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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£290
  • Avg. price in US: ~$380
  • No. of place settings: 12
  • Energy efficiency class: E
  • Noise level: 48 dB
  • Overflow protection: no
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Balay 3VS506BP review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

6.4

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of products in the Dishwashers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Dishwashers category.

Score components:

80.0%

6.4

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Good
6.4

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Dishwashers category across these key areas: Performance, Programmes, Features, Design.

When it matters: When you want to compare products in the Dishwashers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.

Score components:

35.0%

6.7

Performance

30.0%

5.7

Features

25.0%

7.0

Programmes

10.0%

6.1

Design

Good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Dishwashers category.

When it matters: When you want to know how products in the Dishwashers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 4.8
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    1.8

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    8.3

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    6.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    2.3

    Noise level

    10.0%

    6.4

    No. of place settings

  • 3.9
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    2.3

    Noise level

    20.0%

    6.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    6.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    1.8

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    6.4

    No. of place settings

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Verdict

The Balay 3VS506BP is a freestanding white dishwasher with standard dimensions of 84.5 x 60 x 60 cm and a 12-place setting capacity. Driven by an ExtraSilencio inverter motor, it features a digital display with a 24-hour delay start, 5 wash programs (Intensive 70°C, Auto 45-65°C, Eco 50°C, Quick 65°C, and Pre-wash), and an efficient water consumption of 9.5 liters per cycle under its Eco program. Major advantages include a 3-tier height-adjustable RackMatic upper basket, convenient Half Load and Pause+Load functions, and automatic detergent detection. However, its Class E energy efficiency rating stands as a notable drawback compared to newer, more eco-friendly models, and its 48 dB noise level, while moderate, may feel less quiet than premium configurations.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Balay 3VS506BP

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Dishwashers category across these key areas: Performance, Programmes, Features, Design.

When it matters: When you want to compare products in the Dishwashers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.

Score components:

35.0%

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Performance

30.0%

?

Features

25.0%

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Programmes

10.0%

?

Design

6.4
Balay 3VS506BP has a technical score of 6.41 points, which is lower than 93.1% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Dishwashers category.

When it matters: When you want to know how products in the Dishwashers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Dishwashers category.
When it matters: When you prefer products in the Dishwashers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
1.0
Balay 3VS506BP has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Dishwashers category with their prices.

When it matters: When you are comparing products in the Dishwashers category and want a good balance between quality and price.

Score components:

60.0%

6.4

Overall score

40.0%

9.0

Price

7.2
Balay 3VS506BP has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.2 points, which is lower than 88.9% of products in this category.
Energy efficiency class
What it is: This attribute refers to Energy efficiency class.
When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

Importance: HIGH

E
Balay 3VS506BP has energy efficiency class E, which is worse than that of 67.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 26.5% of dishwashers.
Washing efficiency class
What it is: This attribute refers to Washing efficiency class.
When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

Importance: MEDIUM

A
Balay 3VS506BP has washing efficiency class A, which is better than that of 1.1% of dishwashers and equal to that of 98.9% of dishwashers.
Drying efficiency class
What it is: This attribute refers to Drying efficiency class.
When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

Importance: MEDIUM

A
Balay 3VS506BP has drying efficiency class A, which is better than that of 1.1% of dishwashers and equal to that of 98.9% of dishwashers.
Noise emission class
What it is: This attribute refers to Noise emission class.
When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

Importance: MEDIUM

C
Balay 3VS506BP has noise emission class C, which is worse than that of 55.5% of dishwashers and equal to that of 40.4% of dishwashers.
Energy consumption per cycle
What it is: This attribute refers to Energy consumption per cycle.
When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Energy consumption per cycle across dishwashers.

Importance: HIGH

0.92 kWh
Balay 3VS506BP uses 0.92 kWh per cycle, which is higher than that of 78.8% of dishwashers and equal to that of 5.5% of dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
What it is: This attribute refers to No. of wash programs.
When it matters: This matters if you want to compare No. of wash programs across dishwashers.

Importance: MEDIUM

5
Balay 3VS506BP offers 5 wash programs, which is fewer than that of 78% of dishwashers and equal to that of 18.8% of dishwashers.
Quick wash program
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Quick wash program.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Balay 3VS506BP has a quick wash program. This feature is present in 99.6% of dishwashers.
Quick wash time
What it is: This attribute refers to Quick wash time.
When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Quick wash time across dishwashers.

Importance: MEDIUM

60 min
Balay 3VS506BP completes its quick wash in 60 min, which is longer than that of 76.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 19.9% of dishwashers.
Eco wash time
What it is: This attribute refers to Eco wash time.
When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Eco wash time across dishwashers.

Importance: MEDIUM

210 min
Balay 3VS506BP completes its Eco wash in 210 min, which is shorter than that of 76.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 5.1% of dishwashers.
Delicate wash program
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Delicate wash program.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: LOW

no
Balay 3VS506BP does not have a delicate wash program. This feature is present in 60% of dishwashers.
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Automatic door opening
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Automatic door opening.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: HIGH

no
Balay 3VS506BP does not have an automatic door-opening feature. This feature is present in 65.8% of dishwashers.
Touch screen
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Touch screen.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: LOW

no
Balay 3VS506BP does not have a touch screen. This feature is present in 10.2% of dishwashers.
Load sensor
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Load sensor.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Balay 3VS506BP has a load sensor. This feature is present in 69.6% of dishwashers.
Overflow protection
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Overflow protection.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: HIGH

no
Balay 3VS506BP does not have overflow protection. This feature is present in 97.2% of dishwashers.
Adjustable water softener
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Adjustable water softener.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Balay 3VS506BP has an adjustable water softener. This feature is present in 99% of dishwashers.
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Type of installation
What it is: This attribute refers to Type of installation.
When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

Importance: LOW

freestanding
No. of place settings
What it is: This attribute refers to No. of place settings.
When it matters: This matters if you want to compare No. of place settings across dishwashers.

Importance: MEDIUM

12
Balay 3VS506BP holds 12 place settings, which is fewer than that of 76% of dishwashers and equal to that of 5.4% of dishwashers.
Cutlery basket
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Cutlery basket.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: LOW

no
Balay 3VS506BP does not have a cutlery basket. This feature is present in 58.5% of dishwashers.
Height adjustable top basket
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Height adjustable top basket.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: LOW

yes
Balay 3VS506BP has a height-adjustable top basket. This feature is present in 93% of dishwashers.
Digital display
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Digital display.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: LOW

yes
Balay 3VS506BP has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Balay 3VS506BP vs the average dishwasher

  • Has a pause option
    Balay 3VS506BP has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Pause option.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Balay 3VS506BP has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • 25 min shorter Eco wash time
    Balay 3VS506BP finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (210 min vs 235 min).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Eco wash time.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Eco wash time across dishwashers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Balay 3VS506BP finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (210 min vs 235 min).210 min vs 235 min
  • 0.25 m longer cable length
    Balay 3VS506BP has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Cable length.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Cable length across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Balay 3VS506BP has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).1.75 m vs 1.5 m
  • 0.1 m longer supply hose length
    Balay 3VS506BP has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Supply hose length.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Supply hose length across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Balay 3VS506BP has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).1.65 m vs 1.55 m
  • 44.8% cheaper
    Balay 3VS506BP is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£290 vs £420).
    Balay 3VS506BP is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£290 vs £420).£290 vs £420
  • Has a pause option
    Balay 3VS506BP has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • 25 min shorter Eco wash time
    Balay 3VS506BP finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (210 min vs 235 min).
  • 0.25 m longer cable length
    Balay 3VS506BP has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).
  • 0.1 m longer supply hose length
    Balay 3VS506BP has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).

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Programmes
Design
  • 4 dB higher noise level
    Balay 3VS506BP has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (48 dB vs 44 dB).
  • 0.17 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Balay 3VS506BP uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • Worse noise emission class
    Balay 3VS506BP has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Balay 3VS506BP has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).
  • 30 min longer quick wash time
    Balay 3VS506BP takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (60 min vs 30 min).
  • Does not have a delicate wash program
    Balay 3VS506BP does not have a delicate wash program, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a delicate wash program.
  • Does not have a quiet wash program
    Balay 3VS506BP does not have a quiet wash program, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a quiet wash program.
  • Does not have a favorite cycle
    Balay 3VS506BP does not have a favorite cycle, while the average dishwasher has a favorite cycle. 67.4% of dishwashers have a favorite cycle.
  • 1 fewer wash programs
    Balay 3VS506BP offers fewer wash programs than the average dishwasher (5 vs 6).
  • Does not have an automatic door-opening feature
    Balay 3VS506BP does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. 65.7% of dishwashers have an automatic door-opening feature.
  • Does not have overflow protection
    Balay 3VS506BP does not have overflow protection, while the average dishwasher has overflow protection. 97.1% of dishwashers have overflow protection.
  • Does not have a detergent tablet counter in the app
    Balay 3VS506BP does not have a detergent tablet counter in the app, while the average dishwasher has a detergent tablet counter in the app. 67.1% of dishwashers have a detergent tablet counter in the app.
  • 2 fewer place settings
    Balay 3VS506BP holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (12 vs 14).
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    Balay 3VS506BP does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
  • Does not have a child lock
    Balay 3VS506BP does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
  • 4 cm deeper depth
    Balay 3VS506BP is deeper than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 2.5 cm taller height
    Balay 3VS506BP is taller than the average dishwasher (84.5 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 7.5 kg heavier weight
    Balay 3VS506BP is heavier than the average dishwasher (46.6 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 0.2 cm wider width
    Balay 3VS506BP is wider than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 59.8 cm).
  • Does not have an automatic door-opening feature
    Balay 3VS506BP does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. 65.7% of dishwashers have an automatic door-opening feature.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Automatic door opening.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: HIGH

    Balay 3VS506BP does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. 65.7% of dishwashers have an automatic door-opening feature.
  • 4 dB higher noise level
    Balay 3VS506BP has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (48 dB vs 44 dB).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Noise level.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Noise level across dishwashers.

    Importance: HIGH

    Balay 3VS506BP has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (48 dB vs 44 dB).48 dB vs 44 dB
  • 0.17 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Balay 3VS506BP uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Energy consumption per cycle.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Energy consumption per cycle across dishwashers.

    Importance: HIGH

    Balay 3VS506BP uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.92 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • Does not have overflow protection
    Balay 3VS506BP does not have overflow protection, while the average dishwasher has overflow protection. 97.1% of dishwashers have overflow protection.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Overflow protection.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: HIGH

    Balay 3VS506BP does not have overflow protection, while the average dishwasher has overflow protection. 97.1% of dishwashers have overflow protection.
  • 30 min longer quick wash time
    Balay 3VS506BP takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (60 min vs 30 min).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Quick wash time.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Quick wash time across dishwashers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Balay 3VS506BP takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (60 min vs 30 min).60 min vs 30 min
  • Does not have a delicate wash program
    Balay 3VS506BP does not have a delicate wash program, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a delicate wash program.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Delicate wash program.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Balay 3VS506BP does not have a delicate wash program, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a delicate wash program.
  • 2 fewer place settings
    Balay 3VS506BP holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (12 vs 14).
    What it is: This attribute refers to No. of place settings.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare No. of place settings across dishwashers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Balay 3VS506BP holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (12 vs 14).12 vs 14
  • Worse noise emission class
    Balay 3VS506BP has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Noise emission class.
    When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Balay 3VS506BP has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).C vs B
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What customers like about Balay 3VS506BP?

  • Cleans and dries dishes very effectively
  • Easy to operate with intuitive factory-preset programs
  • Quiet operation due to the ExtraSilence inverter motor
  • Flexible interior layout with a 3-height adjustable RackMatic upper basket
  • Convenient digital display with remaining time and delayed start up to 24 hours
  • Useful Pause+Load feature to add forgotten items mid-cycle
  • Great value for money

What customers dislike about Balay 3VS506BP?

  • Energy efficiency rating is only Class E under the newer EU labeling system
  • Lacks modern smart features like Wi-Fi or HomeConnect integration
  • The tub has a mixed composition of stainless steel and Polinox (plastic)
  • No dedicated third tray for cutlery, relying instead on a traditional basket

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