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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£360
  • Avg. price in US: ~$440
  • No. of place settings: 13
  • Energy efficiency class: E
  • Noise level: 46 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Electrolux ESA47205SW review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.2

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%

7.2

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Very good
7.2

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%

6.6

Performance

30.0%

8.1

Features

25.0%

7.2

Programmes

10.0%

6.0

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

  • 4.7
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    1.3

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    7.0

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    6.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    4.9

    Noise level

    10.0%

    8.2

    No. of place settings

  • 5.2
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    4.9

    Noise level

    20.0%

    6.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    6.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    1.3

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    8.2

    No. of place settings

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £360

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Verdict

The Electrolux ESA47205SW is a 60cm freestanding dishwasher featuring a 13 place-setting capacity, an efficient inverter motor, and an operating noise level of 46 dB. Key advantages include its advanced AirDry technology, which automatically opens the door by 10cm at the end of a cycle to enhance drying performance, an adjustable QuickLift upper basket for flexible loading, and eight specialized wash programs such as AutoSense and a 30-minute quick wash. However, it carries a relatively low Class E energy efficiency rating and consumes 9.9 liters of water per standard cycle, making it less eco-friendly than some competing models.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Electrolux ESA47205SW

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

7.2
Electrolux ESA47205SW has a technical score of 7.15 points, which is lower than 76.3% 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 ESA47205SW 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%

7.2

Overall score

40.0%

8.6

Price

7.6
Electrolux ESA47205SW has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.6 points, which is lower than 67.9% 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
Electrolux ESA47205SW 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
Electrolux ESA47205SW 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 ESA47205SW 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
Electrolux ESA47205SW 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

0.94 kWh
Electrolux ESA47205SW uses 0.94 kWh per cycle, which is higher than that of 88.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 4.3% 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 ESA47205SW 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 ESA47205SW 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 ESA47205SW 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 ESA47205SW 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 ESA47205SW 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 ESA47205SW 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 ESA47205SW 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

yes
Electrolux ESA47205SW has a load sensor. This feature is present in 69.6% 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 ESA47205SW 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 ESA47205SW 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

13
Electrolux ESA47205SW holds 13 place settings, which is fewer than that of 55.2% of dishwashers and equal to that of 20.7% 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

yes
Electrolux ESA47205SW 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
Electrolux ESA47205SW 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 ESA47205SW has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Electrolux ESA47205SW vs the average dishwasher

  • 2 more wash programs
    Electrolux ESA47205SW 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 ESA47205SW offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).8 vs 6
  • Has a program sequence indicator
    Electrolux ESA47205SW has a program sequence indicator, while the average dishwasher does not have a program sequence indicator. 17.8% of dishwashers have a program sequence indicator.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Program sequence indicator.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Electrolux ESA47205SW has a program sequence indicator, while the average dishwasher does not have a program sequence indicator. 17.8% of dishwashers have a program sequence indicator.
  • 16.7% cheaper
    Electrolux ESA47205SW is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£360 vs £420).
    Electrolux ESA47205SW is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£360 vs £420).£360 vs £420
  • 2 more wash programs
    Electrolux ESA47205SW offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).
  • Has a program sequence indicator
    Electrolux ESA47205SW has a program sequence indicator, while the average dishwasher does not have a program sequence indicator. 17.8% of dishwashers have a program sequence indicator.

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Programmes
  • 0.19 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Electrolux ESA47205SW uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • Uses a different motor type
    Electrolux ESA47205SW uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
  • Worse noise emission class
    Electrolux ESA47205SW has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Electrolux ESA47205SW has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).
  • 2 dB higher noise level
    Electrolux ESA47205SW has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).
  • 0.4 L higher water usage per cycle
    Electrolux ESA47205SW uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (9.9 L vs 9.5 L).
  • 112 L/year higher annual water consumption
    Electrolux ESA47205SW uses more water annually than the average dishwasher (2772 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
  • Does not have a half-load option
    Electrolux ESA47205SW 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 ESA47205SW 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 ESA47205SW takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (240 min vs 235 min).
  • 1 fewer place settings
    Electrolux ESA47205SW holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).
  • Does not have a child lock
    Electrolux ESA47205SW does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
  • 6.2 cm deeper depth
    Electrolux ESA47205SW is deeper than the average dishwasher (62.2 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 3 cm taller height
    Electrolux ESA47205SW is taller than the average dishwasher (85 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 0.05 m shorter supply hose length
    Electrolux ESA47205SW has a shorter supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.5 m vs 1.55 m).
  • 1.1 kg heavier weight
    Electrolux ESA47205SW is heavier than the average dishwasher (40.2 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 0.19 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Electrolux ESA47205SW uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.9 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 ESA47205SW uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.94 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • Uses a different motor type
    Electrolux ESA47205SW 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 ESA47205SW uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.brushless vs inverter
  • Does not have a half-load option
    Electrolux ESA47205SW 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 ESA47205SW 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 ESA47205SW 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 ESA47205SW 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.
  • Worse noise emission class
    Electrolux ESA47205SW 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

    Electrolux ESA47205SW has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).C vs B
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Electrolux ESA47205SW 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

    Electrolux ESA47205SW has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).E vs D
  • 2 dB higher noise level
    Electrolux ESA47205SW has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (46 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

    Electrolux ESA47205SW has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).46 dB vs 44 dB
  • 1 fewer place settings
    Electrolux ESA47205SW holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (13 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

    Electrolux ESA47205SW holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).13 vs 14
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Electrolux ESA47205SW?

  • Efficient AirDry technology automatically opens the door to optimize drying performance with natural airflow
  • Generous 13 place settings capacity provides ample room for dishes and cutlery
  • Quiet inverter system limits operational noise during clean cycles
  • Includes a variety of practical wash options like ExtraHygiene and QuickSelect
  • Favorable price-to-quality ratio offering solid value for a freestanding model

What customers dislike about Electrolux ESA47205SW?

  • Standard long cycles like Eco programs require significantly more time to finish
  • Lower basket layout lacks more advanced lifting flexibility found in premium models
  • Basic white exterior design is functional but lacks a modern or stylized appearance

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