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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£440
  • Avg. price in US: ~$540
  • No. of place settings: 15
  • Energy efficiency class: B
  • Noise level: 41 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

BAUKNECHT B7FHS51 review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.6

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%

8.5

Technical Score

20.0%

8.9

User score

Excellent
8.5

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%

8.8

Performance

30.0%

8.8

Features

25.0%

8.7

Programmes

10.0%

6.3

Design

Excellent
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
(55)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

Excellent
  • 8.9
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    8.5

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    8.3

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    9.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    10

    Noise level

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

  • 9.3
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    10

    Noise level

    20.0%

    8.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    9.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    8.5

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

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Verdict

The BAUKNECHT B7FHS51 is a 60 cm freestanding dishwasher featuring a spacious MaxiSpace interior with a 15 place setting capacity, a flexible ProComfort cutlery drawer, and an efficient Class B energy rating consuming 65 kWh per 100 cycles. Its main advantages include Dynamic Intelligence sensor programs that optimize resource use, a quiet 41 dB operational noise level, PowerClean Pro high-pressure nozzles that eliminate stubborn dirt without pre-rinsing, and a NaturalDry automatic door-opening system that enhances drying performance. On the downside, the unit completely lacks smart connectivity options for smartphone app control, and some users note that it can still sound slightly loud during intense high-pressure spray intervals.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher BAUKNECHT B7FHS51

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%

8.8

Performance

30.0%

8.8

Features

25.0%

8.7

Programmes

10.0%

6.3

Design

8.5
BAUKNECHT B7FHS51 has a technical score of 8.52 points, which is higher than 82.9% 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
(55)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

8.9
BAUKNECHT B7FHS51 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 B7FHS51 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%

8.6

Overall score

40.0%

8.2

Price

8.5
BAUKNECHT B7FHS51 has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.5 points, which is higher than 90.6% 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

B
BAUKNECHT B7FHS51 has energy efficiency class B, which is better than that of 74.8% of dishwashers and equal to that of 13.4% 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 B7FHS51 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 B7FHS51 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

B
BAUKNECHT B7FHS51 has noise emission class B, which is better than that of 44.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 54.2% 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

0.65 kWh
BAUKNECHT B7FHS51 uses 0.65 kWh per cycle, which is lower than that of 70.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 5.9% 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 B7FHS51 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 B7FHS51 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

30 min
BAUKNECHT B7FHS51 completes its quick wash in 30 min, which is shorter than that of 33.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 43.6% 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

240 min
BAUKNECHT B7FHS51 completes its Eco wash in 240 min, which is longer than that of 59.1% of dishwashers and equal to that of 13.8% 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 B7FHS51 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

yes
BAUKNECHT B7FHS51 has an automatic door-opening feature. This feature is present in 65.7% 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
BAUKNECHT B7FHS51 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 B7FHS51 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 B7FHS51 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 B7FHS51 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

15
BAUKNECHT B7FHS51 holds 15 place settings, which is more than that of 88.7% of dishwashers and equal to that of 5.9% 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 B7FHS51 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 B7FHS51 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 B7FHS51 has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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BAUKNECHT B7FHS51 vs the average dishwasher

  • Better energy efficiency class
    BAUKNECHT B7FHS51 has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B 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 B7FHS51 has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs D).B vs D
  • 3 dB lower noise level
    BAUKNECHT B7FHS51 has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (41 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 B7FHS51 has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (41 dB vs 44 dB).41 dB vs 44 dB
  • 2 more wash programs
    BAUKNECHT B7FHS51 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 B7FHS51 offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).8 vs 6
  • Has a pause option
    BAUKNECHT B7FHS51 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 B7FHS51 has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • 0.1 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    BAUKNECHT B7FHS51 uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.7 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 B7FHS51 uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.7 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.65 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 1 more place settings
    BAUKNECHT B7FHS51 holds more place settings than the average dishwasher (15 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

    BAUKNECHT B7FHS51 holds more place settings than the average dishwasher (15 vs 14).15 vs 14
  • 10x more popular
    BAUKNECHT B7FHS51 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 B7FHS51 is more popular than the average dishwasher (10 vs 1).10 vs 1
  • 11% higher user score
    BAUKNECHT B7FHS51 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 B7FHS51 has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (8.88 vs 8).8.88 vs 8
  • Better energy efficiency class
    BAUKNECHT B7FHS51 has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs D).
  • 3 dB lower noise level
    BAUKNECHT B7FHS51 has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (41 dB vs 44 dB).
  • 0.1 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    BAUKNECHT B7FHS51 uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.7 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • 2 more wash programs
    BAUKNECHT B7FHS51 offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).
  • Has a pause option
    BAUKNECHT B7FHS51 has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • 1 more place settings
    BAUKNECHT B7FHS51 holds more place settings than the average dishwasher (15 vs 14).

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Programmes
Design
  • 1 fewer wash temperatures
    BAUKNECHT B7FHS51 offers fewer wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (3 vs 4).
  • 5 min longer Eco wash time
    BAUKNECHT B7FHS51 takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (240 min vs 235 min).
  • Does not have a child lock
    BAUKNECHT B7FHS51 does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
  • 3 cm taller height
    BAUKNECHT B7FHS51 is taller than the average dishwasher (85 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 3 cm deeper depth
    BAUKNECHT B7FHS51 is deeper than the average dishwasher (59 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 0.2 m shorter cable length
    BAUKNECHT B7FHS51 has a shorter cable than the average dishwasher (1.3 m vs 1.5 m).
  • 5.4 kg heavier weight
    BAUKNECHT B7FHS51 is heavier than the average dishwasher (44.5 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 0.2 cm wider width
    BAUKNECHT B7FHS51 is wider than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 59.8 cm).
  • Does not have a child lock
    BAUKNECHT B7FHS51 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 B7FHS51 does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
  • 3 cm taller height
    BAUKNECHT B7FHS51 is taller than the average dishwasher (85 cm vs 82 cm).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Height.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Height across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    BAUKNECHT B7FHS51 is taller than the average dishwasher (85 cm vs 82 cm).85 cm vs 82 cm
  • 1 fewer wash temperatures
    BAUKNECHT B7FHS51 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 B7FHS51 offers fewer wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (3 vs 4).3 vs 4
  • 5 min longer Eco wash time
    BAUKNECHT B7FHS51 takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (240 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 B7FHS51 takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (240 min vs 235 min).240 min vs 235 min
  • 0.2 m shorter cable length
    BAUKNECHT B7FHS51 has a shorter cable than the average dishwasher (1.3 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

    BAUKNECHT B7FHS51 has a shorter cable than the average dishwasher (1.3 m vs 1.5 m).1.3 m vs 1.5 m
  • 3 cm deeper depth
    BAUKNECHT B7FHS51 is deeper than the average dishwasher (59 cm vs 56 cm).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Depth.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Depth across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    BAUKNECHT B7FHS51 is deeper than the average dishwasher (59 cm vs 56 cm).59 cm vs 56 cm
  • 5.4 kg heavier weight
    BAUKNECHT B7FHS51 is heavier than the average dishwasher (44.5 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 B7FHS51 is heavier than the average dishwasher (44.5 kg vs 39.1 kg).44.5 kg vs 39.1 kg
  • 0.2 cm wider width
    BAUKNECHT B7FHS51 is wider than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 59.8 cm).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Width.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Width across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    BAUKNECHT B7FHS51 is wider than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 59.8 cm).60 cm vs 59.8 cm
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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
amazon
4.2
55 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about BAUKNECHT B7FHS51?

  • High cleaning performance supported by the PowerClean Pro high-pressure nozzles
  • Generous interior layout with MaxiSpace design accommodating up to 15 place settings
  • Extremely quiet operation with a low noise level of 41 dB
  • Excellent B-class energy efficiency that reduces power consumption
  • Effective drying results assisted by the NaturalDry automatic door opening system
  • Flexible loading options with a height-adjustable upper basket, folding prongs, and a dedicated cutlery drawer
  • Convenient 30-minute quick wash program for lightly soiled dishes

What customers dislike about BAUKNECHT B7FHS51?

  • Disappointing cleaning performance and higher energy usage specifically when running the automatic program
  • Suboptimal drying and cleaning efficiency when operating strictly in the Eco mode with heavy or burnt-in soil
  • Very long cycle times when running the Eco program
  • Customer service and technician support can be slow or difficult to coordinate for non-German speakers

Expert reviews

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20/03/2026
Summary of the review
Review: Bauknecht B7F HS51 X - Stiftung Warentest
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