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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£980
  • Avg. price in US: ~$1,290
  • No. of place settings: 13
  • Energy efficiency class: B
  • Noise level: 44 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

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

8.4

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%

8.4

Technical Score

20.0%

?

User score

Excellent
8.4

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%

9.3

Performance

30.0%

7.6

Features

25.0%

8.6

Programmes

10.0%

7.3

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%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 9.0
    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%

    7.4

    Noise level

    10.0%

    8.2

    No. of place settings

  • 8.0
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    7.4

    Noise level

    20.0%

    8.0

    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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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £980

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All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The Smeg DIFABCR is a full-size (60 cm), built-under integrated dishwasher featuring a 1950s-inspired retro cream door panel and a 13 place setting capacity. It operates efficiently with a Class B energy rating, utilizing an Inverter 2.0 motor, the patented Planetarium Wash System for 360-degree coverage, and a water-saving design consuming just 9 litres per eco cycle. Key pros include a rapid 27-minute quick wash, the customizable FlexiDuo third cutlery basket, a low 44 dB noise level with a dedicated Silent program, and Dry Assist+ which automatically opens the door at the cycle's end to optimize natural drying. On the downside, it features a basic 1-digit LED display, operates with a relatively lengthy 265-minute eco cycle duration, lacks modern Wi-Fi or smart connectivity, and carries a higher premium price point compared to standard integrated models.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Smeg DIFABCR

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%

?

Performance

30.0%

?

Features

25.0%

?

Programmes

10.0%

?

Design

8.4
Smeg DIFABCR has a technical score of 8.43 points, which is higher than 78.5% 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 DIFABCR 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%

8.4

Overall score

40.0%

5.3

Price

7.5
Smeg DIFABCR has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.5 points, which is lower than 74.1% 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 DIFABCR 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

A
Smeg DIFABCR 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
Smeg DIFABCR 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

B
Smeg DIFABCR has noise emission class B, which is better than that of 44.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 54.2% 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 DIFABCR 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

11
Smeg DIFABCR offers 11 wash programs, which is more than that of 98.1% of dishwashers and equal to that of 1.8% 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 DIFABCR 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 DIFABCR 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 DIFABCR 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 DIFABCR 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 DIFABCR 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 DIFABCR 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

?
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 DIFABCR 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 DIFABCR 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

built-under
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 DIFABCR 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 DIFABCR 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 DIFABCR 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
Smeg DIFABCR has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Smeg DIFABCR vs the average dishwasher

  • 5 more wash programs
    Smeg DIFABCR offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (11 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 DIFABCR offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (11 vs 6).11 vs 6
  • 3 more wash temperatures
    Smeg DIFABCR 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 DIFABCR offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (7 vs 4).7 vs 4
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Smeg DIFABCR 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 DIFABCR has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs D).B vs D
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Smeg DIFABCR 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 DIFABCR 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 DIFABCR 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 DIFABCR 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 DIFABCR 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 DIFABCR 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 DIFABCR 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 DIFABCR finishes the quick wash sooner than the average dishwasher (27 min vs 30 min).27 min vs 30 min
  • Has a pause option
    Smeg DIFABCR 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 DIFABCR 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 DIFABCR offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (7 vs 4).
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Smeg DIFABCR has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs D).
  • 0.12 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Smeg DIFABCR uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.6 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • 5 °C higher maximum cleaning temperature
    Smeg DIFABCR reaches a higher cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (75 °C vs 70 °C).
  • 0.5 L lower water usage per cycle
    Smeg DIFABCR uses less water per cycle than the average dishwasher (9 L vs 9.5 L).
  • 140 L/year lower annual water consumption
    Smeg DIFABCR uses less water annually than the average dishwasher (2520 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
  • 5 more wash programs
    Smeg DIFABCR offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (11 vs 6).
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Smeg DIFABCR 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 DIFABCR finishes the quick wash sooner than the average dishwasher (27 min vs 30 min).
  • Has a pause option
    Smeg DIFABCR has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • 1.5 cm shallower depth
    Smeg DIFABCR is shallower than the average dishwasher (54.5 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 0.1 m longer supply hose length
    Smeg DIFABCR has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).
  • 0.2 cm shorter height
    Smeg DIFABCR is shorter than the average dishwasher (81.8 cm vs 82 cm).

Total
Performance
Programmes
Design
  • 15 h shorter maximum delay duration
    Smeg DIFABCR supports a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (9 h vs 24 h).
  • Does not have a time-remaining indicator
    Smeg DIFABCR does not have a time-remaining indicator, while the average dishwasher has a time-remaining indicator. 82.3% of dishwashers have a time-remaining indicator.
  • 30 min longer Eco wash time
    Smeg DIFABCR takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (265 min vs 235 min).
  • 1 fewer place settings
    Smeg DIFABCR holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).
  • Does not have a child lock
    Smeg DIFABCR does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
  • 5.9 kg heavier weight
    Smeg DIFABCR is heavier than the average dishwasher (45 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 0.1 m shorter cable length
    Smeg DIFABCR has a shorter cable than the average dishwasher (1.4 m vs 1.5 m).
  • 15 h shorter maximum delay duration
    Smeg DIFABCR 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 DIFABCR supports a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (9 h vs 24 h).9 h vs 24 h
  • Does not have a time-remaining indicator
    Smeg DIFABCR does not have a time-remaining indicator, while the average dishwasher has a time-remaining indicator. 82.3% of dishwashers have a time-remaining indicator.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Time remaining indicator.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Smeg DIFABCR does not have a time-remaining indicator, while the average dishwasher has a time-remaining indicator. 82.3% of dishwashers have a time-remaining indicator.
  • 1 fewer place settings
    Smeg DIFABCR 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 DIFABCR holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).13 vs 14
  • Does not have a child lock
    Smeg DIFABCR does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Child lock.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Smeg DIFABCR does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
  • 30 min longer Eco wash time
    Smeg DIFABCR 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 DIFABCR takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (265 min vs 235 min).265 min vs 235 min
  • 2.33x more expensive
    Smeg DIFABCR is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£980 vs £420).
    Smeg DIFABCR is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£980 vs £420).£980 vs £420
  • 5.9 kg heavier weight
    Smeg DIFABCR is heavier than the average dishwasher (45 kg vs 39.1 kg).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Weight.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Weight across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Smeg DIFABCR is heavier than the average dishwasher (45 kg vs 39.1 kg).45 kg vs 39.1 kg
  • 4.9% worse value for money
    Smeg DIFABCR offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (7.5 vs 7.875).
    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.
    Smeg DIFABCR offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (7.5 vs 7.875).7.5 vs 7.88
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Smeg DIFABCR?

  • Aesthetically pleasing 1950s retro design that matches other Smeg appliances
  • Extremely quiet operation, especially when utilizing the silent program features
  • Effective drying performance aided by the automatic door-opening Dry Assist+ feature
  • Spotless cleaning results driven by the Planetarium Wash System
  • Convenient 27-minute quick wash program for lightly soiled dishes
  • Flexible loading options provided by the adjustable third FlexiDuo cutlery basket

What customers dislike about Smeg DIFABCR?

  • High premium purchase price mainly driven by the designer branding
  • Smaller load capacity of 13 place settings compared to standard full-size alternatives
  • Difficulties in finding specialized repair technicians who know how to service the unit
  • Inconsistent long-term reliability with some users reporting electronic panel issues
  • Customer service and post-purchase repair support are frequently criticized as unhelpful

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Smeg DIFABCR review | Semi-integrated Full-sized Dishwasher

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