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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£1,150
  • Avg. price in US: ~$1,640
  • No. of place settings: 14
  • Energy efficiency class: D
  • Noise level: 42 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

NEFF S526T80X1E 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%

8.4

Technical Score

20.0%

9.3

User score

Excellent
8.4

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%

8.2

Performance

30.0%

8.2

Features

25.0%

9.3

Programmes

10.0%

7.7

Design

Excellent
9.3

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%

9.0

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.5
(50)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

Exceptional
  • 6.7
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    3.5

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    8.3

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    7.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    10

    Noise level

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

  • 8.5
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    10

    Noise level

    20.0%

    8.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    7.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    3.5

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

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Verdict

The NEFF S526T80X1E is a fully integrated built-in XL dishwasher from Germany featuring a generous 14 place setting capacity and a standard 60 cm width with an adjustable height of 86.5 cm. This model stands out with its exceptionally quiet 42 dB operation, efficient Zeolith mineral drying technology, and a 9.5-liter water consumption rate per cycle in Eco mode. Key performance advantages include 8 wash programs such as Chef 70° for stubborn stains, a convenient TimeLight that projects the remaining wash time onto the floor, and a flexible RackMatic upper basket system. However, potential drawbacks include a lack of modern smart connectivity like Home Connect, and user reviews note that its basket design may fit fewer large items compared to competing brands.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher NEFF S526T80X1E

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%

8.2

Performance

30.0%

8.2

Features

25.0%

9.3

Programmes

10.0%

7.7

Design

8.4
NEFF S526T80x1E has a technical score of 8.43 points, which is higher than 78.3% 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%

9.0

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.5
(50)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

9.3
NEFF S526T80x1E has a user score of 9.3 points, which is higher than 93.3% 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 S526T80x1E 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%

4.4

Price

7.4
NEFF S526T80x1E has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.4 points, which is lower than 81.2% 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

D
NEFF S526T80x1E has energy efficiency class D, which is better than that of 32.5% of dishwashers and equal to that of 21.4% 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 S526T80x1E 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 S526T80x1E 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 S526T80x1E 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

0.85 kWh
NEFF S526T80x1E uses 0.85 kWh per cycle, which is higher than that of 68.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 8.1% 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 S526T80x1E 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 S526T80x1E 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

29 min
NEFF S526T80x1E completes its quick wash in 29 min, which is shorter than that of 77.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 10% 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

195 min
NEFF S526T80x1E completes its Eco wash in 195 min, which is shorter than that of 88.2% of dishwashers and equal to that of 1.3% 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 S526T80x1E 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 S526T80x1E 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 S526T80x1E 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 S526T80x1E 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 S526T80x1E 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 S526T80x1E 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 S526T80x1E 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 S526T80x1E 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 S526T80x1E 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 S526T80x1E has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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NEFF S526T80X1E vs the average dishwasher

  • Has a hygiene programme
    NEFF S526T80x1E 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 S526T80x1E 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 S526T80x1E 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 S526T80x1E offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (6 vs 4).6 vs 4
  • 40 min shorter Eco wash time
    NEFF S526T80x1E finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (195 min vs 235 min).
    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

    NEFF S526T80x1E finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (195 min vs 235 min).195 min vs 235 min
  • 2 dB lower noise level
    NEFF S526T80x1E 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 S526T80x1E has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (42 dB vs 44 dB).42 dB vs 44 dB
  • 2 more wash programs
    NEFF S526T80x1E 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 S526T80x1E offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).8 vs 6
  • Supports voice control
    NEFF S526T80x1E 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 S526T80x1E supports voice control, while the average dishwasher does not support voice control. 39.8% of dishwashers support voice control.
  • 1 min shorter quick wash time
    NEFF S526T80x1E finishes the quick wash sooner than the average dishwasher (29 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 S526T80x1E finishes the quick wash sooner than the average dishwasher (29 min vs 30 min).29 min vs 30 min
  • 0.25 m longer cable length
    NEFF S526T80x1E 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 S526T80x1E has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).1.75 m vs 1.5 m
  • 2 more wash temperatures
    NEFF S526T80x1E offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (6 vs 4).
  • 2 dB lower noise level
    NEFF S526T80x1E has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (42 dB vs 44 dB).
  • Has a hygiene programme
    NEFF S526T80x1E has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
  • 40 min shorter Eco wash time
    NEFF S526T80x1E finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (195 min vs 235 min).
  • 2 more wash programs
    NEFF S526T80x1E offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).
  • 1 min shorter quick wash time
    NEFF S526T80x1E finishes the quick wash sooner than the average dishwasher (29 min vs 30 min).
  • Supports voice control
    NEFF S526T80x1E supports voice control, while the average dishwasher does not support voice control. 39.8% of dishwashers support voice control.
  • 0.25 m longer cable length
    NEFF S526T80x1E has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).
  • 0.1 m longer supply hose length
    NEFF S526T80x1E has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).
  • 1 cm shallower depth
    NEFF S526T80x1E is shallower than the average dishwasher (55 cm vs 56 cm).

Total
Overall
Performance
Programmes
Features
Design
  • Uses a different motor type
    NEFF S526T80x1E uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
  • 0.1 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    NEFF S526T80x1E uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    NEFF S526T80x1E 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 S526T80x1E is taller than the average dishwasher (86.5 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 4.07 kg heavier weight
    NEFF S526T80x1E is heavier than the average dishwasher (43.2 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • Uses a different motor type
    NEFF S526T80x1E 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 S526T80x1E uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.brushless vs inverter
  • 0.1 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    NEFF S526T80x1E uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.9 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 S526T80x1E uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.85 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    NEFF S526T80x1E 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 S526T80x1E 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 S526T80x1E 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 S526T80x1E is taller than the average dishwasher (86.5 cm vs 82 cm).86.5 cm vs 82 cm
  • 2.74x more expensive
    NEFF S526T80x1E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£1150 vs £420).
    NEFF S526T80x1E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£1150 vs £420).£1,150 vs £420
  • 7.1% worse value for money
    NEFF S526T80x1E offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (7.35 vs 7.875).
    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.
    NEFF S526T80x1E offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (7.35 vs 7.875).7.35 vs 7.88
  • 4.07 kg heavier weight
    NEFF S526T80x1E is heavier than the average dishwasher (43.2 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 S526T80x1E is heavier than the average dishwasher (43.2 kg vs 39.1 kg).43.17 kg vs 39.1 kg
Total
Overall
Performance
Design

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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
amazon
4.5
50 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about NEFF S526T80X1E?

  • Excellent drying performance due to Zeolith mineral technology
  • Extremely quiet operation at only 42 decibels
  • Highly flexible interior layout with adjustable baskets and a dedicated cutlery drawer
  • Convenient TimeLight feature projecting the remaining cycle time onto the kitchen floor
  • Effective Chef 70°C intensive wash program for tackling stubborn, baked-on food stains
  • VarioSpeed Plus function that speeds up wash cycles without compromising results
  • Integrated Home Connect smart app control for remote monitoring

What customers dislike about NEFF S526T80X1E?

  • Higher upfront premium purchase price
  • Push-to-open door sensor can be overly sensitive and trigger accidentally if leaned against
  • Standard Eco program takes a long time to complete
  • Fully integrated design requires purchasing a separate kitchen-matching front panel

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