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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£880
  • Avg. price in US: ~$1,080
  • No. of place settings: 9
  • Energy efficiency class: ?
  • Noise level: 47 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Electrolux ESF4520LOW review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.4

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%

7.4

Technical Score

20.0%

?

User score

Very good
7.4

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%

7.5

Performance

30.0%

6.9

Features

25.0%

8.7

Programmes

10.0%

5.3

Design

Very good
?

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%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 5.9
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    5.0

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    8.3

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    ?

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    3.6

    Noise level

    10.0%

    1.0

    No. of place settings

  • 4.6
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    3.6

    Noise level

    20.0%

    6.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    ?

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    5.0

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    1.0

    No. of place settings

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electrolux-esf4520low

Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £880

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Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The Electrolux ESF4520LOW is a freestanding, 45 cm slimline dishwasher with a 9-place setting capacity, featuring an external LCD panel, 6 wash programs (including AutoFlex, Eco, and QuickPlus), and 4 temperature settings. Key performance advantages include an efficient 9.5-liter water consumption per cycle, an automatic 47 dB noise level operation, SensorControl technology to optimize resources based on soil level, and a flexible FlexiLift upper basket layout. However, it lacks a half-load option, has no dedicated upper cutlery tray instead relying on a traditional cutlery basket, and the eco cycle requires a significantly longer duration to complete.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Electrolux ESF4520LOW

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%

?

Performance

30.0%

?

Features

25.0%

?

Programmes

10.0%

?

Design

7.4
Electrolux ESF4520LOW has a technical score of 7.39 points, which is lower than 67.1% 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

?
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 ESF4520LOW 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%

7.4

Overall score

40.0%

5.9

Price

6.9
Electrolux ESF4520LOW has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.9 points, which is lower than 96.5% 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

?
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 ESF4520LOW 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 ESF4520LOW 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 ESF4520LOW 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

0.789 kWh
Electrolux ESF4520LOW uses 0.789 kWh per cycle, which is higher than that of 58.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 0.2% 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

6
Electrolux ESF4520LOW offers 6 wash programs, which is more than that of 22.1% of dishwashers and equal to that of 30.3% 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 ESF4520LOW 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 ESF4520LOW 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

225 min
Electrolux ESF4520LOW completes its Eco wash in 225 min, which is shorter than that of 60.5% of dishwashers and equal to that of 2.1% 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

yes
Electrolux ESF4520LOW has a delicate wash program. This feature is present in 59.9% 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

no
Electrolux ESF4520LOW does not have an automatic door-opening feature. This feature is present in 65.8% 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 ESF4520LOW 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 ESF4520LOW 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 ESF4520LOW 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 ESF4520LOW 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

9
Electrolux ESF4520LOW holds 9 place settings, which is fewer than that of 91.7% of dishwashers and equal to that of 3.3% 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 ESF4520LOW 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 ESF4520LOW 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 ESF4520LOW has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Electrolux ESF4520LOW vs the average dishwasher

  • 15.2 cm narrower width
    Electrolux ESF4520LOW is narrower than the average dishwasher (44.6 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 ESF4520LOW is narrower than the average dishwasher (44.6 cm vs 59.8 cm).44.6 cm vs 59.8 cm
  • 10 min shorter Eco wash time
    Electrolux ESF4520LOW finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (225 min vs 235 min).
    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

    Electrolux ESF4520LOW finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (225 min vs 235 min).225 min vs 235 min
  • 1.32 kg lighter weight
    Electrolux ESF4520LOW is lighter than the average dishwasher (37.8 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 ESF4520LOW is lighter than the average dishwasher (37.8 kg vs 39.1 kg).37.78 kg vs 39.1 kg
  • 10 min shorter Eco wash time
    Electrolux ESF4520LOW finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (225 min vs 235 min).
  • 15.2 cm narrower width
    Electrolux ESF4520LOW is narrower than the average dishwasher (44.6 cm vs 59.8 cm).
  • 1.32 kg lighter weight
    Electrolux ESF4520LOW is lighter than the average dishwasher (37.8 kg vs 39.1 kg).

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Programmes
Design
  • 3 dB higher noise level
    Electrolux ESF4520LOW has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (47 dB vs 44 dB).
  • Worse noise emission class
    Electrolux ESF4520LOW has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
  • 0.04 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Electrolux ESF4520LOW uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.8 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • Does not have an automatic door-opening feature
    Electrolux ESF4520LOW does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. 65.7% of dishwashers have an automatic door-opening feature.
  • 5 fewer place settings
    Electrolux ESF4520LOW holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (9 vs 14).
  • Does not have a child lock
    Electrolux ESF4520LOW does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
  • 3 cm taller height
    Electrolux ESF4520LOW is taller than the average dishwasher (85 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 5.5 cm deeper depth
    Electrolux ESF4520LOW is deeper than the average dishwasher (61.5 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 0.05 m shorter supply hose length
    Electrolux ESF4520LOW has a shorter supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.5 m vs 1.55 m).
  • Does not have an automatic door-opening feature
    Electrolux ESF4520LOW does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. 65.7% of dishwashers have an automatic door-opening feature.
    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

    Electrolux ESF4520LOW does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. 65.7% of dishwashers have an automatic door-opening feature.
  • 5 fewer place settings
    Electrolux ESF4520LOW holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (9 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 ESF4520LOW holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (9 vs 14).9 vs 14
  • 3 dB higher noise level
    Electrolux ESF4520LOW has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (47 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 ESF4520LOW has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (47 dB vs 44 dB).47 dB vs 44 dB
  • Worse noise emission class
    Electrolux ESF4520LOW 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 ESF4520LOW has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).C vs B
  • Does not have a child lock
    Electrolux ESF4520LOW 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 ESF4520LOW does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
  • 3 cm taller height
    Electrolux ESF4520LOW is taller than the average dishwasher (85 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 ESF4520LOW is taller than the average dishwasher (85 cm vs 82 cm).85 cm vs 82 cm
  • 5.5 cm deeper depth
    Electrolux ESF4520LOW is deeper than the average dishwasher (61.5 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 ESF4520LOW is deeper than the average dishwasher (61.5 cm vs 56 cm).61.5 cm vs 56 cm
  • 0.04 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Electrolux ESF4520LOW 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 ESF4520LOW uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.8 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.789 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
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What customers like about Electrolux ESF4520LOW?

  • Efficient AirDry feature that automatically opens the door for natural drying
  • Quiet operational noise level suitable for open-plan kitchens
  • User-friendly control interface with intuitive program selection
  • Thorough cleaning accuracy with the multi-angle water spray arms
  • Compact 45cm slim design ideal for small spaces and apartments
  • Flexible and easy loading layout for a 9 place setting capacity

What customers dislike about Electrolux ESF4520LOW?

  • Longer cycle duration on the Eco setting to save energy
  • Plastic internal components like the cutlery basket tines can degrade over time
  • Limited capacity for bulky pots and larger service dishes due to its slim profile
  • Basic white exterior design lacks a premium aesthetic feel

Expert reviews

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01/03/2016
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