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Candy CDCP 6S Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£260No. of place settings:6Energy efficiency class:FNoise level:51 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:no

Candy CDCP 6S Review: Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.1

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 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.
Score distribution
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Score components

80%

6.6

Technical score

20%

9.2

User score

â–¼Worse than 82% of dishwashers
6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 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%

7.6

Performance

30%

6.0

Features

25%

6.6

Programmes

10%

4.6

Design

â–¼Worse than 91% of dishwashers
9.2

User score

User score
9.2/ 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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★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 513 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 Candy CDCP 6S

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components:

35%

7.6

Performance

30%

6.0

Features

25%

6.6

Programmes

10%

4.6

Design

6.6
User score
User score
9.2/ 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 97% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 513 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.
9.2
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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★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
Candy CDCP 6S has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 92% of products in this category.
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Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 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 68% of models
Score components:

60%

7.1

Overall score

40%

9.2

Price

7.7
Energy efficiency class
F
Energy efficiency class
F
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
This dishwasher has energy efficiency class F, worse than that of 94.2% of dishwashers and the same as that of 5.5% 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
D
Noise emission class
D
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
This dishwasher has noise-emission class D, worse than that of 96% of dishwashers and the same as that of 4% of dishwashers.
Energy consumption per cycle
0.61 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.61 kWh
â–² Better than 82% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.61 kWh; it is lower than that of 82% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 1.6% of the dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
6
No. of wash programs
6
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
Market range: <5 – >10
The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is 6; it is higher than that of 22.1% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 30% 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
30 min
Quick wash time
30 min
â–² Better than 34% of models
Market range: <28 min – >60 min
This dishwasher completes the quick programme in 30 min; it is shorter than that of 34.3% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the programme on 42.9% of the dishwashers.
Eco wash time
230 min
Eco wash time
230 min
â–² Better than 54% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 230 min; it is shorter than that of 54.1% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 5% of the dishwashers.
Delicate wash program
yes
Delicate wash program
yes
â–² 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
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
countertop
No. of place settings
6
No. of place settings
6
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Market range: <10 – >15
The number of place settings on this dishwasher is 6; it is lower than that of 95.7% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 2.7% 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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Candy CDCP 6S vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • 3 L less water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    6.5 L
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <8.9 L – >11 L
    The water usage per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (6.5 L vs 9.5 L).
    6.5 L vs 9.5 L
  • 2 more wash temperatures
    No. of wash temperatures
    6
    â–² 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
  • 0.14 kWh less energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.61 kWh
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (0.6 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.61 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 840 L/year less water consumption
    Annual water consumption
    1,820 L/year
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <2.2k L/year – >3.1k L/year
    The water consumption of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (1820 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    1,820 L/year vs 2,660 L/year
  • 47.4% lighter
    Weight
    20.6 kg
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% lighter: this dishwasher is lighter than the average dishwasher (20.6 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    20.6 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 10x more popular
    Candy CDCP 6S is more popular than the average dishwasher (10 vs 1).
    10 vs 1
  • 14.5% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 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
    Candy CDCP 6S
    the average dishwasher
    Candy CDCP 6S has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (9.16 vs 8.000).
    9.16 vs 8
  • 61.5% cheaper
    Candy CDCP 6S is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£260 vs £420).
    £260 vs £420
  • 10x more popular
    Candy CDCP 6S is more popular than the average dishwasher (10 vs 1).
    10 vs 1
  • 14.5% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 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
    Candy CDCP 6S
    the average dishwasher
    Candy CDCP 6S has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (9.16 vs 8.000).
    9.16 vs 8
  • 61.5% cheaper
    Candy CDCP 6S is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£260 vs £420).
    £260 vs £420
  • 3 L less water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    6.5 L
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <8.9 L – >11 L
    The water usage per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (6.5 L vs 9.5 L).
    6.5 L vs 9.5 L
  • 2 more wash temperatures
    No. of wash temperatures
    6
    â–² 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
  • 0.14 kWh less energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.61 kWh
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (0.6 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.61 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 840 L/year less water consumption
    Annual water consumption
    1,820 L/year
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <2.2k L/year – >3.1k L/year
    The water consumption of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (1820 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    1,820 L/year vs 2,660 L/year
  • 5 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    230 min
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (230 min vs 235 min).
    230 min vs 235 min
  • 47.4% lighter
    Weight
    20.6 kg
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% lighter: this dishwasher is lighter than the average dishwasher (20.6 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    20.6 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 0.05 m longer supply hose
    Supply hose length
    1.6 m
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >1.65 m
    This dishwasher has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.6 m vs 1.55 m).
    1.6 m vs 1.55 m
  • 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.
  • 7 dB louder
    Noise level
    51 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (51 dB vs 44 dB).
    51 dB vs 44 dB
  • 8 fewer place settings
    No. of place settings
    6
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (6 vs 14).
    6 vs 14
  • Worse noise-emission class
    Noise emission class
    D
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (D vs B).
    D vs B
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    F
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (F vs D).
    F vs D
  • 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 half-load option
    Half load option
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. Overall, 72.9% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 1.9% worse value for money
    Candy CDCP 6S offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (7.72 vs 7.9).
    7.72 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
  • 7 dB louder
    Noise level
    51 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (51 dB vs 44 dB).
    51 dB vs 44 dB
  • Worse noise-emission class
    Noise emission class
    D
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (D vs B).
    D vs B
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    F
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (F vs D).
    F vs D
  • No half-load option
    Half load option
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. Overall, 72.9% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 16 h shorter maximum delay
    Maximum delay duration
    8 h
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <9 h – >24 h
    This dishwasher allows a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (8 h vs 24 h).
    8 h vs 24 h
  • 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 8 fewer place settings
    No. of place settings
    6
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (6 vs 14).
    6 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.

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Based on 513 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Candy CDCP 6S

  • Compact and space-saving design, perfect for small kitchens, apartments, or small households.
  • Quiet operation (around 51 dBA) that does not disturb daily household routines.
  • Efficient resource consumption, using low amounts of water (approximately 6.5 to 7 liters) and electricity per cycle.
  • Good cleaning and drying performance for its size, including a convenient 30-minute quick wash program.
  • User-friendly digital display with helpful indicators for salt and rinse aid levels.
  • Affordable purchase price offering high utility for budget-conscious users.

What we don't like about Candy CDCP 6S

  • Limited interior height makes it difficult to fit large dinner plates, pizza pans, or tall bowls without heavily tilting them.
  • Fills up very quickly, meaning even a small two-person household might need to run it daily.
  • Lacks advanced automatic features such as a dirt sensor to auto-adjust cycles or an automatic door-opening mechanism for enhanced drying.
  • Long duration for the standard Eco program (taking over 3 hours to complete).
  • No half-load option or built-in AquaStop flood safety protection feature.

Verdict

The Candy CDCP 6S is a freestanding countertop dishwasher featuring a compact footprint (43.8x55x50 cm) and a capacity of 6 place settings, making it ideal for small kitchens. Main characteristics include 6 washing programs, 6 temperature settings, a digital touch display with a up to 12-hour delayed start timer, overflow protection, and electronic indicators for salt and rinse aid. Key pros are its space-saving tabletop design, a short Quick Wash option, and low water consumption of just 6.5 liters per cycle. However, some cons include a relatively lower Class F energy efficiency rating, a noticeable noise level of 51 dB, a lack of Wi-Fi smart control, and the absence of an AquaStop water leak safety system.

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