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Electrolux ESF5513LOX Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£460No. of place settings:13Energy efficiency class:FNoise level:46 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

Electrolux ESF5513LOX Review: Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.7

Overall score

Score
7.7/ 10
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components

80%

7.6

Technical score

20%

7.8

User score

â–¼Worse than 56% of dishwashers
7.6

Technical score

Technical score
7.6/ 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 56% of models
Score components

35%

6.9

Performance

30%

8.6

Features

25%

7.9

Programmes

10%

7.0

Design

â–¼Worse than 56% of dishwashers
7.8

User score

User score
7.8/ 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 82% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

7.3

Number of reviews

Based on 33 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 82% of dishwashers
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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Electrolux ESF5513LOX

Technical score
Technical score
7.6/ 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 56% of models
Score components:

35%

6.9

Performance

30%

8.6

Features

25%

7.9

Programmes

10%

7.0

Design

7.6
User score
User score
7.8/ 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 82% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

7.3

Number of reviews

Based on 33 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.8
Popularity
Popularity
7.3/ 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–² Better than 76% of models
Popularity:
Electrolux ESF5513LOX has a popularity score of 7.3 points, which is higher than 76.5% of products in this category.
7.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 10
✕
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 59% of models
Score components:

60%

7.7

Overall score

40%

8.1

Price

7.8
Energy efficiency class
F
Energy efficiency class
F
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
This dishwasher has energy efficiency class F, worse than that of 94.2% of dishwashers and the same as that of 5.5% 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
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
?
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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
237 min
Eco wash time
237 min
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 237 min; it is longer than that of 55.1% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 2.2% 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
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
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
13
No. of place settings
13
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Market range: <10 – >15
The number of place settings on this dishwasher is 13; it is lower than that of 55.2% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 20.7% 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 ESF5513LOX vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Self-cleaning filter system
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This dishwasher has a self-cleaning filter system, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-cleaning filter system. Overall, 34.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has a program-sequence indicator
    Program sequence indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This dishwasher has a program-sequence indicator, while the average dishwasher does not have a program-sequence indicator. Overall, 17.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 7.33x more popular
    Electrolux ESF5513LOX is more popular than the average dishwasher (7.33 vs 1).
    7.33 vs 1
  • 7.33x more popular
    Electrolux ESF5513LOX is more popular than the average dishwasher (7.33 vs 1).
    7.33 vs 1
  • Has a program-sequence indicator
    Program sequence indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This dishwasher has a program-sequence indicator, while the average dishwasher does not have a program-sequence indicator. Overall, 17.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Self-cleaning filter system
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This dishwasher has a self-cleaning filter system, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-cleaning filter system. Overall, 34.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    F
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (F vs D).
    F vs D
  • 1.5 L more water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    11 L
    â–¼ Worse than 86% 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 (11 L vs 9.5 L).
    11 L vs 9.5 L
  • 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 quiet wash programme
    Quiet wash program
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a quiet wash programme, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash programme. Overall, 62.3% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 460 L/year more water consumption
    Annual water consumption
    3,120 L/year
    â–¼ Worse than 92% 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 (3120 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    3,120 L/year vs 2,660 L/year
  • 2 dB louder
    Noise level
    46 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).
    46 dB vs 44 dB
  • 1 fewer place settings
    No. of place settings
    13
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).
    13 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.
  • 2.6% lower user score
    User score
    7.8/ 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
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Electrolux ESF5513LOX
    the average dishwasher
    Electrolux ESF5513LOX has a lower user score than the average dishwasher (7.80 vs 8.000).
    7.8 vs 8
  • 9.5% more expensive
    Electrolux ESF5513LOX is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£460 vs £420).
    £460 vs £420
  • 0.9% worse value for money
    Electrolux ESF5513LOX offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (7.8 vs 7.9).
    7.8 vs 7.86
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    F
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (F vs D).
    F vs D
  • 1.5 L more water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    11 L
    â–¼ Worse than 86% 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 (11 L vs 9.5 L).
    11 L vs 9.5 L
  • 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
  • 460 L/year more water consumption
    Annual water consumption
    3,120 L/year
    â–¼ Worse than 92% 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 (3120 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    3,120 L/year vs 2,660 L/year
  • 2 dB louder
    Noise level
    46 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).
    46 dB vs 44 dB
  • No quiet wash programme
    Quiet wash program
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a quiet wash programme, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash programme. Overall, 62.3% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No favorite cycle
    Favorite cycle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a favorite cycle, while the average dishwasher has a favorite cycle. Overall, 71% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 2 min longer Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    237 min
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a longer Eco programme than the average dishwasher (237 min vs 235 min).
    237 min vs 235 min
  • 1 fewer place settings
    No. of place settings
    13
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).
    13 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
  • 7.8% heavier
    Weight
    42.2 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (42.2 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    42.2 kg vs 39.15 kg

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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consumentenbond.nl
12/04/2018
Summary of the review
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Third-party reviews

Based on 33 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Electrolux ESF5513LOX

  • Excellent drying performance due to the AirDry automatic door opening technology.
  • Very quiet operation during wash cycles.
  • Spacious internal tub capacity that easily fits larger pots, pans, and utensils.
  • Effective, fast, and high-pressure cleaning results.
  • Affordable price point offering great value for money.
  • Intuitive controls and convenient time-management options like delay start.

What we don't like about Electrolux ESF5513LOX

  • Standard cycles can run quite long (e.g., the Eco program takes over 3.5 hours).
  • Long-term structural durability concerns with plastic components, such as the cutlery basket tines.
  • The automated door popping open at the end of the drying phase can release sudden, hot steam into the kitchen environment.

Verdict

The Electrolux ESF5513LOX is a 60cm freestanding stainless steel dishwasher featuring a 13 place setting capacity, an efficient inverter motor, and a quiet 45 dB noise level. It operates with a water consumption of 11 liters per cycle across 6 wash programs and 4 temperature settings, utilizing an AutoFlex smart sensor to automatically adjust resources based on load size and soil level. Key advantages include its innovative AirDry technology, which automatically opens the door by 10cm at the end of a cycle to maximize natural drying, a flexible Flexilift adjustable upper basket, a 24-hour delay start, and a 30-minute quick wash program. However, a notable drawback is its lack of a dedicated third cutlery rack, forcing reliance on a traditional bottom basket cutlery basket that takes up valuable plate space.

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