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Beko DFN05321S Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£220No. of place settings:13Energy efficiency class:ENoise level:49 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:no

Beko DFN05321S Review: Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

6.3

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 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
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components

80%

5.5

Technical score

20%

9.3

User score

â–¼Worse than 98% of dishwashers
5.5

Technical score

Technical score
5.5/ 10
✕
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 99% of models
Score components

35%

5.3

Performance

30%

5.4

Features

25%

6.1

Programmes

10%

5.4

Design

â–¼Worse than 99% of dishwashers
9.3

User score

User score
9.3/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 221 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Beko DFN05321S

Technical score
Technical score
5.5/ 10
✕
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 99% of models
Score components:

35%

5.3

Performance

30%

5.4

Features

25%

6.1

Programmes

10%

5.4

Design

5.5
User score
User score
9.3/ 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
★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 221 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
9.3
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 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
★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
Beko DFN05321S has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 92% of products in this category.
10
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 10
✕
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–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components:

60%

6.3

Overall score

40%

9.4

Price

7.2
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
C
Noise emission class
C
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
This dishwasher has noise-emission class C, worse than that of 55.5% of dishwashers and the same as that of 40.4% of dishwashers.
Energy consumption per cycle
0.93 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.93 kWh
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.93 kWh; it is higher than that of 84.4% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 4.1% of the dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
5
No. of wash programs
5
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <5 – >10
The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is 5; it is lower than that of 77.9% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 18.8% 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
â–¼ 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
205 min
Eco wash time
205 min
â–² Better than 82% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 205 min; it is shorter than that of 81.6% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 2% of the dishwashers.
Delicate wash program
no
Delicate wash program
no
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
This dishwasher does not have a delicate wash programme. Overall, 60.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Automatic door opening
no
Automatic door opening
no
â–¼ 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
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
freestanding
No. of place settings
13
No. of place settings
13
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Market range: <10 – >15
The number of place settings on this dishwasher is 13; it is lower than that of 55.2% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 20.7% 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
no
Height adjustable top basket
no
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
This dishwasher does not have a height-adjustable top basket. Overall, 91.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
Digital display
no
Digital display
no
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
This dishwasher does not have a digital display. Overall, 90.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Beko DFN05321S vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • 30 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    205 min
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (205 min vs 235 min).
    205 min vs 235 min
  • 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.
  • 10x more popular
    Beko DFN05321S is more popular than the average dishwasher (10 vs 1).
    10 vs 1
  • 16.3% higher user score
    User score
    9.3/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Beko DFN05321S
    the average dishwasher
    Beko DFN05321S has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (9.30 vs 8.000).
    9.3 vs 8
  • 90.9% cheaper
    Beko DFN05321S is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£220 vs £420).
    £220 vs £420
  • 10x more popular
    Beko DFN05321S is more popular than the average dishwasher (10 vs 1).
    10 vs 1
  • 16.3% higher user score
    User score
    9.3/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Beko DFN05321S
    the average dishwasher
    Beko DFN05321S has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (9.30 vs 8.000).
    9.3 vs 8
  • 90.9% cheaper
    Beko DFN05321S is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£220 vs £420).
    £220 vs £420
  • 30 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    205 min
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (205 min vs 235 min).
    205 min vs 235 min
  • 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.
  • Motor type
    Motor type
    standard
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    This dishwasher uses standard as its motor type, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    standard vs inverter
  • No automatic door-opening feature
    Automatic door opening
    no
    â–¼ 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.
  • 3.4 L more water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    12.9 L
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <8.9 L – >11 L
    The water usage per cycle of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (12.9 L vs 9.5 L).
    12.9 L vs 9.5 L
  • 5 dB louder
    Noise level
    49 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (49 dB vs 44 dB).
    49 dB vs 44 dB
  • 0.18 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.93 kWh
    â–¼ Worse than 84% 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).
    0.93 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 delicate wash programme
    Delicate wash program
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a delicate wash programme, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash programme. Overall, 60.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 28 min longer quick programme
    Quick wash time
    58 min
    â–¼ 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
  • 9.1% worse value for money
    Beko DFN05321S offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (7.21 vs 7.9).
    7.21 vs 7.86
  • Motor type
    Motor type
    standard
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    This dishwasher uses standard as its motor type, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    standard vs inverter
  • 3.4 L more water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    12.9 L
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <8.9 L – >11 L
    The water usage per cycle of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (12.9 L vs 9.5 L).
    12.9 L vs 9.5 L
  • 5 dB louder
    Noise level
    49 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (49 dB vs 44 dB).
    49 dB vs 44 dB
  • 0.18 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.93 kWh
    â–¼ Worse than 84% 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).
    0.93 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • Worse noise-emission class
    Noise emission class
    C
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • 952 L/year more water consumption
    Annual water consumption
    3,612 L/year
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <2.2k L/year – >3.1k L/year
    The water consumption of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (3612 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    3,612 L/year vs 2,660 L/year
  • 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 delicate wash programme
    Delicate wash program
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a delicate wash programme, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash programme. Overall, 60.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 28 min longer quick programme
    Quick wash time
    58 min
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ 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 time-remaining indicator
    Time remaining indicator
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a time-remaining indicator, while the average dishwasher has a time-remaining indicator. Overall, 82.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No delayed start
    Delay start
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    This dishwasher does not have delayed start, while the average dishwasher has delayed start. Overall, 98.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No favorite cycle
    Favorite cycle
    no
    â–¼ 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.
  • 1 fewer wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    5
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (5 vs 6).
    5 vs 6
  • No automatic door-opening feature
    Automatic door opening
    no
    â–¼ 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 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 rinse-aid indicator
    Rinse aid indicator
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a rinse-aid indicator, while the average dishwasher has a rinse-aid indicator. Overall, 95.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No salt indicator
    Salt indicator
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a salt indicator, while the average dishwasher has a salt indicator. Overall, 97.4% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 1 fewer place settings
    No. of place settings
    13
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).
    13 vs 14
  • No child lock
    Child lock
    no
    â–¼ 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 height-adjustable top basket
    Height adjustable top basket
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a height-adjustable top basket, while the average dishwasher has a height-adjustable top basket. Overall, 91.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No digital display
    Digital display
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a digital display, while the average dishwasher has a digital display. Overall, 90.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 0.05 m shorter supply hose
    Supply hose length
    1.5 m
    â–¼ 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
  • 11.6% heavier
    Weight
    43.7 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (43.7 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    43.7 kg vs 39.15 kg

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Based on 221 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Beko DFN05321S

  • Excellent value for money and highly affordable baseline pricing
  • Cleans dishes effectively, leaving heavily soiled items shiny
  • Simple, basic, and highly intuitive controls that make it easy to use
  • Spacious internal layout with a 13-place setting capacity that fits bulky dishes easily
  • Decent noise levels for a budget-tier machine (49 dBA)

What we don't like about Beko DFN05321S

  • Lacks premium features found in high-end models, such as an adjustable upper basket or third cutlery tray
  • Drying performance is static and sometimes leaves plastic or deeply recessed items damp
  • The official user manual can be confusing or lacks sufficient detail for some users
  • Energy efficiency rating is limited to Class E under the modern energy guidelines

Verdict

The silver Beko DFN05321S is a 60 cm freestanding dishwasher with capacity for 13 place settings, five programmes including Eco 50°C, Intensive 70°C, and Quick & Shine, and a flexible half-load function. Its main advantages are strong value, straightforward electronic controls with an LED display, and an easy-to-open sliding detergent dispenser. Its weaknesses include a Class E energy rating, consumption of 12.9 litres of water and 94 kWh per 100 cycles, a 49 dBA noise level, and instructions that some users may find unclear.

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