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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£390
  • Avg. price in US: ~$440
  • No. of place settings: 13
  • Energy efficiency class: E
  • Noise level: 46 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Smeg LVS262EB 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

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%

7.4

Technical Score

20.0%

4.5

User score

Good
7.4

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%

6.8

Performance

30.0%

7.7

Features

25.0%

8.3

Programmes

10.0%

6.1

Design

Very good
4.5

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%

6.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
3.0
(1)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

Poor
  • 4.7
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    1.3

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    7.0

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    6.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    4.9

    Noise level

    10.0%

    8.2

    No. of place settings

  • 5.2
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    4.9

    Noise level

    20.0%

    6.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    6.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    1.3

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    8.2

    No. of place settings

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Verdict

The SMEG LVS262EB is a 60 cm freestanding universal dishwasher featuring a 13 place setting capacity, an inverter 2.0 motor, and 8 wash programs, including Full Express 60' and Eco cycles. Its main advantages include a natural condenser drying system equipped with Dry Assist automatic door opening, an adjustable upper basket accommodating up to 31 cm plates in the lower rack, a 24-hour delayed start option, and an integrated AquaTest turbidity sensor that optimizes water efficiency. However, its primary downsides are its mid-range energy efficiency rating of Class E, which results in a consumption of 94 kWh per 100 cycles, and a moderate noise emission level of 46 dB.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Smeg LVS262EB

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%

6.8

Performance

30.0%

7.7

Features

25.0%

8.3

Programmes

10.0%

6.1

Design

7.4
Smeg LVS262EB has a technical score of 7.35 points, which is lower than 68.2% 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%

6.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
3.0
(1)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

4.5
Smeg LVS262EB has a user score of 4.5 points, which is lower than 98.8% of products in this category.
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 LVS262EB 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%

6.8

Overall score

40.0%

8.5

Price

7.3
Smeg LVS262EB 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

E
Smeg LVS262EB has energy efficiency class E, which is worse than that of 67.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 26.5% 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 LVS262EB 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 LVS262EB 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 LVS262EB 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

0.94 kWh
Smeg LVS262EB uses 0.94 kWh per cycle, which is higher than that of 88.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 4.3% 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

8
Smeg LVS262EB offers 8 wash programs, which is more than that of 64% of dishwashers and equal to that of 20.3% 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 LVS262EB 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

60 min
Smeg LVS262EB completes its quick wash in 60 min, which is longer than that of 76.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 19.9% 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

240 min
Smeg LVS262EB completes its Eco wash in 240 min, which is longer than that of 59.1% of dishwashers and equal to that of 13.8% 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

no
Smeg LVS262EB does not have a delicate wash program. This feature is present in 60% 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 LVS262EB 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 LVS262EB 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

yes
Smeg LVS262EB has a load sensor. This feature is present in 69.6% 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 LVS262EB 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 LVS262EB 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 LVS262EB 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 LVS262EB 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 LVS262EB 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 LVS262EB has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Smeg LVS262EB vs the average dishwasher

  • 2 more wash programs
    Smeg LVS262EB offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 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 LVS262EB offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).8 vs 6
  • Has a pause option
    Smeg LVS262EB 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 LVS262EB 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 LVS262EB 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.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Program sequence indicator.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Smeg LVS262EB 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.
  • 7.7% cheaper
    Smeg LVS262EB is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£390 vs £420).
    Smeg LVS262EB is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£390 vs £420).£390 vs £420
  • 2 more wash programs
    Smeg LVS262EB offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).
  • Has a pause option
    Smeg LVS262EB 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 LVS262EB 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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Programmes
  • 0.19 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Smeg LVS262EB uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • Worse noise emission class
    Smeg LVS262EB has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Smeg LVS262EB has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).
  • 2 dB higher noise level
    Smeg LVS262EB has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).
  • 0.4 L higher water usage per cycle
    Smeg LVS262EB uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (9.9 L vs 9.5 L).
  • 112 L/year higher annual water consumption
    Smeg LVS262EB uses more water annually than the average dishwasher (2772 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
  • 30 min longer quick wash time
    Smeg LVS262EB takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (60 min vs 30 min).
  • Does not have a delicate wash program
    Smeg LVS262EB does not have a delicate wash program, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a delicate wash program.
  • 5 min longer Eco wash time
    Smeg LVS262EB takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (240 min vs 235 min).
  • Does not have a detergent tablet counter in the app
    Smeg LVS262EB does not have a detergent tablet counter in the app, while the average dishwasher has a detergent tablet counter in the app. 67.1% of dishwashers have a detergent tablet counter in the app.
  • 1 fewer place settings
    Smeg LVS262EB holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).
  • Does not have a child lock
    Smeg LVS262EB does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
  • 4 cm deeper depth
    Smeg LVS262EB is deeper than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 15.9 kg heavier weight
    Smeg LVS262EB is heavier than the average dishwasher (55 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 0.05 m shorter supply hose length
    Smeg LVS262EB has a shorter supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.5 m vs 1.55 m).
  • 0.19 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Smeg LVS262EB uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.9 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 LVS262EB uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.94 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 30 min longer quick wash time
    Smeg LVS262EB takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (60 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 LVS262EB takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (60 min vs 30 min).60 min vs 30 min
  • Does not have a delicate wash program
    Smeg LVS262EB does not have a delicate wash program, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a 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

    Smeg LVS262EB does not have a delicate wash program, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a delicate wash program.
  • Worse noise emission class
    Smeg LVS262EB 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 LVS262EB has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).C vs B
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Smeg LVS262EB has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E 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 LVS262EB has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).E vs D
  • Does not have a detergent tablet counter in the app
    Smeg LVS262EB does not have a detergent tablet counter in the app, while the average dishwasher has a detergent tablet counter in the app. 67.1% of dishwashers have a detergent tablet counter in the app.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Tab counter.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Smeg LVS262EB does not have a detergent tablet counter in the app, while the average dishwasher has a detergent tablet counter in the app. 67.1% of dishwashers have a detergent tablet counter in the app.
  • 2 dB higher noise level
    Smeg LVS262EB has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Noise level.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Noise level across dishwashers.

    Importance: HIGH

    Smeg LVS262EB has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).46 dB vs 44 dB
  • 1 fewer place settings
    Smeg LVS262EB 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 LVS262EB holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).13 vs 14
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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
amazon
3.0
1 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about Smeg LVS262EB?

  • Excellent drying performance assisted by the Dry Assist automatic door opening system
  • Superb cleaning results, particularly noted on the 1.5-hour washing cycle
  • Quiet operation powered by an efficient Inverter 2.0 motor
  • Flexible interior layout with adjustable basket heights to accommodate large items
  • Helpful smart features like the AquaTest turbidity sensor for optimizing wash cycles

What customers dislike about Smeg LVS262EB?

  • E energy efficiency class rating is lower than some modern competitors
  • General brand complaints highlight that customer service can be unhelpful without a receipt
  • Broader brand feedback points to high repair or replacement costs for out-of-warranty appliance failures
  • Long durations on specific standard settings, with the Eco program taking up to 4 hours

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