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Beko BDIN38521Q Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£330No. of place settings:14Energy efficiency class:ENoise level:44 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

Beko BDIN38521Q Review: Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.6

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 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 59% of models
Score components

80%

7.6

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 59% of dishwashers
7.6

Technical score

Technical score
7.6/ 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–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components

35%

7.1

Performance

30%

7.4

Features

25%

8.2

Programmes

10%

8.9

Design

â–¼Worse than 57% 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 BDIN38521Q

Technical score
Technical score
7.6/ 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–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components:

35%

7.1

Performance

30%

7.4

Features

25%

8.2

Programmes

10%

8.9

Design

7.6
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

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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 BDIN38521Q 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
8.0/ 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–² Better than 58% of models
Score components:

60%

7.6

Overall score

40%

8.8

Price

8.0
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
8
No. of wash programs
8
â–² Better than 64% of models
Market range: <5 – >10
The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is 8; it is higher than that of 64.1% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 20.3% 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
no
Load sensor
no
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
This dishwasher does not have a load sensor. Overall, 69.9% 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
built-in
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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Beko BDIN38521Q vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • 2 more wash temperatures
    No. of wash temperatures
    6
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <3 – >8
    The number of wash temperatures on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (6 vs 4).
    6 vs 4
  • 2 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    8
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).
    8 vs 6
  • 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 detergent-tablet counter in the app
    Detergent tablet counter (app)
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This dishwasher has a detergent-tablet counter in the app, while the average dishwasher does not have a detergent-tablet counter in the app. Overall, 39.5% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 0.25 m longer supply hose
    Supply hose length
    1.8 m
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >1.65 m
    This dishwasher has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.55 m).
    1.8 m vs 1.55 m
  • 27.3% cheaper
    Beko BDIN38521Q is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£330 vs £420).
    £330 vs £420
  • 1.4% better value for money
    Beko BDIN38521Q offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (7.97 vs 7.9).
    7.97 vs 7.86
  • 27.3% cheaper
    Beko BDIN38521Q is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£330 vs £420).
    £330 vs £420
  • 1.4% better value for money
    Beko BDIN38521Q offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (7.97 vs 7.9).
    7.97 vs 7.86
  • 2 more wash temperatures
    No. of wash temperatures
    6
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <3 – >8
    The number of wash temperatures on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (6 vs 4).
    6 vs 4
  • 2 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    8
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).
    8 vs 6
  • 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 detergent-tablet counter in the app
    Detergent tablet counter (app)
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This dishwasher has a detergent-tablet counter in the app, while the average dishwasher does not have a detergent-tablet counter in the app. Overall, 39.5% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 0.25 m longer supply hose
    Supply hose length
    1.8 m
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >1.65 m
    This dishwasher has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.55 m).
    1.8 m vs 1.55 m
  • 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
  • No load sensor
    Load sensor
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. Overall, 69.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No half-load option
    Half load option
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. Overall, 72.9% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 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.
  • 0.5 W more standby power
    Standby power consumption
    1 W
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <0.49 W – >0.5 W
    The standby power consumption of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (1 W vs 0.5 W).
    1 W vs 0.5 W
  • 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
  • 0.1% heavier
    Weight
    39.2 kg
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (39.2 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    39.2 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 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.
  • 0.5 W more standby power
    Standby power consumption
    1 W
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <0.49 W – >0.5 W
    The standby power consumption of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (1 W vs 0.5 W).
    1 W vs 0.5 W
  • No half-load option
    Half load option
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. Overall, 72.9% 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
  • No load sensor
    Load sensor
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. Overall, 69.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 0.1% heavier
    Weight
    39.2 kg
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (39.2 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    39.2 kg vs 39.15 kg

Expert reviews

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Third-party reviews

What we like about Beko BDIN38521Q

  • Excellent value for money compared to higher-end brands
  • Very quiet operation at 44 dB, making it suitable for open living areas
  • Generous capacity with space for up to 15 place settings
  • Effective intensive cleaning features like AquaIntense for heavily soiled pots and pans
  • Flexible storage options including a standard third cutlery basket and folding racks
  • Convenient features such as the Fast+ function to accelerate wash cycles
  • Useful floor indicator light to show when the machine is operating

What we don't like about Beko BDIN38521Q

  • Drying performance can be underwhelming, occasionally leaving dishes wet unless SelfDry/rinse aid is perfectly utilized
  • Energy efficiency is only rated as Class E under European standards
  • The user manual can be confusing or difficult to navigate for first-time programming
  • Beko customer service response times can occasionally be slow when arranging repairs

Verdict

The Beko BDIN38521Q is a 60cm fully integrated, full-size dishwasher featuring an impressive 15 place setting capacity, 8 wash programs, and a ProSmart Inverter Motor operating at a quiet 44 dB noise level. Key performance highlights include specialized Hygiene Intense, SteamGloss, and AquaIntense functions alongside a flexible design boasting a standard third cutlery tray and a 3-level height-adjustable upper basket. While its reliable cleaning and energy efficiency Class E performance are notable advantages, users may experience minor drawbacks such as a learning curve with the touch-button control configuration and slightly less effective natural air drying on plastic items.

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