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Cecotec Bolero DressCode 940 BI Review | 101 Data compared

Avg. price:~£480Capacity:9 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:integratedLoading type:front-loading

Cecotec Bolero DressCode 940 BI 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 54% of models
Score components

100%

7.9

Technical score

â–²Better than 54% 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 54% of models
Score components

25%

8.3

Performance

25%

8.4

Energy efficiency

20%

8.3

Washing programs

20%

6.4

Features

10%

7.5

Design

â–²Better than 54% 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 940 BI

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 54% of models
Score components:

25%

8.3

Performance

25%

8.4

Energy efficiency

20%

8.3

Washing programs

20%

6.4

Features

10%

7.5

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
6.3/ 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 71% of models
Popularity:
Cecotec Bolero DressCode 940 BI has a popularity of 6.3 points, which is higher than 71.3% of washing machines.
6.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 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 54% of models
Score components:

60%

7.9

Overall score

40%

7.3

Price

7.7
Capacity
9 kg
Capacity
9 kg
â–² Better than 54% of models
Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
This washing machine holds 9 kg, which is more than 53.6% of washing machines and equal to 23.9% 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
49 kWh/100 cycles
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
49 kWh/100 cycles
â–² Better than 51% of models
Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 49 kWh/100 cycles, which is lower than 50.7% of washing machines and equal to 12.7% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
107.8 kWh/year
Annual energy consumption
107.8 kWh/year
â–² Better than 55% of models
Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
This washing machine uses 107.8 kWh/year, which is lower than 55.1% of washing machines and equal to 12% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
26.9 £
Annual energy cost
26.9 £
â–² Better than 65% of models
Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
This washing machine has a yearly running cost of £26.9, which is lower than 64.8% of washing machines and equal to 2.6% 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
16
N. of washing programs
16
â–² Better than 76% of models
Market range: <12 – >16
This washing machine offers 16 wash programmes, which is more than 76.4% of washing machines and equal to 15.8% of washing machines.
N. of downloadable programs
?
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
?
Fastest cycle duration
?
ECO cycle duration
228 min
ECO cycle duration
228 min
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Market range: <198 min – >239 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 228 min, which is longer than 59.2% of washing machines and equal to 18.2% of washing machines.
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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
integrated
Type
integrated
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
This washing machine is integrated, which is less flexible to place than the type in 96.9% of washing machines and the same as the type in 3.1% 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 940 BI vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 1 more wash programmes
    N. of washing programs
    16
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <12 – >16
    This washing machine offers more wash programmes than the average washing machine (16 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    16 vs 15
  • 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.
  • 1 kg more capacity
    Capacity
    9 kg
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 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
  • 2 cm lower height
    Height
    83 cm
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <84.5 cm – >86 cm
    This washing machine is shorter than the average washing machine (83 cm vs 85 cm). The average washing machine is 85 cm tall.
    83 cm vs 85 cm
  • 10.4% lighter
    Weight
    60 kg
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <56.5 kg – >76 kg
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (60 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    60 kg vs 67 kg
  • 6.25x more popular
    Cecotec Bolero DressCode 940 BI is more popular than the average washing machine (6.25 vs 1).
    6.25 vs 1
  • 1 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    Energy consumption per 100 cycles
    49 kWh/100 cycles
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (49 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    49 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 6.25x more popular
    Cecotec Bolero DressCode 940 BI is more popular than the average washing machine (6.25 vs 1).
    6.25 vs 1
  • 1 kg more capacity
    Capacity
    9 kg
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 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
  • 1 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    Energy consumption per 100 cycles
    49 kWh/100 cycles
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (49 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    49 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 1 more wash programmes
    N. of washing programs
    16
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <12 – >16
    This washing machine offers more wash programmes than the average washing machine (16 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    16 vs 15
  • 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.
  • 2 cm lower height
    Height
    83 cm
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <84.5 cm – >86 cm
    This washing machine is shorter than the average washing machine (83 cm vs 85 cm). The average washing machine is 85 cm tall.
    83 cm vs 85 cm
  • 10.4% lighter
    Weight
    60 kg
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <56.5 kg – >76 kg
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (60 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    60 kg vs 67 kg
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 2 dB louder spinning
    Spin noise level
    76 dB
    â–¼ 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
  • 10 min longer eco cycle
    ECO cycle duration
    228 min
    â–¼ Worse than 59% 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
  • 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
  • Less flexible placement
    Type
    integrated
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    This washing machine is less flexible to place than the average washing machine (integrated vs self-standing).
    integrated vs self-standing
  • 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 £
  • 17.1% more expensive
    Cecotec Bolero DressCode 940 BI is more expensive than the average washing machine (£480 vs £410).
    £480 vs £410
  • 2 dB louder spinning
    Spin noise level
    76 dB
    â–¼ 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
  • 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
  • 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 £
  • 10 min longer eco cycle
    ECO cycle duration
    228 min
    â–¼ Worse than 59% 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
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Less flexible placement
    Type
    integrated
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    This washing machine is less flexible to place than the average washing machine (integrated vs self-standing).
    integrated vs self-standing

Third-party reviews

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What we like about Cecotec Bolero DressCode 940 BI

  • A 9 kg drum takes a full load of bedding.
  • 16 programs cover delicate, quick and sport washes.
  • The 1400 RPM spin leaves clothes fairly dry.
  • An inverter motor suits everyday use.
  • Steam, self-cleaning and an extra rinse are all included.
  • A child lock keeps small children away from the drum.

What we don't like about Cecotec Bolero DressCode 940 BI

  • It must be fitted into a built-in gap, so it cannot be moved.
  • Front loading needs room in front of the machine for the door.
  • At 60 kg it is hard to install without help.
  • The 56 cm depth means the hoses behind it need careful routing.

Verdict

The 9 kg drum is the main reason to choose the Cecotec Bolero DressCode 940 BI, a built-in front-loader for a busy home. It takes a full load of bedding in one go, and 16 programs cover delicate fabrics, quick washes and sportswear. Spin reaches 1400 RPM, which leaves clothes fairly dry, and the inverter motor suits everyday loads. Steam technology, a self-cleaning function and an extra rinse are all included, and a child lock keeps small hands out of the drum. The 56 cm depth suits a shallow recess, and the 60 kg body keeps it steady during fast spins. The trade-off is that it needs a fitted gap, so it cannot be moved later. It suits a family who wants a large drum and a built-in washer with plenty of choice.

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