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Electrolux EEM48321L Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£500No. of place settings:14Energy efficiency class:DNoise level:44 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

Electrolux EEM48321L 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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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components

80%

7.1

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 81% of dishwashers
7.1

Technical score

Technical score
7.1/ 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 78% of models
Score components

35%

6.8

Performance

30%

7.1

Features

25%

7.6

Programmes

10%

7.1

Design

â–¼Worse than 78% 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%

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User ratings

30%

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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Electrolux EEM48321L

Technical score
Technical score
7.1/ 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 78% of models
Score components:

35%

6.8

Performance

30%

7.1

Features

25%

7.6

Programmes

10%

7.1

Design

7.1
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%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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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
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Electrolux EEM48321L 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
7.4/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components:

60%

7.1

Overall score

40%

7.9

Price

7.4
Energy efficiency class
D
Energy efficiency class
D
â–¼ 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
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
0.848 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.848 kWh
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.848 kWh; it is higher than that of 68.6% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 8% 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
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
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
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
fully integrated
No. of place settings
14
No. of place settings
14
â–² Better than 45% of models
Market range: <10 – >15
The number of place settings on this dishwasher is 14; it is higher than that of 44.9% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 43.7% of the dishwashers.
Cutlery basket
no
Cutlery basket
no
â–¼ 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
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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Electrolux EEM48321L vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • 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
  • 2.9% lighter
    Weight
    38 kg
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% lighter: this dishwasher is lighter than the average dishwasher (38 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    38 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 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
  • 2.9% lighter
    Weight
    38 kg
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% lighter: this dishwasher is lighter than the average dishwasher (38 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    38 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • Motor type
    Motor type
    brushless
    â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
    This dishwasher uses brushless as its motor type, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    brushless vs inverter
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1 L more water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    10.5 L
    â–¼ Worse than 75% 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 (10.5 L vs 9.5 L).
    10.5 L vs 9.5 L
  • 0.1 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.848 kWh
    â–¼ Worse than 69% 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 (0.8 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.848 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 10 °C lower maximum wash temperature
    Max cleaning temperature
    60 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <65 °C – >75 °C
    The maximum cleaning temperature of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (60 °C vs 70 °C).
    60 °C vs 70 °C
  • No cutlery basket
    Cutlery basket
    no
    â–¼ 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.
  • 6.9% worse value for money
    Electrolux EEM48321L offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (7.36 vs 7.9).
    7.36 vs 7.86
  • 19.1% more expensive
    Electrolux EEM48321L is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£500 vs £420).
    £500 vs £420
  • Motor type
    Motor type
    brushless
    â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
    This dishwasher uses brushless as its motor type, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    brushless vs inverter
  • 1 L more water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    10.5 L
    â–¼ Worse than 75% 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 (10.5 L vs 9.5 L).
    10.5 L vs 9.5 L
  • 0.1 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.848 kWh
    â–¼ Worse than 69% 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 (0.8 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.848 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 10 °C lower maximum wash temperature
    Max cleaning temperature
    60 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <65 °C – >75 °C
    The maximum cleaning temperature of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (60 °C vs 70 °C).
    60 °C vs 70 °C
  • 280 L/year more water consumption
    Annual water consumption
    2,940 L/year
    â–¼ Worse than 77% 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 (2940 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    2,940 L/year vs 2,660 L/year
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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 cutlery basket
    Cutlery basket
    no
    â–¼ 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
    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.
  • 0.08 m shorter supply hose
    Supply hose length
    1.475 m
    â–¼ Worse than 97% 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).
    1.475 m vs 1.55 m

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What we like about Electrolux EEM48321L

  • Excellent drying performance due to the automatic door-opening AirDry technology
  • Generous 14 place setting capacity with a spacious MaxiFlex third cutlery drawer
  • Very quiet operation at a noise level of only 44 decibels
  • Convenient TimeBeam feature that projects remaining cycle time directly onto the kitchen floor
  • Thorough cleaning coverage provided by the double-rotating FlexiSpray satellite spray arm
  • Flexible storage choices with a height-adjustable upper basket system

What we don't like about Electrolux EEM48321L

  • Lacks Wi-Fi connectivity or smart home integration capabilities
  • Longer run times on highly energy-efficient or intensive cycles
  • Touch control panel configuration can feel less tactile for some users
  • Customer service and warranty support can be difficult to coordinate if parts fail

Verdict

The Electrolux EEM48321L is a 60 cm fully built-in dishwasher offering a large 14 place setting capacity and powered by an efficient inverter motor. It operates quietly at 44 dB and features a modern touch control panel with 8 washing programs, including an Eco mode and a quick 30-minute cycle, using 10.5 litres of water and 0.832 kWh of energy per standard cycle. Main pros include its advanced AirDry technology that automatically opens the door by 10 cm to maximize drying, a convenient MaxiFlex cutlery drawer, SoftSpikes to protect delicate glassware, and a TimeBeam indicator that projects the remaining cycle time onto the floor. On the downside, the unit carries a mediocre Class D energy efficiency rating, does not feature interior lighting, and lacks specialized SoftGrips for extra stemware security.

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