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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£330
  • Avg. price in US: ~$420
  • No. of place settings: 14
  • Energy efficiency class: E
  • Noise level: 46 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.9

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%

7.7

Technical Score

20.0%

8.9

User score

Very good
7.7

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%

6.4

Performance

30.0%

7.9

Features

25.0%

9.2

Programmes

10.0%

7.3

Design

Very good
8.9

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%

8.4

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.2
(28)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

Excellent
  • 5.1
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    1.0

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    8.3

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    6.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    4.9

    Noise level

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

  • 5.4
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    4.9

    Noise level

    20.0%

    6.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    6.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    1.0

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

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Verdict

The BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 (B2I HD526 A) is a 60 cm fully integrated built-in dishwasher offering a spacious capacity of 14 place settings and operating at a 46 dB noise level. Key technical characteristics include 9 wash programs—such as a 28-minute Rapid 50° cycle, Intensive 65°, and a specialized high-heat Hygiene mode—alongside an adjustable upper basket, removable cutlery basket, start time delay, and a full Aquastop water protection system. Main pros highlight its resource-saving half-load option, a highly efficient Eco program consuming just 9.5 liters of water and 0.95 kWh of energy per cycle, and a reliable stainless steel tub. However, notable cons include its lower Class E energy efficiency rating on the A-G scale, which leads to higher relative annual operating costs, and a standard static condenser drying system rather than advanced ventilation drying.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher BAUKNECHT B2IHD526

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%

6.4

Performance

30.0%

7.9

Features

25.0%

9.2

Programmes

10.0%

7.3

Design

7.7
BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 has a technical score of 7.66 points, which is lower than 54% 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%

8.4

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.2
(28)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

8.9
BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 has a user score of 8.88 points, which is higher than 79.2% of products in this category.
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.
10
BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 65.6% 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%

7.9

Overall score

40.0%

8.8

Price

8.2
BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.2 points, which is higher than 70.9% 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
BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 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
BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 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
BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 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
BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 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

0.95 kWh
BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 uses 0.95 kWh per cycle, which is higher than that of 93% of dishwashers and equal to that of 4% 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

8
BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 offers 8 wash programs, which is more than that of 64% of dishwashers and equal to that of 20.3% 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
BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 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

28 min
BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 completes its quick wash in 28 min, which is shorter than that of 87.7% of dishwashers and equal to that of 3.1% 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

215 min
BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 completes its Eco wash in 215 min, which is shorter than that of 68.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 7.6% 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

yes
BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 has a delicate wash program. This feature is present in 59.9% 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

?
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
BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 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
BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 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

yes
BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 has overflow protection. This feature is present in 97.1% 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
BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 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

fully integrated
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

14
BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 holds 14 place settings, which is more than that of 44.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 43.7% 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

yes
BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 has a cutlery basket. This feature is present in 58.4% 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
BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 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
BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 vs the average dishwasher

  • Has a hygiene programme
    BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Hygiene programme.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
  • 2 more wash programs
    BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).
    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

    BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).8 vs 6
  • Has a pause option
    BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 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

    BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • 2 min shorter quick wash time
    BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 finishes the quick wash sooner than the average dishwasher (28 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

    BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 finishes the quick wash sooner than the average dishwasher (28 min vs 30 min).28 min vs 30 min
  • 20 min shorter Eco wash time
    BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (215 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

    BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (215 min vs 235 min).215 min vs 235 min
  • 10x more popular
    BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 is more popular than the average dishwasher (10 vs 1).
    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.
    BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 is more popular than the average dishwasher (10 vs 1).10 vs 1
  • 11% higher user score
    BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (8.88 vs 8).
    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.
    BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (8.88 vs 8).8.88 vs 8
  • 3.6 kg lighter weight
    BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 is lighter than the average dishwasher (35.5 kg vs 39.1 kg).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Weight.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Weight across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 is lighter than the average dishwasher (35.5 kg vs 39.1 kg).35.5 kg vs 39.1 kg
  • Has a hygiene programme
    BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
  • 2 more wash programs
    BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).
  • 2 min shorter quick wash time
    BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 finishes the quick wash sooner than the average dishwasher (28 min vs 30 min).
  • Has a pause option
    BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • 20 min shorter Eco wash time
    BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (215 min vs 235 min).
  • 3.6 kg lighter weight
    BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 is lighter than the average dishwasher (35.5 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 0.45 cm shallower depth
    BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 is shallower than the average dishwasher (55.6 cm vs 56 cm).

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Overall
Programmes
Design
  • 0.2 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (1 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • Worse noise emission class
    BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).
  • 5 °C lower maximum cleaning temperature
    BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 reaches a lower cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (65 °C vs 70 °C).
  • 2 dB higher noise level
    BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).
  • 1 fewer wash temperatures
    BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 offers fewer wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (3 vs 4).
  • 12 h shorter maximum delay duration
    BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 supports a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (12 h vs 24 h).
  • Does not have a child lock
    BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
  • 0.2 m shorter cable length
    BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 has a shorter cable than the average dishwasher (1.3 m vs 1.5 m).
  • 0.2 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (1 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

    BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (1 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.95 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • Worse noise emission class
    BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 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

    BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).C vs B
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).
    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

    BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).E vs D
  • 5 °C lower maximum cleaning temperature
    BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 reaches a lower cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (65 °C vs 70 °C).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Max cleaning temperature.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Max cleaning temperature across dishwashers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 reaches a lower cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (65 °C vs 70 °C).65 °C vs 70 °C
  • 2 dB higher noise level
    BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (46 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

    BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).46 dB vs 44 dB
  • 12 h shorter maximum delay duration
    BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 supports a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (12 h vs 24 h).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Maximum delay duration.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Maximum delay duration across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 supports a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (12 h vs 24 h).12 h vs 24 h
  • Does not have a child lock
    BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Child lock.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
  • 1 fewer wash temperatures
    BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 offers fewer wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (3 vs 4).
    What it is: This attribute refers to No. of wash temperatures.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare No. of wash temperatures across dishwashers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    BAUKNECHT B2IHD526 offers fewer wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (3 vs 4).3 vs 4
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Performance
Programmes
Design

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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
amazon
4.2
28 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about BAUKNECHT B2IHD526?

  • Generous capacity fitting up to 14 standard place settings
  • Effective automatic door opening at the end of the cycle for enhanced drying
  • Reliable cleaning performance that easily removes heavy soil and stains
  • Wide selection of practical programs including a natural hygiene cycle and a fast 28-minute quick wash
  • Flexible basket system featuring height-adjustable upper racks and folding plate holders
  • Relatively quiet operation during standard use
  • Good overall value for money compared to higher-end brands

What customers dislike about BAUKNECHT B2IHD526?

  • Lacks a dedicated top cutlery drawer, utilizing a standard cutlery basket instead
  • Does not feature a floor status projection indicator light (such as a time display or active light dot)
  • Dishes in the upper basket can occasionally require manual touch-ups or extra cleaning
  • No integrated interior cabinet illumination

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