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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£480
  • Avg. price in US: ~$600
  • No. of place settings: 14
  • Energy efficiency class: C
  • Noise level: 44 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Electrolux ESS68400SX review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.8

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%

7.8

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Very good
7.8

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%

7.6

Performance

30.0%

8.8

Features

25.0%

7.6

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%

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Popularity

  • 6.7
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    6.1

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    5.0

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    8.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    7.4

    Noise level

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

  • 7.8
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    7.4

    Noise level

    20.0%

    8.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    8.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    6.1

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

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Verdict

The Electrolux ESS68400SX is a freestanding, 60 cm stainless steel dishwasher with a 14 place setting capacity, operating at a quiet 44 dB noise level and holding a Class C energy efficiency rating. It features 8 wash programs powered by an inverter motor, consuming 10.5 liters of water per standard cycle. Key performance advantages include a dual-rotation SatelliteClean spray arm that provides up to three times better cleaning coverage, a flexible MaxiFlex cutlery drawer, SoftSpikes to secure delicate glassware, an ExtraHygiene sanitization cycle that maintains a bacteria-eliminating 69°C rinse for 10 minutes, and AirDry technology which automatically opens the door at the end of the cycle for enhanced natural drying. However, potential drawbacks include the lack of modern Wi-Fi smart connectivity for remote management, the omission of an auto-dispense system for long-term detergent preloading, and a relatively long 270-minute duration for the standard Eco wash program.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Electrolux ESS68400SX

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

7.8
Electrolux ESS68400SX has a technical score of 7.79 points, which is higher than 51.5% 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 ESS68400SX 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%

7.8

Overall score

40.0%

8.0

Price

7.9
Electrolux ESS68400SX has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.9 points, which is higher than 48.6% 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

C
Electrolux ESS68400SX has energy efficiency class C, which is better than that of 53.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 20.8% 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 ESS68400SX 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 ESS68400SX 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

B
Electrolux ESS68400SX has noise emission class B, which is better than that of 44.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 54.2% 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

0.746 kWh
Electrolux ESS68400SX uses 0.746 kWh per cycle, which is lower than that of 48.2% of dishwashers and equal to that of 11.2% 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

8
Electrolux ESS68400SX 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 ESS68400SX 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 ESS68400SX 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 ESS68400SX 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 ESS68400SX 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 ESS68400SX 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 ESS68400SX 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 ESS68400SX 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 ESS68400SX 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 ESS68400SX 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

14
Electrolux ESS68400SX holds 14 place settings, which is more than that of 44.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 43.7% 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

no
Electrolux ESS68400SX does not have a cutlery basket. This feature is present in 58.5% 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 ESS68400SX 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 ESS68400SX has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Electrolux ESS68400SX vs the average dishwasher

  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Electrolux ESS68400SX 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 ESS68400SX 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.
  • 2 more wash programs
    Electrolux ESS68400SX 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 ESS68400SX offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).8 vs 6
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Electrolux ESS68400SX has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C 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 ESS68400SX has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).C vs D
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Electrolux ESS68400SX has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).
  • 2 more wash programs
    Electrolux ESS68400SX offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).
  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Electrolux ESS68400SX 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.

Total
Performance
Programmes
Features
  • 1 L higher water usage per cycle
    Electrolux ESS68400SX uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (10.5 L vs 9.5 L).
  • 280 L/year higher annual water consumption
    Electrolux ESS68400SX uses more water annually than the average dishwasher (2940 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
  • 1 °C lower maximum cleaning temperature
    Electrolux ESS68400SX reaches a lower cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (69 °C vs 70 °C).
  • Does not have a delicate wash program
    Electrolux ESS68400SX 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.
  • Does not have a quiet wash program
    Electrolux ESS68400SX 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 an intensive wash program
    Electrolux ESS68400SX does not have an intensive wash program, while the average dishwasher has an intensive wash program. 89.5% of dishwashers have an intensive wash program.
  • 5 min longer Eco wash time
    Electrolux ESS68400SX takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (240 min vs 235 min).
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    Electrolux ESS68400SX does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
  • Does not have a child lock
    Electrolux ESS68400SX 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 ESS68400SX is deeper than the average dishwasher (62.2 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 3 cm taller height
    Electrolux ESS68400SX is taller than the average dishwasher (85 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 0.05 m shorter supply hose length
    Electrolux ESS68400SX has a shorter supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.5 m vs 1.55 m).
  • 2.9 kg heavier weight
    Electrolux ESS68400SX is heavier than the average dishwasher (42 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • Does not have a delicate wash program
    Electrolux ESS68400SX 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 ESS68400SX 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.
  • 1 L higher water usage per cycle
    Electrolux ESS68400SX uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (10.5 L vs 9.5 L).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Water usage per cycle.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Water usage per cycle across dishwashers.

    Importance: HIGH

    Electrolux ESS68400SX uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (10.5 L vs 9.5 L).10.5 L vs 9.5 L
  • Does not have a quiet wash program
    Electrolux ESS68400SX 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 ESS68400SX 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 an intensive wash program
    Electrolux ESS68400SX does not have an intensive wash program, while the average dishwasher has an intensive wash program. 89.5% of dishwashers have an intensive wash program.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Intensive wash program.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Electrolux ESS68400SX does not have an intensive wash program, while the average dishwasher has an intensive wash program. 89.5% of dishwashers have an intensive wash program.
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    Electrolux ESS68400SX does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a 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

    Electrolux ESS68400SX does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
  • Does not have a child lock
    Electrolux ESS68400SX 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 ESS68400SX does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
  • 280 L/year higher annual water consumption
    Electrolux ESS68400SX uses more water annually than the average dishwasher (2940 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Annual water consumption.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Annual water consumption across dishwashers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Electrolux ESS68400SX uses more water annually than the average dishwasher (2940 L/year vs 2660 L/year).2940 L/year vs 2660 L/year
  • 3 cm taller height
    Electrolux ESS68400SX 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 ESS68400SX is taller than the average dishwasher (85 cm vs 82 cm).85 cm vs 82 cm
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Electrolux ESS68400SX?

  • SatelliteClean spray arm delivers thorough and even cleaning by changing angles constantly
  • AirDry technology automatically opens the door at the end of the cycle for enhanced natural drying
  • MaxiFlex cutlery drawer comfortably accommodates utensils of various shapes and sizes
  • Generous 14 place settings capacity provides ample room for large family loads
  • Operates quietly at a low noise level of 44 dB
  • ExtraHygiene function effectively sanitizes dishes by removing germs and bacteria
  • SoftSpikes provide excellent stability and protection for delicate glassware

What customers dislike about Electrolux ESS68400SX?

  • Standard Eco cycles can feel quite long for some everyday washing needs
  • Fingerprint-proof coating on the stainless steel exterior can still show minor smudges over time
  • Premium feature set results in a slightly higher price point compared to basic entry-level models
  • Occasional customer service or third-party technician delays reported for repairs and warranty claims

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