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Smeg DFFABCR Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£1,040No. of place settings:13Energy efficiency class:BNoise level:45 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

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

8.3

Overall score

Score
8.3/ 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
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 74% of models
Score components

80%

8.3

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–²Better than 74% of dishwashers
8.3

Technical score

Technical score
8.3/ 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–² Better than 71% of models
Score components

35%

8.9

Performance

30%

7.1

Features

25%

9.1

Programmes

10%

7.7

Design

â–²Better than 71% 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
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Smeg DFFABCR

Technical score
Technical score
8.3/ 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–² Better than 71% of models
Score components:

35%

8.9

Performance

30%

7.1

Features

25%

9.1

Programmes

10%

7.7

Design

8.3
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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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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
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Smeg DFFABCR 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
7.3/ 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 90% of models
Score components:

60%

8.3

Overall score

40%

5.0

Price

7.3
Energy efficiency class
B
Energy efficiency class
B
â–² Better than 75% of models
This dishwasher has energy efficiency class B, better than that of 74.8% of dishwashers and the same as that of 13.4% of dishwashers.
Washing efficiency class
B
Washing efficiency class
B
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
This dishwasher has washing efficiency class B, worse than that of 99% of dishwashers and the same as that of 0.3% of dishwashers.
Drying efficiency class
A
Drying efficiency class
A
â–² Better than 1% of models
This dishwasher has drying efficiency class A, better than that of 1.1% of dishwashers and the same as that of 98.9% of dishwashers.
Noise emission class
C
Noise emission class
C
â–¼ 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
0.634 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.634 kWh
â–² Better than 80% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.634 kWh; it is lower than that of 80.1% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 1.8% of the dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
10
No. of wash programs
10
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <5 – >10
The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is 10; it is higher than that of 92% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 6.1% 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
27 min
Quick wash time
27 min
★ Better than 91% of models
Market range: <28 min – >60 min
This dishwasher completes the quick programme in 27 min; it is shorter than that of 90.7% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the programme on 1.9% of the dishwashers.
Eco wash time
265 min
Eco wash time
265 min
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 265 min; it is longer than that of 76.3% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 1.4% of the dishwashers.
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
yes
Automatic door opening
yes
â–² Better than 35% of models
This dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 65% 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
yes
Adjustable water softener
yes
â–² 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
freestanding
No. of place settings
13
No. of place settings
13
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Market range: <10 – >15
The number of place settings on this dishwasher is 13; it is lower than that of 55.2% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 20.7% 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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Smeg DFFABCR vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • 4 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    10
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (10 vs 6).
    10 vs 6
  • 3 more wash temperatures
    No. of wash temperatures
    7
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <3 – >8
    The number of wash temperatures on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (7 vs 4).
    7 vs 4
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    B
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This dishwasher has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs D).
    B vs D
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. Overall, 34.3% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 0.12 kWh less energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.634 kWh
    â–² Better than 80% 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 (0.6 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.634 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 5 °C higher maximum wash temperature
    Max cleaning temperature
    75 °C
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <65 °C – >75 °C
    The maximum cleaning temperature of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (75 °C vs 70 °C).
    75 °C vs 70 °C
  • 3 min shorter quick programme
    Quick wash time
    27 min
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <28 min – >60 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter quick programme than the average dishwasher (27 min vs 30 min).
    27 min vs 30 min
  • 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.
  • 3 more wash temperatures
    No. of wash temperatures
    7
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <3 – >8
    The number of wash temperatures on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (7 vs 4).
    7 vs 4
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    B
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This dishwasher has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs D).
    B vs D
  • 0.12 kWh less energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.634 kWh
    â–² Better than 80% 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 (0.6 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.634 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 5 °C higher maximum wash temperature
    Max cleaning temperature
    75 °C
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <65 °C – >75 °C
    The maximum cleaning temperature of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (75 °C vs 70 °C).
    75 °C vs 70 °C
  • 0.5 L less water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    9 L
    â–² Better than 67% 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 (9 L vs 9.5 L).
    9 L vs 9.5 L
  • 4 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    10
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (10 vs 6).
    10 vs 6
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. Overall, 34.3% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 3 min shorter quick programme
    Quick wash time
    27 min
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <28 min – >60 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter quick programme than the average dishwasher (27 min vs 30 min).
    27 min vs 30 min
  • 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.
  • Has a program-sequence indicator
    Program sequence indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This dishwasher has a program-sequence indicator, while the average dishwasher does not have a program-sequence indicator. Overall, 17.8% 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.
  • Worse washing efficiency class
    Washing efficiency class
    B
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse washing efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs A).
    B vs A
  • Worse noise-emission class
    Noise emission class
    C
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • 15 h shorter maximum delay
    Maximum delay duration
    9 h
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <9 h – >24 h
    This dishwasher allows a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (9 h vs 24 h).
    9 h vs 24 h
  • 1 fewer place settings
    No. of place settings
    13
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).
    13 vs 14
  • 30 min longer Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    265 min
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a longer Eco programme than the average dishwasher (265 min vs 235 min).
    265 min vs 235 min
  • 55.8% heavier
    Weight
    61 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (61 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    61 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 1 dB louder
    Noise level
    45 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (45 dB vs 44 dB).
    45 dB vs 44 dB
  • 2.48x more expensive
    Smeg DFFABCR is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£1,040 vs £420).
    £1,040 vs £420
  • 7.3% worse value for money
    Smeg DFFABCR offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (7.33 vs 7.9).
    7.33 vs 7.86
  • Worse washing efficiency class
    Washing efficiency class
    B
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse washing efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs A).
    B vs A
  • Worse noise-emission class
    Noise emission class
    C
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • 1 dB louder
    Noise level
    45 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (45 dB vs 44 dB).
    45 dB vs 44 dB
  • 15 h shorter maximum delay
    Maximum delay duration
    9 h
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <9 h – >24 h
    This dishwasher allows a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (9 h vs 24 h).
    9 h vs 24 h
  • 30 min longer Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    265 min
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a longer Eco programme than the average dishwasher (265 min vs 235 min).
    265 min vs 235 min
  • 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.
  • 1 fewer place settings
    No. of place settings
    13
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).
    13 vs 14
  • 55.8% heavier
    Weight
    61 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (61 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    61 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 0.1 m shorter cable
    Cable length
    1.4 m
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <1.3 m – >1.75 m
    This dishwasher has a shorter cable than the average dishwasher (1.4 m vs 1.5 m).
    1.4 m vs 1.5 m

Third-party reviews

What we like about Smeg DFFABCR

  • Aesthetically pleasing 1950s-style retro design that acts as a statement piece in kitchens
  • Extremely quiet operation while running a cycle
  • Cleans dishes effectively, leaving them spotless
  • Dry Assist+ automatic door-opening feature at the end of the cycle enhances energy efficiency and drying results
  • Flexible storage options including the FlexiDuo third cutlery basket and height-adjustable upper rack

What we don't like about Smeg DFFABCR

  • Premium, expensive retail price point compared to models with similar performance
  • Smaller capacity (limited to 13 place settings) compared to some standard full-sized models
  • The door feels heavy to open and close due to the internal control panel placement
  • Upper basket layout can feel less accommodating for certain types of cups and glassware
  • Finding specialized technicians who know how to repair Smeg appliances can be difficult

Verdict

The Smeg DFFABCR is a 60cm freestanding dishwasher featuring an iconic 1950s retro cream exterior combined with a modern 13 place setting capacity and an Inverter 2.0 motor. Key performance specifications include a highly efficient B energy rating, 9-liter water consumption per cycle, and a quiet 45 dB noise level across 10+1 wash programs, which feature a 27-minute Express cycle and temperatures reaching up to 75°C. The appliance boasts significant pros such as the advanced Planetarium wash system for complete spray coverage, an adjustable FlexiDuo third cutlery tray, and the Dry Assist+ system that automatically opens the door at the cycle's end to improve drying efficiency. On the downside, the dishwasher lacks modern Wi-Fi connectivity or smart companion app integration, it cannot be customized with a custom furniture panel, and some users note that the cutlery tray slots can feel slightly restrictive for larger utensils.

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