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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£700
  • Avg. price in US: ~$840
  • No. of place settings: 13
  • Energy efficiency class: B
  • Noise level: 43 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

NEFF S255YAX01E 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

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%

8.5

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Excellent
8.5

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%

9.5

Features

25.0%

7.6

Programmes

10.0%

7.1

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%

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Popularity

  • 8.6
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    8.8

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    8.3

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    9.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    8.7

    Noise level

    10.0%

    8.2

    No. of place settings

  • 8.6
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    8.7

    Noise level

    20.0%

    8.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    9.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    8.8

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    8.2

    No. of place settings

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Verdict

The NEFF S255YAX01E is a fully integrated, XXL built-in dishwasher (86.5 cm height) featuring a 13 place setting capacity, a quiet 43 dB noise emission level, and an efficient 9.5-liter water consumption per Eco cycle. This Class B energy-rated appliance highlights advanced Zeolith mineral drying coupled with an Open Dry heat exchanger for perfectly dried dishware, alongside 6 cleaning programs (including Chef 70°C and a Favourite button), 4 special functions like VarioSpeed Plus, smart Home Connect integration, a Flex 2 basket system, and an interactive InfoLight floor projection. While it delivers excellent premium engineering and remote operability, notable cons include its larger XXL dimensions which require specific tall-niche cabinetry, and the lack of a dedicated top cutlery drawer since it relies on a standard cutlery basket system.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher NEFF S255YAX01E

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

8.5
NEFF S255YAX1E has a technical score of 8.5 points, which is higher than 81.8% 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 S255YAX1E 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%

8.5

Overall score

40.0%

6.8

Price

8.0
NEFF S255YAX1E has a quality-to-price ratio of 8 points, which is higher than 56.5% 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

B
NEFF S255YAX1E has energy efficiency class B, which is better than that of 74.8% of dishwashers and equal to that of 13.4% 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 S255YAX1E 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 S255YAX1E 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 S255YAX1E 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

0.64 kWh
NEFF S255YAX1E uses 0.64 kWh per cycle, which is lower than that of 76.7% of dishwashers and equal to that of 3.3% 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 S255YAX1E 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
NEFF S255YAX1E 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
NEFF S255YAX1E 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

235 min
NEFF S255YAX1E 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 S255YAX1E 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

yes
NEFF S255YAX1E has an automatic door-opening feature. This feature is present in 65.7% 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
NEFF S255YAX1E 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 S255YAX1E 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 S255YAX1E 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 S255YAX1E 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

13
NEFF S255YAX1E holds 13 place settings, which is fewer than that of 55.2% of dishwashers and equal to that of 20.7% 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

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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 S255YAX1E 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 S255YAX1E has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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NEFF S255YAX01E vs the average dishwasher

  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    NEFF S255YAX1E 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 S255YAX1E 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.
  • Better energy efficiency class
    NEFF S255YAX1E has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B 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 S255YAX1E has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs D).B vs D
  • Has a hygiene programme
    NEFF S255YAX1E 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 S255YAX1E 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 S255YAX1E 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 S255YAX1E supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • 0.11 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    NEFF S255YAX1E uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.6 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    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

    NEFF S255YAX1E uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.6 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.64 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 0.25 m longer cable length
    NEFF S255YAX1E 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 S255YAX1E has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).1.75 m vs 1.5 m
  • 1 dB lower noise level
    NEFF S255YAX1E has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (43 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 S255YAX1E has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (43 dB vs 44 dB).43 dB vs 44 dB
  • 0.1 m longer supply hose length
    NEFF S255YAX1E has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Supply hose length.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Supply hose length across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    NEFF S255YAX1E has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).1.65 m vs 1.55 m
  • Better energy efficiency class
    NEFF S255YAX1E has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs D).
  • 0.11 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    NEFF S255YAX1E uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.6 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • 1 dB lower noise level
    NEFF S255YAX1E has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (43 dB vs 44 dB).
  • Has a hygiene programme
    NEFF S255YAX1E 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 S255YAX1E 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 S255YAX1E supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • 0.25 m longer cable length
    NEFF S255YAX1E has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).
  • 0.1 m longer supply hose length
    NEFF S255YAX1E has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).
  • 1 cm shallower depth
    NEFF S255YAX1E is shallower than the average dishwasher (55 cm vs 56 cm).

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Performance
Programmes
Features
Design
  • Uses a different motor type
    NEFF S255YAX1E uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
  • 30 min longer quick wash time
    NEFF S255YAX1E takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (60 min vs 30 min).
  • Does not have a half-load option
    NEFF S255YAX1E 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.
  • 1 fewer place settings
    NEFF S255YAX1E holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).
  • Does not have a child lock
    NEFF S255YAX1E does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
  • 4.5 cm taller height
    NEFF S255YAX1E is taller than the average dishwasher (86.5 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 5 kg heavier weight
    NEFF S255YAX1E is heavier than the average dishwasher (44.1 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • Uses a different motor type
    NEFF S255YAX1E 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 S255YAX1E uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.brushless vs inverter
  • 30 min longer quick wash time
    NEFF S255YAX1E 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

    NEFF S255YAX1E 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 half-load option
    NEFF S255YAX1E 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 S255YAX1E 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.
  • 1 fewer place settings
    NEFF S255YAX1E holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (13 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

    NEFF S255YAX1E holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).13 vs 14
  • Does not have a child lock
    NEFF S255YAX1E does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Child lock.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    NEFF S255YAX1E does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
  • 4.5 cm taller height
    NEFF S255YAX1E is taller than the average dishwasher (86.5 cm vs 82 cm).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Height.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Height across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    NEFF S255YAX1E is taller than the average dishwasher (86.5 cm vs 82 cm).86.5 cm vs 82 cm
  • 66.7% more expensive
    NEFF S255YAX1E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£700 vs £420).
    NEFF S255YAX1E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£700 vs £420).£700 vs £420
  • 5 kg heavier weight
    NEFF S255YAX1E is heavier than the average dishwasher (44.1 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 S255YAX1E is heavier than the average dishwasher (44.1 kg vs 39.1 kg).44.1 kg vs 39.1 kg
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about NEFF S255YAX01E?

  • Excellent Zeolite drying performance which effectively dries plastics
  • Highly efficient and quiet operation at around 40dB
  • Helpful InfoLight floor projection that indicates when a cycle is running
  • Versatile Flex 2 basket system with a height-adjustable RackMatic top basket
  • Powerful Chef 70° program that tackles stubborn, dried-on food remnants
  • Convenient smart control and programming via the Home Connect Wi-Fi app

What customers dislike about NEFF S255YAX01E?

  • Premium price point compared to standard or entry-level models
  • App integration configuration can feel overly complex or glitchy for some users
  • Initial learning curve navigating and selecting from multiple cycle settings
  • Expensive out-of-warranty repair costs and official manufacturer spare parts

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