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SCHNEIDER SCDW649-W Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£350No. of place settings:6Energy efficiency class:DNoise level:47 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:no

SCHNEIDER SCDW649-W Review: Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.4

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

80%

7.4

Technical score

20%

?

User score

▼Worse than 70% of dishwashers
7.4

Technical score

Technical score
7.4/ 10
✕
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
▼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

35%

7.9

Performance

30%

6.0

Features

25%

9.0

Programmes

10%

5.7

Design

▼Worse than 67% 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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £350

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Technical Specifications of dishwasher SCHNEIDER SCDW649-W

Technical score
Technical score
7.4/ 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
▼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components:

35%

7.9

Performance

30%

6.0

Features

25%

9.0

Programmes

10%

5.7

Design

7.4
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
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
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
SCHNEIDER SCDW649-W 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
▼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components:

60%

7.4

Overall score

40%

8.7

Price

7.8
Energy efficiency class
D
Energy efficiency class
D
▼ 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
▲ 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
?
Noise emission class
C
Noise emission class
C
▼ 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
0.494 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.494 kWh
★ Better than 97% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.494 kWh; it is lower than that of 96.5% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 1.7% of the dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
7
No. of wash programs
7
▲ Better than 52% of models
Market range: <5 – >10
The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is 7; it is higher than that of 52.3% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 11.8% 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
▲ 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
215 min
Eco wash time
215 min
▲ Better than 69% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 215 min; it is shorter than that of 68.5% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 7.5% of the dishwashers.
Delicate wash program
?
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Automatic door opening
no
Automatic door opening
no
▼ Worse than 65% of models
This dishwasher does not have an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 65.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
Touch screen
no
Touch screen
no
▼ 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
▼ 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
▲ 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
▲ 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
countertop
No. of place settings
6
No. of place settings
6
▼ Worse than 96% of models
Market range: <10 – >15
The number of place settings on this dishwasher is 6; it is lower than that of 95.7% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 2.7% of the dishwashers.
Cutlery basket
yes
Cutlery basket
yes
▲ Better than 42% of models
This dishwasher has a cutlery basket. Overall, 57.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
Height adjustable top basket
no
Height adjustable top basket
no
▼ Worse than 92% of models
This dishwasher does not have a height-adjustable top basket. Overall, 91.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
Digital display
yes
Digital display
yes
▲ Better than 10% of models
This dishwasher has a digital display. Overall, 90.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
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SCHNEIDER SCDW649-W vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • 0.26 kWh less energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.494 kWh
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (0.5 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.494 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 3 L less water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    6.5 L
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <8.9 L – >11 L
    The water usage per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (6.5 L vs 9.5 L).
    6.5 L vs 9.5 L
  • 840 L/year less water consumption
    Annual water consumption
    1,820 L/year
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <2.2k L/year – >3.1k L/year
    The water consumption of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (1820 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    1,820 L/year vs 2,660 L/year
  • Has a pause option
    Pause option
    yes
    ▲ 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.
  • 0.01 W less standby power
    Standby power consumption
    0.49 W
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <0.49 W – >0.5 W
    The standby power consumption of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (0.5 W vs 0.5 W).
    0.49 W vs 0.5 W
  • Has an interior light
    Interior light
    yes
    ▲ Better than 87% of models
    This dishwasher has an interior light, while the average dishwasher does not have an interior light. Overall, 13.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 20 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    215 min
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (215 min vs 235 min).
    215 min vs 235 min
  • 49.7% lighter
    Weight
    19.7 kg
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% lighter: this dishwasher is lighter than the average dishwasher (19.7 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    19.7 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 20% cheaper
    SCHNEIDER SCDW649-W is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£350 vs £420).
    £350 vs £420
  • 0.26 kWh less energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.494 kWh
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (0.5 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.494 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 3 L less water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    6.5 L
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <8.9 L – >11 L
    The water usage per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (6.5 L vs 9.5 L).
    6.5 L vs 9.5 L
  • 840 L/year less water consumption
    Annual water consumption
    1,820 L/year
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <2.2k L/year – >3.1k L/year
    The water consumption of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (1820 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    1,820 L/year vs 2,660 L/year
  • 0.01 W less standby power
    Standby power consumption
    0.49 W
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <0.49 W – >0.5 W
    The standby power consumption of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (0.5 W vs 0.5 W).
    0.49 W vs 0.5 W
  • Has a pause option
    Pause option
    yes
    ▲ 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.
  • 20 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    215 min
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (215 min vs 235 min).
    215 min vs 235 min
  • 1 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    7
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (7 vs 6).
    7 vs 6
  • Has an interior light
    Interior light
    yes
    ▲ Better than 87% of models
    This dishwasher has an interior light, while the average dishwasher does not have an interior light. Overall, 13.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 49.7% lighter
    Weight
    19.7 kg
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% lighter: this dishwasher is lighter than the average dishwasher (19.7 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    19.7 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • No automatic door-opening feature
    Automatic door opening
    no
    ▼ Worse than 65% of models
    This dishwasher does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 65% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 8 fewer place settings
    No. of place settings
    6
    ▼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (6 vs 14).
    6 vs 14
  • No load sensor
    Load sensor
    no
    ▼ 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.
  • 3 dB louder
    Noise level
    47 dB
    ▼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (47 dB vs 44 dB).
    47 dB vs 44 dB
  • Worse noise-emission class
    Noise emission class
    C
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • No hot-water connection
    Hot water connection
    no
    ▼ 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.
  • No height-adjustable top basket
    Height adjustable top basket
    no
    ▼ Worse than 92% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a height-adjustable top basket, while the average dishwasher has a height-adjustable top basket. Overall, 91.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 0.05 m shorter supply hose
    Supply hose length
    1.5 m
    ▼ 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% worse value for money
    SCHNEIDER SCDW649-W offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (7.78 vs 7.9).
    7.78 vs 7.86
  • 3 dB louder
    Noise level
    47 dB
    ▼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (47 dB vs 44 dB).
    47 dB vs 44 dB
  • Worse noise-emission class
    Noise emission class
    C
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • No hot-water connection
    Hot water connection
    no
    ▼ 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.
  • No automatic door-opening feature
    Automatic door opening
    no
    ▼ Worse than 65% of models
    This dishwasher does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 65% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No load sensor
    Load sensor
    no
    ▼ 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.
  • 8 fewer place settings
    No. of place settings
    6
    ▼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (6 vs 14).
    6 vs 14
  • No height-adjustable top basket
    Height adjustable top basket
    no
    ▼ Worse than 92% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a height-adjustable top basket, while the average dishwasher has a height-adjustable top basket. Overall, 91.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 0.05 m shorter supply hose
    Supply hose length
    1.5 m
    ▼ 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

Third-party reviews

What we like about SCHNEIDER SCDW649-W

  • Compact format ideal for studio apartments and small kitchens
  • Intensive 70°C wash program effectively removes stubborn grease and dried food
  • Delayed start timer up to 24 hours allows for energy savings during off-peak hours
  • Easy to install and integrate into tight countertop spaces
  • Ergonomic design that provides decent cleaning performance without sacrificing room

What we don't like about SCHNEIDER SCDW649-W

  • Limited capacity restricted to 6 place settings
  • Cannot accommodate larger pots, pans, or tall plates due to height constraints
  • Fewer advanced features and wash cycles compared to full-sized models
  • Slightly higher noise levels typical of compact countertop units
  • Relies entirely on residual heat for drying rather than dedicated heated dry options

Verdict

The **Schneider SCDW649-W** is a freestanding compact countertop mini dishwasher finished in classic white, featuring a **6 place setting capacity** and measuring **55 cm wide, 55 cm deep, and 43.8 cm high** with a weight of 19.7 kg. Main performance pros include its powerful **Intensive 70°C wash cycle** designed to effectively remove stubborn food stains, a flexible **delay-start timer up to 24 hours** to optimize off-peak energy usage, and an ultra-compact footprint ideal for small apartments, studios, or restricted kitchen layouts. However, key cons include an **annual energy consumption of 179 kWh**, which can be relatively high for a machine of this small size, alongside the inherent spatial limitations that prevent it from accommodating larger cookware or catering to multi-person households.

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