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LG DB242TX Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£420No. of place settings:14Energy efficiency class:DNoise level:46 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

LG DB242TX Review: Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.4

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 10
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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 distribution
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80%

7.5

Technical score

20%

7.2

User score

â–¼Worse than 70% of dishwashers
7.5

Technical score

Technical score
7.5/ 10
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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 distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

35%

7.0

Performance

30%

7.2

Features

25%

8.2

Programmes

10%

8.1

Design

â–¼Worse than 64% of dishwashers
7.2

User score

User score
7.2/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

3.0

Number of reviews

Based on 2 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 91% of dishwashers
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Technical Specifications of dishwasher LG DB242TX

Technical score
Technical score
7.5/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components:

35%

7.0

Performance

30%

7.2

Features

25%

8.2

Programmes

10%

8.1

Design

7.5
User score
User score
7.2/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

3.0

Number of reviews

Based on 2 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.2
Popularity
Popularity
3.0/ 10
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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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 56% of models
Popularity:
LG DB242TX has a popularity score of 3 points, which is higher than 56% of products in this category.
3.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components:

60%

7.4

Overall score

40%

8.3

Price

7.7
Energy efficiency class
D
Energy efficiency class
D
â–¼ Worse than 46% of models
This dishwasher has energy efficiency class D, better than that of 32.5% of dishwashers and the same as that of 21.4% of dishwashers.
Washing efficiency class
A
Washing efficiency class
A
â–² Better than 1% of models
This dishwasher has washing efficiency class A, better than that of 1.1% of dishwashers and the same as that of 98.9% of dishwashers.
Drying efficiency class
A
Drying efficiency class
A
â–² Better than 1% of models
This dishwasher has drying efficiency class A, better than that of 1.1% of dishwashers and the same as that of 98.9% of dishwashers.
Noise emission class
C
Noise emission class
C
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
This dishwasher has noise-emission class C, worse than that of 55.5% of dishwashers and the same as that of 40.4% of dishwashers.
Energy consumption per cycle
0.85 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.85 kWh
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.85 kWh; it is higher than that of 68.6% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 8% of the dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
9
No. of wash programs
9
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <5 – >10
The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is 9; it is higher than that of 84.5% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 7.4% of the dishwashers.
Quick wash program
yes
Quick wash program
yes
Category Benchmark
This dishwasher has a quick wash programme. Overall, 99.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
Quick wash time
59 min
Quick wash time
59 min
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <28 min – >60 min
This dishwasher completes the quick programme in 59 min; it is longer than that of 76.5% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the programme on 0.2% of the dishwashers.
Eco wash time
295 min
Eco wash time
295 min
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 295 min; it is longer than that of 91.6% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 5.1% of the dishwashers.
Delicate wash program
yes
Delicate wash program
yes
â–² Better than 40% of models
This dishwasher has a delicate wash programme. Overall, 60.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Automatic door opening
no
Automatic door opening
no
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
This dishwasher does not have an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 65.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
Touch screen
?
Load sensor
no
Load sensor
no
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
This dishwasher does not have a load sensor. Overall, 69.9% of dishwashers have this feature.
Overflow protection
yes
Overflow protection
yes
â–² Better than 3% of models
This dishwasher has overflow protection. Overall, 97.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
Adjustable water softener
yes
Adjustable water softener
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This dishwasher has an adjustable water softener. Overall, 99% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Type of installation
fully integrated
No. of place settings
14
No. of place settings
14
â–² Better than 45% of models
Market range: <10 – >15
The number of place settings on this dishwasher is 14; it is higher than that of 44.9% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 43.7% of the dishwashers.
Cutlery basket
yes
Cutlery basket
yes
â–² Better than 42% of models
This dishwasher has a cutlery basket. Overall, 57.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
Height adjustable top basket
yes
Height adjustable top basket
yes
â–² Better than 8% of models
This dishwasher has a height-adjustable top basket. Overall, 91.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
Digital display
yes
Digital display
yes
â–² Better than 10% of models
This dishwasher has a digital display. Overall, 90.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
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LG DB242TX vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • 3 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    9
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (9 vs 6).
    9 vs 6
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. Overall, 34.3% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 10 °C higher maximum wash temperature
    Max cleaning temperature
    80 °C
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <65 °C – >75 °C
    The maximum cleaning temperature of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (80 °C vs 70 °C).
    80 °C vs 70 °C
  • Has Wi-Fi
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not have Wi-Fi. Overall, 43.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has a pause option
    Pause option
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This dishwasher has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. Overall, 45.4% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has voice control
    Voice control
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This dishwasher has voice control, while the average dishwasher does not have voice control. Overall, 40.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 0.01 W less standby power
    Standby power consumption
    0.49 W
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <0.49 W – >0.5 W
    The standby power consumption of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (0.5 W vs 0.5 W).
    0.49 W vs 0.5 W
  • 0.08 m longer cable
    Cable length
    1.58 m
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <1.3 m – >1.75 m
    This dishwasher has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.6 m vs 1.5 m).
    1.58 m vs 1.5 m
  • 2.97x more popular
    LG DB242TX is more popular than the average dishwasher (2.97 vs 1).
    2.97 vs 1
  • 10 °C higher maximum wash temperature
    Max cleaning temperature
    80 °C
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <65 °C – >75 °C
    The maximum cleaning temperature of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (80 °C vs 70 °C).
    80 °C vs 70 °C
  • 0.01 W less standby power
    Standby power consumption
    0.49 W
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <0.49 W – >0.5 W
    The standby power consumption of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (0.5 W vs 0.5 W).
    0.49 W vs 0.5 W
  • 3 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    9
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (9 vs 6).
    9 vs 6
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. Overall, 34.3% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has a pause option
    Pause option
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This dishwasher has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. Overall, 45.4% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has Wi-Fi
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not have Wi-Fi. Overall, 43.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has voice control
    Voice control
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This dishwasher has voice control, while the average dishwasher does not have voice control. Overall, 40.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 0.08 m longer cable
    Cable length
    1.58 m
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <1.3 m – >1.75 m
    This dishwasher has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.6 m vs 1.5 m).
    1.58 m vs 1.5 m
  • Motor type
    Motor type
    direct drive
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    This dishwasher uses direct drive as its motor type, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    direct drive vs inverter
  • No automatic door-opening feature
    Automatic door opening
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This dishwasher does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 65% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No load sensor
    Load sensor
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. Overall, 69.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 29 min longer quick programme
    Quick wash time
    59 min
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <28 min – >60 min
    This dishwasher has a longer quick programme than the average dishwasher (59 min vs 30 min).
    59 min vs 30 min
  • Worse noise-emission class
    Noise emission class
    C
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • 60 min longer Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    295 min
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a longer Eco programme than the average dishwasher (295 min vs 235 min).
    295 min vs 235 min
  • 0.1 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.85 kWh
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.85 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 2 dB louder
    Noise level
    46 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).
    46 dB vs 44 dB
  • 11.2% lower user score
    User score
    7.2/ 10
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    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 distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    LG DB242TX
    the average dishwasher
    LG DB242TX has a lower user score than the average dishwasher (7.19 vs 8.000).
    7.19 vs 8
  • 2.4% worse value for money
    LG DB242TX offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (7.68 vs 7.9).
    7.68 vs 7.86
  • Motor type
    Motor type
    direct drive
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    This dishwasher uses direct drive as its motor type, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    direct drive vs inverter
  • Worse noise-emission class
    Noise emission class
    C
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • 0.1 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.85 kWh
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.85 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 2 dB louder
    Noise level
    46 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).
    46 dB vs 44 dB
  • 0.4 L more water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    9.9 L
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <8.9 L – >11 L
    The water usage per cycle of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (9.9 L vs 9.5 L).
    9.9 L vs 9.5 L
  • 112 L/year more water consumption
    Annual water consumption
    2,772 L/year
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <2.2k L/year – >3.1k L/year
    The water consumption of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (2772 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    2,772 L/year vs 2,660 L/year
  • 29 min longer quick programme
    Quick wash time
    59 min
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <28 min – >60 min
    This dishwasher has a longer quick programme than the average dishwasher (59 min vs 30 min).
    59 min vs 30 min
  • 60 min longer Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    295 min
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a longer Eco programme than the average dishwasher (295 min vs 235 min).
    295 min vs 235 min
  • 12 h shorter maximum delay
    Maximum delay duration
    12 h
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <9 h – >24 h
    This dishwasher allows a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (12 h vs 24 h).
    12 h vs 24 h
  • No automatic door-opening feature
    Automatic door opening
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This dishwasher does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 65% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No load sensor
    Load sensor
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. Overall, 69.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 0.05 m shorter supply hose
    Supply hose length
    1.5 m
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >1.65 m
    This dishwasher has a shorter supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.5 m vs 1.55 m).
    1.5 m vs 1.55 m
  • 2.2% heavier
    Weight
    40 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (40 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    40 kg vs 39.15 kg

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Based on 2 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about LG DB242TX

  • QuadWash 4-arm spray technology provides thorough cleaning from multiple angles
  • Operates quietly at a low noise level of 46 dB
  • Generous loading capacity accommodating up to 14 place settings
  • EasyRack Plus system allows highly flexible, 3-level basket adjustments for large cookware
  • Turbo cycle option delivers a fast, powerful wash in under an hour
  • Smart ThinQ Wi-Fi connectivity enables convenient remote monitoring and control
  • Reliable Inverter Direct Drive motor comes with a reassuring 10-year warranty

What we don't like about LG DB242TX

  • Condensation drying system can sometimes leave plastic or certain dishes damp
  • Standard cycle runtimes can feel quite long without using express options
  • Lack of an internal tub light makes loading and unloading harder in low light
  • Requires consistent use of rinse aid to achieve completely spotless results
  • App setup and smart features can feel less essential or tedious to configure for some owners

Verdict

The LG DB242TX is a 60cm fully integrated built-in dishwasher offering a spacious 14 place setting capacity, operating via an Inverter Direct Drive motor at a quiet 46 dB noise level. Key specifications include 9 washing programs (such as Turbo, Eco, and Intensive), a 12-hour delay start timer, a water consumption rate of 9.9 liters per cycle, and standard dimensions of 598 x 815 x 554 mm. Main advantages highlight the QuadWash system with four multidirectional spray arms for complete water coverage, an adjustable EasyRack Plus basket system, Dual Zone washing, and smart control through the LG ThinQ Wi-Fi application. However, a notable drawback is its Class D energy efficiency rating on the A-to-G scale, consuming 85 kWh per 100 cycles, and it lacks an active advanced hot air drying system, relying instead on residual condensation drying.

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