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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£260
  • Avg. price in US: ~$370
  • No. of place settings: 10
  • Energy efficiency class: E
  • Noise level: 49 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Sharp QW-NS14I49EX review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

6.6

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%

6.3

Technical Score

20.0%

7.8

User score

Good
6.3

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%

5.4

Performance

30.0%

6.6

Features

25.0%

7.1

Programmes

10.0%

7.0

Design

Good
7.8

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%

7.6

User reviews

30.0%

8.4

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
3.8
(7)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

Very good
  • 4.4
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    5.8

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    3.3

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    6.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    1.0

    Noise level

    10.0%

    2.8

    No. of place settings

  • 3.4
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.0

    Noise level

    20.0%

    6.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    6.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    5.8

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    2.8

    No. of place settings

  • sharp-qw-ns14i49ex
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Verdict

The SHARP QW-NS14I49EX is a 45cm slimline, fully integrated dishwasher offering a 10 place setting capacity, 2 racks, and 5 wash programs, including a Quick 30-minute mode and an Intensive 65°C cycle. Key advantages include an efficient Active Ventilation turbo-fan drying system, an EcoWash half-load option to save resources, a 9-hour delay timer, and a built-in antibacterial filter that eliminates 99.9% of bacteria. However, it carries a relatively modest E energy efficiency rating, operates at a noticeable 49 dB noise level, and lacks a digital display screen, internal light, or Wi-Fi connectivity.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Sharp QW-NS14I49EX

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%

5.4

Performance

30.0%

6.6

Features

25.0%

7.1

Programmes

10.0%

7.0

Design

6.3
Sharp QW-NS14I49EX has a technical score of 6.35 points, which is lower than 93.7% 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%

7.6

User reviews

30.0%

8.4

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
3.8
(7)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

7.8
Sharp QW-NS14I49EX has a user score of 7.84 points, which is lower than 90.7% of products in this category.
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.
8.4
Sharp QW-NS14I49EX has a popularity of 8.4 points, which is higher than 63.3% 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%

6.6

Overall score

40.0%

9.2

Price

7.4
Sharp QW-NS14I49EX has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.4 points, which is lower than 81.2% 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

E
Sharp QW-NS14I49EX has energy efficiency class E, which is worse than that of 67.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 26.5% 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
Sharp QW-NS14I49EX 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
Sharp QW-NS14I49EX 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

C
Sharp QW-NS14I49EX has noise emission class C, which is worse than that of 55.5% of dishwashers and equal to that of 40.4% 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

0.76 kWh
Sharp QW-NS14I49EX uses 0.76 kWh per cycle, which is higher than that of 51.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 5% 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

5
Sharp QW-NS14I49EX offers 5 wash programs, which is fewer than that of 78% of dishwashers and equal to that of 18.8% 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
Sharp QW-NS14I49EX 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
Sharp QW-NS14I49EX 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

222 min
Sharp QW-NS14I49EX completes its Eco wash in 222 min, which is shorter than that of 63.4% of dishwashers and equal to that of 0.3% 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

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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

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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
Sharp QW-NS14I49EX 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

no
Sharp QW-NS14I49EX does not have a load sensor. This feature is present in 69.7% 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
Sharp QW-NS14I49EX 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
Sharp QW-NS14I49EX 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

fully integrated
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

10
Sharp QW-NS14I49EX holds 10 place settings, which is fewer than that of 82.4% of dishwashers and equal to that of 9.3% 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

yes
Sharp QW-NS14I49EX has a cutlery basket. This feature is present in 58.4% 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
Sharp QW-NS14I49EX 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

no
Sharp QW-NS14I49EX does not have a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Sharp QW-NS14I49EX vs the average dishwasher

  • 14.8 cm narrower width
    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX is narrower than the average dishwasher (45 cm vs 59.8 cm).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Width.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Width across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX is narrower than the average dishwasher (45 cm vs 59.8 cm).45 cm vs 59.8 cm
  • Has a pause option
    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX 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

    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • 7.1 kg lighter weight
    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX is lighter than the average dishwasher (32 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

    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX is lighter than the average dishwasher (32 kg vs 39.1 kg).32 kg vs 39.1 kg
  • 0.15 m longer cable length
    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.5 m).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Cable length.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Cable length across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.5 m).1.65 m vs 1.5 m
  • 13 min shorter Eco wash time
    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (222 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

    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (222 min vs 235 min).222 min vs 235 min
  • 61.5% cheaper
    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£260 vs £420).
    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£260 vs £420).£260 vs £420
  • 1 cm shallower depth
    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX 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

    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX is shallower than the average dishwasher (55 cm vs 56 cm).55 cm vs 56 cm
  • 8.41x more popular
    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX is more popular than the average dishwasher (8.41 vs 1).
    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.
    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX is more popular than the average dishwasher (8.41 vs 1).8.41 vs 1
  • Has a pause option
    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • 13 min shorter Eco wash time
    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (222 min vs 235 min).
  • 14.8 cm narrower width
    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX is narrower than the average dishwasher (45 cm vs 59.8 cm).
  • 7.1 kg lighter weight
    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX is lighter than the average dishwasher (32 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 0.15 m longer cable length
    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.5 m).
  • 1 cm shallower depth
    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX is shallower than the average dishwasher (55 cm vs 56 cm).

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Overall
Programmes
Design
  • Uses a different motor type
    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX uses standard, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
  • 5 dB higher noise level
    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (49 dB vs 44 dB).
  • 1.5 L higher water usage per cycle
    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (11 L vs 9.5 L).
  • Worse noise emission class
    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).
  • 420 L/year higher annual water consumption
    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX uses more water annually than the average dishwasher (3080 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
  • 5 °C lower maximum cleaning temperature
    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX reaches a lower cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (65 °C vs 70 °C).
  • 0.5 W higher standby power consumption
    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX has higher standby power consumption than the average dishwasher (1 W vs 0.5 W).
  • 1 fewer wash temperatures
    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX offers fewer wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (3 vs 4).
  • 0.01 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.8 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • 15 h shorter maximum delay duration
    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX supports a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (9 h vs 24 h).
  • Does not have a time-remaining indicator
    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX does not have a time-remaining indicator, while the average dishwasher has a time-remaining indicator. 82.3% of dishwashers have a time-remaining indicator.
  • 1 fewer wash programs
    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX offers fewer wash programs than the average dishwasher (5 vs 6).
  • Does not have a load sensor
    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. 69.6% of dishwashers have a load sensor.
  • 4 fewer place settings
    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (10 vs 14).
  • Does not have a digital display
    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX does not have a digital display, while the average dishwasher has a digital display. 90.3% of dishwashers have a digital display.
  • 0.08 m shorter supply hose length
    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX has a shorter supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.5 m vs 1.55 m).
  • Uses a different motor type
    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX uses standard, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    What it is: This attribute refers to Motor type.
    When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

    Importance: HIGH

    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX uses standard, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.standard vs inverter
  • 5 dB higher noise level
    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (49 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

    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (49 dB vs 44 dB).49 dB vs 44 dB
  • Does not have a load sensor
    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. 69.6% of dishwashers have a 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

    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. 69.6% of dishwashers have a load sensor.
  • 1.5 L higher water usage per cycle
    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (11 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

    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (11 L vs 9.5 L).11 L vs 9.5 L
  • 4 fewer place settings
    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (10 vs 14).
    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

    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (10 vs 14).10 vs 14
  • Worse noise emission class
    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
    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

    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).C vs B
  • 15 h shorter maximum delay duration
    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX supports a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (9 h vs 24 h).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Maximum delay duration.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Maximum delay duration across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX supports a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (9 h vs 24 h).9 h vs 24 h
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E 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

    Sharp QW-NS14I49EX has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).E vs D
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Programmes
Features
Design

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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
amazon
3.8
7 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about Sharp QW-NS14I49EX?

  • Excellent value for money
  • Quiet operation / exceptionally low noise
  • Fast and efficient cleaning performance on dishes and glasses
  • Remarkably spacious interior for a 45cm slimline model
  • Active Ventilation Drying effectively prevents the need for towel drying
  • Convenient 30-minute quick wash and 50-minute express wash options
  • Fold-down rack guides that make it easy to fit large pans and pots
  • Sturdy construction with solid drawers that stay securely on runners

What customers dislike about Sharp QW-NS14I49EX?

  • The cutlery container design can be annoying or awkward to use
  • Potential issues with the soap dispenser mechanism failing to stay closed
  • Installation can be tricky due to height adjustment limits, requiring the feet to be wound high to prevent the unit from tipping forward before anchoring

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