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  • Avg. price: ~£1,040
  • No. of place settings: 13
  • Energy efficiency class: B
  • Noise level: 45 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height 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.

8.2

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%

8.2

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Excellent
8.2

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%

9.0

Performance

30.0%

7.3

Features

25.0%

9.2

Programmes

10.0%

6.0

Design

Excellent
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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

  • 8.8
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    8.9

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    10

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    9.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    6.1

    Noise level

    10.0%

    8.2

    No. of place settings

  • 7.0
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    6.1

    Noise level

    20.0%

    6.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    9.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    8.9

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    8.2

    No. of place settings

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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.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Smeg DFFABCR

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

8.2
Smeg DFFABCR has a technical score of 8.21 points, which is higher than 67.5% 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
Smeg DFFABCR 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%

8.2

Overall score

40.0%

5.0

Price

7.3
Smeg DFFABCR has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.3 points, which is lower than 85.6% 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

B
Smeg DFFABCR has energy efficiency class B, which is better than that of 74.8% of dishwashers and equal to that of 13.4% 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

B
Smeg DFFABCR has washing efficiency class B, which is worse than that of 99% of dishwashers and equal to that of 0.3% 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
Smeg DFFABCR 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
Smeg DFFABCR 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

0.634 kWh
Smeg DFFABCR uses 0.634 kWh per cycle, which is lower than that of 80.1% of dishwashers and equal to that of 1.8% 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

10
Smeg DFFABCR offers 10 wash programs, which is more than that of 91.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 6.2% 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
Smeg DFFABCR 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

27 min
Smeg DFFABCR completes its quick wash in 27 min, which is shorter than that of 90.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 1.9% 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

265 min
Smeg DFFABCR completes its Eco wash in 265 min, which is longer than that of 76.1% of dishwashers and equal to that of 1.4% 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

yes
Smeg DFFABCR has a delicate wash program. This feature is present in 59.9% 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

yes
Smeg DFFABCR has an automatic door-opening feature. This feature is present in 65.7% 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
Smeg DFFABCR 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
Smeg DFFABCR 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
Smeg DFFABCR 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
Smeg DFFABCR 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
Smeg DFFABCR 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
Smeg DFFABCR 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
Smeg DFFABCR 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

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Smeg DFFABCR vs the average dishwasher

  • 4 more wash programs
    Smeg DFFABCR offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (10 vs 6).
    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

    Smeg DFFABCR offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (10 vs 6).10 vs 6
  • 3 more wash temperatures
    Smeg DFFABCR offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (7 vs 4).
    What it is: This attribute refers to No. of wash temperatures.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare No. of wash temperatures across dishwashers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Smeg DFFABCR offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (7 vs 4).7 vs 4
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Smeg DFFABCR has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B 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

    Smeg DFFABCR has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs D).B vs D
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Smeg DFFABCR has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Hygiene programme.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Smeg DFFABCR has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
  • 0.12 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Smeg DFFABCR uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.6 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

    Smeg DFFABCR uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.6 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.634 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 5 °C higher maximum cleaning temperature
    Smeg DFFABCR reaches a higher cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (75 °C vs 70 °C).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Max cleaning temperature.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Max cleaning temperature across dishwashers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Smeg DFFABCR reaches a higher cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (75 °C vs 70 °C).75 °C vs 70 °C
  • 3 min shorter quick wash time
    Smeg DFFABCR finishes the quick wash sooner than the average dishwasher (27 min vs 30 min).
    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

    Smeg DFFABCR finishes the quick wash sooner than the average dishwasher (27 min vs 30 min).27 min vs 30 min
  • Has a pause option
    Smeg DFFABCR 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

    Smeg DFFABCR has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • 3 more wash temperatures
    Smeg DFFABCR offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (7 vs 4).
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Smeg DFFABCR has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs D).
  • 0.12 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Smeg DFFABCR uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.6 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • 5 °C higher maximum cleaning temperature
    Smeg DFFABCR reaches a higher cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (75 °C vs 70 °C).
  • 0.5 L lower water usage per cycle
    Smeg DFFABCR uses less water per cycle than the average dishwasher (9 L vs 9.5 L).
  • 4 more wash programs
    Smeg DFFABCR offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (10 vs 6).
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Smeg DFFABCR has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
  • 3 min shorter quick wash time
    Smeg DFFABCR finishes the quick wash sooner than the average dishwasher (27 min vs 30 min).
  • Has a pause option
    Smeg DFFABCR has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • Has a program sequence indicator
    Smeg DFFABCR has a program sequence indicator, while the average dishwasher does not have a program sequence indicator. 17.8% of dishwashers have a program sequence indicator.

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Performance
Programmes
  • Worse washing efficiency class
    Smeg DFFABCR has a worse washing efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs A).
  • Worse noise emission class
    Smeg DFFABCR has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
  • 1 dB higher noise level
    Smeg DFFABCR has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (45 dB vs 44 dB).
  • 15 h shorter maximum delay duration
    Smeg DFFABCR supports a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (9 h vs 24 h).
  • 30 min longer Eco wash time
    Smeg DFFABCR takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (265 min vs 235 min).
  • Does not have a load sensor
    Smeg DFFABCR does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. 69.6% of dishwashers have a load sensor.
  • 1 fewer place settings
    Smeg DFFABCR holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).
  • 6.5 cm taller height
    Smeg DFFABCR is taller than the average dishwasher (88.5 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 6.7 cm deeper depth
    Smeg DFFABCR is deeper than the average dishwasher (62.7 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 21.9 kg heavier weight
    Smeg DFFABCR is heavier than the average dishwasher (61 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 0.1 m shorter cable length
    Smeg DFFABCR has a shorter cable than the average dishwasher (1.4 m vs 1.5 m).
  • Does not have a load sensor
    Smeg DFFABCR 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

    Smeg DFFABCR does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. 69.6% of dishwashers have a load sensor.
  • Worse washing efficiency class
    Smeg DFFABCR has a worse washing efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs A).
    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

    Smeg DFFABCR has a worse washing efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs A).B vs A
  • Worse noise emission class
    Smeg DFFABCR 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

    Smeg DFFABCR has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).C vs B
  • 15 h shorter maximum delay duration
    Smeg DFFABCR 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

    Smeg DFFABCR supports a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (9 h vs 24 h).9 h vs 24 h
  • 1 fewer place settings
    Smeg DFFABCR holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (13 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

    Smeg DFFABCR holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).13 vs 14
  • 6.5 cm taller height
    Smeg DFFABCR is taller than the average dishwasher (88.5 cm vs 82 cm).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Height.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Height across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Smeg DFFABCR is taller than the average dishwasher (88.5 cm vs 82 cm).88.5 cm vs 82 cm
  • 30 min longer Eco wash time
    Smeg DFFABCR takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (265 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

    Smeg DFFABCR takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (265 min vs 235 min).265 min vs 235 min
  • 6.7 cm deeper depth
    Smeg DFFABCR is deeper than the average dishwasher (62.7 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

    Smeg DFFABCR is deeper than the average dishwasher (62.7 cm vs 56 cm).62.7 cm vs 56 cm
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What customers 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 customers dislike 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

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