle
    43 L
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <41 L – >52 L
    This washing machine uses less water per cycle than the average washing machine (43 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    43 L vs 47 L
  • Colors cycle
    Colors cycle
    yes
    ▲ 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.
  • 23 min shorter eco cycle
    ECO cycle duration
    195 min
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <198 min – >239 min
    This washing machine has a shorter ECO cycle than the average washing machine (195 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    195 min vs 218 min
  • Has an energy-saving mode
    Energy saving mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    This washing machine includes an energy-saving mode, the average washing machine does not. 18.6% of washing machines come with an energy-saving mode.
  • Has the AquaStop feature
    AquaStop system
    yes
    ▲ 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.
  • 23% smaller volume
    Volume
    216,000 cm³
    ▲ Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <216k cm³ – >321.6k cm³
    This washing machine has a smaller volume than the average washing machine (216000 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    216,000 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 14.9% lighter
    Weight
    57 kg
    ▲ Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <56.5 kg – >76 kg
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (57 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    57 kg vs 67 kg
  • 19.8 cm narrower
    Width
    40 cm
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <56 cm – >60 cm
    This washing machine is narrower than the average washing machine (40 cm vs 59.8 cm). The average washing machine is 59.8 cm wide.
    40 cm vs 59.8 cm
  • 200 RPM lower spin speed
    Maximum spin speed
    1,200 RPM
    ▼ 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
  • Worse energy grade
    Energy efficiency class
    C
    ▼ Worse than 74% of models
    This washing machine has a worse energy class than the average washing machine (C vs A).
    C vs A
  • No inverter motor
    Inverter motor
    no
    ▼ Worse than 82% of models
    This washing machine does not have an inverter motor, while the average washing machine does. 82.1% of washing machines offer this.
  • 1 fewer wash programmes
    N. of washing programs
    14
    ▼ 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
  • 6 kWh/100 cycles more energy use
    Energy consumption per 100 cycles
    56 kWh/100 cycles
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
    This washing machine uses more electricity than the average washing machine (56 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    56 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 2 kg less capacity
    Capacity
    6 kg
    ▼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
    This washing machine holds less laundry than the average washing machine (6 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    6 kg vs 8 kg
  • 2 dB louder spinning
    Spin noise level
    76 dB
    ▼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <71 dB – >79 dB
    This washing machine is louder on spin than the average washing machine (76 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    76 dB vs 74 dB
  • 1 fewer quick programmes
    N. of washing programs under 1 hour
    1
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <1 – >3
    This washing machine offers fewer quick programmes than the average washing machine (1 vs 2). The average washing machine has 2 programmes under an hour.
    1 vs 2
  • 200 RPM lower spin speed
    Maximum spin speed
    1,200 RPM
    ▼ 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
  • No inverter motor
    Inverter motor
    no
    ▼ Worse than 82% of models
    This washing machine does not have an inverter motor, while the average washing machine does. 82.1% of washing machines offer this.
  • 2 kg less capacity
    Capacity
    6 kg
    ▼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
    This washing machine holds less laundry than the average washing machine (6 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    6 kg vs 8 kg
  • 2 dB louder spinning
    Spin noise level
    76 dB
    ▼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <71 dB – >79 dB
    This washing machine is louder on spin than the average washing machine (76 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    76 dB vs 74 dB
  • Worse energy grade
    Energy efficiency class
    C
    ▼ Worse than 74% of models
    This washing machine has a worse energy class than the average washing machine (C vs A).
    C vs A
  • 6 kWh/100 cycles more energy use
    Energy consumption per 100 cycles
    56 kWh/100 cycles
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
    This washing machine uses more electricity than the average washing machine (56 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    56 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 1 fewer wash programmes
    N. of washing programs
    14
    ▼ 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
  • 1 fewer quick programmes
    N. of washing programs under 1 hour
    1
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <1 – >3
    This washing machine offers fewer quick programmes than the average washing machine (1 vs 2). The average washing machine has 2 programmes under an hour.
    1 vs 2
  • 15 min longer quickest cycle
    Fastest cycle duration
    30 min
    ▼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <14 min – >30 min
    This washing machine has a longer fastest cycle than the average washing machine (30 min vs 15 min). The average washing machine's quickest cycle takes 15 min.
    30 min vs 15 min
  • 1 h shorter maximum delay
    Maximum delay start
    23 h
    ▼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <19 h – >24 h
    This washing machine can delay its start for less time than the average washing machine (23 h vs 24 h). The average washing machine can delay its start by up to 24 h.
    23 h vs 24 h
  • 3.5 cm deeper
    Depth
    60 cm
    ▼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <47.5 cm – >63.2 cm
    This washing machine is deeper than the average washing machine (60 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    60 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 5 cm higher height
    Height
    90 cm
    ▼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <84.5 cm – >86 cm
    This washing machine is taller than the average washing machine (90 cm vs 85 cm). The average washing machine is 85 cm tall.
    90 cm vs 85 cm
  • Less practical loading
    Loading type
    top-loading
    ▼ Worse than 91% of models
    This washing machine has a less practical loading design than the average washing machine (top-loading vs front-loading).
    top-loading vs front-loading

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What we like about Bauknecht WAT Smart Eco 12C

  • Each cycle uses 43 L of water, which is little for a full wash.
  • The 40 cm width fits a narrow gap in a small kitchen.
  • The 57 kg body stays steady during the spin.
  • Energy saving mode lowers power use.
  • Anti-stain and anti-crease functions help with everyday clothes.
  • Delay start lets you set the wash to finish overnight.

What we don't like about Bauknecht WAT Smart Eco 12C

  • The motor is not an inverter type, a feature many buyers now expect.
  • The spin is noisy at 76 dB, which can be heard in a flat at night.
  • At 6 kg the drum holds little, so a family needs more loads.
  • At 90 cm high it may not fit under a standard worktop.
  • A quick wash still takes 30 min, which is long when you are in a hurry.

Verdict

Only 40 cm wide, the Bauknecht WAT Smart Eco 12C suits a small kitchen or a flat. Its strongest points are water use, 43 L per cycle, and a 57 kg body that stays steady when the drum spins. The ECO cycle runs for 195 min and uses 56 kWh per 100 cycles, so it suits a buyer who does not mind waiting. A useful extra is the energy saving mode, along with a delay start and a pause option. The trade-off is the lack of an inverter motor, and the spin is noisy at 76 dB. At 6 kg per load and 30 min for the fastest cycle, it suits one person or a couple who wash little. At 90 cm high it is too tall for a standard under-counter gap.

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