BOSCH / WASHING MACHINES
Bosch Serie 6 WAW28740
The core product is sound, but the investigation surfaced items — fit, noise, cost or configuration — that should be verified before committing.
PRODUCT HEALTH SCORE
PRODUCT HEALTH SCORE
PRODUCT BLUEPRINT
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- TYPE
- Front-load, freestanding
- CAPACITY
- 9 kg drum
- SPIN
- 1400 rpm, 44% residual moisture
- ENERGY
- A · 152 kWh/100 cycles
- MOTOR
- EcoSilence direct drive, 10-year warranty
- NOISE
- 47 dB wash / 71 dB spin
- WARRANTY
- 2-year standard
FEATURE CHECK
- EcoSilence direct-drive motorUSEFUL
Brushless, quiet, 10-year warranty — the core reason to buy this machine.
- SpeedPerfectUSEFUL
Cuts cycle time ~40% with modest results trade-off. Genuinely handy.
- Home Connect appOPTIONAL
Remote start is convenient but you'll mostly press the button.
- AntiStain systemMARKETING-HEAVY
Adjusts cycles for 16 stain types — a decent detergent does the same job.
ENERGY & ACOUSTICS
ENERGY RATING
EXCELLENTANNUAL CONSUMPTION
manufacturer-declared figure
EST. ANNUAL ENERGY COST
standard EU energy tariff
NOISE
NORMALOWNERSHIP COST MAP
5-YEAR TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP
PER YEAR
261 CREDITS
PRICE & VALUE ANALYSIS
ASKING PRICE
ESTIMATED PRODUCT VALUE
spec + feature benchmark
FEATURE PREMIUM
paid for non-core extras
Asking price is broadly in line with estimated product value.
STRENGTHS
- Direct-drive motor with 10-year warranty
- A-rated with low water consumption (~45 L/cycle)
- Excellent spin efficiency reduces drying time
- Strong European service network
CONCERNS
- 71 dB spin is noticeable through walls — check placement
- Premium over equivalent A-rated machines from other brands
- Some program times are long without SpeedPerfect enabled
SUITABILITY
BEST FOR
Families wanting a durable, efficient daily machine from a brand with deep service coverage.
SKIP IF
The machine will sit next to a bedroom, or your budget is firm under €750.
11 / DETECTIVE'S TAKE
“A very good machine at a slightly optimistic price. If you can find it discounted below €800 it's an easy buy; at full price, check the alternatives first. The motor is the real product here.”