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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£500
  • Avg. price in US: ~$610
  • No. of place settings: 14
  • Energy efficiency class: D
  • Noise level: 44 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height 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.

7.3

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%

7.3

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Very good
7.3

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%

7.1

Performance

30.0%

7.5

Features

25.0%

7.5

Programmes

10.0%

6.9

Design

Very 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%

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Popularity

  • 5.6
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    3.6

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    5.0

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    7.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    7.4

    Noise level

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

  • 7.3
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    7.4

    Noise level

    20.0%

    8.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    7.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    3.6

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

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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.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Electrolux EEM48321L

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

7.3
Electrolux EEM48321L has a technical score of 7.31 points, which is lower than 70.1% 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
Electrolux EEM48321L 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%

7.3

Overall score

40.0%

7.9

Price

7.5
Electrolux EEM48321L has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.5 points, which is lower than 74.1% 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

D
Electrolux EEM48321L has energy efficiency class D, which is better than that of 32.5% of dishwashers and equal to that of 21.4% 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
Electrolux EEM48321L 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
Electrolux EEM48321L 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

B
Electrolux EEM48321L has noise emission class B, which is better than that of 44.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 54.2% 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

0.848 kWh
Electrolux EEM48321L uses 0.848 kWh per cycle, which is higher than that of 68.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 8.1% 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

8
Electrolux EEM48321L offers 8 wash programs, which is more than that of 64% of dishwashers and equal to that of 20.3% 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
Electrolux EEM48321L 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
Electrolux EEM48321L 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

240 min
Electrolux EEM48321L completes its Eco wash in 240 min, which is longer than that of 59.1% of dishwashers and equal to that of 13.8% 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

no
Electrolux EEM48321L does not have a delicate wash program. This feature is present in 60% 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

yes
Electrolux EEM48321L has an automatic door-opening feature. This feature is present in 65.7% 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
Electrolux EEM48321L 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
Electrolux EEM48321L 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
Electrolux EEM48321L 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
Electrolux EEM48321L 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

fully integrated
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

14
Electrolux EEM48321L holds 14 place settings, which is more than that of 44.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 43.7% 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

no
Electrolux EEM48321L does not have a cutlery basket. This feature is present in 58.5% 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
Electrolux EEM48321L 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

yes
Electrolux EEM48321L has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Electrolux EEM48321L vs the average dishwasher

  • 2 more wash programs
    Electrolux EEM48321L offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).
    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

    Electrolux EEM48321L offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).8 vs 6
  • 1 cm shallower depth
    Electrolux EEM48321L is shallower than the average dishwasher (55 cm vs 56 cm).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Depth.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Depth across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Electrolux EEM48321L is shallower than the average dishwasher (55 cm vs 56 cm).55 cm vs 56 cm
  • 0.2 cm narrower width
    Electrolux EEM48321L is narrower than the average dishwasher (59.6 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

    Electrolux EEM48321L is narrower than the average dishwasher (59.6 cm vs 59.8 cm).59.6 cm vs 59.8 cm
  • 0.2 cm shorter height
    Electrolux EEM48321L is shorter than the average dishwasher (81.8 cm vs 82 cm).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Height.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Height across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Electrolux EEM48321L is shorter than the average dishwasher (81.8 cm vs 82 cm).81.8 cm vs 82 cm
  • 1.1 kg lighter weight
    Electrolux EEM48321L is lighter than the average dishwasher (38 kg vs 39.1 kg).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Weight.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Weight across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Electrolux EEM48321L is lighter than the average dishwasher (38 kg vs 39.1 kg).38 kg vs 39.1 kg
  • 2 more wash programs
    Electrolux EEM48321L offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).
  • 1 cm shallower depth
    Electrolux EEM48321L is shallower than the average dishwasher (55 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 0.2 cm narrower width
    Electrolux EEM48321L is narrower than the average dishwasher (59.6 cm vs 59.8 cm).
  • 0.2 cm shorter height
    Electrolux EEM48321L is shorter than the average dishwasher (81.8 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 1.1 kg lighter weight
    Electrolux EEM48321L is lighter than the average dishwasher (38 kg vs 39.1 kg).

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Programmes
Design
  • Uses a different motor type
    Electrolux EEM48321L uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
  • 1 L higher water usage per cycle
    Electrolux EEM48321L uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (10.5 L vs 9.5 L).
  • 0.1 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Electrolux EEM48321L uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.8 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • 280 L/year higher annual water consumption
    Electrolux EEM48321L uses more water annually than the average dishwasher (2940 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
  • Does not have a half-load option
    Electrolux EEM48321L 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.
  • Does not have a delicate wash program
    Electrolux EEM48321L does not have a delicate wash program, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a delicate wash program.
  • 5 min longer Eco wash time
    Electrolux EEM48321L takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (240 min vs 235 min).
  • Does not have a load sensor
    Electrolux EEM48321L does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. 69.6% of dishwashers have a load sensor.
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    Electrolux EEM48321L does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
  • Does not have a child lock
    Electrolux EEM48321L does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
  • 0.08 m shorter supply hose length
    Electrolux EEM48321L has a shorter supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.5 m vs 1.55 m).
  • Uses a different motor type
    Electrolux EEM48321L uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    What it is: This attribute refers to Motor type.
    When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

    Importance: HIGH

    Electrolux EEM48321L uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.brushless vs inverter
  • Does not have a load sensor
    Electrolux EEM48321L 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

    Electrolux EEM48321L does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. 69.6% of dishwashers have a load sensor.
  • Does not have a half-load option
    Electrolux EEM48321L 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

    Electrolux EEM48321L 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.
  • Does not have a delicate wash program
    Electrolux EEM48321L does not have a delicate wash program, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a 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

    Electrolux EEM48321L does not have a delicate wash program, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a delicate wash program.
  • 1 L higher water usage per cycle
    Electrolux EEM48321L uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (10.5 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

    Electrolux EEM48321L uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (10.5 L vs 9.5 L).10.5 L vs 9.5 L
  • 0.1 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Electrolux EEM48321L uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.8 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    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

    Electrolux EEM48321L uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.8 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.848 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    Electrolux EEM48321L does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a 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

    Electrolux EEM48321L does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
  • Does not have a child lock
    Electrolux EEM48321L does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Child lock.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Electrolux EEM48321L does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
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Third-party reviews

What customers 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 customers dislike 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

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