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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£660
  • Avg. price in US: ~$800
  • No. of place settings: 14
  • Energy efficiency class: C
  • Noise level: 42 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Samsung DW60A8050UB review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.1

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%

8.1

Technical Score

20.0%

?

User score

Excellent
8.1

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%

8.4

Performance

30.0%

8.5

Features

25.0%

7.5

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%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 7.6
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    6.1

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    7.3

    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%

    6.1

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £660

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All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The Samsung DW60A8050UB is a 60cm built-under Series 11 dishwasher featuring a 14-place setting capacity, Flex-Load customizable baskets, and a removable third cutlery rack. Running at a whisper-quiet 42 dBA noise level, it consumes 9.8 litres of water per eco cycle and uses 74.6 kWh per 100 cycles under its C-class energy rating. Key advantages include an automated Auto Door Open Dry system that releases steam for flawless drying, SmartThings Wi-Fi remote control, and a fast 60-minute Express Wash. However, potential drawbacks include the higher upfront cost of an integrated unit and a long 3.5-hour duration for the standard ECO cleaning program.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Samsung DW60A8050UB

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%

?

Performance

30.0%

?

Features

25.0%

?

Programmes

10.0%

?

Design

8.1
Samsung DW60A8050UB has a technical score of 8.08 points, which is higher than 61.9% 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
Samsung DW60A8050UB 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%

8.1

Overall score

40.0%

7.0

Price

7.8
Samsung DW60A8050UB has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.8 points, which is lower than 51.5% 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

C
Samsung DW60A8050UB 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
Samsung DW60A8050UB 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
Samsung DW60A8050UB 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
Samsung DW60A8050UB 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

0.746 kWh
Samsung DW60A8050UB uses 0.746 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
Samsung DW60A8050UB 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
Samsung DW60A8050UB 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
Samsung DW60A8050UB 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

210 min
Samsung DW60A8050UB completes its Eco wash in 210 min, which is shorter than that of 76.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 5.1% 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
Samsung DW60A8050UB 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
Samsung DW60A8050UB 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
Samsung DW60A8050UB 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

?
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
Samsung DW60A8050UB 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
Samsung DW60A8050UB 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

built-under
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
Samsung DW60A8050UB 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
Samsung DW60A8050UB 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
Samsung DW60A8050UB 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
Samsung DW60A8050UB has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Samsung DW60A8050UB vs the average dishwasher

  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Samsung DW60A8050UB 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

    Samsung DW60A8050UB supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • 2 dB lower noise level
    Samsung DW60A8050UB 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

    Samsung DW60A8050UB has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (42 dB vs 44 dB).42 dB vs 44 dB
  • 2 more wash programs
    Samsung DW60A8050UB 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

    Samsung DW60A8050UB offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).8 vs 6
  • Supports voice control
    Samsung DW60A8050UB 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

    Samsung DW60A8050UB supports voice control, while the average dishwasher does not support voice control. 39.8% of dishwashers support voice control.
  • 1 more wash temperatures
    Samsung DW60A8050UB offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (5 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

    Samsung DW60A8050UB offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (5 vs 4).5 vs 4
  • 25 min shorter Eco wash time
    Samsung DW60A8050UB finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (210 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

    Samsung DW60A8050UB finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (210 min vs 235 min).210 min vs 235 min
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Samsung DW60A8050UB 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

    Samsung DW60A8050UB has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).C vs D
  • 0.5 cm shorter height
    Samsung DW60A8050UB is shorter than the average dishwasher (81.5 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

    Samsung DW60A8050UB is shorter than the average dishwasher (81.5 cm vs 82 cm).81.5 cm vs 82 cm
  • 2 dB lower noise level
    Samsung DW60A8050UB has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (42 dB vs 44 dB).
  • 1 more wash temperatures
    Samsung DW60A8050UB offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (5 vs 4).
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Samsung DW60A8050UB has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).
  • 2 more wash programs
    Samsung DW60A8050UB offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).
  • 25 min shorter Eco wash time
    Samsung DW60A8050UB finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (210 min vs 235 min).
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Samsung DW60A8050UB supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • Supports voice control
    Samsung DW60A8050UB supports voice control, while the average dishwasher does not support voice control. 39.8% of dishwashers support voice control.
  • 0.5 cm shorter height
    Samsung DW60A8050UB is shorter than the average dishwasher (81.5 cm vs 82 cm).

Total
Performance
Programmes
Features
Design
  • 0.3 L higher water usage per cycle
    Samsung DW60A8050UB uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (9.8 L vs 9.5 L).
  • 84 L/year higher annual water consumption
    Samsung DW60A8050UB uses more water annually than the average dishwasher (2744 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
  • 30 min longer quick wash time
    Samsung DW60A8050UB takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (60 min vs 30 min).
  • Does not have a quiet wash program
    Samsung DW60A8050UB does not have a quiet wash program, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a quiet wash program.
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    Samsung DW60A8050UB does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
  • 0.05 m shorter supply hose length
    Samsung DW60A8050UB has a shorter supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.5 m vs 1.55 m).
  • 5.4 kg heavier weight
    Samsung DW60A8050UB is heavier than the average dishwasher (44.5 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 1 cm deeper depth
    Samsung DW60A8050UB is deeper than the average dishwasher (57 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 30 min longer quick wash time
    Samsung DW60A8050UB 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

    Samsung DW60A8050UB 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 quiet wash program
    Samsung DW60A8050UB does not have a quiet wash program, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a quiet wash program.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Quiet wash program.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Samsung DW60A8050UB does not have a quiet wash program, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a quiet wash program.
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    Samsung DW60A8050UB 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

    Samsung DW60A8050UB does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
  • 0.3 L higher water usage per cycle
    Samsung DW60A8050UB uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (9.8 L vs 9.5 L).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Water usage per cycle.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Water usage per cycle across dishwashers.

    Importance: HIGH

    Samsung DW60A8050UB uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (9.8 L vs 9.5 L).9.8 L vs 9.5 L
  • 0.05 m shorter supply hose length
    Samsung DW60A8050UB has a shorter supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.5 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

    Samsung DW60A8050UB has a shorter supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.5 m vs 1.55 m).1.5 m vs 1.55 m
  • 84 L/year higher annual water consumption
    Samsung DW60A8050UB uses more water annually than the average dishwasher (2744 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Annual water consumption.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Annual water consumption across dishwashers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Samsung DW60A8050UB uses more water annually than the average dishwasher (2744 L/year vs 2660 L/year).2744 L/year vs 2660 L/year
  • 57.1% more expensive
    Samsung DW60A8050UB is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£660 vs £420).
    Samsung DW60A8050UB is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£660 vs £420).£660 vs £420
  • 5.4 kg heavier weight
    Samsung DW60A8050UB is heavier than the average dishwasher (44.5 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

    Samsung DW60A8050UB is heavier than the average dishwasher (44.5 kg vs 39.1 kg).44.5 kg vs 39.1 kg
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What customers like about Samsung DW60A8050UB?

  • The Auto Door Open feature efficiently lets steam escape to enhance overall drying performance.
  • Very quiet operation during wash cycles, measuring at a low 42 dBA volume.
  • Highly flexible interior layout featuring a customizable Flex Load System with an adjustable middle rack and folding tines.
  • Includes a practical 60-minute quick/express wash cycle for lightly soiled items.
  • Convenient remote tracking and control via SmartThings app Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Dedicated convertible metal 3rd rack maximizes usable space for cutlery and cooking utensils.

What customers dislike about Samsung DW60A8050UB?

  • Some users report suboptimal cleaning performance, noting that particles can sometimes be left behind on dishes.
  • The internal rack layouts can occasionally feel awkward or restrictive for stacking specific types of bowls and larger dishes.
  • Concerns regarding the long-term durability of certain internal plastic components and prongs.
  • Standard ECO program cycles have a relatively long running duration of roughly 3.5 hours.

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