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Electrolux ESF4520LOW Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£880No. of place settings:9Energy efficiency class:?Noise level:47 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight 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

Score
7.4/ 10
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components

80%

7.4

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 69% of dishwashers
7.4

Technical score

Technical score
7.4/ 10
✕
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 67% of models
Score components

35%

7.6

Performance

30%

6.6

Features

25%

8.9

Programmes

10%

5.7

Design

â–¼Worse than 67% of dishwashers
?

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%

?

Number of reviews

  • electrolux-esf4520low
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Best prices

    N/A~ £880

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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Electrolux ESF4520LOW

Technical score
Technical score
7.4/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components:

35%

7.6

Performance

30%

6.6

Features

25%

8.9

Programmes

10%

5.7

Design

7.4
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
â–¼
<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:
Electrolux ESF4520LOW 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
7.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components:

60%

7.4

Overall score

40%

5.9

Price

7.0
Energy efficiency class
?
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
C
Noise emission class
C
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
This dishwasher has noise-emission class C, worse than that of 55.5% of dishwashers and the same as that of 40.4% of dishwashers.
Energy consumption per cycle
0.789 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.789 kWh
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.789 kWh; it is higher than that of 59% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 0.2% of the dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
6
No. of wash programs
6
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
Market range: <5 – >10
The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is 6; it is higher than that of 22.1% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 30% 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
225 min
Eco wash time
225 min
â–² Better than 60% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 225 min; it is shorter than that of 60.3% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 2.1% of the dishwashers.
Delicate wash program
yes
Delicate wash program
yes
â–² Better than 40% of models
This dishwasher has a delicate wash programme. Overall, 60.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Automatic door opening
no
Automatic door opening
no
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
This dishwasher does not have an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 65.1% 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
freestanding
No. of place settings
9
No. of place settings
9
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Market range: <10 – >15
The number of place settings on this dishwasher is 9; it is lower than that of 91.8% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 3.3% of the dishwashers.
Cutlery basket
yes
Cutlery basket
yes
â–² Better than 42% of models
This dishwasher has 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 ESF4520LOW vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. Overall, 34.3% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 10 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    225 min
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (225 min vs 235 min).
    225 min vs 235 min
  • 3.5% lighter
    Weight
    37.78 kg
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% lighter: this dishwasher is lighter than the average dishwasher (37.8 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    37.78 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. Overall, 34.3% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 10 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    225 min
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (225 min vs 235 min).
    225 min vs 235 min
  • 3.5% lighter
    Weight
    37.78 kg
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% lighter: this dishwasher is lighter than the average dishwasher (37.8 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    37.78 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • No automatic door-opening feature
    Automatic door opening
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This dishwasher does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 65% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 5 fewer place settings
    No. of place settings
    9
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (9 vs 14).
    9 vs 14
  • 3 dB louder
    Noise level
    47 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (47 dB vs 44 dB).
    47 dB vs 44 dB
  • Worse noise-emission class
    Noise emission class
    C
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • 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.
  • 0.04 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.789 kWh
    â–¼ Worse than 59% 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).
    0.789 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 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
  • 2.1x more expensive
    Electrolux ESF4520LOW is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£880 vs £420).
    £880 vs £420
  • 2.1x more expensive
    Electrolux ESF4520LOW is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£880 vs £420).
    £880 vs £420
  • 13% worse value for money
    Electrolux ESF4520LOW offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (6.96 vs 7.9).
    6.96 vs 7.86
  • 3 dB louder
    Noise level
    47 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (47 dB vs 44 dB).
    47 dB vs 44 dB
  • Worse noise-emission class
    Noise emission class
    C
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • 0.04 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.789 kWh
    â–¼ Worse than 59% 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).
    0.789 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • No automatic door-opening feature
    Automatic door opening
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This dishwasher does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 65% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 5 fewer place settings
    No. of place settings
    9
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (9 vs 14).
    9 vs 14
  • 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

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What we 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 we don't like 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

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.

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