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NEFF S255YAX01E Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£700No. of place settings:13Energy efficiency class:BNoise level:43 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight 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.

8.6

Overall score

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8.6/ 10
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▲ Better than 87% of models
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80%

8.6

Technical score

20%

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User score

▲Better than 87% of dishwashers
8.6

Technical score

Technical score
8.6/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 86% of models
Score components

35%

8.7

Performance

30%

9.5

Features

25%

7.6

Programmes

10%

8.3

Design

▲Better than 86% of dishwashers
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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.
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30%

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Technical Specifications of dishwasher NEFF S255YAX01E

Technical score
Technical score
8.6/ 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 86% of models
Score components:

35%

8.7

Performance

30%

9.5

Features

25%

7.6

Programmes

10%

8.3

Design

8.6
User score
User score
8.0/ 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
▼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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.
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
NEFF S255YAX01E has a popularity score of 1 point, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 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 65% of models
Score components:

60%

8.6

Overall score

40%

6.8

Price

8.1
Energy efficiency class
B
Energy efficiency class
B
▲ Better than 75% of models
This dishwasher has energy efficiency class B, better than that of 74.8% of dishwashers and the same as that of 13.4% 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
A
Drying efficiency class
A
▲ 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
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
0.64 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.64 kWh
▲ Better than 77% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.64 kWh; it is lower than that of 76.7% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 3.3% 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
235 min
Eco wash time
235 min
▼ Worse than 48% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 235 min; it is shorter than that of 45.5% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 6.5% 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
fully integrated
No. of place settings
13
No. of place settings
13
▼ Worse than 55% of models
Market range: <10 – >15
The number of place settings on this dishwasher is 13; it is lower than that of 55.2% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 20.7% of the dishwashers.
Cutlery basket
yes
Cutlery basket
yes
▲ Better than 42% of models
This dishwasher has 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 S255YAX01E vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • 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.
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    B
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    This dishwasher has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs D).
    B vs D
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 0.11 kWh less energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.64 kWh
    ▲ Better than 77% 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 (0.6 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.64 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 2.8% better value for money
    NEFF S255YAX01E offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.09 vs 7.9).
    8.09 vs 7.86
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    B
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    This dishwasher has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs D).
    B vs D
  • 0.11 kWh less energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.64 kWh
    ▲ Better than 77% 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 (0.6 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.64 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 1 dB quieter
    Noise level
    43 dB
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is quieter than the average dishwasher (43 dB vs 44 dB).
    43 dB vs 44 dB
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 1 fewer place settings
    No. of place settings
    13
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).
    13 vs 14
  • No child lock
    Child lock
    no
    ▼ 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.
  • 66.7% more expensive
    NEFF S255YAX01E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£700 vs £420).
    £700 vs £420
  • 12.6% heavier
    Weight
    44.1 kg
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (44.1 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    44.1 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 66.7% more expensive
    NEFF S255YAX01E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£700 vs £420).
    £700 vs £420
  • 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.
  • 1 fewer place settings
    No. of place settings
    13
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).
    13 vs 14
  • No child lock
    Child lock
    no
    ▼ 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.
  • 12.6% heavier
    Weight
    44.1 kg
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (44.1 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    44.1 kg vs 39.15 kg

Third-party reviews

What we 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 we don't like 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

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.

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