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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£400
  • Avg. price in US: ~$450
  • No. of place settings: 8
  • Energy efficiency class: ?
  • Noise level: 52 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height 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.

6.6

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%

6.0

Technical Score

20.0%

8.7

User score

Good
6.0

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%

5.2

Performance

30.0%

5.4

Features

25.0%

7.7

Programmes

10.0%

7.1

Design

Good
8.7

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%

8.2

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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4.1
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(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

Excellent
  • 3.3
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    3.5

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    1.0

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    ?

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    1.0

    Noise level

    10.0%

    1.0

    No. of place settings

  • 3.7
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.0

    Noise level

    20.0%

    ?

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    ?

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    3.5

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    1.0

    No. of place settings

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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.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Midea MDF18A1AWW

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%

5.2

Performance

30.0%

5.4

Features

25.0%

7.7

Programmes

10.0%

7.1

Design

6.0
Midea MDF18A1AWW has a technical score of 6.04 points, which is lower than 97.3% 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%

8.2

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
3.9
(130)
United States
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4.1
(533)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

8.7
Midea MDF18A1AWW has a user score of 8.74 points, which is higher than 76.1% of products in this category.
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.
10
Midea MDF18A1AWW has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 65.6% 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%

6.6

Overall score

40.0%

8.4

Price

7.1
Midea MDF18A1AWW has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.1 points, which is lower than 92.3% 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

?
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
Midea MDF18A1AWW 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
Midea MDF18A1AWW 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

?
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

0.85 kWh
Midea MDF18A1AWW uses 0.85 kWh per cycle, which is higher than that of 68.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 8.1% 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

6
Midea MDF18A1AWW offers 6 wash programs, which is more than that of 22.1% of dishwashers and equal to that of 30.3% 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
Midea MDF18A1AWW 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

60 min
Midea MDF18A1AWW completes its quick wash in 60 min, which is longer than that of 76.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 19.9% 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

130 min
Midea MDF18A1AWW completes its Eco wash in 130 min, which is shorter than that of 99.8% 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
Midea MDF18A1AWW 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

no
Midea MDF18A1AWW does not have an automatic door-opening feature. This feature is present in 65.8% 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
Midea MDF18A1AWW 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

no
Midea MDF18A1AWW does not have a load sensor. This feature is present in 69.7% of dishwashers.
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
Midea MDF18A1AWW 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

no
Midea MDF18A1AWW does not have an adjustable water softener. This feature is present in 99.1% 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-under
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

8
Midea MDF18A1AWW holds 8 place settings, which is fewer than that of 95.1% of dishwashers and equal to that of 0.3% 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

yes
Midea MDF18A1AWW has a cutlery basket. This feature is present in 58.4% 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
Midea MDF18A1AWW 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
Midea MDF18A1AWW has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Midea MDF18A1AWW vs the average dishwasher

  • 105 min shorter Eco wash time
    Midea MDF18A1AWW finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (130 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

    Midea MDF18A1AWW finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (130 min vs 235 min).130 min vs 235 min
  • 15.1 cm narrower width
    Midea MDF18A1AWW is narrower than the average dishwasher (44.7 cm vs 59.8 cm).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Width.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Width across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Midea MDF18A1AWW is narrower than the average dishwasher (44.7 cm vs 59.8 cm).44.7 cm vs 59.8 cm
  • Has a pause option
    Midea MDF18A1AWW has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Pause option.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Midea MDF18A1AWW has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • 10x more popular
    Midea MDF18A1AWW is more popular than the average dishwasher (10 vs 1).
    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.
    Midea MDF18A1AWW is more popular than the average dishwasher (10 vs 1).10 vs 1
  • 9.3% higher user score
    Midea MDF18A1AWW has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (8.74 vs 8).
    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.
    Midea MDF18A1AWW has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (8.74 vs 8).8.74 vs 8
  • 5% cheaper
    Midea MDF18A1AWW is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£400 vs £420).
    Midea MDF18A1AWW is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£400 vs £420).£400 vs £420
  • 105 min shorter Eco wash time
    Midea MDF18A1AWW finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (130 min vs 235 min).
  • Has a pause option
    Midea MDF18A1AWW has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • 15.1 cm narrower width
    Midea MDF18A1AWW is narrower than the average dishwasher (44.7 cm vs 59.8 cm).

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Overall
Programmes
Design
  • Uses a different motor type
    Midea MDF18A1AWW uses induction, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
  • 8 dB higher noise level
    Midea MDF18A1AWW has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (52 dB vs 44 dB).
  • 6 L higher water usage per cycle
    Midea MDF18A1AWW uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (15.5 L vs 9.5 L).
  • 0.1 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Midea MDF18A1AWW uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • 30 min longer quick wash time
    Midea MDF18A1AWW takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (60 min vs 30 min).
  • Does not have a quiet wash program
    Midea MDF18A1AWW does not have a quiet wash program, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a quiet wash program.
  • Does not have an automatic door-opening feature
    Midea MDF18A1AWW does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. 65.7% of dishwashers have an automatic door-opening feature.
  • Does not have a load sensor
    Midea MDF18A1AWW does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. 69.6% of dishwashers have a load sensor.
  • Does not have an adjustable water softener
    Midea MDF18A1AWW does not have an adjustable water softener, while the average dishwasher has an adjustable water softener. 99% of dishwashers have an adjustable water softener.
  • 6 fewer place settings
    Midea MDF18A1AWW holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (8 vs 14).
  • 1.4 cm deeper depth
    Midea MDF18A1AWW is deeper than the average dishwasher (57.4 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 0.5 cm taller height
    Midea MDF18A1AWW is taller than the average dishwasher (82.5 cm vs 82 cm).
  • Uses a different motor type
    Midea MDF18A1AWW uses induction, 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

    Midea MDF18A1AWW uses induction, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.induction vs inverter
  • Does not have an automatic door-opening feature
    Midea MDF18A1AWW does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. 65.7% of dishwashers have an automatic door-opening feature.
    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

    Midea MDF18A1AWW does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. 65.7% of dishwashers have an automatic door-opening feature.
  • 8 dB higher noise level
    Midea MDF18A1AWW has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (52 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

    Midea MDF18A1AWW has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (52 dB vs 44 dB).52 dB vs 44 dB
  • 6 L higher water usage per cycle
    Midea MDF18A1AWW uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (15.5 L vs 9.5 L).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Water usage per cycle.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Water usage per cycle across dishwashers.

    Importance: HIGH

    Midea MDF18A1AWW uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (15.5 L vs 9.5 L).15.5 L vs 9.5 L
  • 6 fewer place settings
    Midea MDF18A1AWW holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (8 vs 14).
    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

    Midea MDF18A1AWW holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (8 vs 14).8 vs 14
  • Does not have a load sensor
    Midea MDF18A1AWW does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. 69.6% of dishwashers have a 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

    Midea MDF18A1AWW does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. 69.6% of dishwashers have a load sensor.
  • 30 min longer quick wash time
    Midea MDF18A1AWW takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (60 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

    Midea MDF18A1AWW takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (60 min vs 30 min).60 min vs 30 min
  • Does not have a quiet wash program
    Midea MDF18A1AWW does not have a quiet wash program, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a quiet wash program.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Quiet wash program.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Midea MDF18A1AWW does not have a quiet wash program, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a quiet wash program.
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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
amazon
3.9
130 Reviews
United States
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4.1
533 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers 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 customers dislike 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.

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