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SCHNEIDER SCDW1542IDW Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£330No. of place settings:15Energy efficiency class:DNoise level:42 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

SCHNEIDER SCDW1542IDW Review: Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.3

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 10
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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.
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â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
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7.3

Technical score

20%

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User score

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7.3

Technical score

Technical score
7.3/ 10
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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 distribution
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Score components

35%

7.0

Performance

30%

6.8

Features

25%

8.2

Programmes

10%

8.1

Design

â–¼Worse than 69% of dishwashers
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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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.
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User ratings

30%

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Best prices

    N/A~ £330

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Technical Specifications of dishwasher SCHNEIDER SCDW1542IDW

Technical score
Technical score
7.3/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components:

35%

7.0

Performance

30%

6.8

Features

25%

8.2

Programmes

10%

8.1

Design

7.3
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
SCHNEIDER SCDW1542IDW has a popularity score of 1 point, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components:

60%

7.3

Overall score

40%

8.8

Price

7.8
Energy efficiency class
D
Energy efficiency class
D
â–¼ Worse than 46% of models
This dishwasher has energy efficiency class D, better than that of 32.5% of dishwashers and the same as that of 21.4% of dishwashers.
Washing efficiency class
A
Washing efficiency class
A
â–² Better than 1% of models
This dishwasher has washing efficiency class A, better than that of 1.1% of dishwashers and the same as that of 98.9% of dishwashers.
Drying efficiency class
A
Drying efficiency class
A
â–² Better than 1% of models
This dishwasher has drying efficiency class A, better than that of 1.1% of dishwashers and the same as that of 98.9% of dishwashers.
Noise emission class
C
Noise emission class
C
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
This dishwasher has noise-emission class C, worse than that of 55.5% of dishwashers and the same as that of 40.4% of dishwashers.
Energy consumption per cycle
0.861 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.861 kWh
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.861 kWh; it is higher than that of 76.7% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 1.3% of the dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
6
No. of wash programs
6
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
Market range: <5 – >10
The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is 6; it is higher than that of 22.1% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 30% of the dishwashers.
Quick wash program
yes
Quick wash program
yes
Category Benchmark
This dishwasher has a quick wash programme. Overall, 99.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
Quick wash time
30 min
Quick wash time
30 min
â–² Better than 34% of models
Market range: <28 min – >60 min
This dishwasher completes the quick programme in 30 min; it is shorter than that of 34.3% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the programme on 42.9% of the dishwashers.
Eco wash time
234 min
Eco wash time
234 min
â–² Better than 52% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 234 min; it is shorter than that of 52.1% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 1.2% of the dishwashers.
Delicate wash program
yes
Delicate wash program
yes
â–² Better than 40% of models
This dishwasher has a delicate wash programme. Overall, 60.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Automatic door opening
?
Touch screen
no
Touch screen
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This dishwasher does not have a touch screen. Overall, 10.9% of dishwashers have this feature.
Load sensor
no
Load sensor
no
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
This dishwasher does not have a load sensor. Overall, 69.9% of dishwashers have this feature.
Overflow protection
yes
Overflow protection
yes
â–² Better than 3% of models
This dishwasher has overflow protection. Overall, 97.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
Adjustable water softener
yes
Adjustable water softener
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This dishwasher has an adjustable water softener. Overall, 99% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Type of installation
freestanding
No. of place settings
15
No. of place settings
15
â–² Better than 89% of models
Market range: <10 – >15
The number of place settings on this dishwasher is 15; it is higher than that of 88.7% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 5.9% of the dishwashers.
Cutlery basket
?
Height adjustable top basket
yes
Height adjustable top basket
yes
â–² Better than 8% of models
This dishwasher has a height-adjustable top basket. Overall, 91.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
Digital display
yes
Digital display
yes
â–² Better than 10% of models
This dishwasher has a digital display. Overall, 90.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
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SCHNEIDER SCDW1542IDW vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • 2 dB quieter
    Noise level
    42 dB
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is quieter than the average dishwasher (42 dB vs 44 dB).
    42 dB vs 44 dB
  • Has a pause option
    Pause option
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This dishwasher has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. Overall, 45.4% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 1 more place settings
    No. of place settings
    15
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (15 vs 14).
    15 vs 14
  • 27.3% cheaper
    SCHNEIDER SCDW1542IDW is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£330 vs £420).
    £330 vs £420
  • 1 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    234 min
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (234 min vs 235 min).
    234 min vs 235 min
  • 27.3% cheaper
    SCHNEIDER SCDW1542IDW is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£330 vs £420).
    £330 vs £420
  • 2 dB quieter
    Noise level
    42 dB
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is quieter than the average dishwasher (42 dB vs 44 dB).
    42 dB vs 44 dB
  • Has a pause option
    Pause option
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This dishwasher has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. Overall, 45.4% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 1 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    234 min
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (234 min vs 235 min).
    234 min vs 235 min
  • 1 more place settings
    No. of place settings
    15
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (15 vs 14).
    15 vs 14
  • No load sensor
    Load sensor
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. Overall, 69.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 0.11 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.861 kWh
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.861 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • Worse noise-emission class
    Noise emission class
    C
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • 10 °C lower maximum wash temperature
    Max cleaning temperature
    60 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <65 °C – >75 °C
    The maximum cleaning temperature of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (60 °C vs 70 °C).
    60 °C vs 70 °C
  • 0.5 L more water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    10 L
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <8.9 L – >11 L
    The water usage per cycle of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (10 L vs 9.5 L).
    10 L vs 9.5 L
  • No hot-water connection
    Hot water connection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a hot-water connection, while the average dishwasher has a hot-water connection. Overall, 87.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 140 L/year more water consumption
    Annual water consumption
    2,800 L/year
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <2.2k L/year – >3.1k L/year
    The water consumption of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (2800 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    2,800 L/year vs 2,660 L/year
  • 0.05 m shorter supply hose
    Supply hose length
    1.5 m
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >1.65 m
    This dishwasher has a shorter supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.5 m vs 1.55 m).
    1.5 m vs 1.55 m
  • 1.1% worse value for money
    SCHNEIDER SCDW1542IDW offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (7.78 vs 7.9).
    7.78 vs 7.86
  • Worse noise-emission class
    Noise emission class
    C
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • 0.11 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.861 kWh
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.861 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 10 °C lower maximum wash temperature
    Max cleaning temperature
    60 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <65 °C – >75 °C
    The maximum cleaning temperature of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (60 °C vs 70 °C).
    60 °C vs 70 °C
  • 0.5 L more water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    10 L
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <8.9 L – >11 L
    The water usage per cycle of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (10 L vs 9.5 L).
    10 L vs 9.5 L
  • No hot-water connection
    Hot water connection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a hot-water connection, while the average dishwasher has a hot-water connection. Overall, 87.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 140 L/year more water consumption
    Annual water consumption
    2,800 L/year
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <2.2k L/year – >3.1k L/year
    The water consumption of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (2800 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    2,800 L/year vs 2,660 L/year
  • No load sensor
    Load sensor
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. Overall, 69.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 0.05 m shorter supply hose
    Supply hose length
    1.5 m
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >1.65 m
    This dishwasher has a shorter supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.5 m vs 1.55 m).
    1.5 m vs 1.55 m
  • 9.8% heavier
    Weight
    43 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (43 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    43 kg vs 39.15 kg

Third-party reviews

What we like about SCHNEIDER SCDW1542IDW

  • Extremely quiet operation (42 dB) which makes it barely noticeable during a cycle.
  • Large loading capacity with up to 15 place settings, making it ideal for big families.
  • Dedicated top cutlery drawer that frees up significant space in the lower baskets for larger dishes.
  • Good value for money with a sleek, simple design.
  • User-friendly interface and easy to operate.

What we don't like about SCHNEIDER SCDW1542IDW

  • Poor drying performance, leaving dishes and cutlery noticeably wet or damp after cycles finish.
  • Inconsistent washing results, sometimes requiring items to be rinsed beforehand or rewashed due to remaining food residue.
  • The Eco program takes a very long time to complete (nearly 4 hours).
  • Internal racks and the lower basket feel unstable, easily slipping off their tracks.
  • May not accommodate very large plates or tall glassware without restricting space in other compartments.

Verdict

The SCHNEIDER SCDW1542IDW is a freestanding 60 cm dishwasher with a generous capacity of 15 place settings, making it highly suitable for large households. Its primary characteristics include an energy-efficient Inverter motor, a low operating noise level of 42 dB, 6 wash programs (including Eco, Intensive, and Rapid), a delayed start timer up to 24 hours, and a comprehensive drying system utilizing a Turbo Fan. Key pros are its flexible storage configuration consisting of a height-adjustable upper basket alongside a dedicated third cutlery drawer, combined with a highly economical consumption rate of just 10 liters of water per cycle. However, some cons include its Class D energy efficiency rating on the modern A-G scale, a maximum washing temperature capped at 60°C, and the lack of a removable top cover, which limits options for under-counter installation.

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