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Cecotec Bolero DressCode 520 Inverter Review | 101 Data compared

Avg. price:~£310Capacity:5 kgMaximum spin speed:1000 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Cecotec Bolero DressCode 520 Inverter 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.

7.1

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 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–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

100%

7.1

Technical score

â–¼Worse than 74% of washing-machines
7.1

Technical score

Technical score
7.1/ 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–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

25%

6.1

Performance

25%

7.2

Energy efficiency

20%

8.3

Washing programs

20%

6.3

Features

10%

8.2

Design

â–¼Worse than 74% 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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Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
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Technical Specifications of washing machine Cecotec Bolero DressCode 520 Inverter

Technical score
Technical score
7.1/ 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–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components:

25%

6.1

Performance

25%

7.2

Energy efficiency

20%

8.3

Washing programs

20%

6.3

Features

10%

8.2

Design

7.1
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
3.7/ 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 63% of models
Popularity:
Cecotec Bolero DressCode 520 Inverter has a popularity of 3.7 points, which is higher than 63% of washing machines.
3.7
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 10
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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 57% of models
Score components:

60%

7.1

Overall score

40%

8.7

Price

7.5
Capacity
5 kg
Capacity
5 kg
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
This washing machine holds 5 kg, which is less than 98.2% of washing machines and equal to 1.4% of washing machines.
Drum volume
?
Spin-drying efficiency class
C
Spin-drying efficiency class
C
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
This washing machine has spin-drying class C, which is less efficient than in 90.1% of washing machines and the same as in 9.2% of washing machines.
Maximum spin speed
1,000 RPM
Maximum spin speed
1,000 RPM
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Market range: <1.2k RPM – >1.4k RPM
This washing machine spins at 1,000 RPM, which is slower than 94.4% of washing machines and equal to 5.5% 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
62.9 L
Water consumption per cycle
62.9 L
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 62.9 L of water per cycle, which is higher than 98.7% 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
1
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
1
â–¼ 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
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
188 min
ECO cycle duration
188 min
★ Better than 97% of models
Market range: <198 min – >239 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 188 min, which is shorter than 96.8% of washing machines and equal to 0.6% 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
black
Color
black
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
This washing machine comes in black, which is less conventional than the colour in 86.1% of washing machines and the same as the colour in 5% 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 520 Inverter 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
  • 27.5% lighter
    Weight
    48.6 kg
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <56.5 kg – >76 kg
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (48.6 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    48.6 kg vs 67 kg
  • 29% smaller volume
    Volume
    199,030.39 cm³
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <216k cm³ – >321.6k cm³
    This washing machine has a smaller volume than the average washing machine (199030.4 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    199,030.39 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 30 min shorter eco cycle
    ECO cycle duration
    188 min
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <198 min – >239 min
    This washing machine has a shorter ECO cycle than the average washing machine (188 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    188 min vs 218 min
  • 16.8 cm shallower
    Depth
    39.7 cm
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <47.5 cm – >63.2 cm
    This washing machine is shallower than the average washing machine (39.7 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    39.7 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 0.6 cm lower height
    Height
    84.4 cm
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <84.5 cm – >86 cm
    This washing machine is shorter than the average washing machine (84.4 cm vs 85 cm). The average washing machine is 85 cm tall.
    84.4 cm vs 85 cm
  • 0.4 cm narrower
    Width
    59.4 cm
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <56 cm – >60 cm
    This washing machine is narrower than the average washing machine (59.4 cm vs 59.8 cm). The average washing machine is 59.8 cm wide.
    59.4 cm vs 59.8 cm
  • 3.73x more popular
    Cecotec Bolero DressCode 520 Inverter is more popular than the average washing machine (3.73 vs 1).
    3.73 vs 1
  • 3.73x more popular
    Cecotec Bolero DressCode 520 Inverter is more popular than the average washing machine (3.73 vs 1).
    3.73 vs 1
  • 32.3% cheaper
    Cecotec Bolero DressCode 520 Inverter is cheaper than the average washing machine (£310 vs £410).
    £310 vs £410
  • 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
  • 30 min shorter eco cycle
    ECO cycle duration
    188 min
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <198 min – >239 min
    This washing machine has a shorter ECO cycle than the average washing machine (188 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    188 min vs 218 min
  • 27.5% lighter
    Weight
    48.6 kg
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <56.5 kg – >76 kg
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (48.6 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    48.6 kg vs 67 kg
  • 29% smaller volume
    Volume
    199,030.39 cm³
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <216k cm³ – >321.6k cm³
    This washing machine has a smaller volume than the average washing machine (199030.4 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    199,030.39 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 16.8 cm shallower
    Depth
    39.7 cm
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <47.5 cm – >63.2 cm
    This washing machine is shallower than the average washing machine (39.7 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    39.7 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 0.6 cm lower height
    Height
    84.4 cm
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <84.5 cm – >86 cm
    This washing machine is shorter than the average washing machine (84.4 cm vs 85 cm). The average washing machine is 85 cm tall.
    84.4 cm vs 85 cm
  • 0.4 cm narrower
    Width
    59.4 cm
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <56 cm – >60 cm
    This washing machine is narrower than the average washing machine (59.4 cm vs 59.8 cm). The average washing machine is 59.8 cm wide.
    59.4 cm vs 59.8 cm
  • 400 RPM lower spin speed
    Maximum spin speed
    1,000 RPM
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <1.2k RPM – >1.4k RPM
    This washing machine spins slower than the average washing machine (1000 RPM vs 1400 RPM). The average washing machine spins at 1400 RPM.
    1,000 RPM vs 1,400 RPM
  • 15.9 L more water per cycle
    Water consumption per cycle
    62.9 L
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <41 L – >52 L
    This washing machine uses more water per cycle than the average washing machine (62.9 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    62.9 L vs 47 L
  • 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 kg less capacity
    Capacity
    5 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
    This washing machine holds less laundry than the average washing machine (5 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    5 kg vs 8 kg
  • 6 h shorter maximum delay
    Maximum delay start
    18 h
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <19 h – >24 h
    This washing machine can delay its start for less time than the average washing machine (18 h vs 24 h). The average washing machine can delay its start by up to 24 h.
    18 h vs 24 h
  • 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
  • 1 fewer quick programmes
    N. of washing programs under 1 hour
    1
    â–¼ 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
  • Less efficient spin drying
    Spin-drying efficiency class
    C
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This washing machine dries less efficiently than the average washing machine (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • 400 RPM lower spin speed
    Maximum spin speed
    1,000 RPM
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <1.2k RPM – >1.4k RPM
    This washing machine spins slower than the average washing machine (1000 RPM vs 1400 RPM). The average washing machine spins at 1400 RPM.
    1,000 RPM vs 1,400 RPM
  • 3 kg less capacity
    Capacity
    5 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
    This washing machine holds less laundry than the average washing machine (5 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    5 kg vs 8 kg
  • 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
  • Less efficient spin drying
    Spin-drying efficiency class
    C
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This washing machine dries less efficiently than the average washing machine (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • 15.9 L more water per cycle
    Water consumption per cycle
    62.9 L
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <41 L – >52 L
    This washing machine uses more water per cycle than the average washing machine (62.9 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    62.9 L vs 47 L
  • 33.8% higher yearly water use
    Annual water consumption
    13,838 L/year
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <9k L/year – >11.4k L/year
    This washing machine uses more water per year than the average washing machine (13838 L/year vs 10340 L/year). The average washing machine uses 10340 L/year of water a year.
    13,838 L/year vs 10,340 L/year
  • 6.65 £ higher yearly water cost
    Annual water cost
    26.292 £
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <17.138 £ – >21.736 £
    This washing machine costs more for water than the average washing machine (26.3 £ vs 19.6 £). The average washing machine has a yearly water cost of 19.646 £.
    26.292 £ vs 19.646 £
  • 1 fewer quick programmes
    N. of washing programs under 1 hour
    1
    â–¼ 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
  • 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.
  • 6 h shorter maximum delay
    Maximum delay start
    18 h
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <19 h – >24 h
    This washing machine can delay its start for less time than the average washing machine (18 h vs 24 h). The average washing machine can delay its start by up to 24 h.
    18 h vs 24 h
  • More unusual colour
    Color
    black
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    This washing machine comes in a less conventional colour than the average washing machine (black vs white).
    black vs white

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What we like about Cecotec Bolero DressCode 520 Inverter

  • At 39.7 cm deep it fits a narrow space.
  • 16 washing programs include pre-wash and hygiene cycles.
  • An ECO cycle of 188 min suits everyday loads.
  • The 48.6 kg weight keeps the machine steady during spin.
  • The fastest cycle finishes in 15 min.
  • Steam technology and a self-cleaning function are both included.

What we don't like about Cecotec Bolero DressCode 520 Inverter

  • A capacity of 5 kg is small for a family wash.
  • A spin of 1000 RPM with class C drying leaves clothes damp.
  • It uses 62.9 L of water per cycle.
  • A delay start of up to 18 h is short for a long wait.

Verdict

With a depth of 39.7 cm, the Cecotec Bolero DressCode 520 Inverter fits a narrow hallway or a small flat. Its 16 washing programs cover a wide range, from pre-wash to hygiene cycles, and the spin speed can be set by hand. The ECO cycle runs for 188 min, and the hygiene cycle is built in. Its 48.6 kg weight keeps it steady during spin, and the 59.4 cm width and 84.4 cm height suit a compact space. The trade-off is capacity and spin: 5 kg per load and 1000 RPM mean smaller loads and damper clothes. A delay start and child lock add everyday convenience. It suits a buyer with a small home who washes often and wants a slim machine with plenty of cycles.

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