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LG DF425HSS Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£700No. of place settings:14Energy efficiency class:DNoise level:41 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

LG DF425HSS Review: Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

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Overall score

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8.1/ 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.
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Technical score

Technical score
8.1/ 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.
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8.3

Performance

30%

8.5

Features

25%

7.8

Programmes

10%

6.6

Design

â–²Better than 60% of dishwashers
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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.
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User ratings

30%

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Best prices

    N/A~ £700

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Technical Specifications of dishwasher LG DF425HSS

Technical score
Technical score
8.1/ 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–² Better than 60% of models
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35%

8.3

Performance

30%

8.5

Features

25%

7.8

Programmes

10%

6.6

Design

8.1
User score
User score
8.0/ 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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30%

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
LG DF425HSS has a popularity score of 1 point, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
1.0
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.
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â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
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60%

8.1

Overall score

40%

6.8

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
B
Noise emission class
B
â–² Better than 45% of models
This dishwasher has noise-emission class B, better than that of 44.6% of dishwashers and the same as that of 54.1% 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
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
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
193 min
Eco wash time
193 min
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 193 min; it is shorter than that of 89.5% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 0.1% 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
yes
Automatic door opening
yes
â–² Better than 35% of models
This dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 65% of dishwashers have this feature.
Touch screen
yes
Touch screen
yes
â–² Better than 89% of models
This dishwasher has a touch screen. Overall, 10.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
Load sensor
yes
Load sensor
yes
â–² Better than 30% of models
This dishwasher has a load sensor. Overall, 69.8% 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
no
Cutlery basket
no
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
This dishwasher does not have 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 DF425HSS vs the average dishwasher

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  • 3 dB quieter
    Noise level
    41 dB
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is quieter than the average dishwasher (41 dB vs 44 dB).
    41 dB vs 44 dB
  • 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.
  • 5 °C higher maximum wash temperature
    Max cleaning temperature
    75 °C
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <65 °C – >75 °C
    The maximum cleaning temperature of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (75 °C vs 70 °C).
    75 °C vs 70 °C
  • Has a touch screen
    Touch screen
    yes
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    This dishwasher has a touch screen, while the average dishwasher does not have a touch screen. Overall, 10.9% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 42 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    193 min
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (193 min vs 235 min).
    193 min vs 235 min
  • 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 NFC
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has NFC, while the average dishwasher does not have NFC. Overall, 0.5% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 3 dB quieter
    Noise level
    41 dB
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is quieter than the average dishwasher (41 dB vs 44 dB).
    41 dB vs 44 dB
  • 5 °C higher maximum wash temperature
    Max cleaning temperature
    75 °C
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <65 °C – >75 °C
    The maximum cleaning temperature of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (75 °C vs 70 °C).
    75 °C vs 70 °C
  • 42 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    193 min
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (193 min vs 235 min).
    193 min vs 235 min
  • 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 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 touch screen
    Touch screen
    yes
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    This dishwasher has a touch screen, while the average dishwasher does not have a touch screen. Overall, 10.9% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has NFC
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has NFC, while the average dishwasher does not have NFC. Overall, 0.5% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No quiet wash programme
    Quiet wash program
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a quiet wash programme, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash programme. Overall, 62.3% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 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
  • No cutlery basket
    Cutlery basket
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. Overall, 57.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No child lock
    Child lock
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. Overall, 52.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No favorite cycle
    Favorite cycle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a favorite cycle, while the average dishwasher has a favorite cycle. Overall, 71% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 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
  • 32.8% heavier
    Weight
    52 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (52 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    52 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 66.7% more expensive
    LG DF425HSS is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£700 vs £420).
    £700 vs £420
  • 2.2% worse value for money
    LG DF425HSS offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (7.69 vs 7.9).
    7.69 vs 7.86
  • 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
  • No quiet wash programme
    Quiet wash program
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a quiet wash programme, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash programme. Overall, 62.3% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 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 favorite cycle
    Favorite cycle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a favorite cycle, while the average dishwasher has a favorite cycle. Overall, 71% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 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
  • No cutlery basket
    Cutlery basket
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. Overall, 57.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No child lock
    Child lock
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. Overall, 52.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 32.8% heavier
    Weight
    52 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (52 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    52 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 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

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What we like about LG DF425HSS

  • Excellent cleaning performance provided by the multi-motion QuadWash four-spray arm system
  • TrueSteam technology effectively loosens tough, baked-on food residue and significantly reduces water spots on glassware
  • Extremely quiet and energy-efficient operation due to the Inverter Direct Drive motor
  • Highly flexible loading options with an adjustable EasyRack Plus system and folding tines
  • Convenient smart home monitoring and remote cycle tracking via the LG ThinQ Wi-Fi application
  • Automatic door-opening feature at the end of cycles to enhance natural air drying

What we don't like about LG DF425HSS

  • Drying efficiency heavily relies on using a rinse aid due to the condensing dry design
  • Standard and automatic wash cycles can take a long time to complete
  • Occasional software or sensor issues, such as cycles pausing early or displaying error codes
  • Customer service response times and repair assistance can sometimes be inconsistent or slow
  • Premium initial purchase price compared to more basic entry-level dishwasher alternatives

Verdict

The LG DF425HSS is a freestanding, full-size (60 cm) stainless steel dishwasher featuring an Inverter Direct Drive motor, a generous 14 place setting capacity, and an ultra-quiet 41 dB operational noise level. Key characteristics include the multi-motion QuadWash four-spray-arm system, TrueSteam sanitization to reduce water spots by up to 60%, a flexible third cutlery rack, and built-in Wi-Fi connectivity via the ThinQ app. Major pros include its exceptional water efficiency at just 9.5 liters per cycle, its automatic door-opening feature that enhances drying, and an energy consumption rate of 85 kWh per 100 cycles under a Class D rating. However, notable cons include its standard eco cycle running relatively long at over 3 hours, and a higher retail price point compared to basic entry-level models.

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