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Sharp SDW6506JS review: 60 specs compared

Avg. price:~£400No. of place settings:?Energy efficiency class:ENoise level:?Overflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

Sharp SDW6506JS Review: Compare 60 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

Sharp SDW6506JS
7.8/10

Overall score

Score
7.8/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs and ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 75%, User score 25%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components

75%

7.8

Technical score

25%

7.8

User score

▼Worse than 56% of dishwashers
8.0

Value for money

Value for money
8.0/ 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
▲ Better than 51% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

▲Better than 51%
7.8

Technical score

Technical score
7.8/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 75% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components

35%

7.8

Performance

30%

6.4

Features

25%

8.9

Programmes

10%

8.6

Design

▼Worse than 54%
7.8

User score

User score
7.8/ 10
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What it is
How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.7, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
Share: User score counts 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 63% of models

7.8

Mark 7.9 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

70%

7.8

Rating

30%

8.1

Popularity

▼Worse than 63%
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £400
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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Sharp SDW6506JS

Technical score
Technical score
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 75% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components:

35%

7.8

Performance

30%

6.4

Features

25%

8.9

Programmes

10%

8.6

Design

7.8
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 51% of models
Score components:

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

8.0
Energy efficiency class
E
This dishwasher has energy efficiency class E, worse than that of 68.2% of dishwashers and the same as that of 26.3% of dishwashers.
Washing efficiency class
A
This dishwasher has washing efficiency class A, better than that of 0.9% of dishwashers and the same as that of 99.1% of dishwashers.
Drying efficiency class
A
This dishwasher has drying efficiency class A, better than that of 1% of dishwashers and the same as that of 99% of dishwashers.
Noise emission class
C
This dishwasher has noise-emission class C, worse than that of 54.9% of dishwashers and the same as that of 41.3% of dishwashers.
Energy consumption per cycle
?
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No. of wash programs
?
Quick wash program
yes
This dishwasher has a quick wash programme. Overall, 99.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
Quick wash time
?
Eco wash time
?
Delicate wash program
?
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Automatic door opening
no
This dishwasher does not have an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 63.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
Touch screen
no
This dishwasher does not have a touch screen. Overall, 9.5% of dishwashers have this feature.
Load sensor
?
Overflow protection
yes
This dishwasher has overflow protection. Overall, 96.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
Adjustable water softener
yes
This dishwasher has an adjustable water softener. Overall, 99.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Type of installation
?
No. of place settings
?
Cutlery basket
yes
This dishwasher has a cutlery basket. Overall, 62.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
Height adjustable top basket
yes
This dishwasher has a height-adjustable top basket. Overall, 92% of dishwashers have this feature.
Digital display
yes
This dishwasher has a digital display. Overall, 91.5% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Sharp SDW6506JS vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • Has a pause option
    This dishwasher has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. Overall, 45.5% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 0.15 m longer cable
    This dishwasher has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.5 m).
    1.65 m vs 1.5 m
  • 0.2% better value for money
    Sharp SDW6506JS offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (7.96 vs 7.9).
    7.96 vs 7.94
  • 0.2% better value for money
    Sharp SDW6506JS offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (7.96 vs 7.9).
    7.96 vs 7.94
  • Has a pause option
    This dishwasher has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. Overall, 45.5% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 0.15 m longer cable
    This dishwasher has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.5 m).
    1.65 m vs 1.5 m
  • No automatic door-opening feature
    This dishwasher does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 63.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Worse noise-emission class
    This dishwasher has a worse noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    This dishwasher has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).
    E vs D
  • 5 °C lower maximum wash temperature
    The maximum cleaning temperature of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (65 °C vs 70 °C).
    65 °C vs 70 °C
  • 2.5% lower user score
    User score
    7.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
    How we count it
    Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.7, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
    Share: User score counts 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 63% of models

    7.8

    Mark 7.9 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    7.8

    Rating

    30%

    8.1

    Popularity

    7.8 vs 8.0
  • 2.5% lower user score
    User score
    7.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
    How we count it
    Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.7, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
    Share: User score counts 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 63% of models

    7.8

    Mark 7.9 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    7.8

    Rating

    30%

    8.1

    Popularity

    7.8 vs 8.0
  • Worse noise-emission class
    This dishwasher has a worse noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    This dishwasher has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).
    E vs D
  • 5 °C lower maximum wash temperature
    The maximum cleaning temperature of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (65 °C vs 70 °C).
    65 °C vs 70 °C
  • No automatic door-opening feature
    This dishwasher does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 63.7% of dishwashers have this feature.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Sharp SDW6506JS

  • A half load option washes a few plates on their own.
  • The top basket can be raised or lowered.
  • A pause option lets you add a dish mid-cycle.
  • Washing and drying both reach class A.
  • The child lock keeps small hands off the controls.
  • The 1.65 m cable is long, so placing the machine is easier.

What customers don't like about Sharp SDW6506JS

  • Energy class E means higher electricity use per cycle.
  • The top wash temperature of 65 °C may leave heavy pans less clean.
  • There is no interior light, so loading in a dim kitchen is harder.
  • There is no self-cleaning filter, so the filter must be cleaned by hand.

Verdict

Two practical touches set the Sharp SDW6506JS apart: a half load option and a top basket you can raise or lower. A few plates no longer need a full wash, and the pause button lets you slip in a forgotten cup mid-cycle. Washing and drying both reach class A. The digital display is easy to read, and the child lock keeps small hands away from the controls. The 1.65 m cable reaches a socket easily. Standby draw is only 0.5 W when switched off. The trade-off is energy and heat. It is energy class E, and the top wash temperature is 65 °C. It suits a small household that often runs half loads and cares more about flexible loading than energy use.

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