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LG DF030FL Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£430No. of place settings:13Energy efficiency class:ENoise level:46 dBOverflow protection:noHeight adjustable top basket:yes

LG DF030FL Review: Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

6.5

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 10
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An overall evaluation of products in the Dishwashers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
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Score distribution
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Score components

80%

6.5

Technical score

20%

6.5

User score

â–¼Worse than 95% of dishwashers
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 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 93% of models
Score components

35%

6.2

Performance

30%

5.3

Features

25%

7.7

Programmes

10%

8.1

Design

â–¼Worse than 93% of dishwashers
6.5

User score

User score
6.5/ 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 96% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

3.0

Number of reviews

Based on 4 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 96% of dishwashers
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Technical Specifications of dishwasher LG DF030FL

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 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 93% of models
Score components:

35%

6.2

Performance

30%

5.3

Features

25%

7.7

Programmes

10%

8.1

Design

6.5
User score
User score
6.5/ 10
✕
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 96% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

3.0

Number of reviews

Based on 4 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.
6.5
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 DF030FL 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
7.0/ 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 97% of models
Score components:

60%

6.5

Overall score

40%

8.3

Price

7.0
Energy efficiency class
E
Energy efficiency class
E
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This dishwasher has energy efficiency class E, worse than that of 67.6% of dishwashers and the same as that of 26.5% 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
0.93 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.93 kWh
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.93 kWh; it is higher than that of 84.4% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 4.1% of the dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
8
No. of wash programs
8
â–² Better than 64% of models
Market range: <5 – >10
The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is 8; it is higher than that of 64.1% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 20.3% 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
60 min
Quick wash time
60 min
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <28 min – >60 min
This dishwasher completes the quick programme in 60 min; it is longer than that of 76.8% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the programme on 19.9% of the dishwashers.
Eco wash time
235 min
Eco wash time
235 min
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 235 min; it is shorter than that of 45.5% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 6.5% 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
no
Touch screen
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This dishwasher does not have a touch screen. Overall, 10.9% of dishwashers have this feature.
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
no
Overflow protection
no
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
This dishwasher does not have overflow protection. Overall, 97.2% 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
freestanding
No. of place settings
13
No. of place settings
13
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Market range: <10 – >15
The number of place settings on this dishwasher is 13; it is lower than that of 55.2% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 20.7% 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 DF030FL vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • 2 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    8
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).
    8 vs 6
  • 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 a detergent-tablet counter in the app
    Detergent tablet counter (app)
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This dishwasher has a detergent-tablet counter in the app, while the average dishwasher does not have a detergent-tablet counter in the app. Overall, 39.5% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 0.1 m longer supply hose
    Supply hose length
    1.65 m
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >1.65 m
    This dishwasher has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).
    1.65 m vs 1.55 m
  • 2.97x more popular
    LG DF030FL is more popular than the average dishwasher (2.97 vs 1).
    2.97 vs 1
  • 2.97x more popular
    LG DF030FL is more popular than the average dishwasher (2.97 vs 1).
    2.97 vs 1
  • 2 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    8
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).
    8 vs 6
  • 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 a detergent-tablet counter in the app
    Detergent tablet counter (app)
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This dishwasher has a detergent-tablet counter in the app, while the average dishwasher does not have a detergent-tablet counter in the app. Overall, 39.5% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 0.1 m longer supply hose
    Supply hose length
    1.65 m
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >1.65 m
    This dishwasher has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).
    1.65 m vs 1.55 m
  • 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.
  • Motor type
    Motor type
    brushless
    â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
    This dishwasher uses brushless as its motor type, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    brushless vs inverter
  • 0.18 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.93 kWh
    â–¼ Worse than 84% 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).
    0.93 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 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.
  • No overflow protection
    Overflow protection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    This dishwasher does not have overflow protection, while the average dishwasher has overflow protection. Overall, 97.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 30 min longer quick programme
    Quick wash time
    60 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 (60 min vs 30 min).
    60 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
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    E
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).
    E vs D
  • 11.9% worse value for money
    LG DF030FL offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (7.03 vs 7.9).
    7.03 vs 7.86
  • 23.2% lower user score
    User score
    6.5/ 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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    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    LG DF030FL
    the average dishwasher
    LG DF030FL has a lower user score than the average dishwasher (6.49 vs 8.000).
    6.49 vs 8
  • 2.4% more expensive
    LG DF030FL is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£430 vs £420).
    £430 vs £420
  • Motor type
    Motor type
    brushless
    â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
    This dishwasher uses brushless as its motor type, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    brushless vs inverter
  • 0.18 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.93 kWh
    â–¼ Worse than 84% 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).
    0.93 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 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
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    E
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).
    E vs D
  • 5 °C lower maximum wash temperature
    Max cleaning temperature
    65 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <65 °C – >75 °C
    The maximum cleaning temperature of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (65 °C vs 70 °C).
    65 °C vs 70 °C
  • 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
  • 3 fewer wash temperatures
    No. of wash temperatures
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <3 – >8
    The number of wash temperatures on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (1 vs 4).
    1 vs 4
  • 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
  • 30 min longer quick programme
    Quick wash time
    60 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 (60 min vs 30 min).
    60 min vs 30 min
  • 5 h shorter maximum delay
    Maximum delay duration
    19 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 (19 h vs 24 h).
    19 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.
  • No overflow protection
    Overflow protection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    This dishwasher does not have overflow protection, while the average dishwasher has overflow protection. Overall, 97.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 1 fewer place settings
    No. of place settings
    13
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).
    13 vs 14
  • 0.2 m shorter cable
    Cable length
    1.3 m
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <1.3 m – >1.75 m
    This dishwasher has a shorter cable than the average dishwasher (1.3 m vs 1.5 m).
    1.3 m vs 1.5 m
  • 12.4% heavier
    Weight
    44 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (44 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    44 kg vs 39.15 kg

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Based on 4 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about LG DF030FL

  • Quiet operation at 46 dB, making it suitable for open-plan kitchens
  • Convenient and fast 1-hour quick wash / express program for full loads
  • Flexible loading with a height-adjustable upper basket and customizable fold-down tines
  • Durable, sanitary, and easy-to-clean full stainless steel tub interior
  • Generous 13 place-setting capacity ideal for medium to large households
  • Helpful smart sensors (Auto Programme) that adjust water and energy based on soil level
  • Dry+ feature effectively boosts drying performance and reduces water spots

What we don't like about LG DF030FL

  • Dinner plates larger than 11 inches can block the spray arms from spinning properly
  • Rated E for energy efficiency, which is on the lower end of the modern energy class scale
  • Lacks premium smart app features or Wi-Fi download cycles found on higher-tier LG models

Verdict

The LG DF030FL is a 60cm wide, freestanding full-size dishwasher in prime silver, featuring an ample 13-place setting capacity, 8 wash programs, and a durable stainless steel tub. Main pros include a convenient 60-minute express cycle, whisper-quiet 46 dB operation, an adjustable upper rack for bulky cookware, and highly efficient water consumption at just 9.9 liters per cycle. However, its main cons include a lower Energy Class E rating, a lack of an automatic door opening system for enhanced drying, and some user reports that Eco-cycle drying can leave items overly wet.

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