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GE GDT550PYRFS review: 60 specs compared

Avg. price:~£?No. of place settings:?Energy efficiency class:?Noise level:44 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

GE GDT550PYRFS Review: Compare 60 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

GE GDT550PYRFS
8.0/10

Overall score

Score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs and ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 75%, User score 25%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 56% of models
Score components

75%

8.1

Technical score

25%

7.8

User score

â–²Better than 56% of dishwashers
?

Value for money

Value for money
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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
Score components

70%

8.0

Overall score

30%

?

Price

Price not known yet
8.1

Technical score

Technical score
8.1/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 75% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 57% of models
Score components

35%

8.3

Performance

30%

7.2

Features

25%

8.3

Programmes

10%

8.9

Design

â–²Better than 57%
7.8

User score

User score
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.7, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
Share: User score counts 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models

70%

8.3

Rating

30%

6.6

Popularity

â–¼Worse than 63%
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Technical Specifications of dishwasher GE GDT550PYRFS

Technical score
Technical score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 75% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 57% of models
Score components:

35%

8.3

Performance

30%

7.2

Features

25%

8.3

Programmes

10%

8.9

Design

8.1
Value for money
Value for money
8.6/ 10
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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
★ Better than 92% of models
Score components:

70%

8.0

Overall score

30%

?

Price

8.6
Energy efficiency class
?
Washing efficiency class
A
This dishwasher has washing efficiency class A, better than that of 0.9% of dishwashers and the same as that of 99.1% of dishwashers.
Drying efficiency class
A
This dishwasher has drying efficiency class A, better than that of 1% of dishwashers and the same as that of 99% of dishwashers.
Noise emission class
?
Energy consumption per cycle
?
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No. of wash programs
?
Quick wash program
yes
This dishwasher has a quick wash programme. Overall, 99.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
Quick wash time
?
Eco wash time
?
Delicate wash program
?
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Automatic door opening
no
This dishwasher does not have an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 63.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
Touch screen
no
This dishwasher does not have a touch screen. Overall, 9.5% of dishwashers have this feature.
Load sensor
yes
This dishwasher has a load sensor. Overall, 69.4% of dishwashers have this feature.
Overflow protection
yes
This dishwasher has overflow protection. Overall, 96.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
Adjustable water softener
yes
This dishwasher has an adjustable water softener. Overall, 99.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Type of installation
freestanding
No. of place settings
?
Cutlery basket
yes
This dishwasher has a cutlery basket. Overall, 62.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
Height adjustable top basket
yes
This dishwasher has a height-adjustable top basket. Overall, 92% of dishwashers have this feature.
Digital display
yes
This dishwasher has a digital display. Overall, 91.5% of dishwashers have this feature.
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GE GDT550PYRFS vs the average dishwasher

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  • 32.6% lighter
    This dishwasher is lighter than the average dishwasher (26.3 kg vs 39 kg).
    26.3 kg vs 39 kg
  • 8.1% better value for money
    GE GDT550PYRFS offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.59 vs 7.9).
    8.59 vs 7.94
  • 8.1% better value for money
    GE GDT550PYRFS offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.59 vs 7.9).
    8.59 vs 7.94
  • 32.6% lighter
    This dishwasher is lighter than the average dishwasher (26.3 kg vs 39 kg).
    26.3 kg vs 39 kg
  • No automatic door-opening feature
    This dishwasher does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 63.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No half-load option
    This dishwasher does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. Overall, 73% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 2.5% lower user score
    User score
    7.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
    How we count it
    Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.7, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
    Share: User score counts 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models

    70%

    8.3

    Rating

    30%

    6.6

    Popularity

    7.8 vs 8.0
  • 2.5% lower user score
    User score
    7.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
    How we count it
    Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.7, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
    Share: User score counts 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models

    70%

    8.3

    Rating

    30%

    6.6

    Popularity

    7.8 vs 8.0
  • No half-load option
    This dishwasher does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. Overall, 73% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No automatic door-opening feature
    This dishwasher does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 63.7% of dishwashers have this feature.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about GE GDT550PYRFS

  • At 26.3 kg the machine stays steady on the floor.
  • A load sensor adjusts water to the dishes.
  • Washing and drying both earn an A.
  • Noise of 44 dB is easy to live with in an open kitchen.
  • A cutlery drawer and a cutlery basket keep cutlery sorted.
  • A child lock keeps children from changing a cycle.

What customers don't like about GE GDT550PYRFS

  • There is no half load option, so a small load runs a full cycle.
  • The door does not open by itself, so dishes dry more slowly.
  • There is no Wi-Fi, touch screen, voice control or Bluetooth.
  • There is no interior light, so the racks are harder to check in the dark.

Verdict

At 26.3 kg the GE GDT550PYRFS stays put on the floor and feels solid when you load it. It suits a household that wants plain controls rather than smart features. A load sensor adjusts the water to the dishes, and an adjustable water softener helps with hard water. Washing and drying both earn an A. A cutlery drawer and basket keep knives and forks sorted. A delay start of up to 24 h fits a busy routine. Noise is 44 dB, which is easy to live with in an open kitchen. The trade-offs are the missing half load option and the door, which does not open by itself at the end of a cycle. It fits a family that wants a sturdy, straightforward machine.

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