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Beko BDFN26521XQ Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£410No. of place settings:15Energy efficiency class:ENoise level:43 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

Beko BDFN26521XQ Review: Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.2

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

80%

7.9

Technical score

20%

4.4

User score

â–¼Worse than 78% of dishwashers
7.9

Technical score

Technical score
7.9/ 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 54% of models
Score components

35%

7.3

Performance

30%

7.5

Features

25%

9.1

Programmes

10%

7.8

Design

â–²Better than 54% of dishwashers
4.4

User score

User score
4.4/ 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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

70%

4.8

User ratings

30%

3.5

Number of reviews

Based on 3 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.
â–¼Worse than 99% of dishwashers
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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Beko BDFN26521XQ

Technical score
Technical score
7.9/ 10
✕
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 54% of models
Score components:

35%

7.3

Performance

30%

7.5

Features

25%

9.1

Programmes

10%

7.8

Design

7.9
User score
User score
4.4/ 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
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

70%

4.8

User ratings

30%

3.5

Number of reviews

Based on 3 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.
4.4
Popularity
Popularity
3.5/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 58% of models
Popularity:
Beko BDFN26521XQ has a popularity score of 3.5 points, which is higher than 58.4% of products in this category.
3.5
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 10
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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
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components:

60%

7.2

Overall score

40%

8.4

Price

7.5
Energy efficiency class
E
Energy efficiency class
E
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This dishwasher has energy efficiency class E, worse than that of 67.6% of dishwashers and the same as that of 26.5% 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
0.965 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.965 kWh
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.965 kWh; it is higher than that of 97.2% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 0.2% of the dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
6
No. of wash programs
6
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
Market range: <5 – >10
The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is 6; it is higher than that of 22.1% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 30% 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
245 min
Eco wash time
245 min
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 245 min; it is longer than that of 73.5% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 1% of the dishwashers.
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
?
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
freestanding
No. of place settings
15
No. of place settings
15
â–² Better than 89% of models
Market range: <10 – >15
The number of place settings on this dishwasher is 15; it is higher than that of 88.7% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 5.9% 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
?
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Beko BDFN26521XQ vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • 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.
  • Has a program-sequence indicator
    Program sequence indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This dishwasher has a program-sequence indicator, while the average dishwasher does not have a program-sequence indicator. Overall, 17.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 1 more wash temperatures
    No. of wash temperatures
    5
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <3 – >8
    The number of wash temperatures on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (5 vs 4).
    5 vs 4
  • 1 more place settings
    No. of place settings
    15
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (15 vs 14).
    15 vs 14
  • 1 dB quieter
    Noise level
    43 dB
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is quieter than the average dishwasher (43 dB vs 44 dB).
    43 dB vs 44 dB
  • 3.49x more popular
    Beko BDFN26521XQ is more popular than the average dishwasher (3.49 vs 1).
    3.49 vs 1
  • 2.4% cheaper
    Beko BDFN26521XQ is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£410 vs £420).
    £410 vs £420
  • 3.49x more popular
    Beko BDFN26521XQ is more popular than the average dishwasher (3.49 vs 1).
    3.49 vs 1
  • 2.4% cheaper
    Beko BDFN26521XQ is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£410 vs £420).
    £410 vs £420
  • 1 more wash temperatures
    No. of wash temperatures
    5
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <3 – >8
    The number of wash temperatures on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (5 vs 4).
    5 vs 4
  • 1 dB quieter
    Noise level
    43 dB
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is quieter than the average dishwasher (43 dB vs 44 dB).
    43 dB vs 44 dB
  • 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.
  • Has a program-sequence indicator
    Program sequence indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This dishwasher has a program-sequence indicator, while the average dishwasher does not have a program-sequence indicator. Overall, 17.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 1 more place settings
    No. of place settings
    15
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (15 vs 14).
    15 vs 14
  • 0.22 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.965 kWh
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (1 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.965 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    E
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).
    E vs D
  • No hot-water connection
    Hot water connection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a hot-water connection, while the average dishwasher has a hot-water connection. Overall, 87.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 10 min longer Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    245 min
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a longer Eco programme than the average dishwasher (245 min vs 235 min).
    245 min vs 235 min
  • 26% heavier
    Weight
    49.31 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (49.3 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    49.31 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 0.05 m shorter supply hose
    Supply hose length
    1.5 m
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >1.65 m
    This dishwasher has a shorter supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.5 m vs 1.55 m).
    1.5 m vs 1.55 m
  • 81.5% lower user score
    User score
    4.4/ 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
    Beko BDFN26521XQ
    the average dishwasher
    Beko BDFN26521XQ has a lower user score than the average dishwasher (4.41 vs 8.000).
    4.41 vs 8
  • 4.3% worse value for money
    Beko BDFN26521XQ offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (7.54 vs 7.9).
    7.54 vs 7.86
  • 81.5% lower user score
    User score
    4.4/ 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
    Beko BDFN26521XQ
    the average dishwasher
    Beko BDFN26521XQ has a lower user score than the average dishwasher (4.41 vs 8.000).
    4.41 vs 8
  • 4.3% worse value for money
    Beko BDFN26521XQ offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (7.54 vs 7.9).
    7.54 vs 7.86
  • 0.22 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.965 kWh
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (1 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.965 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    E
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).
    E vs D
  • No hot-water connection
    Hot water connection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a hot-water connection, while the average dishwasher has a hot-water connection. Overall, 87.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 10 min longer Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    245 min
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a longer Eco programme than the average dishwasher (245 min vs 235 min).
    245 min vs 235 min
  • 26% heavier
    Weight
    49.31 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (49.3 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    49.31 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 0.05 m shorter supply hose
    Supply hose length
    1.5 m
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >1.65 m
    This dishwasher has a shorter supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.5 m vs 1.55 m).
    1.5 m vs 1.55 m

Third-party reviews

Based on 3 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Beko BDFN26521XQ

  • Large loading capacity that accommodates 15 place settings, making it ideal for big families
  • Equipped with a practical third cutlery tray/compartment at the top for extra loading flexibility
  • Features efficient cleaning technologies like AquaIntense and HygieneIntense for thorough sanitisation
  • Equipped with a quiet and durable ProSmart Inverter motor operating at a low 43 dB noise level
  • Offers excellent value for money compared to premium-priced competing brands

What we don't like about Beko BDFN26521XQ

  • The user instruction manual can be confusing or difficult for some users to follow clearly
  • Customer service response times can be slow when requesting support or setup assistance
  • Adjustable racks and plastic interior components can occasionally feel slightly flimsy to handle

Verdict

The BEKO BDFN26521XQ is a 60 cm freestanding stainless steel dishwasher that features a large 15 place setting capacity and 6 wash programs. Powered by an efficient ProSmart Inverter Motor, it operates at a very quiet noise level of 43 decibels and includes advanced features such as AquaIntense for heavily soiled pots and HygieneIntense to eliminate bacteria. Main pros include its third cutlery tray for extra organization, touch controls, and low water consumption at 9.5 litres per cycle. However, cons include a potentially confusing or faint LED display and slightly flexible or flimsy rack components.

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