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  • Avg. price: ~£310
  • No. of place settings: 13
  • Energy efficiency class: E
  • Noise level: 47 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

6.0

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%

6.0

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Good
6.0

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%

5.0

Performance

30.0%

6.0

Features

25.0%

6.8

Programmes

10.0%

6.9

Design

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

  • 3.2
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    1.5

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    1.0

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    6.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    3.6

    Noise level

    10.0%

    8.2

    No. of place settings

  • 4.7
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    3.6

    Noise level

    20.0%

    6.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    6.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    1.5

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    8.2

    No. of place settings

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Verdict

The Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 is a 60 cm freestanding full-size dishwasher featuring a 13 place setting capacity, a 12-liter water consumption per cycle, and a 47 dB noise emission level (Class C). Key advantages include its efficient 50-minute Express program at 60°C, a up to 19-hour delayed start timer, an anti-bacterial MicroBan filter that eliminates 99% of germs, and standard safety features like overflow and leak protection. However, notable drawbacks include its low Energy Efficiency Class E rating, a long standard cycle time of 205 minutes, a limited choice of only 3 wash programs, and the lack of a dedicated cutlery drawer.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Sharp QWHX12F47ES1

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

6.0
Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 has a technical score of 5.97 points, which is lower than 98.1% 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
Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 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%

6.0

Overall score

40.0%

8.9

Price

6.8
Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.8 points, which is lower than 97.8% 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 QWHX12F47ES1 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 QWHX12F47ES1 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 QWHX12F47ES1 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 QWHX12F47ES1 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

0.93 kWh
Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 uses 0.93 kWh per cycle, which is higher than that of 84.5% of dishwashers and equal to that of 4.1% 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

3
Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 offers 3 wash programs, which is fewer than that of 99.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 0.1% 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 QWHX12F47ES1 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

50 min
Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 completes its quick wash in 50 min, which is longer than that of 74.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 0.1% 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

205 min
Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 completes its Eco wash in 205 min, which is shorter than that of 81.7% of dishwashers and equal to that of 1.9% 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

no
Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 does not have a delicate wash program. This feature is present in 60% 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

no
Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 does not have an automatic door-opening feature. This feature is present in 65.8% 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
Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 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 QWHX12F47ES1 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 QWHX12F47ES1 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 QWHX12F47ES1 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

13
Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 holds 13 place settings, which is fewer than that of 55.2% of dishwashers and equal to that of 20.7% 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

yes
Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 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 QWHX12F47ES1 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
Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 vs the average dishwasher

  • 30 min shorter Eco wash time
    Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (205 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 QWHX12F47ES1 finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (205 min vs 235 min).205 min vs 235 min
  • 0.15 m longer cable length
    Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 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 QWHX12F47ES1 has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.5 m).1.65 m vs 1.5 m
  • 35.5% cheaper
    Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£310 vs £420).
    Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£310 vs £420).£310 vs £420
  • 30 min shorter Eco wash time
    Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (205 min vs 235 min).
  • 0.15 m longer cable length
    Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.5 m).

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Design
  • Uses a different motor type
    Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 uses standard, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
  • 2.5 L higher water usage per cycle
    Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (12 L vs 9.5 L).
  • 0.18 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • 3 dB higher noise level
    Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (47 dB vs 44 dB).
  • Worse noise emission class
    Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
  • 700 L/year higher annual water consumption
    Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 uses more water annually than the average dishwasher (3360 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).
  • 5 °C lower maximum cleaning temperature
    Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 reaches a lower cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (65 °C vs 70 °C).
  • 2 fewer wash temperatures
    Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 offers fewer wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (2 vs 4).
  • Does not have a delicate wash program
    Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 does not have a delicate wash program, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a delicate wash program.
  • Does not have a quiet wash program
    Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 does not have a quiet wash program, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a quiet wash program.
  • 20 min longer quick wash time
    Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (50 min vs 30 min).
  • Does not have a favorite cycle
    Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 does not have a favorite cycle, while the average dishwasher has a favorite cycle. 67.4% of dishwashers have a favorite cycle.
  • 5 h shorter maximum delay duration
    Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 supports a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (19 h vs 24 h).
  • 3 fewer wash programs
    Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 offers fewer wash programs than the average dishwasher (3 vs 6).
  • Does not have an automatic door-opening feature
    Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. 65.7% of dishwashers have an automatic door-opening feature.
  • Does not have a load sensor
    Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. 69.6% of dishwashers have a load sensor.
  • Does not have a detergent tablet counter in the app
    Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 does not have a detergent tablet counter in the app, while the average dishwasher has a detergent tablet counter in the app. 67.1% of dishwashers have a detergent tablet counter in the app.
  • 1 fewer place settings
    Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).
  • 3 cm taller height
    Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 is taller than the average dishwasher (85 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 3.8 cm deeper depth
    Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 is deeper than the average dishwasher (59.8 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 6.9 kg heavier weight
    Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 is heavier than the average dishwasher (46 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • Uses a different motor type
    Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 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 QWHX12F47ES1 uses standard, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.standard vs inverter
  • Does not have an automatic door-opening feature
    Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. 65.7% of dishwashers have an automatic door-opening feature.
    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

    Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. 65.7% of dishwashers have an automatic door-opening feature.
  • 2.5 L higher water usage per cycle
    Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (12 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 QWHX12F47ES1 uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (12 L vs 9.5 L).12 L vs 9.5 L
  • 0.18 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 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

    Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.93 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • Does not have a load sensor
    Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 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 QWHX12F47ES1 does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. 69.6% of dishwashers have a load sensor.
  • 3 dB higher noise level
    Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (47 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 QWHX12F47ES1 has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (47 dB vs 44 dB).47 dB vs 44 dB
  • Does not have a delicate wash program
    Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 does not have a delicate wash program, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a 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

    Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 does not have a delicate wash program, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a delicate wash program.
  • Worse noise emission class
    Sharp QWHX12F47ES1 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 QWHX12F47ES1 has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).C vs B
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What customers like about Sharp QWHX12F47ES1?

  • Height-adjustable upper basket makes it easy to accommodate different sizes of plates and pots
  • Operates at a relatively low noise level of 47 dB, making it quiet enough for daily household environments
  • Features a very practical 50-minute Express quick wash cycle for fast and everyday cleaning
  • Offers clear ease of use via intuitive button and rotary control layouts
  • Ample 13 place settings capacity provides decent space for medium-sized family needs
  • Includes essential safety features like leak sensors and overflow protection

What customers dislike about Sharp QWHX12F47ES1?

  • The standard Eco cycle runtime is quite long, lasting around 205 minutes
  • Comes with an Energy Efficiency Class E rating, making it less power efficient than higher-tier competitors
  • Limited variety of built-in washing programs, with only three core options available
  • Water consumption sits at 12 litres per cycle, which is higher than some highly efficient modern alternatives
  • Lower tier C-class noise emission means it can still be noticeably audible during certain heavy wash phases

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