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Balay 3TS382B Review | 101 Data compared

Avg. price:~£540Capacity:8 kgMaximum spin speed:1200 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Balay 3TS382B Review: Compare 101 technical specifications and 1 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

8.6

Overall score

Score
8.6/ 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
★ Better than 90% of models
Score components

100%

8.6

Technical score

★Better than 90% of washing-machines
8.6

Technical score

Technical score
8.6/ 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
★ Better than 90% of models
Score components

25%

7.8

Performance

25%

9.3

Energy efficiency

20%

9.2

Washing programs

20%

8.2

Features

10%

8.4

Design

★Better than 90% of washing-machines
6.0

Review score

Review score
6.0/ 10
✕
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
▼ Worse than 87% of models
Grades by review (1)
1 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. Share in the overall score: 0%, the same for every model in this category.
≈ estimated
1

100%

6.0

ocu.org

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 87% of washing-machines
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    N/A~ £540

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Technical Specifications of washing machine Balay 3TS382B

Technical score
Technical score
8.6/ 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
★ Better than 90% of models
Score components:

25%

7.8

Performance

25%

9.3

Energy efficiency

20%

9.2

Washing programs

20%

8.2

Features

10%

8.4

Design

8.6
Review score
Review score
6.0/ 10
✕
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
▼ Worse than 87% of models
Grades by review (1)
1 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. Share in the overall score: 0%, the same for every model in this category.
≈ estimated
1

100%

6.0

ocu.org

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
6.0
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Balay 3TS382B has a popularity of 1 point, which is higher than 0% of washing machines.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 72% of models
Score components:

60%

8.6

Overall score

40%

6.8

Price

8.0
Capacity
8 kg
Capacity
8 kg
▼ Worse than 46% of models
Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
This washing machine holds 8 kg, which is more than 27.2% of washing machines and equal to 26.3% of washing machines.
Drum volume
65 L
Drum volume
65 L
▲ Better than 74% of models
Market range: <43 L – >70 L
This washing machine has a 65 L drum, which is larger than 73.7% of washing machines and equal to 9.2% of washing machines.
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
A
Energy efficiency class
A
▲ 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
46 kWh/100 cycles
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
46 kWh/100 cycles
▲ Better than 76% of models
Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 46 kWh/100 cycles, which is lower than 76.1% of washing machines and equal to 3.9% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
101.2 kWh/year
Annual energy consumption
101.2 kWh/year
▲ Better than 80% of models
Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
This washing machine uses 101.2 kWh/year, which is lower than 80% of washing machines and equal to 3.9% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
25.3 £
Annual energy cost
25.3 £
▲ Better than 80% of models
Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
This washing machine has a yearly running cost of £25.3, which is lower than 80.3% of washing machines and equal to 3.9% of washing machines.
Water consumption per cycle
47 L
Water consumption per cycle
47 L
▼ Worse than 48% of models
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle, which is lower than 46.2% of washing machines and equal to 5.7% of washing machines.
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N. of washing programs
15
N. of washing programs
15
▲ Better than 39% of models
Market range: <12 – >16
This washing machine offers 15 wash programmes, which is more than 39.5% of washing machines and equal to 36.8% of washing machines.
N. of downloadable programs
0
N. of downloadable programs
0
▼ Worse than 10% of models
Market range: <0 – >40
This washing machine offers 0 downloadable programmes, which is fewer than 10.3% of washing machines and equal to 89.7% of washing machines.
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
?
Fastest cycle duration
15 min
Fastest cycle duration
15 min
▼ 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
213 min
ECO cycle duration
213 min
▲ Better than 65% of models
Market range: <198 min – >239 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 213 min, which is shorter than 64.5% of washing machines and equal to 2.2% of washing machines.
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N. of advanced features
?
Foam control system
yes
Foam control system
yes
▲ 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
?
Unbalanced load detection
yes
Unbalanced load detection
yes
▲ Better than 8% of models
This washing machine has unbalanced load detection. 91.7% of washing machines have unbalanced load detection.
Load balancing system
yes
Load balancing system
yes
▲ Better than 53% of models
This washing machine features a load balancing system. 46.8% of washing machines have a 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
front-loading
Loading type
front-loading
▲ 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
▲ 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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Balay 3TS382B vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 4 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    Energy consumption per 100 cycles
    46 kWh/100 cycles
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (46 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    46 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • Has an anti-vibration design
    Anti-vibration design
    yes
    ▲ 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.
  • 3 dB quieter spinning
    Spin noise level
    71 dB
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <71 dB – >79 dB
    This washing machine is quieter on spin than the average washing machine (71 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    71 dB vs 74 dB
  • 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.
  • Has a load balancing system
    Load balancing system
    yes
    ▲ Better than 53% of models
    This washing machine features a load balancing system, the average washing machine does not. 46.8% of washing machines have this feature.
  • Has an interior light
    Interior light
    yes
    ▲ 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.
  • Has a night/silent option
    Night/Silent option
    yes
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    This washing machine has a Night/Silent function, which the average washing machine does not have. 26.9% of washing machines include a Night/Silent option.
  • 3 dB quieter spinning
    Spin noise level
    71 dB
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <71 dB – >79 dB
    This washing machine is quieter on spin than the average washing machine (71 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    71 dB vs 74 dB
  • 7 L more drum space
    Drum volume
    65 L
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <43 L – >70 L
    This washing machine has a roomier drum than the average washing machine (65 L vs 58 L). The average washing machine has a drum of 58 L.
    65 L vs 58 L
  • Better noise class
    Noise emission class
    A
    ▲ Better than 60% of models
    This washing machine has a better noise class than the average washing machine (A vs B).
    A vs B
  • 4 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    Energy consumption per 100 cycles
    46 kWh/100 cycles
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (46 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    46 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • Has a night/silent option
    Night/Silent option
    yes
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    This washing machine has a Night/Silent function, which the average washing machine does not have. 26.9% of washing machines include a Night/Silent option.
  • Shirt cycle
    Shirt cycle
    yes
    ▲ 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.
  • 5 min shorter eco cycle
    ECO cycle duration
    213 min
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <198 min – >239 min
    This washing machine has a shorter ECO cycle than the average washing machine (213 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    213 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.
  • Has a load balancing system
    Load balancing system
    yes
    ▲ Better than 53% of models
    This washing machine features a load balancing system, the average washing machine does not. 46.8% of washing machines have this feature.
  • Has an anti-vibration design
    Anti-vibration design
    yes
    ▲ 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 an interior light
    Interior light
    yes
    ▲ 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.
  • 0.5 cm lower height
    Height
    84.5 cm
    ▲ 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
  • 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
  • 13.8% larger volume
    Volume
    319,326.35 cm³
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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
  • 31.7% more expensive
    Balay 3TS382B is more expensive than the average washing machine (£540 vs £410).
    £540 vs £410
  • 31.7% more expensive
    Balay 3TS382B is more expensive than the average washing machine (£540 vs £410).
    £540 vs £410
  • 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
  • 13.8% larger volume
    Volume
    319,326.35 cm³
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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

What we like about Balay 3TS382B

  • Power use of 46 kWh per 100 cycles is a real strength.
  • The spin noise of 71 dB keeps the racket down in a shared flat.
  • The Night/Silent option cuts the noise when the house is quiet.
  • The 8 kg drum suits a family of three or four.
  • The motor is covered for 10 years.
  • A delay start of up to 24 h lets it run while you are out.

What we don't like about Balay 3TS382B

  • At 63.3 cm deep it needs more room front to back, which can rule out some alcoves.
  • There is no water leak protection system.
  • There are no colour, wool, duvet or hand-wash programmes.
  • At 66.7 kg it is hard to move on your own.
  • The ECO cycle takes 213 min, which is a long wait for a load.

Verdict

Families of three or four suit the Balay 3TS382B, which has an 8 kg drum and a spin at 71 dB. Energy use is also a strong suit at 46 kWh per 100 cycles. A Night/Silent option keeps the noise down when the house is quiet. An anti-vibration design and a load balancing system help it stay steady on the spin. There is a shirt cycle and a self-cleaning function for the drum. The motor is covered for 10 years, a long promise for a machine that runs every week. The main trade-off is depth. At 63.3 cm deep it needs more room from front to back, so measure the space before you buy. It suits a family that has the floor space and wants a large drum that spins quietly.

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