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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£550
  • Avg. price in US: ~$780
  • No. of place settings: 14
  • Energy efficiency class: A
  • Noise level: 44 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Electrolux ESS68600SX review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.0

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%

8.0

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Excellent
8.0

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%

8.4

Performance

30.0%

9.0

Features

25.0%

7.0

Programmes

10.0%

5.9

Design

Excellent
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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

  • 8.2
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    3.7

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    10

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    7.4

    Noise level

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

  • 8.4
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    7.4

    Noise level

    20.0%

    8.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    10

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    10

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £550

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Verdict

The Electrolux ESS68600SX is a 60 cm freestanding dishwasher from the Serie 700 GlassCare line, featuring a 14-place setting capacity, an anti-fingerprint stainless steel finish, and an exceptionally efficient energy class A rating with an eco-cycle consumption of 10.9 liters of water and 0.542 kWh per load. Key performance highlights include the SatelliteClean double-rotation spray arm for comprehensive water coverage, a deep MaxiFlex cutlery drawer with customizable dividers, a height-adjustable QuickLift upper basket, and AirDry technology that automatically cracks the door open by 10 cm to maximize drying efficiency. Operating quietly at 44 dB with diverse cycle options like a Quick 30-minute wash and a 69°C ExtraHygiene sanitization phase, its primary drawback is a notably prolonged eco-program duration of 5 hours and 10 minutes, alongside the inherent ergonomic requirement of manually loading individual items into a top cutlery tray rather than a traditional lower basket.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Electrolux ESS68600SX

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

8.0
Electrolux ESS68600SX has a technical score of 7.99 points, which is higher than 58.8% 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 ESS68600SX 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%

8.0

Overall score

40.0%

7.6

Price

7.9
Electrolux ESS68600SX 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

A
Electrolux ESS68600SX has energy efficiency class A, which is better than that of 88.3% of dishwashers and equal to that of 11.8% 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 ESS68600SX 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 ESS68600SX 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 ESS68600SX 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

0.542 kWh
Electrolux ESS68600SX uses 0.542 kWh per cycle, which is lower than that of 86.5% of dishwashers and equal to that of 8.8% 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 ESS68600SX 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 ESS68600SX 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 ESS68600SX 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

310 min
Electrolux ESS68600SX completes its Eco wash in 310 min, which is longer than that of 98.8% of dishwashers and equal to that of 0.7% 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 ESS68600SX 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 ESS68600SX 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 ESS68600SX 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 ESS68600SX 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 ESS68600SX 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 ESS68600SX 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 ESS68600SX 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 ESS68600SX 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 ESS68600SX 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 ESS68600SX has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Electrolux ESS68600SX vs the average dishwasher

  • Better energy efficiency class
    Electrolux ESS68600SX has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (A 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 ESS68600SX has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (A vs D).A vs D
  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Electrolux ESS68600SX 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 ESS68600SX 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.
  • 0.21 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Electrolux ESS68600SX uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.5 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 ESS68600SX uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.5 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.542 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 2 more wash programs
    Electrolux ESS68600SX 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 ESS68600SX offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).8 vs 6
  • 0.1 m longer cable length
    Electrolux ESS68600SX has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.6 m vs 1.5 m).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Cable length.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Cable length across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Electrolux ESS68600SX has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.6 m vs 1.5 m).1.6 m vs 1.5 m
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Electrolux ESS68600SX has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (A vs D).
  • 0.21 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Electrolux ESS68600SX uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.5 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • 2 more wash programs
    Electrolux ESS68600SX offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).
  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Electrolux ESS68600SX 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.
  • 0.1 m longer cable length
    Electrolux ESS68600SX has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.6 m vs 1.5 m).

Total
Performance
Programmes
Features
Design
  • 1.4 L higher water usage per cycle
    Electrolux ESS68600SX uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (10.9 L vs 9.5 L).
  • 1 °C lower maximum cleaning temperature
    Electrolux ESS68600SX reaches a lower cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (69 °C vs 70 °C).
  • Does not have a delicate wash program
    Electrolux ESS68600SX 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.
  • 75 min longer Eco wash time
    Electrolux ESS68600SX takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (310 min vs 235 min).
  • Does not have a quiet wash program
    Electrolux ESS68600SX 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 ESS68600SX 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 ESS68600SX 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 ESS68600SX 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 ESS68600SX is taller than the average dishwasher (85 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 4.3 cm deeper depth
    Electrolux ESS68600SX is deeper than the average dishwasher (60.3 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 0.05 m shorter supply hose length
    Electrolux ESS68600SX has a shorter supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.5 m vs 1.55 m).
  • 3.43 kg heavier weight
    Electrolux ESS68600SX is heavier than the average dishwasher (42.5 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 1.4 L higher water usage per cycle
    Electrolux ESS68600SX uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (10.9 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 ESS68600SX uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (10.9 L vs 9.5 L).10.9 L vs 9.5 L
  • Does not have a delicate wash program
    Electrolux ESS68600SX 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 ESS68600SX 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.
  • 75 min longer Eco wash time
    Electrolux ESS68600SX takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (310 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 ESS68600SX takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (310 min vs 235 min).310 min vs 235 min
  • Does not have a quiet wash program
    Electrolux ESS68600SX 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 ESS68600SX 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 ESS68600SX 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 ESS68600SX 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 ESS68600SX 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 ESS68600SX 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 ESS68600SX 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 ESS68600SX 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 ESS68600SX 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 ESS68600SX 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 ESS68600SX?

  • Excellent energy efficiency with Class A rating
  • Very quiet operation at only 44 dB
  • AirDry technology effectively dries dishes by automatically opening the door
  • Spacious 14 place setting capacity with a customizable MaxiFlex cutlery drawer
  • SatelliteClean spray arm provides thorough washing coverage
  • QuickLift adjustable upper basket makes it easy to load larger items
  • Discreet floor light indicator instead of annoying end-of-cycle beeps

What customers dislike about Electrolux ESS68600SX?

  • No possibility for elevated/high-level installation
  • Slightly wider than some standard models at 59.8 cm
  • Long cycle duration for the energy-saving ECO program (over 5 hours)
  • Automatic door opening mechanism can occasionally surprise guests or visitors
  • Interior layout may feel slightly tighter for oversized cookware compared to some competitors

Expert reviews

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