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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£440
  • Avg. price in US: ~$570
  • No. of place settings: 15
  • Energy efficiency class: D
  • Noise level: 43 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Beko DEN38530XAD review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.3

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%

7.3

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Very good
7.3

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%

8.1

Performance

30.0%

6.9

Features

25.0%

7.4

Programmes

10.0%

5.6

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%

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Popularity

  • 6.5
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    3.3

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    8.3

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    7.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    8.7

    Noise level

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

  • 7.9
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    8.7

    Noise level

    20.0%

    8.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    7.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    3.3

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £440

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Verdict

The Beko DEN38530XAD is a freestanding, 60 cm stainless steel dishwasher offering a large 15 place setting capacity and an energy-efficient performance that consumes 9.5 liters of water and 0.84 kWh of electricity per wash cycle. Its core advantages include AutoDosing technology for automatic detergent optimization, a very quiet 43 dB noise level, a built-in LED touch display, and 8 versatile washing programs. However, some users note that its standard eco cycle can run quite long (up to 4 hours) and that the drying performance may leave dishes damp if rinse aid is not regularly applied.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Beko DEN38530XAD

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%

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Features

25.0%

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Programmes

10.0%

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Design

7.3
Beko DEN38530XAD has a technical score of 7.32 points, which is lower than 69.8% 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 DEN38530XAD 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%

7.3

Overall score

40.0%

8.2

Price

7.6
Beko DEN38530XAD has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.6 points, which is lower than 67.9% 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

D
Beko DEN38530XAD has energy efficiency class D, which is better than that of 32.5% of dishwashers and equal to that of 21.4% 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 DEN38530XAD 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 DEN38530XAD 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 DEN38530XAD 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

0.86 kWh
Beko DEN38530XAD uses 0.86 kWh per cycle, which is higher than that of 76.7% of dishwashers and equal to that of 1.3% 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 DEN38530XAD 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 DEN38530XAD 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

58 min
Beko DEN38530XAD completes its quick wash in 58 min, which is longer than that of 75.3% of dishwashers and equal to that of 1.3% 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 DEN38530XAD 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 DEN38530XAD 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

no
Beko DEN38530XAD does not have an automatic door-opening feature. This feature is present in 65.8% 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

yes
Beko DEN38530XAD has a touch screen. This feature is present in 10.1% 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

yes
Beko DEN38530XAD has a load sensor. This feature is present in 69.6% 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 DEN38530XAD 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 DEN38530XAD 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

15
Beko DEN38530XAD holds 15 place settings, which is more than that of 88.7% of dishwashers and equal to that of 5.9% 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

no
Beko DEN38530XAD does not have a cutlery basket. This feature is present in 58.5% 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 DEN38530XAD 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 DEN38530XAD has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Beko DEN38530XAD vs the average dishwasher

  • 2 more wash temperatures
    Beko DEN38530XAD 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 DEN38530XAD offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (6 vs 4).6 vs 4
  • Has a touch screen
    Beko DEN38530XAD has a touch screen, while the average dishwasher does not have a touch screen. 10.2% of dishwashers have a 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

    Beko DEN38530XAD has a touch screen, while the average dishwasher does not have a touch screen. 10.2% of dishwashers have a touch screen.
  • 2 more wash programs
    Beko DEN38530XAD 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 DEN38530XAD offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).8 vs 6
  • 1 more place settings
    Beko DEN38530XAD holds more place settings than the average dishwasher (15 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 DEN38530XAD holds more place settings than the average dishwasher (15 vs 14).15 vs 14
  • 1 dB lower noise level
    Beko DEN38530XAD has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (43 dB vs 44 dB).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Noise level.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Noise level across dishwashers.

    Importance: HIGH

    Beko DEN38530XAD has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (43 dB vs 44 dB).43 dB vs 44 dB
  • 2 more wash temperatures
    Beko DEN38530XAD offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (6 vs 4).
  • 1 dB lower noise level
    Beko DEN38530XAD has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (43 dB vs 44 dB).
  • 2 more wash programs
    Beko DEN38530XAD offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).
  • Has a touch screen
    Beko DEN38530XAD has a touch screen, while the average dishwasher does not have a touch screen. 10.2% of dishwashers have a touch screen.
  • 1 more place settings
    Beko DEN38530XAD holds more place settings than the average dishwasher (15 vs 14).

Total
Performance
Programmes
Features
Design
  • 0.11 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Beko DEN38530XAD uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • 28 min longer quick wash time
    Beko DEN38530XAD takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (58 min vs 30 min).
  • Does not have a quiet wash program
    Beko DEN38530XAD does not have a quiet wash program, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a quiet wash program.
  • Does not have a favorite cycle
    Beko DEN38530XAD does not have a favorite cycle, while the average dishwasher has a favorite cycle. 67.4% of dishwashers have a favorite cycle.
  • 10 min longer Eco wash time
    Beko DEN38530XAD takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (245 min vs 235 min).
  • Does not have an automatic door-opening feature
    Beko DEN38530XAD does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. 65.7% of dishwashers have an automatic door-opening feature.
  • Does not have a detergent tablet counter in the app
    Beko DEN38530XAD does not have a detergent tablet counter in the app, while the average dishwasher has a detergent tablet counter in the app. 67.1% of dishwashers have a detergent tablet counter in the app.
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    Beko DEN38530XAD does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
  • Does not have a child lock
    Beko DEN38530XAD does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
  • 3 cm taller height
    Beko DEN38530XAD is taller than the average dishwasher (85 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 4 cm deeper depth
    Beko DEN38530XAD is deeper than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 11 kg heavier weight
    Beko DEN38530XAD is heavier than the average dishwasher (50.1 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 0.05 m shorter supply hose length
    Beko DEN38530XAD has a shorter supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.5 m vs 1.55 m).
  • Does not have an automatic door-opening feature
    Beko DEN38530XAD does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. 65.7% of dishwashers have an automatic door-opening feature.
    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

    Beko DEN38530XAD does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. 65.7% of dishwashers have an automatic door-opening feature.
  • 0.11 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Beko DEN38530XAD uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.9 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 DEN38530XAD uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.86 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 28 min longer quick wash time
    Beko DEN38530XAD takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (58 min vs 30 min).
    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

    Beko DEN38530XAD takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (58 min vs 30 min).58 min vs 30 min
  • Does not have a quiet wash program
    Beko DEN38530XAD does not have a quiet wash program, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a quiet wash program.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Quiet wash program.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Beko DEN38530XAD does not have a quiet wash program, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a quiet wash program.
  • Does not have a detergent tablet counter in the app
    Beko DEN38530XAD does not have a detergent tablet counter in the app, while the average dishwasher has a detergent tablet counter in the app. 67.1% of dishwashers have a detergent tablet counter in the app.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Tab counter.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Beko DEN38530XAD does not have a detergent tablet counter in the app, while the average dishwasher has a detergent tablet counter in the app. 67.1% of dishwashers have a detergent tablet counter in the app.
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    Beko DEN38530XAD does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a 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

    Beko DEN38530XAD does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
  • Does not have a child lock
    Beko DEN38530XAD does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Child lock.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Beko DEN38530XAD does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
  • Does not have a favorite cycle
    Beko DEN38530XAD does not have a favorite cycle, while the average dishwasher has a favorite cycle. 67.4% of dishwashers have a favorite cycle.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Favorite cycle.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Beko DEN38530XAD does not have a favorite cycle, while the average dishwasher has a favorite cycle. 67.4% of dishwashers have a favorite cycle.
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Beko DEN38530XAD?

  • High energy and water efficiency with low utility consumption
  • Generous 15 place-setting capacity with a separate cutlery tray
  • Very quiet operation at a low 43 dB noise level
  • Convenient automatic liquid/gel detergent dosing system
  • Effective 360-degree deep cleaning performance
  • Wide selection of 8 specialized washing programs
  • Excellent value for money and affordable pricing

What customers dislike about Beko DEN38530XAD?

  • Drying efficiency can leave items damp or pool water on mugs
  • Standard eco wash cycles have long running times exceeding 4 hours
  • The upper basket and interior racking can feel tight or restricted to load
  • A learning curve to navigate the control panel and multiple program settings
  • Lacks an advanced active water-softening function

Expert reviews

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dtest.sk
01/09/2026
Summary of the review
Beko DEN38530AD - dishwasher test results - dTest
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revista-gadget.es
01/10/2019
Summary of the review
Beko AutoDose DFN38530XAD: a dishwasher that makes its own decisions and shines with its discretion
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