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Sharp SDW6504MS Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£430No. of place settings:12Energy efficiency class:?Noise level:52 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

Sharp SDW6504MS Review: Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

6.8

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

80%

6.5

Technical score

20%

7.7

User score

â–¼Worse than 91% of dishwashers
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 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
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Score components

35%

6.5

Performance

30%

5.3

Features

25%

7.6

Programmes

10%

7.8

Design

â–¼Worse than 92% of dishwashers
7.7

User score

User score
7.7/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

8.5

Number of reviews

Based on 124 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 83% of dishwashers
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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Sharp SDW6504MS

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 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 92% of models
Score components:

35%

6.5

Performance

30%

5.3

Features

25%

7.6

Programmes

10%

7.8

Design

6.5
User score
User score
7.7/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

8.5

Number of reviews

Based on 124 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.7
Popularity
Popularity
8.5/ 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–² Better than 83% of models
Popularity:
Sharp SDW6504MS has a popularity score of 8.5 points, which is higher than 82.8% of products in this category.
8.5
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 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 93% of models
Score components:

60%

6.8

Overall score

40%

8.3

Price

7.2
Energy efficiency class
?
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
?
Noise emission class
D
Noise emission class
D
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
This dishwasher has noise-emission class D, worse than that of 96% of dishwashers and the same as that of 4% of dishwashers.
Energy consumption per cycle
?
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No. of wash programs
5
No. of wash programs
5
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <5 – >10
The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is 5; it is lower than that of 77.9% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 18.8% 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
60 min
Quick wash time
60 min
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <28 min – >60 min
This dishwasher completes the quick programme in 60 min; it is longer than that of 76.8% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the programme on 19.9% of the dishwashers.
Eco wash time
?
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
no
Automatic door opening
no
â–¼ 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
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
no
Adjustable water softener
no
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
This dishwasher does not have an adjustable water softener. Overall, 99% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Type of installation
built-in
No. of place settings
12
No. of place settings
12
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Market range: <10 – >15
The number of place settings on this dishwasher is 12; it is lower than that of 76% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 5.5% of the dishwashers.
Cutlery basket
yes
Cutlery basket
yes
â–² Better than 42% of models
This dishwasher has a cutlery basket. Overall, 57.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
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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Sharp SDW6504MS vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • 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.
  • 18.3% lighter
    Weight
    32 kg
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% lighter: this dishwasher is lighter than the average dishwasher (32 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    32 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 8.47x more popular
    Sharp SDW6504MS is more popular than the average dishwasher (8.47 vs 1).
    8.47 vs 1
  • 8.47x more popular
    Sharp SDW6504MS is more popular than the average dishwasher (8.47 vs 1).
    8.47 vs 1
  • 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.
  • 18.3% lighter
    Weight
    32 kg
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% lighter: this dishwasher is lighter than the average dishwasher (32 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    32 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • Motor type
    Motor type
    induction
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This dishwasher uses induction as its motor type, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    induction vs inverter
  • No automatic door-opening feature
    Automatic door opening
    no
    â–¼ 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 dB louder
    Noise level
    52 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (52 dB vs 44 dB).
    52 dB vs 44 dB
  • 1.86 L more water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    11.36 L
    â–¼ Worse than 94% 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 (11.4 L vs 9.5 L).
    11.36 L vs 9.5 L
  • Worse noise-emission class
    Noise emission class
    D
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (D vs B).
    D vs B
  • 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.
  • 30 min longer quick programme
    Quick wash time
    60 min
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <28 min – >60 min
    This dishwasher has a longer quick programme than the average dishwasher (60 min vs 30 min).
    60 min vs 30 min
  • 2 fewer place settings
    No. of place settings
    12
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (12 vs 14).
    12 vs 14
  • 9% worse value for money
    Sharp SDW6504MS offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (7.22 vs 7.9).
    7.22 vs 7.86
  • 3.6% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 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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    Sharp SDW6504MS
    the average dishwasher
    Sharp SDW6504MS has a lower user score than the average dishwasher (7.72 vs 8.000).
    7.72 vs 8
  • 2.4% more expensive
    Sharp SDW6504MS is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£430 vs £420).
    £430 vs £420
  • Motor type
    Motor type
    induction
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This dishwasher uses induction as its motor type, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    induction vs inverter
  • 8 dB louder
    Noise level
    52 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (52 dB vs 44 dB).
    52 dB vs 44 dB
  • 1.86 L more water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    11.36 L
    â–¼ Worse than 94% 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 (11.4 L vs 9.5 L).
    11.36 L vs 9.5 L
  • Worse noise-emission class
    Noise emission class
    D
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (D vs B).
    D vs B
  • 1 °C lower maximum wash temperature
    Max cleaning temperature
    69 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <65 °C – >75 °C
    The maximum cleaning temperature of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (69 °C vs 70 °C).
    69 °C vs 70 °C
  • 30 min longer quick programme
    Quick wash time
    60 min
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <28 min – >60 min
    This dishwasher has a longer quick programme than the average dishwasher (60 min vs 30 min).
    60 min vs 30 min
  • 1 fewer wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    5
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (5 vs 6).
    5 vs 6
  • No automatic door-opening feature
    Automatic door opening
    no
    â–¼ 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
    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.
  • No adjustable water softener
    Adjustable water softener
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    This dishwasher does not have an adjustable water softener, while the average dishwasher has an adjustable water softener. Overall, 99% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No salt indicator
    Salt indicator
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a salt indicator, while the average dishwasher has a salt indicator. Overall, 97.4% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 2 fewer place settings
    No. of place settings
    12
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (12 vs 14).
    12 vs 14
  • 0.2 m shorter cable
    Cable length
    1.3 m
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <1.3 m – >1.75 m
    This dishwasher has a shorter cable than the average dishwasher (1.3 m vs 1.5 m).
    1.3 m vs 1.5 m

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Based on 124 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Sharp SDW6504MS

  • Operates very quietly during wash cycles
  • Sleek and attractive stainless steel exterior design
  • Simple, intuitive, and easy-to-use front touch control panel
  • Heated dry option effectively dries dishes, including plastics
  • Smooth gliding racks that slide out easily without falling off the rails
  • Helpful cycle options such as the soil-sensing 'Auto' mode and water-saving 'Half Load' function
  • Good overall value and competitive pricing

What we don't like about Sharp SDW6504MS

  • Small overall interior capacity, which may not be ideal for large families
  • Misleading marketing regarding a '3rd rack' (it features only two standard racks and a silverware basket)
  • Top rack cup holders struggle to keep tall glasses upright or properly balanced
  • Equipped with only two water spray bars
  • Does not include a power cord out of the box, requiring a separate purchase or reuse of an old cord
  • Some users reported reliability issues and difficulty resolving warranty/repair claims with customer service

Verdict

The SHARP SDW6504MS is a 24-inch built-in dishwasher featuring a 12 place-setting capacity, 5 wash cycles, and 4 functional options like Sanitize and Half Load. Its primary advantage is a flexible interior design highlighted by an adjustable upper rack with a 2-inch height variance, fold-down lower tines, a responsive soil sensor, and an Energy Star certified hybrid tub constructed with stainless steel walls and a heavy-duty plastic floor. However, its 52 dBA noise level operates noticeably louder than premium whisper-quiet alternatives, and it lacks modern enhancements like Wi-Fi connectivity or fully integrated hidden controls.

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