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Beko BDFS26040XQ Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£330No. of place settings:10Energy efficiency class:CNoise level:44 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight 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.

8.3

Overall score

Score
8.3/ 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–² Better than 74% of models
Score components

80%

8.3

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–²Better than 74% of dishwashers
8.3

Technical score

Technical score
8.3/ 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 72% of models
Score components

35%

8.8

Performance

30%

7.5

Features

25%

9.2

Programmes

10%

6.8

Design

â–²Better than 72% of dishwashers
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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 78% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £330

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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Beko BDFS26040XQ

Technical score
Technical score
8.3/ 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 72% of models
Score components:

35%

8.8

Performance

30%

7.5

Features

25%

9.2

Programmes

10%

6.8

Design

8.3
User score
User score
8.0/ 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 78% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Beko BDFS26040XQ has a popularity score of 1 point, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.5/ 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
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components:

60%

8.3

Overall score

40%

8.8

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
0.593 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.593 kWh
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.593 kWh; it is lower than that of 83.8% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 1.4% 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
220 min
Eco wash time
220 min
â–² Better than 64% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 220 min; it is shorter than that of 64.1% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 4.4% 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
10
No. of place settings
10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Market range: <10 – >15
The number of place settings on this dishwasher is 10; it is lower than that of 82.5% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 9.2% 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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Beko BDFS26040XQ 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.
  • 0.16 kWh less energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.593 kWh
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (0.6 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.593 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 0.6 L less water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    8.9 L
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <8.9 L – >11 L
    The water usage per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (8.9 L vs 9.5 L).
    8.9 L vs 9.5 L
  • 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.
  • 168 L/year less water consumption
    Annual water consumption
    2,492 L/year
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <2.2k L/year – >3.1k L/year
    The water consumption of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (2492 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    2,492 L/year vs 2,660 L/year
  • 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.
  • 0.01 W less standby power
    Standby power consumption
    0.49 W
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <0.49 W – >0.5 W
    The standby power consumption of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (0.5 W vs 0.5 W).
    0.49 W vs 0.5 W
  • 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
  • 7.6% better value for money
    Beko BDFS26040XQ offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.46 vs 7.9).
    8.46 vs 7.86
  • 27.3% cheaper
    Beko BDFS26040XQ is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£330 vs £420).
    £330 vs £420
  • 0.16 kWh less energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.593 kWh
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (0.6 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.593 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 0.6 L less water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    8.9 L
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <8.9 L – >11 L
    The water usage per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (8.9 L vs 9.5 L).
    8.9 L vs 9.5 L
  • 168 L/year less water consumption
    Annual water consumption
    2,492 L/year
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <2.2k L/year – >3.1k L/year
    The water consumption of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (2492 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    2,492 L/year vs 2,660 L/year
  • 0.01 W less standby power
    Standby power consumption
    0.49 W
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <0.49 W – >0.5 W
    The standby power consumption of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (0.5 W vs 0.5 W).
    0.49 W vs 0.5 W
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 15 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    220 min
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (220 min vs 235 min).
    220 min vs 235 min
  • 4 fewer place settings
    No. of place settings
    10
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (10 vs 14).
    10 vs 14
  • 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.
  • 0.9% heavier
    Weight
    39.5 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (39.5 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    39.5 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 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.
  • 4 fewer place settings
    No. of place settings
    10
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (10 vs 14).
    10 vs 14
  • 0.9% heavier
    Weight
    39.5 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (39.5 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    39.5 kg vs 39.15 kg

Third-party reviews

What we 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 we don't like 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.

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.

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