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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£690
  • Avg. price in US: ~$850
  • No. of place settings: 14
  • Energy efficiency class: A
  • Noise level: 43 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

LG DB976TKS review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.5

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%

8.5

Technical Score

20.0%

?

User score

Excellent
8.5

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%

8.5

Performance

30.0%

9.3

Features

25.0%

7.8

Programmes

10.0%

7.4

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%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 9.5
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    8.3

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    10

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    8.7

    Noise level

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

  • 9.0
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    8.7

    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~ £690

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Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The LG DB976TKS is a 60 cm fully integrated built-in dishwasher offering a 14 place setting capacity and top-tier Class A energy efficiency with a water consumption of 9.5 liters per Eco cycle. Driven by an Inverter Direct Drive motor operating at a quiet 43 dB, it features 10 wash programs, TrueSteam technology to eliminate residue and water spots, multi-motion QuadWash arms for comprehensive cleaning angles, an adjustable EasyRack Plus third cutlery rack, and smart Wi-Fi connectivity via LG ThinQ. Main pros include its ultra-quiet operation, outstanding energy and water efficiency, flexible loading options, an Info Light floor projection, and an automatic door-opening feature that maximizes condensation drying. On the downside, the comprehensive Eco program requires a lengthy cycle time of approximately 5 hours, and some users note a minimal film can occasionally remain on glassware if water hardness and rinse aid levels are not finely adjusted.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher LG DB976TKS

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%

?

Performance

30.0%

?

Features

25.0%

?

Programmes

10.0%

?

Design

8.5
LG DB976TKS has a technical score of 8.48 points, which is higher than 80.7% 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
LG DB976TKS 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%

8.5

Overall score

40.0%

6.9

Price

8.0
LG DB976TKS has a quality-to-price ratio of 8 points, which is higher than 56.5% 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
LG DB976TKS 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
LG DB976TKS 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
LG DB976TKS 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
LG DB976TKS 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

0.543 kWh
LG DB976TKS uses 0.543 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

10
LG DB976TKS offers 10 wash programs, which is more than that of 91.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 6.2% 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
LG DB976TKS 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

56 min
LG DB976TKS completes its quick wash in 56 min, which is longer than that of 74.8% of dishwashers and equal to that of 0.3% 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

299 min
LG DB976TKS completes its Eco wash in 299 min, which is longer than that of 98.1% of dishwashers and equal to that of 0.6% 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

yes
LG DB976TKS has a delicate wash program. This feature is present in 59.9% 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
LG DB976TKS 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
LG DB976TKS 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

?
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
LG DB976TKS 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
LG DB976TKS 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

built-in
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
LG DB976TKS 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
LG DB976TKS 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
LG DB976TKS 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
LG DB976TKS has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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LG DB976TKS vs the average dishwasher

  • Better energy efficiency class
    LG DB976TKS 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

    LG DB976TKS has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (A vs D).A vs D
  • 4 more wash programs
    LG DB976TKS offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (10 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

    LG DB976TKS offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (10 vs 6).10 vs 6
  • 0.21 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    LG DB976TKS 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

    LG DB976TKS uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.5 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.543 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • Has a hygiene programme
    LG DB976TKS has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Hygiene programme.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    LG DB976TKS has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    LG DB976TKS supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Wi-Fi.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    LG DB976TKS supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • Supports voice control
    LG DB976TKS supports voice control, while the average dishwasher does not support voice control. 39.8% of dishwashers support voice control.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Voice control.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    LG DB976TKS supports voice control, while the average dishwasher does not support voice control. 39.8% of dishwashers support voice control.
  • 0.01 W lower standby power consumption
    LG DB976TKS has lower standby power consumption than the average dishwasher (0.5 W vs 0.5 W).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Standby power consumption.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Standby power consumption across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    LG DB976TKS has lower standby power consumption than the average dishwasher (0.5 W vs 0.5 W).0.49 W vs 0.5 W
  • 1 dB lower noise level
    LG DB976TKS has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (43 dB vs 44 dB).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Noise level.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Noise level across dishwashers.

    Importance: HIGH

    LG DB976TKS has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (43 dB vs 44 dB).43 dB vs 44 dB
  • Better energy efficiency class
    LG DB976TKS has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (A vs D).
  • 0.21 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    LG DB976TKS uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.5 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • 0.01 W lower standby power consumption
    LG DB976TKS has lower standby power consumption than the average dishwasher (0.5 W vs 0.5 W).
  • 1 dB lower noise level
    LG DB976TKS has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (43 dB vs 44 dB).
  • 4 more wash programs
    LG DB976TKS offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (10 vs 6).
  • Has a hygiene programme
    LG DB976TKS has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    LG DB976TKS supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • Supports voice control
    LG DB976TKS supports voice control, while the average dishwasher does not support voice control. 39.8% of dishwashers support voice control.
  • 0.5 cm shorter height
    LG DB976TKS is shorter than the average dishwasher (81.5 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 0.6 cm shallower depth
    LG DB976TKS is shallower than the average dishwasher (55.4 cm vs 56 cm).

Total
Overall
Performance
Programmes
Features
Design
  • Uses a different motor type
    LG DB976TKS uses direct drive, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
  • 1 fewer wash temperatures
    LG DB976TKS offers fewer wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (3 vs 4).
  • 26 min longer quick wash time
    LG DB976TKS takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (56 min vs 30 min).
  • 64 min longer Eco wash time
    LG DB976TKS takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (299 min vs 235 min).
  • 12 h shorter maximum delay duration
    LG DB976TKS supports a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (12 h vs 24 h).
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    LG DB976TKS does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
  • 0.05 m shorter supply hose length
    LG DB976TKS has a shorter supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.5 m vs 1.55 m).
  • 5.9 kg heavier weight
    LG DB976TKS is heavier than the average dishwasher (45 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • Uses a different motor type
    LG DB976TKS uses direct drive, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    What it is: This attribute refers to Motor type.
    When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

    Importance: HIGH

    LG DB976TKS uses direct drive, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.direct drive vs inverter
  • 26 min longer quick wash time
    LG DB976TKS takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (56 min vs 30 min).
    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

    LG DB976TKS takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (56 min vs 30 min).56 min vs 30 min
  • 64 min longer Eco wash time
    LG DB976TKS takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (299 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

    LG DB976TKS takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (299 min vs 235 min).299 min vs 235 min
  • 12 h shorter maximum delay duration
    LG DB976TKS supports a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (12 h vs 24 h).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Maximum delay duration.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Maximum delay duration across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    LG DB976TKS supports a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (12 h vs 24 h).12 h vs 24 h
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    LG DB976TKS 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

    LG DB976TKS does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
  • 1 fewer wash temperatures
    LG DB976TKS offers fewer wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (3 vs 4).
    What it is: This attribute refers to No. of wash temperatures.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare No. of wash temperatures across dishwashers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    LG DB976TKS offers fewer wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (3 vs 4).3 vs 4
  • 0.05 m shorter supply hose length
    LG DB976TKS has a shorter supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.5 m vs 1.55 m).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Supply hose length.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Supply hose length across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    LG DB976TKS has a shorter supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.5 m vs 1.55 m).1.5 m vs 1.55 m
  • 64.3% more expensive
    LG DB976TKS is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£690 vs £420).
    LG DB976TKS is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£690 vs £420).£690 vs £420
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about LG DB976TKS?

  • Highly energy efficient with an energy class A rating
  • Extremely quiet operation at 43 dB thanks to the Inverter Direct Drive motor
  • Excellent cleaning coverage with the 4-spray arm QuadWash system
  • Effective stain and food residue removal using TrueSteam technology
  • Flexible loading options with the height-adjustable EasyRack Plus and third cutlery tray
  • Convenient automatic door opening at the end of cycles to aid drying
  • Discreet Info Light indicator that projects onto the floor during operation

What customers dislike about LG DB976TKS?

  • Condensation drying system can leave plastic or upper-rack items slightly wet without rinse aid
  • Standard or intensive cycles can take a long time to complete
  • Higher initial purchase price compared to entry-level dishwashers
  • Smart features via the ThinQ app may feel unnecessary or less useful for some users
  • Requires careful installation planning due to the sliding hinge design specifications

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