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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£500
  • Avg. price in US: ~$560
  • No. of place settings: 14
  • Energy efficiency class: C
  • Noise level: 44 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Electrolux KESC8401L review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.5

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%

7.5

Technical Score

20.0%

?

User score

Very good
7.5

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%

7.9

Performance

30.0%

8.0

Features

25.0%

6.7

Programmes

10.0%

7.0

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%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

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%

    ?

    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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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £500

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All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The Electrolux KESC8401L is a 60cm fully integrated built-in dishwasher belonging to the Series 600 SatelliteClean lineup, operating with an efficient brushless inverter motor and featuring a 14 place setting capacity. It features 8 wash programs, 4 temperature settings, an Eco water consumption rate of 10.5 liters per cycle, and a quiet 44 dB noise level. Key performance pros include its innovative SatelliteClean spray arm which provides up to three times better coverage, a customizable MaxiFlex top cutlery drawer, and automatic AirDry technology that unlatches the door at the cycle's end for efficient moisture dissipation. On the downside, its C-class energy efficiency rating means it is less resource-efficient than high-end competitors, and it lacks standard physical integration elements due to its fully concealed touch control panel layout.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Electrolux KESC8401L

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%

?

Features

25.0%

?

Programmes

10.0%

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Design

7.5
Electrolux KESC8401L has a technical score of 7.53 points, which is lower than 60.3% 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 KESC8401L 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%

7.5

Overall score

40.0%

7.9

Price

7.6
Electrolux KESC8401L has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.6 points, which is lower than 67.9% 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 KESC8401L 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 KESC8401L 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 KESC8401L 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

?
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 KESC8401L 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

?
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 KESC8401L 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 KESC8401L 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 KESC8401L 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 KESC8401L 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 KESC8401L 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 KESC8401L 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 KESC8401L 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 KESC8401L 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 KESC8401L 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

fully integrated
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 KESC8401L 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 KESC8401L 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 KESC8401L 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 KESC8401L has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Electrolux KESC8401L vs the average dishwasher

  • Better energy efficiency class
    Electrolux KESC8401L 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 KESC8401L has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).C vs D
  • 1 cm shallower depth
    Electrolux KESC8401L is shallower than the average dishwasher (55 cm vs 56 cm).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Depth.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Depth across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Electrolux KESC8401L is shallower than the average dishwasher (55 cm vs 56 cm).55 cm vs 56 cm
  • 4.1 kg lighter weight
    Electrolux KESC8401L is lighter than the average dishwasher (35 kg vs 39.1 kg).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Weight.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Weight across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Electrolux KESC8401L is lighter than the average dishwasher (35 kg vs 39.1 kg).35 kg vs 39.1 kg
  • 0.2 cm narrower width
    Electrolux KESC8401L is narrower than the average dishwasher (59.6 cm vs 59.8 cm).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Width.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Width across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Electrolux KESC8401L is narrower than the average dishwasher (59.6 cm vs 59.8 cm).59.6 cm vs 59.8 cm
  • 0.2 cm shorter height
    Electrolux KESC8401L is shorter than the average dishwasher (81.8 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 KESC8401L is shorter than the average dishwasher (81.8 cm vs 82 cm).81.8 cm vs 82 cm
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Electrolux KESC8401L has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).
  • 1 cm shallower depth
    Electrolux KESC8401L is shallower than the average dishwasher (55 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 4.1 kg lighter weight
    Electrolux KESC8401L is lighter than the average dishwasher (35 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 0.2 cm narrower width
    Electrolux KESC8401L is narrower than the average dishwasher (59.6 cm vs 59.8 cm).
  • 0.2 cm shorter height
    Electrolux KESC8401L is shorter than the average dishwasher (81.8 cm vs 82 cm).

Total
Performance
Design
  • 1 L higher water usage per cycle
    Electrolux KESC8401L uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (10.5 L vs 9.5 L).
  • 280 L/year higher annual water consumption
    Electrolux KESC8401L uses more water annually than the average dishwasher (2940 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
  • Does not have a half-load option
    Electrolux KESC8401L does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. 72.7% of dishwashers have a half-load option.
  • Does not have a delicate wash program
    Electrolux KESC8401L 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 KESC8401L 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 KESC8401L 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 KESC8401L takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (240 min vs 235 min).
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    Electrolux KESC8401L 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 KESC8401L does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
  • 0.05 m shorter supply hose length
    Electrolux KESC8401L has a shorter supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.5 m vs 1.55 m).
  • Does not have a half-load option
    Electrolux KESC8401L does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. 72.7% of dishwashers have a half-load option.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Half load option.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Electrolux KESC8401L does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. 72.7% of dishwashers have a half-load option.
  • Does not have a delicate wash program
    Electrolux KESC8401L 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 KESC8401L 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 KESC8401L 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 KESC8401L 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 KESC8401L 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 KESC8401L 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 KESC8401L 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 KESC8401L 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 KESC8401L 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 KESC8401L 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 KESC8401L 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 KESC8401L 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 KESC8401L 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 KESC8401L uses more water annually than the average dishwasher (2940 L/year vs 2660 L/year).2940 L/year vs 2660 L/year
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Electrolux KESC8401L?

  • Excellent cleaning efficiency thanks to the SatelliteClean rotating spray arm system
  • Highly practical and flexible MaxiFlex cutlery drawer that easily accommodates odd-shaped utensils
  • Quiet overall operation running at a low 44 dB noise level
  • Effective natural drying performance via the AirDry function which automatically opens the door
  • Convenient TimeBeam feature that projects the remaining cycle duration onto the floor
  • User-friendly and intuitive cycle selection with the QuickSelect touch controls

What customers dislike about Electrolux KESC8401L?

  • Standard full-capacity cleaning cycles can feel quite long
  • Lack of smart home or Wi-Fi connectivity for remote monitoring
  • Risk of residual water pooling if dishes and deep mugs are not loaded at a proper angle

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