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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£350
  • Avg. price in US: ~$430
  • No. of place settings: 14
  • Energy efficiency class: D
  • Noise level: 44 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Samsung DW6500AM review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.8

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%

7.8

Technical Score

20.0%

?

User score

Very good
7.8

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%

7.4

Performance

30.0%

7.7

Features

25.0%

8.3

Programmes

10.0%

7.5

Design

Very good
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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

  • 5.6
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    3.5

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    5.0

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    7.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    7.4

    Noise level

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

  • 7.3
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    7.4

    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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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £350

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All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The Samsung DW6500AM is a highly efficient 60cm wide dishwasher with a 14 place setting capacity, a Class D energy rating, and a quiet 44 dB noise level. Key characteristics include 7 wash programs, a flexible rack system with an upper cutlery drawer, and an AutoOpen door feature that releases steam for improved drying. Main pros are its low water consumption of 10.5L per cycle, the high-temperature Hygiene Care option that eliminates 99.9% of bacteria, and smart, eco-friendly operation. Notable cons include reliability concerns common to the brand and a lack of custom aesthetic panel choices.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Samsung DW6500AM

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

7.8
Samsung DW6500AM has a technical score of 7.75 points, which is lower than 50.5% 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 DW6500AM 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%

7.8

Overall score

40.0%

8.7

Price

8.0
Samsung DW6500AM has a quality-to-price ratio of 8 points, which is higher than 56.5% 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

D
Samsung DW6500AM 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
Samsung DW6500AM 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 DW6500AM 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 DW6500AM 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
Samsung DW6500AM 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

7
Samsung DW6500AM offers 7 wash programs, which is more than that of 52.4% of dishwashers and equal to that of 11.6% 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 DW6500AM 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

30 min
Samsung DW6500AM completes its quick wash in 30 min, which is shorter than that of 33.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 43.6% 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

?
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 DW6500AM 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 DW6500AM 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 DW6500AM 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 DW6500AM 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 DW6500AM 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

?
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 DW6500AM 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 DW6500AM 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 DW6500AM 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 DW6500AM has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Samsung DW6500AM vs the average dishwasher

  • 0.01 W lower standby power consumption
    Samsung DW6500AM has lower standby power consumption than the average dishwasher (0.5 W vs 0.5 W).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Standby power consumption.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Standby power consumption across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Samsung DW6500AM has lower standby power consumption than the average dishwasher (0.5 W vs 0.5 W).0.49 W vs 0.5 W
  • 1 more wash programs
    Samsung DW6500AM offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (7 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 DW6500AM offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (7 vs 6).7 vs 6
  • 0.5 cm shorter height
    Samsung DW6500AM 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 DW6500AM is shorter than the average dishwasher (81.5 cm vs 82 cm).81.5 cm vs 82 cm
  • 1 cm shallower depth
    Samsung DW6500AM is shallower than the average dishwasher (55 cm vs 56 cm).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Depth.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Depth across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Samsung DW6500AM is shallower than the average dishwasher (55 cm vs 56 cm).55 cm vs 56 cm
  • 20% cheaper
    Samsung DW6500AM is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£350 vs £420).
    Samsung DW6500AM is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£350 vs £420).£350 vs £420
  • 1.9% better value for money
    Samsung DW6500AM offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.03 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.
    Samsung DW6500AM offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.03 vs 7.875).8.03 vs 7.88
  • 0.01 W lower standby power consumption
    Samsung DW6500AM has lower standby power consumption than the average dishwasher (0.5 W vs 0.5 W).
  • 1 more wash programs
    Samsung DW6500AM offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (7 vs 6).
  • 0.5 cm shorter height
    Samsung DW6500AM is shorter than the average dishwasher (81.5 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 1 cm shallower depth
    Samsung DW6500AM is shallower than the average dishwasher (55 cm vs 56 cm).

Total
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Programmes
Design
  • 1 L higher water usage per cycle
    Samsung DW6500AM uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (10.5 L vs 9.5 L).
  • 0.1 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Samsung DW6500AM uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • 280 L/year higher annual water consumption
    Samsung DW6500AM uses more water annually than the average dishwasher (2940 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
  • Does not have a favorite cycle
    Samsung DW6500AM does not have a favorite cycle, while the average dishwasher has a favorite cycle. 67.4% of dishwashers have a favorite cycle.
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    Samsung DW6500AM does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
  • 4.4 kg heavier weight
    Samsung DW6500AM is heavier than the average dishwasher (43.5 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 1 L higher water usage per cycle
    Samsung DW6500AM uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (10.5 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 DW6500AM uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (10.5 L vs 9.5 L).10.5 L vs 9.5 L
  • 0.1 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Samsung DW6500AM 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

    Samsung DW6500AM 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
    Samsung DW6500AM 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 DW6500AM does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
  • Does not have a favorite cycle
    Samsung DW6500AM does not have a favorite cycle, while the average dishwasher has a favorite cycle. 67.4% of dishwashers have a favorite cycle.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Favorite cycle.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Samsung DW6500AM does not have a favorite cycle, while the average dishwasher has a favorite cycle. 67.4% of dishwashers have a favorite cycle.
  • 280 L/year higher annual water consumption
    Samsung DW6500AM uses more water annually than the average dishwasher (2940 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 DW6500AM uses more water annually than the average dishwasher (2940 L/year vs 2660 L/year).2940 L/year vs 2660 L/year
  • 4.4 kg heavier weight
    Samsung DW6500AM is heavier than the average dishwasher (43.5 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 DW6500AM is heavier than the average dishwasher (43.5 kg vs 39.1 kg).43.5 kg vs 39.1 kg
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Samsung DW6500AM?

  • Whisper-quiet operation that does not disrupt daily activities
  • Highly energy-efficient operation that lowers utility bills
  • SmartThings integration allows convenient remote monitoring via phone
  • AutoRelease door automatically opens at the end of the cycle to improve drying
  • Flexible interior space with an easily adjustable middle rack
  • Dedicated 3rd rack is excellent for cutlery and small espresso cups

What customers dislike about Samsung DW6500AM?

  • Middle tray must be set high to avoid the spray arm hitting large plates
  • Setting the middle tray high severely restricts space for tall glasses
  • Spray arm jets can occasionally become blocked with food residue
  • Some users report general reliability issues and part durability concerns
  • Drying efficiency can sometimes be inconsistent on standard cycles

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