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Midea MDF18A1AWW Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£400No. of place settings:8Energy efficiency class:?Noise level:52 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

Midea MDF18A1AWW Review: Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

6.8

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 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
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components

80%

6.3

Technical score

20%

8.7

User score

â–¼Worse than 90% of dishwashers
6.3

Technical score

Technical score
6.3/ 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 96% of models
Score components

35%

6.1

Performance

30%

5.3

Features

25%

7.7

Programmes

10%

6.7

Design

â–¼Worse than 96% of dishwashers
8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 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–² Better than 89% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 663 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–²Better than 89% of dishwashers
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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Midea MDF18A1AWW

Technical score
Technical score
6.3/ 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 96% of models
Score components:

35%

6.1

Performance

30%

5.3

Features

25%

7.7

Programmes

10%

6.7

Design

6.3
User score
User score
8.7/ 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–² Better than 89% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 663 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.
8.7
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 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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★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
Midea MDF18A1AWW has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 92% of products in this category.
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Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 10
✕
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 90% of models
Score components:

60%

6.8

Overall score

40%

8.4

Price

7.3
Energy efficiency class
?
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
A
Noise emission class
A
★ Better than 99% of models
This dishwasher has noise-emission class A, better than that of 98.8% of dishwashers and the same as that of 1.2% 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
6
No. of wash programs
6
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
Market range: <5 – >10
The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is 6; it is higher than that of 22.1% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 30% 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
130 min
Eco wash time
130 min
★ Better than 100% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 130 min; it is shorter than that of 99.8% 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
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
no
Adjustable water softener
no
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
This dishwasher does not have an adjustable water softener. Overall, 99% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Type of installation
built-under
No. of place settings
8
No. of place settings
8
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Market range: <10 – >15
The number of place settings on this dishwasher is 8; it is lower than that of 95.2% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 0.3% 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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Midea MDF18A1AWW vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • 105 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    130 min
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (130 min vs 235 min).
    130 min vs 235 min
  • 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.
  • Better noise-emission class
    Noise emission class
    A
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    This dishwasher has a better noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (A vs B).
    A vs B
  • 10x more popular
    Midea MDF18A1AWW is more popular than the average dishwasher (10 vs 1).
    10 vs 1
  • 9.3% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Midea MDF18A1AWW
    the average dishwasher
    Midea MDF18A1AWW has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (8.74 vs 8.000).
    8.74 vs 8
  • 5% cheaper
    Midea MDF18A1AWW is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£400 vs £420).
    £400 vs £420
  • 10x more popular
    Midea MDF18A1AWW is more popular than the average dishwasher (10 vs 1).
    10 vs 1
  • 9.3% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Midea MDF18A1AWW
    the average dishwasher
    Midea MDF18A1AWW has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (8.74 vs 8.000).
    8.74 vs 8
  • 5% cheaper
    Midea MDF18A1AWW is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£400 vs £420).
    £400 vs £420
  • Better noise-emission class
    Noise emission class
    A
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    This dishwasher has a better noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (A vs B).
    A vs B
  • 105 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    130 min
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (130 min vs 235 min).
    130 min vs 235 min
  • 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
    induction
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This dishwasher uses induction as its motor type, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    induction 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.
  • 8 dB louder
    Noise level
    52 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (52 dB vs 44 dB).
    52 dB vs 44 dB
  • 6 L more water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    15.5 L
    â–¼ Worse than 100% 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 (15.5 L vs 9.5 L).
    15.5 L vs 9.5 L
  • 6 fewer place settings
    No. of place settings
    8
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (8 vs 14).
    8 vs 14
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 7.9% worse value for money
    Midea MDF18A1AWW offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (7.29 vs 7.9).
    7.29 vs 7.86
  • Motor type
    Motor type
    induction
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This dishwasher uses induction as its motor type, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    induction vs inverter
  • 8 dB louder
    Noise level
    52 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (52 dB vs 44 dB).
    52 dB vs 44 dB
  • 6 L more water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    15.5 L
    â–¼ Worse than 100% 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 (15.5 L vs 9.5 L).
    15.5 L vs 9.5 L
  • 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
  • 1 °C lower maximum wash temperature
    Max cleaning temperature
    69 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <65 °C – >75 °C
    The maximum cleaning temperature of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (69 °C vs 70 °C).
    69 °C vs 70 °C
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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 adjustable water softener
    Adjustable water softener
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    This dishwasher does not have an adjustable water softener, while the average dishwasher has an adjustable water softener. Overall, 99% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No salt indicator
    Salt indicator
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a salt indicator, while the average dishwasher has a salt indicator. Overall, 97.4% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 6 fewer place settings
    No. of place settings
    8
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (8 vs 14).
    8 vs 14
  • 39.5% heavier
    Weight
    54.6 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (54.6 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    54.6 kg vs 39.15 kg

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Based on 663 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Midea MDF18A1AWW

  • Compact 18-inch slimline design ideal for smaller kitchens, apartments, or older homes with limited space.
  • Surprisingly quiet operation during wash cycles, rated at a manageable 52 dBA.
  • Excellent cleaning results that effectively tackle tough, greasy dishes and baked-on messes.
  • Equipped with a durable and eco-friendly stainless steel interior tub that improves drying efficiency.
  • Offers great overall value and an affordable price point compared to high-end brands.
  • Features a wide array of options including 6 wash cycles, heated dry, hi-temp hygiene, and a sanitize function.
  • Energy efficient performance that keeps utility costs and water consumption low.

What we don't like about Midea MDF18A1AWW

  • Standard wash cycles can take a bit long to fully complete.
  • Shorter body height (around 32 inches tall) which requires using the adjustable leveling legs to properly seal gaps under standard 35-inch countertops.
  • Does not include an installation kit or hoses, meaning parts must be purchased separately prior to arrival.
  • The interior racks can feel somewhat flimsy, and fitting exceptionally large items or plates can sometimes be challenging due to the compact space.
  • Mixed feedback regarding long-term reliability, with some buyers noting fragile parts like door latches or internal components over extended use.
  • Customer support from the manufacturer can be slow or unhelpful when trying to source replacement parts outside of the initial warranty period.

Verdict

The Midea MDF18A1AWW is an 18-inch built-in, space-saving dishwasher featuring an 8 place setting capacity, a durable stainless steel tub, and front console digital LED controls. Operating at a moderate 52 dBA noise level, it offers 6 wash cycles—including Heavy, Normal, ECO, Delicate, Quick, and Rinse—alongside 3 specialized options: Heated Dry, Hi-Temp, and Sanitize. Main advantages include its Energy Star certification for efficiency, a 24-hour delay start, an adjustable upper rack, and a high-temperature sanitize cycle that reaches up to 158°F for heavy soil. On the downside, it operates with a longer overall cycle time compared to some competitors, lacks modern smart home or Wi-Fi connectivity, does not include a dedicated third cutlery rack, and some users note that the lower rack tines are packed too tightly together for large plates or pot lids.

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