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Beko DEN38530XAD Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£440No. of place settings:15Energy efficiency class:DNoise level:43 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight 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.

7.4

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 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.
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▼ Worse than 69% of models
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7.4

Technical score

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User score

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7.4

Technical score

Technical score
7.4/ 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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Score components

35%

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Performance

30%

6.9

Features

25%

7.4

Programmes

10%

6.6

Design

▼Worse than 67% 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.
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User ratings

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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Beko DEN38530XAD

Technical score
Technical score
7.4/ 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
▼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components:

35%

8.1

Performance

30%

6.9

Features

25%

7.4

Programmes

10%

6.6

Design

7.4
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
▼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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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
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Beko DEN38530XAD 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
7.7/ 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
▼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components:

60%

7.4

Overall score

40%

8.2

Price

7.7
Energy efficiency class
D
Energy efficiency class
D
▼ Worse than 46% of models
This dishwasher has energy efficiency class D, better than that of 32.5% of dishwashers and the same as that of 21.4% of dishwashers.
Washing efficiency class
A
Washing efficiency class
A
▲ 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
▲ 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
▲ 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
0.86 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.86 kWh
▼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.86 kWh; it is higher than that of 76.7% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 1.3% of the dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
8
No. of wash programs
8
▲ 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
58 min
Quick wash time
58 min
▼ Worse than 75% of models
Market range: <28 min – >60 min
This dishwasher completes the quick programme in 58 min; it is longer than that of 75.2% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the programme on 1.2% of the dishwashers.
Eco wash time
245 min
Eco wash time
245 min
▼ 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
▲ 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
no
Automatic door opening
no
▼ Worse than 65% of models
This dishwasher does not have an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 65.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
Touch screen
yes
Touch screen
yes
▲ Better than 89% of models
This dishwasher has a touch screen. Overall, 10.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
Load sensor
yes
Load sensor
yes
▲ Better than 30% of models
This dishwasher has a load sensor. Overall, 69.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
Overflow protection
yes
Overflow protection
yes
▲ 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
▲ 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
15
No. of place settings
15
▲ Better than 89% of models
Market range: <10 – >15
The number of place settings on this dishwasher is 15; it is higher than that of 88.7% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 5.9% of the dishwashers.
Cutlery basket
no
Cutlery basket
no
▼ Worse than 58% of models
This dishwasher does not have a cutlery basket. Overall, 57.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
Height adjustable top basket
yes
Height adjustable top basket
yes
▲ 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
▲ Better than 10% of models
This dishwasher has a digital display. Overall, 90.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Beko DEN38530XAD vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • 2 more wash temperatures
    No. of wash temperatures
    6
    ▲ 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
  • Has a touch screen
    Touch screen
    yes
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    This dishwasher has a touch screen, while the average dishwasher does not have a touch screen. Overall, 10.9% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 2 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    8
    ▲ 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
  • 1 more place settings
    No. of place settings
    15
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (15 vs 14).
    15 vs 14
  • 1 dB quieter
    Noise level
    43 dB
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is quieter than the average dishwasher (43 dB vs 44 dB).
    43 dB vs 44 dB
  • 2 more wash temperatures
    No. of wash temperatures
    6
    ▲ 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
  • 1 dB quieter
    Noise level
    43 dB
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is quieter than the average dishwasher (43 dB vs 44 dB).
    43 dB vs 44 dB
  • 2 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    8
    ▲ 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 touch screen
    Touch screen
    yes
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    This dishwasher has a touch screen, while the average dishwasher does not have a touch screen. Overall, 10.9% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 1 more place settings
    No. of place settings
    15
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (15 vs 14).
    15 vs 14
  • No automatic door-opening feature
    Automatic door opening
    no
    ▼ Worse than 65% of models
    This dishwasher does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 65% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 28 min longer quick programme
    Quick wash time
    58 min
    ▼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <28 min – >60 min
    This dishwasher has a longer quick programme than the average dishwasher (58 min vs 30 min).
    58 min vs 30 min
  • 0.11 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.86 kWh
    ▼ Worse than 77% 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 (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.86 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • No quiet wash programme
    Quiet wash program
    no
    ▼ Worse than 62% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a quiet wash programme, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash programme. Overall, 62.3% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No cutlery basket
    Cutlery basket
    no
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. Overall, 57.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No child lock
    Child lock
    no
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. Overall, 52.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No favorite cycle
    Favorite cycle
    no
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a favorite cycle, while the average dishwasher has a favorite cycle. Overall, 71% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 10 min longer Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    245 min
    ▼ 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
  • 2.7% worse value for money
    Beko DEN38530XAD offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (7.66 vs 7.9).
    7.66 vs 7.86
  • 4.8% more expensive
    Beko DEN38530XAD is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£440 vs £420).
    £440 vs £420
  • 0.11 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.86 kWh
    ▼ Worse than 77% 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 (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.86 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 28 min longer quick programme
    Quick wash time
    58 min
    ▼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <28 min – >60 min
    This dishwasher has a longer quick programme than the average dishwasher (58 min vs 30 min).
    58 min vs 30 min
  • No quiet wash programme
    Quiet wash program
    no
    ▼ Worse than 62% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a quiet wash programme, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash programme. Overall, 62.3% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No favorite cycle
    Favorite cycle
    no
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a favorite cycle, while the average dishwasher has a favorite cycle. Overall, 71% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 10 min longer Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    245 min
    ▼ 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 automatic door-opening feature
    Automatic door opening
    no
    ▼ Worse than 65% of models
    This dishwasher does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 65% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No cutlery basket
    Cutlery basket
    no
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. Overall, 57.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No child lock
    Child lock
    no
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. Overall, 52.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 28% heavier
    Weight
    50.1 kg
    ▼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (50.1 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    50.1 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 0.05 m shorter supply hose
    Supply hose length
    1.5 m
    ▼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >1.65 m
    This dishwasher has a shorter supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.5 m vs 1.55 m).
    1.5 m vs 1.55 m

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What we 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 we don't like 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

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.

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