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NEFF S125ECS15E Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£550No. of place settings:14Energy efficiency class:ANoise level:42 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

NEFF S125ECS15E Review: Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.5

Overall score

Score
8.5/ 10
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An overall evaluation of products in the Dishwashers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
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▲ Better than 83% of models
Score components

80%

8.8

Technical score

20%

7.4

User score

▲Better than 83% of dishwashers
8.8

Technical score

Technical score
8.8/ 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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★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

35%

9.5

Performance

30%

9.6

Features

25%

6.8

Programmes

10%

8.8

Design

★Better than 92% of dishwashers
7.4

User score

User score
7.4/ 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
▼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

6.1

Number of reviews

Based on 16 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.
▼Worse than 88% of dishwashers
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Technical Specifications of dishwasher NEFF S125ECS15E

Technical score
Technical score
8.8/ 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
★ Better than 92% of models
Score components:

35%

9.5

Performance

30%

9.6

Features

25%

6.8

Programmes

10%

8.8

Design

8.8
User score
User score
7.4/ 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
▼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

6.1

Number of reviews

Based on 16 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.
7.4
Popularity
Popularity
6.1/ 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
▲ Better than 70% of models
Popularity:
NEFF S125ECS15E has a popularity score of 6.1 points, which is higher than 70% of products in this category.
6.1
Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 73% of models
Score components:

60%

8.5

Overall score

40%

7.6

Price

8.2
Energy efficiency class
A
Energy efficiency class
A
▲ Better than 88% of models
This dishwasher has energy efficiency class A, better than that of 88.3% of dishwashers and the same as that of 11.8% of dishwashers.
Washing efficiency class
A
Washing efficiency class
A
▲ 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
?
Noise emission class
B
Noise emission class
B
▲ 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
0.54 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.54 kWh
▲ Better than 86% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.54 kWh; it is lower than that of 86.5% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 8.8% of the dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
6
No. of wash programs
6
▼ 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
▼ 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
270 min
Eco wash time
270 min
▼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 270 min; it is longer than that of 77.8% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 9.1% of the dishwashers.
Delicate wash program
yes
Delicate wash program
yes
▲ 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
▲ Better than 35% of models
This dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 65% of dishwashers have this feature.
Touch screen
no
Touch screen
no
▼ Worse than 11% of models
This dishwasher does not have a touch screen. Overall, 10.9% of dishwashers have this feature.
Load sensor
yes
Load sensor
yes
▲ 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
▲ 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
▲ 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
built-under
No. of place settings
14
No. of place settings
14
▲ 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
▼ 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
▲ 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
▲ Better than 10% of models
This dishwasher has a digital display. Overall, 90.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
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NEFF S125ECS15E vs the average dishwasher

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  • Better energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    A
    ▲ Better than 88% of models
    This dishwasher has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (A vs D).
    A vs D
  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Self-cleaning filter system
    yes
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    This dishwasher has a self-cleaning filter system, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-cleaning filter system. Overall, 34.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 0.21 kWh less energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.54 kWh
    ▲ Better than 86% 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).
    0.54 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 2 more wash temperatures
    No. of wash temperatures
    6
    ▲ 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
  • 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.
  • 2 dB quieter
    Noise level
    42 dB
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is quieter than the average dishwasher (42 dB vs 44 dB).
    42 dB vs 44 dB
  • Has voice control
    Voice control
    yes
    ▲ Better than 60% of models
    This dishwasher has voice control, while the average dishwasher does not have voice control. Overall, 40.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has a detergent-tablet counter in the app
    Detergent tablet counter (app)
    yes
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This dishwasher has a detergent-tablet counter in the app, while the average dishwasher does not have a detergent-tablet counter in the app. Overall, 39.5% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 6.09x more popular
    NEFF S125ECS15E is more popular than the average dishwasher (6.09 vs 1).
    6.09 vs 1
  • 4.8% better value for money
    NEFF S125ECS15E offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.24 vs 7.9).
    8.24 vs 7.86
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    A
    ▲ Better than 88% of models
    This dishwasher has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (A vs D).
    A vs D
  • 0.21 kWh less energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.54 kWh
    ▲ Better than 86% 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).
    0.54 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 2 more wash temperatures
    No. of wash temperatures
    6
    ▲ 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
  • 2 dB quieter
    Noise level
    42 dB
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is quieter than the average dishwasher (42 dB vs 44 dB).
    42 dB vs 44 dB
  • 0.5 L less water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    9 L
    ▲ Better than 67% 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 (9 L vs 9.5 L).
    9 L vs 9.5 L
  • 140 L/year less water consumption
    Annual water consumption
    2,520 L/year
    ▲ Better than 64% 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 (2520 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    2,520 L/year vs 2,660 L/year
  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Self-cleaning filter system
    yes
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    This dishwasher has a self-cleaning filter system, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-cleaning filter system. Overall, 34.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 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 detergent-tablet counter in the app
    Detergent tablet counter (app)
    yes
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This dishwasher has a detergent-tablet counter in the app, while the average dishwasher does not have a detergent-tablet counter in the app. Overall, 39.5% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has voice control
    Voice control
    yes
    ▲ Better than 60% of models
    This dishwasher has voice control, while the average dishwasher does not have voice control. Overall, 40.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 0.25 m longer cable
    Cable length
    1.75 m
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <1.3 m – >1.75 m
    This dishwasher has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).
    1.75 m vs 1.5 m
  • 0.1 m longer supply hose
    Supply hose length
    1.65 m
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >1.65 m
    This dishwasher has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).
    1.65 m vs 1.55 m
  • 1.9% lighter
    Weight
    38.4 kg
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% lighter: this dishwasher is lighter than the average dishwasher (38.4 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    38.4 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • Motor type
    Motor type
    brushless
    ▼ Worse than 45% of models
    This dishwasher uses brushless as its motor type, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    brushless vs inverter
  • 30 min longer quick programme
    Quick wash time
    60 min
    ▼ 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 half-load option
    Half load option
    no
    ▼ 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.
  • 35 min longer Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    270 min
    ▼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a longer Eco programme than the average dishwasher (270 min vs 235 min).
    270 min vs 235 min
  • No cutlery basket
    Cutlery basket
    no
    ▼ 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.
  • 31% more expensive
    NEFF S125ECS15E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£550 vs £420).
    £550 vs £420
  • 7.7% lower user score
    User score
    7.4/ 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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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    NEFF S125ECS15E
    the average dishwasher
    NEFF S125ECS15E has a lower user score than the average dishwasher (7.43 vs 8.000).
    7.43 vs 8
  • 31% more expensive
    NEFF S125ECS15E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£550 vs £420).
    £550 vs £420
  • 7.7% lower user score
    User score
    7.4/ 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
    NEFF S125ECS15E
    the average dishwasher
    NEFF S125ECS15E has a lower user score than the average dishwasher (7.43 vs 8.000).
    7.43 vs 8
  • Motor type
    Motor type
    brushless
    ▼ Worse than 45% of models
    This dishwasher uses brushless as its motor type, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    brushless vs inverter
  • 30 min longer quick programme
    Quick wash time
    60 min
    ▼ 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 half-load option
    Half load option
    no
    ▼ 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.
  • 35 min longer Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    270 min
    ▼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a longer Eco programme than the average dishwasher (270 min vs 235 min).
    270 min vs 235 min
  • No cutlery basket
    Cutlery basket
    no
    ▼ 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.

Third-party reviews

Based on 16 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about NEFF S125ECS15E

  • Excellent Class A energy efficiency with very low water and electricity consumption
  • Extremely quiet operation at just 42 dB, making it perfect for open kitchens
  • Large capacity holding up to 14 place settings
  • OpenDry automatic door opening system enhances drying performance significantly
  • Highly flexible Flex 2 basket layout with a dedicated cutlery drawer and 3-stage RackMatic height adjustment
  • Powerful Chef 70°C intensive program effortlessly removes stubborn, baked-on food
  • Convenient Home Connect app integration for remote monitoring, scheduling, and smart diagnostics

What we don't like about NEFF S125ECS15E

  • Premium price point that may not appeal to budget-conscious buyers
  • Not suitable for small or compact kitchen spaces due to its standard 60 cm built-in width requirements
  • App-based custom program setup can feel slightly over-complicated for non-tech-savvy users

Verdict

The NEFF S125ECS15E N 50 is a 60 cm built-under dishwasher featuring a premium brushed steel finish and a 14 place setting capacity. Its main characteristics include an exceptional Class A energy efficiency rating, consuming just 54 kWh per 100 cycles, and a highly conservative water usage of 9.0 liters per Eco cycle. Key pros include an ultra-quiet 42 dB operating volume, the highly flexible Flex 2 basket system with a dedicated cutlery drawer and RackMatic height-adjustable elements, an automated OpenDry door assisting system, a powerful Chef 70°C cycle for baked-on grease, and smart Wi-Fi integration via the Home Connect app. A potential con is its lack of advanced mineral-based Zeolith drying technology found in higher-tier premium models, meaning plastic items may still require manual drying.

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