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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£510
  • Avg. price in US: ~$620
  • No. of place settings: 14
  • Energy efficiency class: C
  • Noise level: 42 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

NEFF S145HCS03E review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.7

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%

8.7

Technical Score

20.0%

?

User score

Excellent
8.7

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%

8.7

Performance

30.0%

9.4

Features

25.0%

7.6

Programmes

10.0%

8.8

Design

Excellent
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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%

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User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 8.2
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    6.0

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    10

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    8.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    10

    Noise level

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

  • 8.9
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    10

    Noise level

    20.0%

    8.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    8.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    6.0

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £510

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All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The NEFF S145HCS03E is a 60 cm semi-integrated dishwasher designed to blend into kitchen cabinetry while keeping its front control panel visible for easy access. This appliance offers a spacious 14 place setting capacity and features an efficient heat exchanger drying system alongside the highly flexible Flex 2 basket layout, which includes an adjustable top rack and dedicated cutlery loading zones. A key advantage is its integration with Home Connect, allowing users to monitor and control the machine remotely through a smartphone app, while the integrated AquaStop safety system provides total protection against water damage. On the downside, the semi-integrated design means it does not completely disappear behind matching furniture panels, its D-class energy efficiency rating is relatively average compared to top-tier eco models, and the lack of advanced mineral-based Zeolith drying technology means plastic items may require extra manual drying.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher NEFF S145HCS03E

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%

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Performance

30.0%

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Features

25.0%

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Programmes

10.0%

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Design

8.7
NEFF S145HCS3E has a technical score of 8.66 points, which is higher than 88.3% 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%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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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.
1.0
NEFF S145HCS3E has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% 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%

8.7

Overall score

40.0%

7.8

Price

8.4
NEFF S145HCS3E has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.4 points, which is higher than 85.2% 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

C
NEFF S145HCS3E has energy efficiency class C, which is better than that of 53.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 20.8% of dishwashers.
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
NEFF S145HCS3E 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
NEFF S145HCS3E 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

B
NEFF S145HCS3E has noise emission class B, which is better than that of 44.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 54.2% of dishwashers.
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

0.75 kWh
NEFF S145HCS3E uses 0.75 kWh per cycle, which is lower than that of 48.2% of dishwashers and equal to that of 11.2% 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
NEFF S145HCS3E 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

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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

35 min
NEFF S145HCS3E completes its quick wash in 35 min, which is longer than that of 66.8% of dishwashers and equal to that of 2.6% 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

295 min
NEFF S145HCS3E completes its Eco wash in 295 min, which is longer than that of 91.5% of dishwashers and equal to that of 5.2% 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
NEFF S145HCS3E 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

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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
NEFF S145HCS3E 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

yes
NEFF S145HCS3E has a load sensor. This feature is present in 69.6% 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
NEFF S145HCS3E 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

yes
NEFF S145HCS3E has an adjustable water softener. This feature is present in 99% 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

semi-integrated
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

14
NEFF S145HCS3E holds 14 place settings, which is more than that of 44.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 43.7% 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
NEFF S145HCS3E 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
NEFF S145HCS3E 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
NEFF S145HCS3E has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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NEFF S145HCS03E vs the average dishwasher

  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    NEFF S145HCS3E has a self-cleaning filter system, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-cleaning filter system. 33.8% of dishwashers have a self-cleaning filter system.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Self-cleaning filter system.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: HIGH

    NEFF S145HCS3E has a self-cleaning filter system, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-cleaning filter system. 33.8% of dishwashers have a self-cleaning filter system.
  • Has a hygiene programme
    NEFF S145HCS3E has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Hygiene programme.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NEFF S145HCS3E has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    NEFF S145HCS3E supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Wi-Fi.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NEFF S145HCS3E supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • 2 dB lower noise level
    NEFF S145HCS3E has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (42 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

    NEFF S145HCS3E has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (42 dB vs 44 dB).42 dB vs 44 dB
  • Supports voice control
    NEFF S145HCS3E supports voice control, while the average dishwasher does not support voice control. 39.8% of dishwashers support voice control.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Voice control.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    NEFF S145HCS3E supports voice control, while the average dishwasher does not support voice control. 39.8% of dishwashers support voice control.
  • 0.5 L lower water usage per cycle
    NEFF S145HCS3E uses less water per cycle than the average dishwasher (9 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

    NEFF S145HCS3E uses less water per cycle than the average dishwasher (9 L vs 9.5 L).9 L vs 9.5 L
  • Better energy efficiency class
    NEFF S145HCS3E has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).
    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

    NEFF S145HCS3E has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).C vs D
  • 0.25 m longer cable length
    NEFF S145HCS3E has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Cable length.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Cable length across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    NEFF S145HCS3E has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).1.75 m vs 1.5 m
  • 2 dB lower noise level
    NEFF S145HCS3E has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (42 dB vs 44 dB).
  • 0.5 L lower water usage per cycle
    NEFF S145HCS3E uses less water per cycle than the average dishwasher (9 L vs 9.5 L).
  • Better energy efficiency class
    NEFF S145HCS3E has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).
  • Has a hygiene programme
    NEFF S145HCS3E has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    NEFF S145HCS3E has a self-cleaning filter system, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-cleaning filter system. 33.8% of dishwashers have a self-cleaning filter system.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    NEFF S145HCS3E supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • Supports voice control
    NEFF S145HCS3E supports voice control, while the average dishwasher does not support voice control. 39.8% of dishwashers support voice control.
  • 0.25 m longer cable length
    NEFF S145HCS3E has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).
  • 0.1 m longer supply hose length
    NEFF S145HCS3E has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).
  • 0.5 cm shorter height
    NEFF S145HCS3E is shorter than the average dishwasher (81.5 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 4 kg lighter weight
    NEFF S145HCS3E is lighter than the average dishwasher (35.1 kg vs 39.1 kg).

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Overall
Performance
Programmes
Features
Design
  • Uses a different motor type
    NEFF S145HCS3E uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
  • Does not have a half-load option
    NEFF S145HCS3E does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. 72.7% of dishwashers have a half-load option.
  • 60 min longer Eco wash time
    NEFF S145HCS3E takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (295 min vs 235 min).
  • 5 min longer quick wash time
    NEFF S145HCS3E takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (35 min vs 30 min).
  • 1.3 cm deeper depth
    NEFF S145HCS3E is deeper than the average dishwasher (57.3 cm vs 56 cm).
  • Uses a different motor type
    NEFF S145HCS3E uses brushless, 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

    NEFF S145HCS3E uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.brushless vs inverter
  • Does not have a half-load option
    NEFF S145HCS3E does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. 72.7% of dishwashers have a half-load option.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Half load option.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NEFF S145HCS3E does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. 72.7% of dishwashers have a half-load option.
  • 60 min longer Eco wash time
    NEFF S145HCS3E takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (295 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

    NEFF S145HCS3E takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (295 min vs 235 min).295 min vs 235 min
  • 5 min longer quick wash time
    NEFF S145HCS3E takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (35 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

    NEFF S145HCS3E takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (35 min vs 30 min).35 min vs 30 min
  • 1.3 cm deeper depth
    NEFF S145HCS3E is deeper than the average dishwasher (57.3 cm vs 56 cm).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Depth.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Depth across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    NEFF S145HCS3E is deeper than the average dishwasher (57.3 cm vs 56 cm).57.3 cm vs 56 cm
  • 21.4% more expensive
    NEFF S145HCS3E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£510 vs £420).
    NEFF S145HCS3E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£510 vs £420).£510 vs £420
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about NEFF S145HCS03E?

  • Excellent cleaning performance, especially with intensive cycles like Chef 70°C for baked-on food
  • Extremely quiet operation, making it ideal for open-plan living spaces
  • Highly flexible loading options, including adjustable basket heights and dedicated cutlery drawers
  • Convenient smart features, such as remote monitoring and control via the Home Connect app
  • Helpful visual status indicators, like the time-remaining floor projection

What customers dislike about NEFF S145HCS03E?

  • Certain washing programs can take a long time to complete
  • Premium pricing makes it a significant investment compared to budget brands
  • Eco cycles can have a trade-off in tackling heavy, stubborn residues compared to intensive cycles

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