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Candy CS5B4F1PMA Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£440No. of place settings:15Energy efficiency class:BNoise level:44 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

Candy CS5B4F1PMA Review: Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.9

Overall score

Score
8.9/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

80%

8.9

Technical score

20%

?

User score

★Better than 95% of dishwashers
8.9

Technical score

Technical score
8.9/ 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
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components

35%

9.0

Performance

30%

9.6

Features

25%

8.1

Programmes

10%

7.7

Design

★Better than 93% 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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £440

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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Candy CS5B4F1PMA

Technical score
Technical score
8.9/ 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
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components:

35%

9.0

Performance

30%

9.6

Features

25%

8.1

Programmes

10%

7.7

Design

8.9
User score
User score
8.0/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
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
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Candy CS5B4F1PMA 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
8.7/ 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
★ Better than 98% of models
Score components:

60%

8.9

Overall score

40%

8.2

Price

8.7
Energy efficiency class
B
Energy efficiency class
B
â–² Better than 75% of models
This dishwasher has energy efficiency class B, better than that of 74.8% of dishwashers and the same as that of 13.4% 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
B
Noise emission class
B
â–² 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
0.65 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.65 kWh
â–² Better than 71% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.65 kWh; it is lower than that of 70.7% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 5.9% of the dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
8
No. of wash programs
8
â–² 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
35 min
Quick wash time
35 min
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <28 min – >60 min
This dishwasher completes the quick programme in 35 min; it is longer than that of 66.4% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the programme on 2.9% of the dishwashers.
Eco wash time
240 min
Eco wash time
240 min
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 240 min; it is longer than that of 59.3% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 13.7% 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
yes
Automatic door opening
yes
â–² Better than 35% of models
This dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 65% 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
yes
Load sensor
yes
â–² 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
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
fully integrated
No. of place settings
15
No. of place settings
15
â–² 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
?
Height adjustable top basket
yes
Height adjustable top basket
yes
â–² 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
â–² Better than 10% of models
This dishwasher has a digital display. Overall, 90.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Candy CS5B4F1PMA vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Self-cleaning filter system
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This dishwasher has a self-cleaning filter system, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-cleaning filter system. Overall, 34.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 3 more wash temperatures
    No. of wash temperatures
    7
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <3 – >8
    The number of wash temperatures on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (7 vs 4).
    7 vs 4
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    B
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This dishwasher has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs D).
    B vs D
  • Has Wi-Fi
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not have Wi-Fi. Overall, 43.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 5 °C higher maximum wash temperature
    Max cleaning temperature
    75 °C
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <65 °C – >75 °C
    The maximum cleaning temperature of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (75 °C vs 70 °C).
    75 °C vs 70 °C
  • 2 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    8
    â–² 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 pause option
    Pause option
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This dishwasher has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. Overall, 45.4% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has Bluetooth
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has Bluetooth, while the average dishwasher does not have Bluetooth. Overall, 14.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 10.1% better value for money
    Candy CS5B4F1PMA offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.66 vs 7.9).
    8.66 vs 7.86
  • 3 more wash temperatures
    No. of wash temperatures
    7
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <3 – >8
    The number of wash temperatures on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (7 vs 4).
    7 vs 4
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    B
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This dishwasher has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs D).
    B vs D
  • 5 °C higher maximum wash temperature
    Max cleaning temperature
    75 °C
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <65 °C – >75 °C
    The maximum cleaning temperature of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (75 °C vs 70 °C).
    75 °C vs 70 °C
  • 0.1 kWh less energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.65 kWh
    â–² Better than 71% 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 (0.7 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.65 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 2 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    8
    â–² 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 pause option
    Pause option
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This dishwasher has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. Overall, 45.4% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Self-cleaning filter system
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This dishwasher has a self-cleaning filter system, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-cleaning filter system. Overall, 34.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has Wi-Fi
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not have Wi-Fi. Overall, 43.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has Bluetooth
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has Bluetooth, while the average dishwasher does not have Bluetooth. Overall, 14.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has voice control
    Voice control
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This dishwasher has voice control, while the average dishwasher does not have voice control. Overall, 40.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 1 more place settings
    No. of place settings
    15
    â–² 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
  • 1.6% lighter
    Weight
    38.51 kg
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% lighter: this dishwasher is lighter than the average dishwasher (38.5 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    38.51 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 1 h shorter maximum delay
    Maximum delay duration
    23 h
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <9 h – >24 h
    This dishwasher allows a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (23 h vs 24 h).
    23 h vs 24 h
  • 5 min longer quick programme
    Quick wash time
    35 min
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <28 min – >60 min
    This dishwasher has a longer quick programme than the average dishwasher (35 min vs 30 min).
    35 min vs 30 min
  • 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
  • 5 min longer Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    240 min
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a longer Eco programme than the average dishwasher (240 min vs 235 min).
    240 min vs 235 min
  • 4.8% more expensive
    Candy CS5B4F1PMA is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£440 vs £420).
    £440 vs £420
  • 4.8% more expensive
    Candy CS5B4F1PMA is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£440 vs £420).
    £440 vs £420
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1 h shorter maximum delay
    Maximum delay duration
    23 h
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <9 h – >24 h
    This dishwasher allows a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (23 h vs 24 h).
    23 h vs 24 h
  • 5 min longer quick programme
    Quick wash time
    35 min
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <28 min – >60 min
    This dishwasher has a longer quick programme than the average dishwasher (35 min vs 30 min).
    35 min vs 30 min
  • 5 min longer Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    240 min
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a longer Eco programme than the average dishwasher (240 min vs 235 min).
    240 min vs 235 min
  • 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.
  • 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

Third-party reviews

What we like about Candy CS5B4F1PMA

  • Generous 16 place settings capacity provides ample room for large amounts of dishes.
  • Smart hOn app connectivity allows convenient smartphone remote control and cycle selection.
  • Features a standard 60 cm width that seamlessly integrates into standard kitchen spaces.
  • Equipped with an automatic door-opening feature at the end of the program to naturally enhance drying.
  • Runs quietly due to the integrated Speed-Drive Inverter Motor technology.
  • Includes Aquastop functionality for extra built-in protection against water leaks.

What we don't like about Candy CS5B4F1PMA

  • Customer service and warranty support can be very poor, often requiring expensive labour costs despite parts coverage.
  • Integrated units from the brand face user complaints regarding difficult structural fitting and installation.
  • General brand reliability is frequently criticized by users and installers compared to premium brands.
  • Smart application pairing and remote control functionalities can occasionally feel clumsy or fail to work seamlessly.

Verdict

The CANDY CS5B4F1PMA is a 60 cm fully integrated dishwasher featuring a spacious 15-place setting capacity, an expanded Maxi Tub interior, and a sleek sliding door mechanism. It operates with 8 versatile washing programs, a convenient delayed start timer, a height-adjustable upper basket via the Easy Click system, a specialized cutlery tray, and floor projection status lighting (FloorLight). Key advantages include smart home connectivity through the hOn app via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, a powerful yet quiet 44 dB operation, and an efficient energy class B rating. However, a potential drawback is that it requires custom kitchen furniture panel installation as a fully integrated appliance, which adds complexity compared to freestanding models.

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