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Midea ST 5.31 wi Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£220No. of place settings:3Energy efficiency class:FNoise level:58 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:no

Midea ST 5.31 wi Review: Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.6

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 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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Score components

80%

7.3

Technical score

20%

8.6

User score

â–¼Worse than 60% of dishwashers
7.3

Technical score

Technical score
7.3/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components

35%

7.7

Performance

30%

7.8

Features

25%

7.4

Programmes

10%

4.6

Design

â–¼Worse than 69% of dishwashers
8.6

User score

User score
8.6/ 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–² Better than 86% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 1,894 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.
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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Midea ST 5.31 wi

Technical score
Technical score
7.3/ 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 69% of models
Score components:

35%

7.7

Performance

30%

7.8

Features

25%

7.4

Programmes

10%

4.6

Design

7.3
User score
User score
8.6/ 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 86% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 1,894 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.
8.6
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 ST 5.31 wi 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
8.1/ 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–² Better than 65% of models
Score components:

60%

7.6

Overall score

40%

9.4

Price

8.1
Energy efficiency class
F
Energy efficiency class
F
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
This dishwasher has energy efficiency class F, worse than that of 94.2% of dishwashers and the same as that of 5.5% 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
D
Noise emission class
D
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
This dishwasher has noise-emission class D, worse than that of 96% of dishwashers and the same as that of 4% of dishwashers.
Energy consumption per cycle
0.45 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.45 kWh
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.45 kWh; it is lower than that of 98.4% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 0.2% 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
58 min
Quick wash time
58 min
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Market range: <28 min – >60 min
This dishwasher completes the quick programme in 58 min; it is longer than that of 75.2% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the programme on 1.2% of the dishwashers.
Eco wash time
155 min
Eco wash time
155 min
★ Better than 99% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 155 min; it is shorter than that of 99% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 0.5% 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
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
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
countertop
No. of place settings
3
No. of place settings
3
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Market range: <10 – >15
The number of place settings on this dishwasher is 3; it is lower than that of 99% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 0.6% 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
no
Height adjustable top basket
no
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
This dishwasher does not have 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 ST 5.31 wi vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • 0.3 kWh less energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.45 kWh
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (0.5 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.45 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 3.5 L less water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    6 L
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <8.9 L – >11 L
    The water usage per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (6 L vs 9.5 L).
    6 L vs 9.5 L
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. Overall, 34.3% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 2 more wash temperatures
    No. of wash temperatures
    6
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <3 – >8
    The number of wash temperatures on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (6 vs 4).
    6 vs 4
  • 80 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    155 min
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (155 min vs 235 min).
    155 min vs 235 min
  • 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.
  • 980 L/year less water consumption
    Annual water consumption
    1,680 L/year
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <2.2k L/year – >3.1k L/year
    The water consumption of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (1680 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    1,680 L/year vs 2,660 L/year
  • 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.
  • 10x more popular
    Midea ST 5.31 wi is more popular than the average dishwasher (10 vs 1).
    10 vs 1
  • 90.9% cheaper
    Midea ST 5.31 wi is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£220 vs £420).
    £220 vs £420
  • 7.5% higher user score
    User score
    8.6/ 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
    Midea ST 5.31 wi
    the average dishwasher
    Midea ST 5.31 wi has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (8.60 vs 8.000).
    8.6 vs 8
  • 3.4% better value for money
    Midea ST 5.31 wi offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.13 vs 7.9).
    8.13 vs 7.86
  • 0.3 kWh less energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.45 kWh
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (0.5 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.45 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 3.5 L less water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    6 L
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <8.9 L – >11 L
    The water usage per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (6 L vs 9.5 L).
    6 L vs 9.5 L
  • 2 more wash temperatures
    No. of wash temperatures
    6
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <3 – >8
    The number of wash temperatures on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (6 vs 4).
    6 vs 4
  • 980 L/year less water consumption
    Annual water consumption
    1,680 L/year
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <2.2k L/year – >3.1k L/year
    The water consumption of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (1680 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    1,680 L/year vs 2,660 L/year
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. Overall, 34.3% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 80 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    155 min
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (155 min vs 235 min).
    155 min vs 235 min
  • 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.
  • 56.6% lighter
    Weight
    17 kg
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% lighter: this dishwasher is lighter than the average dishwasher (17 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    17 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • Motor type
    Motor type
    standard
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    This dishwasher uses standard as its motor type, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    standard vs inverter
  • 14 dB louder
    Noise level
    58 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (58 dB vs 44 dB).
    58 dB vs 44 dB
  • 11 fewer place settings
    No. of place settings
    3
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (3 vs 14).
    3 vs 14
  • Worse noise-emission class
    Noise emission class
    D
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (D vs B).
    D vs B
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    F
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (F vs D).
    F vs D
  • 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 half-load option
    Half load option
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. Overall, 72.9% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 28 min longer quick programme
    Quick wash time
    58 min
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <28 min – >60 min
    This dishwasher has a longer quick programme than the average dishwasher (58 min vs 30 min).
    58 min vs 30 min
  • Motor type
    Motor type
    standard
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    This dishwasher uses standard as its motor type, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    standard vs inverter
  • 14 dB louder
    Noise level
    58 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (58 dB vs 44 dB).
    58 dB vs 44 dB
  • Worse noise-emission class
    Noise emission class
    D
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (D vs B).
    D vs B
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    F
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (F vs D).
    F vs D
  • No half-load option
    Half load option
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. Overall, 72.9% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 28 min longer quick programme
    Quick wash time
    58 min
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <28 min – >60 min
    This dishwasher has a longer quick programme than the average dishwasher (58 min vs 30 min).
    58 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 11 fewer place settings
    No. of place settings
    3
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (3 vs 14).
    3 vs 14
  • 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 height-adjustable top basket
    Height adjustable top basket
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a height-adjustable top basket, while the average dishwasher has a height-adjustable top basket. Overall, 91.7% 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

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Based on 1,894 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Midea ST 5.31 wi

  • Compact and ideal for small apartments or limited kitchen space
  • Versatile installation options (manual water filling or direct faucet hook-up)
  • Convenient Wi-Fi control via the [MSmartHome App](https://eu.manuals.plus/asin/B097G31982)
  • Effective cleaning with various programs, including a fast wash [5.31 Mini Dishwasher User Manual](https://eu.manuals.plus/asin/B097G31982)
  • Automatic door opening feature for improved drying [5.31 Mini Dishwasher User Manual](https://eu.manuals.plus/asin/B097G31982)

What we don't like about Midea ST 5.31 wi

  • Limited capacity (approx. 3 place settings)
  • Relatively high noise level during operation (58 dB)
  • Cannot be used for large pots or pans
  • Requires manual maintenance of the water filter

Verdict

The Midea ST 5.31 wi is a compact, freestanding mini tabletop dishwasher measuring 42 x 44 x 47 cm with a 3 place setting capacity, a 6-liter internal water tank, and a 58 dB noise level. Its primary advantages include dual water-supply flexibility (manual fill or direct tap line), smart Wi-Fi operation via the MSmartHome app, six to seven versatile wash programs (including a 72°C hygiene cycle), an integrated water softener, and automatic door opening for improved drying. However, its notable drawbacks are its limited internal capacity making it unsuitable for large cookware, a relatively loud 58 dB sound emission, and an energy efficiency rating of Class F.

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