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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£480
  • Avg. price in US: ~$520
  • No. of place settings: 13
  • Energy efficiency class: D
  • Noise level: 46 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Electrolux ESF5545LOX 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

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%

7.7

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Very good
7.7

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%

7.4

Performance

30.0%

8.6

Features

25.0%

7.9

Programmes

10.0%

5.8

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%

?

Popularity

  • 6.2
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    4.0

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    8.3

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    7.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    4.9

    Noise level

    10.0%

    8.2

    No. of place settings

  • 5.7
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    4.9

    Noise level

    20.0%

    6.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    7.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    4.0

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    8.2

    No. of place settings

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £480

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All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The Electrolux ESF5545LOX is a full-size (60 cm) freestanding dishwasher designed with a fingerprint-resistant stainless steel finish, offering a 13 place-setting capacity and powered by an efficient inverter motor. Key features include a 46 dB noise level, 6 wash programs (including an Auto 45-70°C cycle and a 30-minute quick wash), an AquaStop safety system, and an adjustable upper basket with SoftGrip rubber supports to secure delicate glassware. Its standout advantage is the AirDry technology, which automatically opens the door by 10 cm during the final drying phase to maximize natural airflow and efficiency, contributing to its low water consumption of 9.9 liters per cycle. However, it lacks a dedicated third-layer cutlery drawer, relying instead on a traditional lower-basket cutlery basket, and its extended Eco wash cycle takes nearly four hours (237 minutes) to complete.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Electrolux ESF5545LOX

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

7.7
Electrolux ESF5545LOX has a technical score of 7.69 points, which is lower than 53% 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 ESF5545LOX 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%

7.7

Overall score

40.0%

8.0

Price

7.8
Electrolux ESF5545LOX has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.8 points, which is lower than 51.5% 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

D
Electrolux ESF5545LOX 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 ESF5545LOX 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 ESF5545LOX 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 ESF5545LOX 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

0.83 kWh
Electrolux ESF5545LOX uses 0.83 kWh per cycle, which is higher than that of 60.5% of dishwashers and equal to that of 2.2% 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 ESF5545LOX 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 ESF5545LOX 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 ESF5545LOX 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

237 min
Electrolux ESF5545LOX completes its Eco wash in 237 min, which is longer than that of 54.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 2.2% 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 ESF5545LOX 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

yes
Electrolux ESF5545LOX 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 ESF5545LOX 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 ESF5545LOX 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 ESF5545LOX 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 ESF5545LOX 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 ESF5545LOX 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 ESF5545LOX 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 ESF5545LOX 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 ESF5545LOX has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Electrolux ESF5545LOX vs the average dishwasher

  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Electrolux ESF5545LOX has a self-cleaning filter system, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-cleaning filter system. 33.8% of dishwashers have a self-cleaning filter system.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Self-cleaning filter system.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: HIGH

    Electrolux ESF5545LOX has a self-cleaning filter system, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-cleaning filter system. 33.8% of dishwashers have a self-cleaning filter system.
  • Has a program sequence indicator
    Electrolux ESF5545LOX 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 ESF5545LOX 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.
  • Has a program sequence indicator
    Electrolux ESF5545LOX 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.
  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Electrolux ESF5545LOX has a self-cleaning filter system, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-cleaning filter system. 33.8% of dishwashers have a self-cleaning filter system.

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Features
  • Worse noise emission class
    Electrolux ESF5545LOX has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
  • 2 dB higher noise level
    Electrolux ESF5545LOX has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).
  • 0.08 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Electrolux ESF5545LOX uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.8 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • 115 L/year higher annual water consumption
    Electrolux ESF5545LOX uses more water annually than the average dishwasher (2775 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
  • Does not have a quiet wash program
    Electrolux ESF5545LOX does not have a quiet wash program, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a quiet wash program.
  • Does not have a favorite cycle
    Electrolux ESF5545LOX does not have a favorite cycle, while the average dishwasher has a favorite cycle. 67.4% of dishwashers have a favorite cycle.
  • 2 min longer Eco wash time
    Electrolux ESF5545LOX takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (237 min vs 235 min).
  • Does not have a detergent tablet counter in the app
    Electrolux ESF5545LOX does not have a detergent tablet counter in the app, while the average dishwasher has a detergent tablet counter in the app. 67.1% of dishwashers have a detergent tablet counter in the app.
  • 1 fewer place settings
    Electrolux ESF5545LOX holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).
  • Does not have a child lock
    Electrolux ESF5545LOX does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
  • 6.5 cm deeper depth
    Electrolux ESF5545LOX is deeper than the average dishwasher (62.5 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 3 cm taller height
    Electrolux ESF5545LOX is taller than the average dishwasher (85 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 0.05 m shorter supply hose length
    Electrolux ESF5545LOX has a shorter supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.5 m vs 1.55 m).
  • 7.3 kg heavier weight
    Electrolux ESF5545LOX is heavier than the average dishwasher (46.4 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 0.2 cm wider width
    Electrolux ESF5545LOX is wider than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 59.8 cm).
  • Worse noise emission class
    Electrolux ESF5545LOX 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 ESF5545LOX has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).C vs B
  • Does not have a quiet wash program
    Electrolux ESF5545LOX does not have a quiet wash program, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a quiet wash program.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Quiet wash program.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Electrolux ESF5545LOX does not have a quiet wash program, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a quiet wash program.
  • Does not have a detergent tablet counter in the app
    Electrolux ESF5545LOX does not have a detergent tablet counter in the app, while the average dishwasher has a detergent tablet counter in the app. 67.1% of dishwashers have a detergent tablet counter in the app.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Tab counter.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Electrolux ESF5545LOX does not have a detergent tablet counter in the app, while the average dishwasher has a detergent tablet counter in the app. 67.1% of dishwashers have a detergent tablet counter in the app.
  • 2 dB higher noise level
    Electrolux ESF5545LOX 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 ESF5545LOX has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).46 dB vs 44 dB
  • 1 fewer place settings
    Electrolux ESF5545LOX 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 ESF5545LOX holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).13 vs 14
  • Does not have a child lock
    Electrolux ESF5545LOX 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 ESF5545LOX does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
  • Does not have a favorite cycle
    Electrolux ESF5545LOX does not have a favorite cycle, while the average dishwasher has a favorite cycle. 67.4% of dishwashers have a favorite cycle.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Favorite cycle.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Electrolux ESF5545LOX does not have a favorite cycle, while the average dishwasher has a favorite cycle. 67.4% of dishwashers have a favorite cycle.
  • 0.08 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Electrolux ESF5545LOX 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 ESF5545LOX uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.8 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.83 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
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What customers like about Electrolux ESF5545LOX?

  • Excellent natural drying performance due to the automatic door opening (AirDry technology) at the end of the cycle
  • Thorough and spotless cleaning capabilities across different load configurations
  • Quiet operation and low noise disruption supported by its inverter technology
  • Generous capacity with a flexible, height-adjustable upper basket to accommodate taller dishes
  • Convenient 30-minute quick wash program and Time Manager function to accelerate cycle times
  • Safe handling for delicate glassware using dedicated SoftGrips and SoftSpikes

What customers dislike about Electrolux ESF5545LOX?

  • Occasions of inconsistent cleaning results or failure to clean items properly on certain eco or specialized modes
  • Potential long-term durability issues, such as cutlery basket pegs or small components breaking down after a few years
  • Service and warranty support can be challenging or costly to navigate if a component needs repair

Expert reviews

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25/10/2017
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