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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£720
  • Avg. price in US: ~$820
  • No. of place settings: 14
  • Energy efficiency class: C
  • Noise level: 42 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

NEFF S257ZCX35E 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

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%

9.2

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%

8.6

Performance

30.0%

8.6

Features

25.0%

8.5

Programmes

10.0%

7.8

Design

Excellent
9.2

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%

8.8

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.4
(97)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

Exceptional
  • 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 S257ZCX35E is a fully integrated, 60 cm XXL built-in dishwasher offering a 14 place setting capacity, operating with a Class C energy efficiency rating, an eco-program consumption of 75 kWh per 100 cycles, and a water usage of 9.5 liters per cycle. Main characteristics and pros include its exceptionally quiet 40 dB operation, advanced Zeolith drying technology for pristine drying results, a flexible Flex 2 basket system with a dedicated cutlery drawer, 8 washing programs—such as the intensive Chef 70°C cycle—and modern conveniences like TimeLight floor projection and Home Connect Wi-Fi smart control. On the downside, its extended Eco program duration of nearly 4 hours requires patience, and it carries a premium price tag compared to standard built-in models.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher NEFF S257ZCX35E

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%

8.6

Performance

30.0%

8.6

Features

25.0%

8.5

Programmes

10.0%

7.8

Design

8.5
NEFF S257ZCX35E has a technical score of 8.49 points, which is higher than 81.4% 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%

8.8

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.4
(97)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

9.2
NEFF S257ZCX35E has a user score of 9.16 points, which is higher than 87.9% of products in this category.
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.
10
NEFF S257ZCX35E has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 65.6% 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%

8.6

Overall score

40.0%

6.7

Price

8.1
NEFF S257ZCX35E has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.1 points, which is higher than 63.9% 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 S257ZCX35E 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 S257ZCX35E 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 S257ZCX35E 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 S257ZCX35E 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 S257ZCX35E 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 S257ZCX35E 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 S257ZCX35E 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 S257ZCX35E 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 S257ZCX35E 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 S257ZCX35E 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 S257ZCX35E 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 S257ZCX35E 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 S257ZCX35E 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 S257ZCX35E 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 S257ZCX35E 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 S257ZCX35E 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 S257ZCX35E 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 S257ZCX35E has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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NEFF S257ZCX35E vs the average dishwasher

  • Has a hygiene programme
    NEFF S257ZCX35E 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 S257ZCX35E 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 S257ZCX35E 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 S257ZCX35E offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (6 vs 4).6 vs 4
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    NEFF S257ZCX35E 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 S257ZCX35E 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 S257ZCX35E 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 S257ZCX35E has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (42 dB vs 44 dB).42 dB vs 44 dB
  • 2 more wash programs
    NEFF S257ZCX35E 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 S257ZCX35E offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).8 vs 6
  • Supports voice control
    NEFF S257ZCX35E 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 S257ZCX35E supports voice control, while the average dishwasher does not support voice control. 39.8% of dishwashers support voice control.
  • Better energy efficiency class
    NEFF S257ZCX35E 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 S257ZCX35E has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).C vs D
  • Has an interior light
    NEFF S257ZCX35E has an interior light, while the average dishwasher does not have an interior light. 13.2% of dishwashers have an interior light.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Interior light.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    NEFF S257ZCX35E has an interior light, while the average dishwasher does not have an interior light. 13.2% of dishwashers have an interior light.
  • 2 more wash temperatures
    NEFF S257ZCX35E offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (6 vs 4).
  • 2 dB lower noise level
    NEFF S257ZCX35E has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (42 dB vs 44 dB).
  • Better energy efficiency class
    NEFF S257ZCX35E has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).
  • Has a hygiene programme
    NEFF S257ZCX35E 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 S257ZCX35E offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    NEFF S257ZCX35E supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • Supports voice control
    NEFF S257ZCX35E supports voice control, while the average dishwasher does not support voice control. 39.8% of dishwashers support voice control.
  • Has an interior light
    NEFF S257ZCX35E 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 S257ZCX35E has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).
  • 0.1 m longer supply hose length
    NEFF S257ZCX35E has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).
  • 1 cm shallower depth
    NEFF S257ZCX35E is shallower than the average dishwasher (55 cm vs 56 cm).

Total
Overall
Performance
Programmes
Features
Design
  • Uses a different motor type
    NEFF S257ZCX35E uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
  • Does not have a half-load option
    NEFF S257ZCX35E 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 S257ZCX35E takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (35 min vs 30 min).
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    NEFF S257ZCX35E does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
  • 4.5 cm taller height
    NEFF S257ZCX35E is taller than the average dishwasher (86.5 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 4.72 kg heavier weight
    NEFF S257ZCX35E is heavier than the average dishwasher (43.8 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • Uses a different motor type
    NEFF S257ZCX35E 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 S257ZCX35E uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.brushless vs inverter
  • Does not have a half-load option
    NEFF S257ZCX35E 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 S257ZCX35E 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 S257ZCX35E 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 S257ZCX35E does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
  • 4.5 cm taller height
    NEFF S257ZCX35E 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 S257ZCX35E is taller than the average dishwasher (86.5 cm vs 82 cm).86.5 cm vs 82 cm
  • 5 min longer quick wash time
    NEFF S257ZCX35E 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 S257ZCX35E takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (35 min vs 30 min).35 min vs 30 min
  • 71.4% more expensive
    NEFF S257ZCX35E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£720 vs £420).
    NEFF S257ZCX35E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£720 vs £420).£720 vs £420
  • 4.72 kg heavier weight
    NEFF S257ZCX35E is heavier than the average dishwasher (43.8 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 S257ZCX35E is heavier than the average dishwasher (43.8 kg vs 39.1 kg).43.82 kg vs 39.1 kg
Total
Overall
Performance
Programmes
Design

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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
amazon
4.4
97 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about NEFF S257ZCX35E?

  • Excellent cleaning results, especially when using the Chef 70°C program for baked-on food
  • Superior Zeolith mineral drying performance that efficiently dries plastics and Tupperware
  • Extremely quiet operation at just 40 to 42 decibels
  • Highly flexible and adjustable Flex 2 basket system with a customizable top cutlery drawer
  • Convenient TimeLight feature that projects the remaining cycle time onto the kitchen floor
  • Smart home integration with the Home Connect app for remote tracking and program adjustment
  • Easy and straightforward installation process

What customers dislike about NEFF S257ZCX35E?

  • Not the highest energy efficiency rating available on the market (Energy Class C)
  • Higher upfront cost compared to budget-focused dishwasher brands
  • Some users reported occasional difficulties navigating advanced custom settings or connecting to smart features initially

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