Pilot dataset · Phase 1
Product Evaluation
The first independent brand ranking of home appliances based on expert testing. Phase 1 covers washing machines, dishwashers, fridges, laptops, TVs and coffee machines.
Pilot dataset — methodological note
This page shows pilot Phase 1 results combining two datasets: expert tests from a leading independent European consumer organisation (2015–2019) and customer experience data from a leading Czech e-commerce retailer (2024). The data are not fully comparable across markets and time periods — they serve as a first indicative ranking ahead of the full Durability Score (Ds) methodology launching in 2026. Each rating carries an evidence grade A–C based on the number of models tested. Read the methodology →
Washing Machines
12 brands204 testsAverage expert score per brand (independent tests), ranked highest first. Minimum threshold: 3 tested models.
| # | Brand | Score | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Siemens | 78.3 | C — Limited |
| 2 | Bosch | 75.5 | A — Strong |
| 3 | Miele | 75.2 | A — Strong |
| 4 | LG | 73.3 | A — Strong |
| 5 | AEG | 72.6 | A — Strong |
| 6 | Samsung | 70.9 | B — Moderate |
| 7 | Hisense | 66.9 | A — Strong |
| 8 | Hotpoint | 65.9 | B — Moderate |
| 9 | Beko | 65.3 | A — Strong |
| 10 | Haier | 64.4 | A — Strong |
| 11 | Hoover | 62.0 | A — Strong |
| 12 | Candy | 59.3 | A — Strong |
Source: Expert tests by an independent consumer organisation (EU), 2015–2019. Average score — washing machines.
Dishwashers
8 brands123 testsAverage expert score per brand (independent tests), ranked highest first.
| # | Brand | Score | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miele | 79.2 | A — Strong |
| 2 | Bosch | 78.3 | A — Strong |
| 3 | Neff | 77.5 | B — Moderate |
| 4 | Siemens | 76.1 | B — Moderate |
| 5 | Hisense | 73.2 | A — Strong |
| 6 | Hotpoint | 71.6 | A — Strong |
| 7 | AEG | 71.5 | A — Strong |
| 8 | Beko | 68.9 | A — Strong |
Source: Expert tests by an independent consumer organisation (EU), 2015–2019. Average score — dishwashers.
Fridges & Freezers
8 brands158 testsAverage expert score per brand (independent tests), ranked highest first.
| # | Brand | Score | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bosch | 70.8 | A — Strong |
| 2 | Siemens | 69.0 | C — Limited |
| 3 | Miele | 67.5 | B — Moderate |
| 4 | Haier | 66.4 | A — Strong |
| 5 | LG | 66.1 | A — Strong |
| 6 | Samsung | 65.8 | A — Strong |
| 7 | AEG | 65.2 | A — Strong |
| 8 | Hisense | 63.6 | A — Strong |
Source: Expert tests by an independent consumer organisation (EU), 2015–2019. Average score — fridges.
Laptops
10 brands233 testsAverage expert score per brand (independent tests), ranked highest first.
| # | Brand | Score | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apple | 91.9 | A — Strong |
| 2 | Microsoft | 84.2 | A — Strong |
| 3 | Samsung | 78.2 | A — Strong |
| 4 | Framework | 77.3 | C — Limited |
| 5 | Dell | 75.9 | A — Strong |
| 6 | Lenovo | 74.5 | A — Strong |
| 7 | LG | 73.4 | B — Moderate |
| 8 | Asus | 70.0 | A — Strong |
| 9 | HP | 68.4 | A — Strong |
| 10 | Acer | 66.3 | A — Strong |
Source: Expert tests by an independent consumer organisation (EU). Average score — laptops.
Televisions
7 brands265 testsAverage expert score per brand (independent tests), ranked highest first.
| # | Brand | Score | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samsung | 68.2 | A — Strong |
| 2 | Panasonic | 67.5 | A — Strong |
| 3 | LG | 66.8 | A — Strong |
| 4 | Sony | 66.3 | A — Strong |
| 5 | Hisense | 62.6 | A — Strong |
| 6 | TCL | 61.5 | A — Strong |
| 7 | Philips | 53.5 | A — Strong |
Source: Expert tests by an independent consumer organisation (EU). Average score — televisions.
Coffee Machines
9 brands111 testsAverage expert score per brand (independent tests), ranked highest first.
| # | Brand | Score | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jura | 77.5 | C — Limited |
| 2 | Melitta | 76.0 | B — Moderate |
| 3 | Beko | 73.4 | B — Moderate |
| 4 | Siemens | 73.0 | C — Limited |
| 5 | DeLonghi | 72.3 | A — Strong |
| 6 | Krups | 71.8 | C — Limited |
| 7 | Bosch | 68.6 | B — Moderate |
| 8 | Philips | 67.5 | C — Limited |
| 9 | Sage | 67.2 | A — Strong |
Source: Expert tests by an independent consumer organisation (EU). Average score — coffee machines.
Evidence Grades
10 or more evaluated models of the same brand in the analytical database.
5–9 tested models. The result is reliable but reflects a smaller sample.
3–4 tested models. The result is preliminary — treat as indicative only.
Two Data Layers
Phase 1 scores are built from two independent data layers that are methodologically separate and displayed distinctly. In the full version (Durability Score 2026), both layers will be weighted by explicit coefficients.
Expert Testing
Laboratory tests · 0–100 points
Aggregated brand ratings derived from independent consumer organisations. We display brand averages and category comparisons — not individual product test reports. For those, visit the respective agency. Citation policy.
Specific organisations are available to research partners on request.
Market Data
E-commerce signals · customer ratings
Customer rating and recommendation data from a leading Czech e-commerce platform. Includes the percentage of customers recommending a product, review count, and average star rating.
Recommendation rate
Share of customers who recommend the product
Customer rating
Average star score (1–5)
Review volume
Weight of the record — more reviews = higher confidence
Leading CZ e-commerce retailer · data 2024 · updated continuously.
Evaluation methodology
Phase 1 results are a direct average of expert scores from independent consumer organisation tests — not the composite Durability Score (Ds). The full Ds methodology will be applied in Phase 2 (2026) and combines five weighted indicators.
Read the Ds methodologyData sources
- Independent EU consumer organisations — expert appliance tests, 2015–2025, covering washing machines, dishwashers, fridges and more
- Leading CZ e-commerce retailer — customer ratings, recommendations and prices on the Czech market, 2024
- French Repairability Index — statutory repairability ratings (Indice de Réparabilité), selected categories
Specific sources are available to research partners on request.
None of the ratings are sponsored by a manufacturer or retailer.