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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£630
  • Avg. price in US: ~$860
  • No. of place settings: 14
  • Energy efficiency class: C
  • Noise level: 42 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

NEFF S157ZCX35E review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.9

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%

8.9

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Excellent
8.9

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%

9.6

Features

25.0%

8.4

Programmes

10.0%

8.4

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

  • 7.8
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    6.0

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    8.3

    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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Verdict

The NEFF S157ZCX35E is a 60cm fully integrated N 70 dishwasher featuring a 14 place setting capacity, 8 wash programs (including Eco 50°C and Intensive Chef 70°C), and 4 special functions like Power Zone and Extra Speed. Operating at a quiet 42 dB (40 dB in silent mode), it is powered by an Efficient Silent Drive brushless motor and carries a Class C energy rating with a water consumption of 9.5 liters per cycle. Main advantages include exceptional Zeolith natural mineral drying technology, the highly adjustable Flex 2 basket system with a Rackmatic 3-level upper basket, a dedicated Flex Cutlery Drawer, Home Connect remote operation, and helpful visual elements like EmotionLight cabin illumination and floor-projected TimeLight status indicators. Minor drawbacks involve a slightly lower Class C energy efficiency rating under strict standard guidelines and a requirement to clean and maintain the filter system to prevent occasional drainage or inlet pump blockages.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher NEFF S157ZCX35E

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%

?

Features

25.0%

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Programmes

10.0%

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Design

8.9
NEFF S157ZCX35E has a technical score of 8.89 points, which is higher than 95% 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 S157ZCX35E 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%

8.9

Overall score

40.0%

7.2

Price

8.4
NEFF S157ZCX35E 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 S157ZCX35E 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 S157ZCX35E 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 S157ZCX35E 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 S157ZCX35E 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 S157ZCX35E 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

8
NEFF S157ZCX35E offers 8 wash programs, which is more than that of 64% of dishwashers and equal to that of 20.3% 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
NEFF S157ZCX35E 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

35 min
NEFF S157ZCX35E 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

235 min
NEFF S157ZCX35E completes its Eco wash in 235 min, which is shorter than that of 45.7% of dishwashers and equal to that of 6.5% 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 S157ZCX35E 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 S157ZCX35E 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 S157ZCX35E 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 S157ZCX35E 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 S157ZCX35E 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

fully 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 S157ZCX35E 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

no
NEFF S157ZCX35E does not have a cutlery basket. This feature is present in 58.5% 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 S157ZCX35E 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 S157ZCX35E has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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NEFF S157ZCX35E vs the average dishwasher

  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    NEFF S157ZCX35E 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 S157ZCX35E 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 S157ZCX35E 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 S157ZCX35E has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
  • 2 more wash temperatures
    NEFF S157ZCX35E offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (6 vs 4).
    What it is: This attribute refers to No. of wash temperatures.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare No. of wash temperatures across dishwashers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NEFF S157ZCX35E offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (6 vs 4).6 vs 4
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    NEFF S157ZCX35E 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 S157ZCX35E 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 S157ZCX35E 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 S157ZCX35E has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (42 dB vs 44 dB).42 dB vs 44 dB
  • 2 more wash programs
    NEFF S157ZCX35E offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).
    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

    NEFF S157ZCX35E offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).8 vs 6
  • Supports voice control
    NEFF S157ZCX35E 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 S157ZCX35E supports voice control, while the average dishwasher does not support voice control. 39.8% of dishwashers support voice control.
  • Better energy efficiency class
    NEFF S157ZCX35E 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 S157ZCX35E has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).C vs D
  • 2 more wash temperatures
    NEFF S157ZCX35E offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (6 vs 4).
  • 2 dB lower noise level
    NEFF S157ZCX35E has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (42 dB vs 44 dB).
  • Better energy efficiency class
    NEFF S157ZCX35E has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).
  • Has a hygiene programme
    NEFF S157ZCX35E has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
  • 2 more wash programs
    NEFF S157ZCX35E offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).
  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    NEFF S157ZCX35E 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 S157ZCX35E supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • Supports voice control
    NEFF S157ZCX35E supports voice control, while the average dishwasher does not support voice control. 39.8% of dishwashers support voice control.
  • Has an interior light
    NEFF S157ZCX35E has an interior light, while the average dishwasher does not have an interior light. 13.2% of dishwashers have an interior light.
  • 0.25 m longer cable length
    NEFF S157ZCX35E has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).
  • 0.1 m longer supply hose length
    NEFF S157ZCX35E has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).
  • 0.5 cm shorter height
    NEFF S157ZCX35E is shorter than the average dishwasher (81.5 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 1 cm shallower depth
    NEFF S157ZCX35E is shallower than the average dishwasher (55 cm vs 56 cm).

Total
Overall
Performance
Programmes
Features
Design
  • Does not have a half-load option
    NEFF S157ZCX35E 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.
  • 5 min longer quick wash time
    NEFF S157ZCX35E takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (35 min vs 30 min).
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    NEFF S157ZCX35E does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
  • 7 kg heavier weight
    NEFF S157ZCX35E is heavier than the average dishwasher (46.1 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • Does not have a half-load option
    NEFF S157ZCX35E 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 S157ZCX35E 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.
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    NEFF S157ZCX35E does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a 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

    NEFF S157ZCX35E does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
  • 5 min longer quick wash time
    NEFF S157ZCX35E 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 S157ZCX35E takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (35 min vs 30 min).35 min vs 30 min
  • 7 kg heavier weight
    NEFF S157ZCX35E is heavier than the average dishwasher (46.1 kg vs 39.1 kg).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Weight.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Weight across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    NEFF S157ZCX35E is heavier than the average dishwasher (46.1 kg vs 39.1 kg).46.1 kg vs 39.1 kg
  • 50% more expensive
    NEFF S157ZCX35E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£630 vs £420).
    NEFF S157ZCX35E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£630 vs £420).£630 vs £420
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about NEFF S157ZCX35E?

  • Equipped with Zeolith drying technology which delivers superior drying performance, even on plastic items.
  • Features the TimeLight function that clearly projects the remaining cycle duration directly onto the kitchen floor.
  • Operates very quietly at a noise level of only 42 dB.
  • Highly flexible loading with the Flex 2 basket system, including a 3-stage RackMatic height-adjustable top rack and a dedicated cutlery drawer.
  • The Chef 70°C intensive program is highly effective at removing stubborn, baked-on food residues.
  • Supports Home Connect smart integration for convenient remote monitoring and control via an app.
  • Offers an Extra Speed function that allows users to reduce cycle times significantly without sacrificing cleaning results.

What customers dislike about NEFF S157ZCX35E?

  • It holds a 'C' energy efficiency rating on the modern A-G scale, meaning it is not the most energy-efficient option available.
  • Some users report that configuring the initial smart features and using the mobile application can feel over-engineered or unintuitive.
  • Standard cycle options (like the Eco program) have a relatively long run time of nearly 4 hours.

Expert reviews

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konsument.at
25/08/2022
Summary of the review
Dishwasher Test: Even Cheap Models Clean Well
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consumentenbond.nl
15/07/2026
Summary of the review
Neff dishwashers Independent test | Consumentenbond
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