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BAUKNECHT B8IHP42LC Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£400No. of place settings:14Energy efficiency class:CNoise level:42 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

BAUKNECHT B8IHP42LC Review: Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.5

Overall score

Score
8.5/ 10
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An overall evaluation of products in the Dishwashers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
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â–² Better than 84% of models
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80%

8.4

Technical score

20%

8.9

User score

â–²Better than 84% of dishwashers
8.4

Technical score

Technical score
8.4/ 10
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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.
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components

35%

8.4

Performance

30%

7.7

Features

25%

9.7

Programmes

10%

7.6

Design

â–²Better than 78% of dishwashers
8.9

User score

User score
8.9/ 10
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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.
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★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 176 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
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Technical Specifications of dishwasher BAUKNECHT B8IHP42LC

Technical score
Technical score
8.4/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components:

35%

8.4

Performance

30%

7.7

Features

25%

9.7

Programmes

10%

7.6

Design

8.4
User score
User score
8.9/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 176 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.9
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 10
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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.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
BAUKNECHT B8IHP42LC has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 92% of products in this category.
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Value for money
Value for money
8.5/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components:

60%

8.5

Overall score

40%

8.4

Price

8.5
Energy efficiency class
C
Energy efficiency class
C
â–² Better than 54% of models
This dishwasher has energy efficiency class C, better than that of 53.9% of dishwashers and the same as that of 20.8% of dishwashers.
Washing efficiency class
A
Washing efficiency class
A
â–² Better than 1% of models
This dishwasher has washing efficiency class A, better than that of 1.1% of dishwashers and the same as that of 98.9% of dishwashers.
Drying efficiency class
A
Drying efficiency class
A
â–² Better than 1% of models
This dishwasher has drying efficiency class A, better than that of 1.1% of dishwashers and the same as that of 98.9% of dishwashers.
Noise emission class
B
Noise emission class
B
â–² Better than 45% of models
This dishwasher has noise-emission class B, better than that of 44.6% of dishwashers and the same as that of 54.1% of dishwashers.
Energy consumption per cycle
0.75 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.75 kWh
â–² Better than 48% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.75 kWh; it is lower than that of 48.1% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 11.3% of the dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
10
No. of wash programs
10
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <5 – >10
The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is 10; it is higher than that of 92% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 6.1% of the dishwashers.
Quick wash program
yes
Quick wash program
yes
Category Benchmark
This dishwasher has a quick wash programme. Overall, 99.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
Quick wash time
30 min
Quick wash time
30 min
â–² Better than 34% of models
Market range: <28 min – >60 min
This dishwasher completes the quick programme in 30 min; it is shorter than that of 34.3% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the programme on 42.9% of the dishwashers.
Eco wash time
?
Delicate wash program
yes
Delicate wash program
yes
â–² Better than 40% of models
This dishwasher has a delicate wash programme. Overall, 60.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Automatic door opening
yes
Automatic door opening
yes
â–² Better than 35% of models
This dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 65% of dishwashers have this feature.
Touch screen
no
Touch screen
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This dishwasher does not have a touch screen. Overall, 10.9% of dishwashers have this feature.
Load sensor
yes
Load sensor
yes
â–² Better than 30% of models
This dishwasher has a load sensor. Overall, 69.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
Overflow protection
yes
Overflow protection
yes
â–² Better than 3% of models
This dishwasher has overflow protection. Overall, 97.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
Adjustable water softener
yes
Adjustable water softener
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This dishwasher has an adjustable water softener. Overall, 99% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Type of installation
fully integrated
No. of place settings
14
No. of place settings
14
â–² Better than 45% of models
Market range: <10 – >15
The number of place settings on this dishwasher is 14; it is higher than that of 44.9% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 43.7% of the dishwashers.
Cutlery basket
yes
Cutlery basket
yes
â–² Better than 42% of models
This dishwasher has a cutlery basket. Overall, 57.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
Height adjustable top basket
yes
Height adjustable top basket
yes
â–² Better than 8% of models
This dishwasher has a height-adjustable top basket. Overall, 91.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
Digital display
yes
Digital display
yes
â–² Better than 10% of models
This dishwasher has a digital display. Overall, 90.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
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BAUKNECHT B8IHP42LC vs the average dishwasher

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  • 4 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    10
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (10 vs 6).
    10 vs 6
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. Overall, 34.3% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 2 dB quieter
    Noise level
    42 dB
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is quieter than the average dishwasher (42 dB vs 44 dB).
    42 dB vs 44 dB
  • 2 °C higher maximum wash temperature
    Max cleaning temperature
    72 °C
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <65 °C – >75 °C
    The maximum cleaning temperature of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (72 °C vs 70 °C).
    72 °C vs 70 °C
  • Has a pause option
    Pause option
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This dishwasher has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. Overall, 45.4% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    C
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This dishwasher has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).
    C vs D
  • 10x more popular
    BAUKNECHT B8IHP42LC is more popular than the average dishwasher (10 vs 1).
    10 vs 1
  • 11% higher user score
    User score
    8.9/ 10
    ✕
    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 distribution
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    the average dishwasher
    BAUKNECHT B8IHP42LC has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (8.88 vs 8.000).
    8.88 vs 8
  • 10x more popular
    BAUKNECHT B8IHP42LC is more popular than the average dishwasher (10 vs 1).
    10 vs 1
  • 11% higher user score
    User score
    8.9/ 10
    ✕
    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 distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    BAUKNECHT B8IHP42LC
    the average dishwasher
    BAUKNECHT B8IHP42LC has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (8.88 vs 8.000).
    8.88 vs 8
  • 8% better value for money
    BAUKNECHT B8IHP42LC offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.49 vs 7.9).
    8.49 vs 7.86
  • 5% cheaper
    BAUKNECHT B8IHP42LC is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£400 vs £420).
    £400 vs £420
  • 2 dB quieter
    Noise level
    42 dB
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is quieter than the average dishwasher (42 dB vs 44 dB).
    42 dB vs 44 dB
  • 2 °C higher maximum wash temperature
    Max cleaning temperature
    72 °C
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <65 °C – >75 °C
    The maximum cleaning temperature of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (72 °C vs 70 °C).
    72 °C vs 70 °C
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    C
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This dishwasher has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).
    C vs D
  • 4 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    10
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (10 vs 6).
    10 vs 6
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. Overall, 34.3% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has a pause option
    Pause option
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This dishwasher has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. Overall, 45.4% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 9.3% lighter
    Weight
    35.5 kg
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% lighter: this dishwasher is lighter than the average dishwasher (35.5 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    35.5 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • No child lock
    Child lock
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. Overall, 52.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 1 fewer wash temperatures
    No. of wash temperatures
    3
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <3 – >8
    The number of wash temperatures on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (3 vs 4).
    3 vs 4
  • 0.2 m shorter cable
    Cable length
    1.3 m
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <1.3 m – >1.75 m
    This dishwasher has a shorter cable than the average dishwasher (1.3 m vs 1.5 m).
    1.3 m vs 1.5 m
  • 1 fewer wash temperatures
    No. of wash temperatures
    3
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <3 – >8
    The number of wash temperatures on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (3 vs 4).
    3 vs 4
  • No child lock
    Child lock
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. Overall, 52.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 0.2 m shorter cable
    Cable length
    1.3 m
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <1.3 m – >1.75 m
    This dishwasher has a shorter cable than the average dishwasher (1.3 m vs 1.5 m).
    1.3 m vs 1.5 m

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Third-party reviews

Based on 176 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about BAUKNECHT B8IHP42LC

  • Excellent cleaning performance powered by high-pressure PowerClean Pro nozzles for baked-on food residue
  • Generous MaxiSpace interior that offers plenty of room for large items like 32cm pizza plates
  • Extremely quiet operation with a low noise level of 42 decibels
  • Efficient drying results due to the NaturalDry automatic door opening system at the end of cycles
  • Highly flexible loading options with customizable racks and a dedicated third SpaceClean drawer
  • Good resource conservation featuring Dynamic Intelligence to adjust water and energy usage based on soil level

What we don't like about BAUKNECHT B8IHP42LC

  • Control panel layout can feel less intuitive and slightly difficult for some users to program initially
  • Eco program cycle takes a very long time to finish complete runs
  • Mixed feedback regarding the complexity and ease of the built-in niche installation process
  • General brand reliability and customer service support concerns noted by some buyers

Verdict

The Bauknecht B8I HP42 LC is a 60cm fully integrated built-in dishwasher offering a spacious 14 place setting capacity within its innovative MaxiSpace tub, which accommodates larger items like 32cm pizza plates. Main characteristics include an efficient C energy rating (consuming 75 kWh per 100 cycles), an eco-friendly water consumption of 9.5 liters per cycle, and a highly silent 42 dB operating noise level. Its prominent pros feature PowerClean Pro high-pressure jets for removing stubborn, baked-on grime without pre-rinsing, a unique SpaceClean third cutlery drawer with its own integrated water jets, and a NaturalDry system that automatically opens the door post-cycle to enhance drying efficiency. On the downside, it lacks the ability for single-basket or multizone half-load washing, lacks an automated internal lighting system, and carries a lengthy standard eco cycle runtime of 210 minutes.

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