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Neff S257ZCX18E review: 60 specs compared

Avg. price:~£1,500No. of place settings:14Energy efficiency class:BNoise level:40 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

Neff S257ZCX18E Review: Compare 60 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

Neff S257ZCX18E
8.5/10

Overall score

Score
8.5/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs and ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 75%, User score 25%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 84% of models
Score components

75%

8.7

Technical score

25%

?

User scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.7, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–²Better than 84% of dishwashers
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

70%

8.5

Overall score

30%

2.6

Price

â–¼Worse than 99%
8.7

Technical score

Technical score
8.7/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 75% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components

35%

9.3

Performance

30%

8.2

Features

25%

8.4

Programmes

10%

9.3

Design

â–²Better than 88%
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User score

User score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.7, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
Share: User score counts 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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No ratings from across the web yet, so it counts as 7.7, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £1,500
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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Neff S257ZCX18E

Technical score
Technical score
8.7/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 75% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components:

35%

9.3

Performance

30%

8.2

Features

25%

8.4

Programmes

10%

9.3

Design

8.7
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components:

70%

8.5

Overall score

30%

2.6

Price

6.7
Energy efficiency class
B
This dishwasher has energy efficiency class B, better than that of 74.6% of dishwashers and the same as that of 13.6% of dishwashers.
Washing efficiency class
A
This dishwasher has washing efficiency class A, better than that of 0.9% of dishwashers and the same as that of 99.1% of dishwashers.
Drying efficiency class
A
This dishwasher has drying efficiency class A, better than that of 1% of dishwashers and the same as that of 99% of dishwashers.
Noise emission class
B
This dishwasher has noise-emission class B, better than that of 45.1% of dishwashers and the same as that of 53.4% of dishwashers.
Energy consumption per cycle
0.645 kWh
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.645 kWh; it is lower than that of 70.5% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 6.4% of the dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
?
Quick wash program
yes
This dishwasher has a quick wash programme. Overall, 99.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
Quick wash time
?
Eco wash time
?
Delicate wash program
yes
This dishwasher has a delicate wash programme. Overall, 61.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Automatic door opening
no
This dishwasher does not have an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 63.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
Touch screen
no
This dishwasher does not have a touch screen. Overall, 9.5% of dishwashers have this feature.
Load sensor
yes
This dishwasher has a load sensor. Overall, 69.4% of dishwashers have this feature.
Overflow protection
yes
This dishwasher has overflow protection. Overall, 96.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
Adjustable water softener
yes
This dishwasher has an adjustable water softener. Overall, 99.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Type of installation
fully integrated
No. of place settings
14
Market range: <10 – >15
The number of place settings on this dishwasher is 14; it is higher than that of 45.1% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 43.1% of the dishwashers.
Cutlery basket
yes
This dishwasher has a cutlery basket. Overall, 62.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
Height adjustable top basket
yes
This dishwasher has a height-adjustable top basket. Overall, 92% of dishwashers have this feature.
Digital display
yes
This dishwasher has a digital display. Overall, 91.5% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Neff S257ZCX18E vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • Better energy efficiency class
    This dishwasher has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs D).
    B vs D
  • 4 dB quieter
    This dishwasher is quieter than the average dishwasher (40 dB vs 44 dB).
    40 dB vs 44 dB
  • 2 more wash temperatures
    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
    This dishwasher has Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not have Wi-Fi. Overall, 42.4% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has voice control
    This dishwasher has voice control, while the average dishwasher does not have voice control. Overall, 38.3% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has a detergent-tablet counter in the app
    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, 36.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 0.11 kWh less energy per cycle
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (0.6 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.645 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 0.5 L less water per cycle
    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
  • Better energy efficiency class
    This dishwasher has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs D).
    B vs D
  • 4 dB quieter
    This dishwasher is quieter than the average dishwasher (40 dB vs 44 dB).
    40 dB vs 44 dB
  • 2 more wash temperatures
    The number of wash temperatures on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (6 vs 4).
    6 vs 4
  • 0.11 kWh less energy per cycle
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (0.6 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.645 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 0.5 L less water per cycle
    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
    The water consumption of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (2,520 L/year vs 2,660 L/year).
    2,520 L/year vs 2,660 L/year
  • Has Wi-Fi
    This dishwasher has Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not have Wi-Fi. Overall, 42.4% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has a detergent-tablet counter in the app
    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, 36.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has voice control
    This dishwasher has voice control, while the average dishwasher does not have voice control. Overall, 38.3% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 0.25 m longer cable
    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
    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
  • No automatic door-opening feature
    This dishwasher does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 63.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No half-load option
    This dishwasher does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. Overall, 73% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 21.3% heavier
    This dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (47.3 kg vs 39 kg).
    47.3 kg vs 39 kg
  • 3.75x more expensive
    Neff S257ZCX18E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£1,500 vs £400).
    £1,500 vs £400
  • 18.5% worse value for money
    Neff S257ZCX18E offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (6.7 vs 7.9).
    6.7 vs 7.94
  • 3.75x more expensive
    Neff S257ZCX18E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£1,500 vs £400).
    £1,500 vs £400
  • 18.5% worse value for money
    Neff S257ZCX18E offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (6.7 vs 7.9).
    6.7 vs 7.94
  • No half-load option
    This dishwasher does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. Overall, 73% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No automatic door-opening feature
    This dishwasher does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 63.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 21.3% heavier
    This dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (47.3 kg vs 39 kg).
    47.3 kg vs 39 kg

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Neff S257ZCX18E

  • Quiet at 40 dB, so it runs during dinner without filling the room.
  • Six wash temperatures cover delicate glassware and greasy pans.
  • The load sensor adjusts the cycle to how full the rack is.
  • An A grade for washing and drying.
  • 14 place settings cover a family's dishes in one run.
  • Delay start of up to 24 h lets it run overnight or while you are out.

What customers don't like about Neff S257ZCX18E

  • At 47.3 kg it is hard to move when you clean behind it.
  • There is no half load option, so a small load runs a full cycle.
  • There is no pause option, so a forgotten plate cannot be added mid-cycle.
  • The door does not open by itself at the end of the cycle.

Verdict

Full-size and quiet, the Neff S257ZCX18E suits a home that runs it every day. At 40 dB it is quiet enough to run during dinner. Six wash temperatures let you go gentle on glasses or hot for greasy pans. The load sensor adjusts the cycle to how full the rack is, and Wi-Fi lets you follow the run from your phone. It earns an A for washing and drying and holds 14 place settings. The trade-offs are weight and a few missing extras. At 47.3 kg it is hard to move, and there is no half load option or pause button. It suits a household that wants a quiet, thorough machine and has room to keep it in one spot.

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