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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£330
  • Avg. price in US: ~$420
  • No. of place settings: 14
  • Energy efficiency class: E
  • Noise level: 44 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height 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

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%

7.6

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Very good
7.6

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%

7.1

Performance

30.0%

7.4

Features

25.0%

8.1

Programmes

10.0%

8.5

Design

Very good
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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%

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User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 5.4
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    1.0

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    8.3

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    6.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    7.4

    Noise level

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

  • 6.9
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    7.4

    Noise level

    20.0%

    8.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    6.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    1.0

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    10

    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 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.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Beko BDIN38521Q

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

7.6
Beko BDIN38521Q has a technical score of 7.56 points, which is lower than 59% 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 BDIN38521Q 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%

7.6

Overall score

40.0%

8.8

Price

7.9
Beko BDIN38521Q has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.9 points, which is higher than 48.6% 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

E
Beko BDIN38521Q has energy efficiency class E, which is worse than that of 67.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 26.5% 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 BDIN38521Q 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 BDIN38521Q 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 BDIN38521Q 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

0.965 kWh
Beko BDIN38521Q uses 0.965 kWh per cycle, which is higher than that of 97.2% of dishwashers and equal to that of 0.2% 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

8
Beko BDIN38521Q offers 8 wash programs, which is more than that of 64% of dishwashers and equal to that of 20.3% 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 BDIN38521Q 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 BDIN38521Q 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

245 min
Beko BDIN38521Q completes its Eco wash in 245 min, which is longer than that of 73.3% of dishwashers and equal to that of 0.9% 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 BDIN38521Q 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 BDIN38521Q 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 BDIN38521Q 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

no
Beko BDIN38521Q does not have a load sensor. This feature is present in 69.7% of dishwashers.
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 BDIN38521Q 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 BDIN38521Q 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

built-in
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

14
Beko BDIN38521Q holds 14 place settings, which is more than that of 44.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 43.7% 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 BDIN38521Q 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 BDIN38521Q 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 BDIN38521Q has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Beko BDIN38521Q vs the average dishwasher

  • 2 more wash temperatures
    Beko BDIN38521Q offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (6 vs 4).
    What it is: This attribute refers to No. of wash temperatures.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare No. of wash temperatures across dishwashers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Beko BDIN38521Q offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (6 vs 4).6 vs 4
  • 2 more wash programs
    Beko BDIN38521Q offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).
    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

    Beko BDIN38521Q offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).8 vs 6
  • Has a pause option
    Beko BDIN38521Q 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 BDIN38521Q has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • 0.25 m longer supply hose length
    Beko BDIN38521Q has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.55 m).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Supply hose length.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Supply hose length across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Beko BDIN38521Q has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.55 m).1.8 m vs 1.55 m
  • 1 cm shallower depth
    Beko BDIN38521Q is shallower than the average dishwasher (55 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 BDIN38521Q is shallower than the average dishwasher (55 cm vs 56 cm).55 cm vs 56 cm
  • 27.3% cheaper
    Beko BDIN38521Q is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£330 vs £420).
    Beko BDIN38521Q is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£330 vs £420).£330 vs £420
  • 0.2 cm shorter height
    Beko BDIN38521Q is shorter than the average dishwasher (81.8 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 BDIN38521Q is shorter than the average dishwasher (81.8 cm vs 82 cm).81.8 cm vs 82 cm
  • 2 more wash temperatures
    Beko BDIN38521Q offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (6 vs 4).
  • 2 more wash programs
    Beko BDIN38521Q offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).
  • Has a pause option
    Beko BDIN38521Q has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • 0.25 m longer supply hose length
    Beko BDIN38521Q has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.55 m).
  • 1 cm shallower depth
    Beko BDIN38521Q is shallower than the average dishwasher (55 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 0.2 cm shorter height
    Beko BDIN38521Q is shorter than the average dishwasher (81.8 cm vs 82 cm).

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Overall
Performance
Programmes
Design
  • 0.22 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Beko BDIN38521Q uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (1 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Beko BDIN38521Q has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).
  • Does not have a hot-water connection
    Beko BDIN38521Q 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.
  • 0.5 W higher standby power consumption
    Beko BDIN38521Q has higher standby power consumption than the average dishwasher (1 W vs 0.5 W).
  • Does not have a half-load option
    Beko BDIN38521Q does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. 72.7% of dishwashers have a half-load option.
  • 10 min longer Eco wash time
    Beko BDIN38521Q takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (245 min vs 235 min).
  • Does not have a load sensor
    Beko BDIN38521Q does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. 69.6% of dishwashers have a load sensor.
  • 0.1 kg heavier weight
    Beko BDIN38521Q is heavier than the average dishwasher (39.2 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 0.22 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Beko BDIN38521Q uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (1 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 BDIN38521Q uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (1 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.965 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • Does not have a load sensor
    Beko BDIN38521Q does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. 69.6% of dishwashers have a 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

    Beko BDIN38521Q does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. 69.6% of dishwashers have a load sensor.
  • Does not have a half-load option
    Beko BDIN38521Q does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. 72.7% of dishwashers have a half-load option.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Half load option.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Beko BDIN38521Q does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. 72.7% of dishwashers have a half-load option.
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Beko BDIN38521Q has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).
    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

    Beko BDIN38521Q has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).E vs D
  • Does not have a hot-water connection
    Beko BDIN38521Q 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 BDIN38521Q 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.
  • 0.5 W higher standby power consumption
    Beko BDIN38521Q has higher standby power consumption than the average dishwasher (1 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 BDIN38521Q has higher standby power consumption than the average dishwasher (1 W vs 0.5 W).1 W vs 0.5 W
  • 10 min longer Eco wash time
    Beko BDIN38521Q takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (245 min vs 235 min).
    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

    Beko BDIN38521Q takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (245 min vs 235 min).245 min vs 235 min
  • 0.1 kg heavier weight
    Beko BDIN38521Q is heavier than the average dishwasher (39.2 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 BDIN38521Q is heavier than the average dishwasher (39.2 kg vs 39.1 kg).39.2 kg vs 39.1 kg
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Third-party reviews

What customers 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 customers dislike 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

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