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LG DF142FV Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£420No. of place settings:14Energy efficiency class:DNoise level:45 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

LG DF142FV Review: Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

6.6

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 10
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

80%

6.7

Technical score

20%

6.3

User score

â–¼Worse than 93% of dishwashers
6.7

Technical score

Technical score
6.7/ 10
✕
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 88% of models
Score components

35%

6.8

Performance

30%

6.0

Features

25%

7.0

Programmes

10%

7.7

Design

â–¼Worse than 88% of dishwashers
6.3

User score

User score
6.3/ 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 97% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

2.2

Number of reviews

Based on 1 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 97% of dishwashers
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Technical Specifications of dishwasher LG DF142FV

Technical score
Technical score
6.7/ 10
✕
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 88% of models
Score components:

35%

6.8

Performance

30%

6.0

Features

25%

7.0

Programmes

10%

7.7

Design

6.7
User score
User score
6.3/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

2.2

Number of reviews

Based on 1 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.
6.3
Popularity
Popularity
2.2/ 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 53% of models
Popularity:
LG DF142FV has a popularity score of 2.2 points, which is higher than 53.1% of products in this category.
2.2
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components:

60%

6.6

Overall score

40%

8.3

Price

7.1
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
5
No. of wash programs
5
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <5 – >10
The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is 5; it is lower than that of 77.9% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 18.8% 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
38 min
Quick wash time
38 min
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Market range: <28 min – >60 min
This dishwasher completes the quick programme in 38 min; it is longer than that of 69.4% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the programme on 1.2% of the dishwashers.
Eco wash time
298 min
Eco wash time
298 min
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 298 min; it is longer than that of 96.9% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 1.1% of the dishwashers.
Delicate wash program
no
Delicate wash program
no
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
This dishwasher does not have a delicate wash programme. Overall, 60.2% 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
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
freestanding
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
?
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LG DF142FV vs the average dishwasher

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  • 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.
  • 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
  • 2.25x more popular
    LG DF142FV is more popular than the average dishwasher (2.25 vs 1).
    2.25 vs 1
  • 2.25x more popular
    LG DF142FV is more popular than the average dishwasher (2.25 vs 1).
    2.25 vs 1
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • No delicate wash programme
    Delicate wash program
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a delicate wash programme, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash programme. Overall, 60.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 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
  • 63 min longer Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    298 min
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a longer Eco programme than the average dishwasher (298 min vs 235 min).
    298 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
  • 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
  • 10.1% worse value for money
    LG DF142FV offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (7.14 vs 7.9).
    7.14 vs 7.86
  • 27.5% lower user score
    User score
    6.3/ 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
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    LG DF142FV
    the average dishwasher
    LG DF142FV has a lower user score than the average dishwasher (6.27 vs 8.000).
    6.27 vs 8
  • 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
  • 0.5 L more water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    10 L
    â–¼ Worse than 73% 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 (10 L vs 9.5 L).
    10 L vs 9.5 L
  • 1 dB louder
    Noise level
    45 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (45 dB vs 44 dB).
    45 dB vs 44 dB
  • No delicate wash programme
    Delicate wash program
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a delicate wash programme, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash programme. Overall, 60.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 63 min longer Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    298 min
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a longer Eco programme than the average dishwasher (298 min vs 235 min).
    298 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
  • 8 min longer quick programme
    Quick wash time
    38 min
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <28 min – >60 min
    This dishwasher has a longer quick programme than the average dishwasher (38 min vs 30 min).
    38 min vs 30 min
  • 1 fewer wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    5
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (5 vs 6).
    5 vs 6
  • 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
  • 14.9% heavier
    Weight
    45 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (45 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    45 kg vs 39.15 kg

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Third-party reviews

Based on 1 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about LG DF142FV

  • Operates quietly during cycles
  • Provides a clean and modern stainless steel look
  • Offers a spacious 14 place-setting capacity
  • Includes a flexible, adjustable rack system (EasyRack)
  • Delivers thorough cleaning using multi-directional spray arms (QuadWash)
  • Features convenient smart diagnosis through the mobile app

What we don't like about LG DF142FV

  • Lacks a dedicated short rinse-only cycle
  • The shortest available program still takes up to an hour
  • App connectivity is limited to diagnostics and does not allow full remote program control
  • Certain cycles may occasionally leave dishes damp, requiring manual towel drying
  • Deeper appliance profile means the door may protrude slightly from standard cabinetry lines

Verdict

The LG DF142FV is a freestanding, 60 cm full-size dishwasher featuring an anti-fingerprint stainless steel finish, a 14 place setting capacity, and an interactive Touch LED display. Powered by an energy-efficient Inverter Direct Drive motor with a 10-year warranty, it operates quietly at 45 dB (Noise Class C) and consumes 9.9 liters of water and 85 kWh per 100 cycles under its Class D energy rating. Key performance pros include its QuadWash technology, which utilizes four multi-motion spray arms for 360-degree cleaning, five flexible wash programs (such as a 59-minute Turbo cycle and an 80°C high-temperature sanitizing rinse), an adjustable EasyRack system with a dedicated third cutlery tray, Dual Zone wash functionality, and Smart Diagnosis troubleshooting. On the downside, this model lacks Wi-Fi connectivity or remote smartphone control features, relies on standard condensation drying rather than automated door-opening or advanced heat drying, and has a relatively long standard eco-cycle duration of 298 minutes.

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