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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£470
  • Avg. price in US: ~$630
  • No. of place settings: 14
  • Energy efficiency class: C
  • Noise level: 44 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Samsung DW70H73YCFRU1 review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.9

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%

7.9

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Very good
7.9

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%

7.6

Performance

30.0%

8.4

Features

25.0%

8.2

Programmes

10.0%

6.6

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%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 6.7
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    6.1

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    5.0

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    8.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    7.4

    Noise level

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

  • 7.8
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    7.4

    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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Verdict

The Samsung DW70H73YCFRU1 is a 60 cm freestanding stainless-steel dishwasher offering a 14 place setting capacity, a Class C energy efficiency rating, and a low operating noise level of 44 dB. Key advantages include a flexible loading layout with a three-position adjustable middle basket (Flex Load), smooth-gliding Soft Railing racks, built-in Wi-Fi compatibility for SmartThings remote control, and an AutoRelease door that automatically opens to accelerate the drying process. However, it requires a relatively long eco-program duration of 3 hours and 40 minutes, consumes 10.5 liters of water per cycle, and lacks advanced internal AI-guided sensor washes or automatic detergent dispensing features found on higher-tier models.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Samsung DW70H73YCFRU1

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%

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Performance

30.0%

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Features

25.0%

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Programmes

10.0%

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Design

7.9
Samsung DW70H73YCFRU1 has a technical score of 7.89 points, which is higher than 55.6% 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 DW70H73YCFRU1 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%

7.9

Overall score

40.0%

8.0

Price

7.9
Samsung DW70H73YCFRU1 has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.9 points, which is higher than 48.6% 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 DW70H73YCFRU1 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 DW70H73YCFRU1 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 DW70H73YCFRU1 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 DW70H73YCFRU1 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 DW70H73YCFRU1 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 DW70H73YCFRU1 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 DW70H73YCFRU1 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 DW70H73YCFRU1 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

220 min
Samsung DW70H73YCFRU1 completes its Eco wash in 220 min, which is shorter than that of 64.2% of dishwashers and equal to that of 4.3% 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
Samsung DW70H73YCFRU1 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 DW70H73YCFRU1 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 DW70H73YCFRU1 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
Samsung DW70H73YCFRU1 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
Samsung DW70H73YCFRU1 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 DW70H73YCFRU1 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

freestanding
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 DW70H73YCFRU1 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 DW70H73YCFRU1 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 DW70H73YCFRU1 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 DW70H73YCFRU1 has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Samsung DW70H73YCFRU1 vs the average dishwasher

  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Samsung DW70H73YCFRU1 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 DW70H73YCFRU1 supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • 2 more wash programs
    Samsung DW70H73YCFRU1 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 DW70H73YCFRU1 offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).8 vs 6
  • Has a pause option
    Samsung DW70H73YCFRU1 has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Pause option.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Samsung DW70H73YCFRU1 has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Samsung DW70H73YCFRU1 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 DW70H73YCFRU1 has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).C vs D
  • 15 min shorter Eco wash time
    Samsung DW70H73YCFRU1 finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (220 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 DW70H73YCFRU1 finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (220 min vs 235 min).220 min vs 235 min
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Samsung DW70H73YCFRU1 has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).
  • 2 more wash programs
    Samsung DW70H73YCFRU1 offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).
  • Has a pause option
    Samsung DW70H73YCFRU1 has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • 15 min shorter Eco wash time
    Samsung DW70H73YCFRU1 finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (220 min vs 235 min).
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Samsung DW70H73YCFRU1 supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.

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Performance
Programmes
Features
  • 1 L higher water usage per cycle
    Samsung DW70H73YCFRU1 uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (10.5 L vs 9.5 L).
  • 280 L/year higher annual water consumption
    Samsung DW70H73YCFRU1 uses more water annually than the average dishwasher (2940 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
  • 30 min longer quick wash time
    Samsung DW70H73YCFRU1 takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (60 min vs 30 min).
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    Samsung DW70H73YCFRU1 does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
  • 4 cm deeper depth
    Samsung DW70H73YCFRU1 is deeper than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 2.5 cm taller height
    Samsung DW70H73YCFRU1 is taller than the average dishwasher (84.5 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 10.9 kg heavier weight
    Samsung DW70H73YCFRU1 is heavier than the average dishwasher (50 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 30 min longer quick wash time
    Samsung DW70H73YCFRU1 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 DW70H73YCFRU1 takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (60 min vs 30 min).60 min vs 30 min
  • 1 L higher water usage per cycle
    Samsung DW70H73YCFRU1 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 DW70H73YCFRU1 uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (10.5 L vs 9.5 L).10.5 L vs 9.5 L
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    Samsung DW70H73YCFRU1 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 DW70H73YCFRU1 does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
  • 280 L/year higher annual water consumption
    Samsung DW70H73YCFRU1 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 DW70H73YCFRU1 uses more water annually than the average dishwasher (2940 L/year vs 2660 L/year).2940 L/year vs 2660 L/year
  • 4 cm deeper depth
    Samsung DW70H73YCFRU1 is deeper than the average dishwasher (60 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 DW70H73YCFRU1 is deeper than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 56 cm).60 cm vs 56 cm
  • 2.5 cm taller height
    Samsung DW70H73YCFRU1 is taller than the average dishwasher (84.5 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 DW70H73YCFRU1 is taller than the average dishwasher (84.5 cm vs 82 cm).84.5 cm vs 82 cm
  • 10.9 kg heavier weight
    Samsung DW70H73YCFRU1 is heavier than the average dishwasher (50 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 DW70H73YCFRU1 is heavier than the average dishwasher (50 kg vs 39.1 kg).50 kg vs 39.1 kg
  • 11.9% more expensive
    Samsung DW70H73YCFRU1 is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£470 vs £420).
    Samsung DW70H73YCFRU1 is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£470 vs £420).£470 vs £420
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Samsung DW70H73YCFRU1?

  • Operates quietly at a 44 dB noise level
  • Spacious 14 place setting capacity
  • AutoOpen/AutoRelease door naturally improves drying performance and reduces steam build-up
  • Flex Load system provides adjustable and flexible interior racking layout
  • SmartThings Wi-Fi connectivity allows for easy remote control and monitoring
  • Features a fast 60-minute Express wash and dry cycle

What customers dislike about Samsung DW70H73YCFRU1?

  • Top cutlery tray reduces available vertical height in the middle basket
  • Requires keeping the upper basket in its highest position to fit standard-sized dinner plates below, which leaves minimal clearance for mugs and tall glasses on the top shelf
  • General long-term brand reliability concerns regarding premature appliance parts wear compared to some competitors

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