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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£280
  • Avg. price in US: ~$320
  • No. of place settings: 10
  • Energy efficiency class: E
  • Noise level: 49 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Candy 2L1049W review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

6.5

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%

6.5

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Good
6.5

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%

7.3

Performance

30.0%

6.1

Features

25.0%

6.3

Programmes

10.0%

5.7

Design

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

  • 6.2
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    6.0

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    10

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    6.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    1.0

    Noise level

    10.0%

    2.8

    No. of place settings

  • 3.4
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.0

    Noise level

    20.0%

    6.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    6.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    6.0

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    2.8

    No. of place settings

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £280

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All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The Candy CDPH 2L1049W is a freestanding slimline dishwasher measuring 45 cm in width, making it ideal for compact kitchens. It features a 10 place setting capacity, 5 washing programs including an intensive 70°C hygiene cycle and a rapid 30-minute quick wash, and operates with a condenser drying system and a 49 dB noise level. Key pros include an adjustable upper basket for bulky items, simple LED/button controls, a delayed start timer (up to 9 or 12 hours), and an integrated overflow protection system. However, its downsides include an E-class energy rating, the absence of a third cutlery basket, and the lack of a half-load option or built-in display screen.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Candy 2L1049W

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

6.5
Candy 2L1049W has a technical score of 6.51 points, which is lower than 91.1% 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
Candy 2L1049W 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%

6.5

Overall score

40.0%

9.0

Price

7.3
Candy 2L1049W has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.3 points, which is lower than 85.6% 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
Candy 2L1049W 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
Candy 2L1049W 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
Candy 2L1049W 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

C
Candy 2L1049W has noise emission class C, which is worse than that of 55.5% of dishwashers and equal to that of 40.4% 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

0.75 kWh
Candy 2L1049W uses 0.75 kWh per cycle, which is lower than that of 48.2% of dishwashers and equal to that of 11.2% 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

5
Candy 2L1049W offers 5 wash programs, which is fewer than that of 78% of dishwashers and equal to that of 18.8% 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
Candy 2L1049W 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
Candy 2L1049W 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

298 min
Candy 2L1049W completes its Eco wash in 298 min, which is longer than that of 96.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 1.1% 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
Candy 2L1049W 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
Candy 2L1049W 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

no
Candy 2L1049W 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
Candy 2L1049W 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
Candy 2L1049W 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
Candy 2L1049W 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

10
Candy 2L1049W holds 10 place settings, which is fewer than that of 82.4% of dishwashers and equal to that of 9.3% 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
Candy 2L1049W 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
Candy 2L1049W 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

no
Candy 2L1049W does not have a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Candy 2L1049W vs the average dishwasher

  • 15 cm narrower width
    Candy 2L1049W is narrower than the average dishwasher (44.8 cm vs 59.8 cm).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Width.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Width across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Candy 2L1049W is narrower than the average dishwasher (44.8 cm vs 59.8 cm).44.8 cm vs 59.8 cm
  • 0.05 W lower standby power consumption
    Candy 2L1049W has lower standby power consumption than the average dishwasher (0.5 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

    Candy 2L1049W has lower standby power consumption than the average dishwasher (0.5 W vs 0.5 W).0.45 W vs 0.5 W
  • 0.5 L lower water usage per cycle
    Candy 2L1049W uses less water per cycle than the average dishwasher (9 L vs 9.5 L).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Water usage per cycle.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Water usage per cycle across dishwashers.

    Importance: HIGH

    Candy 2L1049W uses less water per cycle than the average dishwasher (9 L vs 9.5 L).9 L vs 9.5 L
  • 140 L/year lower annual water consumption
    Candy 2L1049W uses less water annually than the average dishwasher (2520 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Annual water consumption.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Annual water consumption across dishwashers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Candy 2L1049W uses less water annually than the average dishwasher (2520 L/year vs 2660 L/year).2520 L/year vs 2660 L/year
  • 50% cheaper
    Candy 2L1049W is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£280 vs £420).
    Candy 2L1049W is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£280 vs £420).£280 vs £420
  • 0.05 W lower standby power consumption
    Candy 2L1049W has lower standby power consumption than the average dishwasher (0.5 W vs 0.5 W).
  • 0.5 L lower water usage per cycle
    Candy 2L1049W uses less water per cycle than the average dishwasher (9 L vs 9.5 L).
  • 140 L/year lower annual water consumption
    Candy 2L1049W uses less water annually than the average dishwasher (2520 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
  • 15 cm narrower width
    Candy 2L1049W is narrower than the average dishwasher (44.8 cm vs 59.8 cm).

Total
Overall
Performance
Design
  • 5 dB higher noise level
    Candy 2L1049W has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (49 dB vs 44 dB).
  • Worse noise emission class
    Candy 2L1049W has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Candy 2L1049W has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).
  • Does not have a half-load option
    Candy 2L1049W 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.
  • 63 min longer Eco wash time
    Candy 2L1049W takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (298 min vs 235 min).
  • Does not have a time-remaining indicator
    Candy 2L1049W does not have a time-remaining indicator, while the average dishwasher has a time-remaining indicator. 82.3% of dishwashers have a time-remaining indicator.
  • 12 h shorter maximum delay duration
    Candy 2L1049W supports a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (12 h vs 24 h).
  • 1 fewer wash programs
    Candy 2L1049W offers fewer wash programs than the average dishwasher (5 vs 6).
  • Does not have an automatic door-opening feature
    Candy 2L1049W 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 load sensor
    Candy 2L1049W does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. 69.6% of dishwashers have a load sensor.
  • 4 fewer place settings
    Candy 2L1049W holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (10 vs 14).
  • 4.5 cm deeper depth
    Candy 2L1049W is deeper than the average dishwasher (60.5 cm vs 56 cm).
  • Does not have a digital display
    Candy 2L1049W does not have a digital display, while the average dishwasher has a digital display. 90.3% of dishwashers have a digital display.
  • 2.6 cm taller height
    Candy 2L1049W is taller than the average dishwasher (84.6 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 0.05 m shorter supply hose length
    Candy 2L1049W has a shorter supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.5 m vs 1.55 m).
  • 0.9 kg heavier weight
    Candy 2L1049W is heavier than the average dishwasher (40 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • Does not have an automatic door-opening feature
    Candy 2L1049W 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

    Candy 2L1049W 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.
  • 5 dB higher noise level
    Candy 2L1049W has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (49 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

    Candy 2L1049W has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (49 dB vs 44 dB).49 dB vs 44 dB
  • Does not have a load sensor
    Candy 2L1049W 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

    Candy 2L1049W does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. 69.6% of dishwashers have a load sensor.
  • 4 fewer place settings
    Candy 2L1049W holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (10 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

    Candy 2L1049W holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (10 vs 14).10 vs 14
  • Does not have a half-load option
    Candy 2L1049W 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

    Candy 2L1049W 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 noise emission class
    Candy 2L1049W has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
    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

    Candy 2L1049W has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).C vs B
  • 63 min longer Eco wash time
    Candy 2L1049W takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (298 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

    Candy 2L1049W takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (298 min vs 235 min).298 min vs 235 min
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Candy 2L1049W 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

    Candy 2L1049W has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).E vs D
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Candy 2L1049W?

  • Good value for money and budget-friendly
  • Compact slimline design that fits well in small kitchens
  • Surprisingly spacious interior with a 10 place-setting capacity
  • Fast 30-minute quick wash cycle is highly practical
  • Height-adjustable upper basket allows room for larger pots
  • Cleans effectively without leaving stains or smears
  • Relatively quiet operation during cycles

What customers dislike about Candy 2L1049W?

  • Drying performance can be poor, leaving dishes soaking wet
  • Flimsy door construction that lacks a premium feel
  • Racks and tines are fixed, making it difficult to adjust for bulky cookware
  • Mixed feedback regarding long-term reliability and durability
  • Prone to drainage clogs, overflow sensor errors, and flashing error lights
  • Instruction manual is basic, and advanced guides must be downloaded online

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