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  • Avg. price: ~£330
  • No. of place settings: 10
  • Energy efficiency class: C
  • Noise level: 44 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Beko BDFS26040XQ review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.4

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%

8.4

Technical Score

20.0%

?

User score

Excellent
8.4

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%

8.8

Performance

30.0%

7.7

Features

25.0%

9.3

Programmes

10.0%

6.4

Design

Excellent
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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%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 8.6
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    9.9

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    10

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    8.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    7.4

    Noise level

    10.0%

    2.8

    No. of place settings

  • 7.4
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    7.4

    Noise level

    20.0%

    8.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    8.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    9.9

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    2.8

    No. of place settings

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £330

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All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The BEKO BDFS26040XQ is a 45 cm slimline, freestanding dishwasher in stainless steel featuring a 10 place setting capacity, 3 basket drawers, and 6 wash programs operated via an intuitive LED control panel. This highly efficient appliance operates in Energy Class C with a quiet 44 dBA noise level, utilizing an economical 8.9 liters of water and 0.593 kWh of electricity per eco cycle. Key performance pros include an intensive cleaning zone via AquaIntense technology, a rapid 58-minute Quick&Shine daily cycle, and an automatic SelfDry door-opening system that accelerates natural drying. On the downside, the lack of a dedicated active hot air heating element means items like plastics might not dry completely, and its narrow, compact design restricts the loading of oversized cookware compared to full-sized models.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Beko BDFS26040XQ

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%

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Design

8.4
Beko BDFS26040XQ has a technical score of 8.36 points, which is higher than 74.5% 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
Beko BDFS26040XQ 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%

8.4

Overall score

40.0%

8.8

Price

8.5
Beko BDFS26040XQ 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

C
Beko BDFS26040XQ has energy efficiency class C, which is better than that of 53.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 20.8% 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
Beko BDFS26040XQ 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
Beko BDFS26040XQ 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
Beko BDFS26040XQ 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

0.593 kWh
Beko BDFS26040XQ uses 0.593 kWh per cycle, which is lower than that of 83.8% of dishwashers and equal to that of 1.4% 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

6
Beko BDFS26040XQ offers 6 wash programs, which is more than that of 22.1% of dishwashers and equal to that of 30.3% 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
Beko BDFS26040XQ 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
Beko BDFS26040XQ 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

220 min
Beko BDFS26040XQ completes its Eco wash in 220 min, which is shorter than that of 64.2% of dishwashers and equal to that of 4.3% 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
Beko BDFS26040XQ 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
Beko BDFS26040XQ 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
Beko BDFS26040XQ 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

?
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
Beko BDFS26040XQ 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
Beko BDFS26040XQ 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

10
Beko BDFS26040XQ holds 10 place settings, which is fewer than that of 82.4% of dishwashers and equal to that of 9.3% 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
Beko BDFS26040XQ 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
Beko BDFS26040XQ 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
Beko BDFS26040XQ has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Beko BDFS26040XQ vs the average dishwasher

  • Has a hygiene programme
    Beko BDFS26040XQ 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

    Beko BDFS26040XQ has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
  • 0.16 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Beko BDFS26040XQ uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.6 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

    Beko BDFS26040XQ uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.6 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.593 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 0.6 L lower water usage per cycle
    Beko BDFS26040XQ uses less water per cycle than the average dishwasher (8.9 L vs 9.5 L).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Water usage per cycle.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Water usage per cycle across dishwashers.

    Importance: HIGH

    Beko BDFS26040XQ uses less water per cycle than the average dishwasher (8.9 L vs 9.5 L).8.9 L vs 9.5 L
  • 15 cm narrower width
    Beko BDFS26040XQ is narrower than the average dishwasher (44.8 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

    Beko BDFS26040XQ is narrower than the average dishwasher (44.8 cm vs 59.8 cm).44.8 cm vs 59.8 cm
  • Has a pause option
    Beko BDFS26040XQ 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

    Beko BDFS26040XQ has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • 168 L/year lower annual water consumption
    Beko BDFS26040XQ uses less water annually than the average dishwasher (2492 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Annual water consumption.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Annual water consumption across dishwashers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Beko BDFS26040XQ uses less water annually than the average dishwasher (2492 L/year vs 2660 L/year).2492 L/year vs 2660 L/year
  • Has a program sequence indicator
    Beko BDFS26040XQ has a program sequence indicator, while the average dishwasher does not have a program sequence indicator. 17.8% of dishwashers have a program sequence indicator.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Program sequence indicator.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Beko BDFS26040XQ has a program sequence indicator, while the average dishwasher does not have a program sequence indicator. 17.8% of dishwashers have a program sequence indicator.
  • 0.01 W lower standby power consumption
    Beko BDFS26040XQ has lower standby power consumption than the average dishwasher (0.5 W vs 0.5 W).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Standby power consumption.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Standby power consumption across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Beko BDFS26040XQ has lower standby power consumption than the average dishwasher (0.5 W vs 0.5 W).0.49 W vs 0.5 W
  • 0.16 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Beko BDFS26040XQ uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.6 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • 0.6 L lower water usage per cycle
    Beko BDFS26040XQ uses less water per cycle than the average dishwasher (8.9 L vs 9.5 L).
  • 168 L/year lower annual water consumption
    Beko BDFS26040XQ uses less water annually than the average dishwasher (2492 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
  • 0.01 W lower standby power consumption
    Beko BDFS26040XQ has lower standby power consumption than the average dishwasher (0.5 W vs 0.5 W).
  • 1 more wash temperatures
    Beko BDFS26040XQ offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (5 vs 4).
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Beko BDFS26040XQ has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Beko BDFS26040XQ has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
  • Has a pause option
    Beko BDFS26040XQ has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • Has a program sequence indicator
    Beko BDFS26040XQ has a program sequence indicator, while the average dishwasher does not have a program sequence indicator. 17.8% of dishwashers have a program sequence indicator.
  • 15 min shorter Eco wash time
    Beko BDFS26040XQ finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (220 min vs 235 min).
  • 15 cm narrower width
    Beko BDFS26040XQ is narrower than the average dishwasher (44.8 cm vs 59.8 cm).

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Programmes
Design
  • Does not have a hot-water connection
    Beko BDFS26040XQ does not have a hot-water connection, while the average dishwasher has a hot-water connection. 87.5% of dishwashers have a hot-water connection.
  • 4 fewer place settings
    Beko BDFS26040XQ holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (10 vs 14).
  • 3 cm taller height
    Beko BDFS26040XQ is taller than the average dishwasher (85 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 4 cm deeper depth
    Beko BDFS26040XQ is deeper than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 0.4 kg heavier weight
    Beko BDFS26040XQ is heavier than the average dishwasher (39.5 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 4 fewer place settings
    Beko BDFS26040XQ holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (10 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

    Beko BDFS26040XQ holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (10 vs 14).10 vs 14
  • Does not have a hot-water connection
    Beko BDFS26040XQ does not have a hot-water connection, while the average dishwasher has a hot-water connection. 87.5% of dishwashers have a hot-water connection.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Hot water connection.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Beko BDFS26040XQ does not have a hot-water connection, while the average dishwasher has a hot-water connection. 87.5% of dishwashers have a hot-water connection.
  • 3 cm taller height
    Beko BDFS26040XQ 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

    Beko BDFS26040XQ is taller than the average dishwasher (85 cm vs 82 cm).85 cm vs 82 cm
  • 4 cm deeper depth
    Beko BDFS26040XQ is deeper than the average dishwasher (60 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

    Beko BDFS26040XQ is deeper than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 56 cm).60 cm vs 56 cm
  • 0.4 kg heavier weight
    Beko BDFS26040XQ is heavier than the average dishwasher (39.5 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

    Beko BDFS26040XQ is heavier than the average dishwasher (39.5 kg vs 39.1 kg).39.5 kg vs 39.1 kg
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Beko BDFS26040XQ?

  • Efficient cleaning on heavily soiled pots and pans using AquaIntense technology.
  • Quiet operation at 44 dBA, making it ideal for open kitchens and small spaces.
  • Good water and energy efficiency with a Class C rating and ProSmart Inverter motor.
  • Flexible loading options with a 3-position adjustable upper basket and a dedicated cutlery tray.
  • Compact 45 cm slimline design that fits easily into smaller kitchen spaces.
  • Convenient SelfDry automatic door-opening feature at the end of cycles to improve natural drying.

What customers dislike about Beko BDFS26040XQ?

  • Drying performance can be sub-optimal on plastic items and Tupperware, leaving them damp.
  • The physical user manual is considered unhelpful and confusing by some users.
  • Baskets, racks, and plastic door components can feel somewhat flimsy or cheaply constructed compared to premium brands.
  • Customer service response times for repairs and troubleshooting can be slow.

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