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Smeg LVS292DN Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£520No. of place settings:13Energy efficiency class:DNoise level:49 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

Smeg LVS292DN 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

Score
6.8/ 10
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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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Score components

80%

6.8

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 90% of dishwashers
6.8

Technical score

Technical score
6.8/ 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–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

35%

5.8

Performance

30%

7.7

Features

25%

7.0

Programmes

10%

6.8

Design

â–¼Worse than 87% 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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70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £520

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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Smeg LVS292DN

Technical score
Technical score
6.8/ 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–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components:

35%

5.8

Performance

30%

7.7

Features

25%

7.0

Programmes

10%

6.8

Design

6.8
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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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 LVS292DN 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
7.1/ 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 95% of models
Score components:

60%

6.8

Overall score

40%

7.8

Price

7.1
Energy efficiency class
D
Energy efficiency class
D
â–¼ Worse than 46% of models
This dishwasher has energy efficiency class D, better than that of 32.5% of dishwashers and the same as that of 21.4% of dishwashers.
Washing efficiency class
A
Washing efficiency class
A
â–² Better than 1% of models
This dishwasher has washing efficiency class A, better than that of 1.1% of dishwashers and the same as that of 98.9% 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
0.835 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.835 kWh
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.835 kWh; it is higher than that of 62.8% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 5.8% of the dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
5
No. of wash programs
5
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <5 – >10
The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is 5; it is lower than that of 77.9% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 18.8% 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
250 min
Eco wash time
250 min
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 250 min; it is longer than that of 75.1% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 0.7% of the dishwashers.
Delicate wash program
no
Delicate wash program
no
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
This dishwasher does not have a delicate wash programme. Overall, 60.2% 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
yes
Load sensor
yes
â–² Better than 30% of models
This dishwasher has a load sensor. Overall, 69.8% 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
no
Digital display
no
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
This dishwasher does not have a digital display. Overall, 90.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Smeg LVS292DN vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • 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 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.
  • 2.5 L more water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    12 L
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <8.9 L – >11 L
    The water usage per cycle of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (12 L vs 9.5 L).
    12 L vs 9.5 L
  • 5 dB louder
    Noise level
    49 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (49 dB vs 44 dB).
    49 dB vs 44 dB
  • No delicate wash programme
    Delicate wash program
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a delicate wash programme, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash programme. Overall, 60.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 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
  • 700 L/year more water consumption
    Annual water consumption
    3,360 L/year
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <2.2k L/year – >3.1k L/year
    The water consumption of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (3360 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    3,360 L/year vs 2,660 L/year
  • No quiet wash programme
    Quiet wash program
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a quiet wash programme, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash programme. Overall, 62.3% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 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
  • 11.1% worse value for money
    Smeg LVS292DN offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (7.08 vs 7.9).
    7.08 vs 7.86
  • 23.8% more expensive
    Smeg LVS292DN is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£520 vs £420).
    £520 vs £420
  • 2.5 L more water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    12 L
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <8.9 L – >11 L
    The water usage per cycle of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (12 L vs 9.5 L).
    12 L vs 9.5 L
  • 5 dB louder
    Noise level
    49 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (49 dB vs 44 dB).
    49 dB vs 44 dB
  • 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
  • 700 L/year more water consumption
    Annual water consumption
    3,360 L/year
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <2.2k L/year – >3.1k L/year
    The water consumption of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (3360 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    3,360 L/year vs 2,660 L/year
  • 0.09 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.835 kWh
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (0.8 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.835 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 1 fewer wash temperatures
    No. of wash temperatures
    3
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <3 – >8
    The number of wash temperatures on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (3 vs 4).
    3 vs 4
  • No delicate wash programme
    Delicate wash program
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a delicate wash programme, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash programme. Overall, 60.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No quiet wash programme
    Quiet wash program
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a quiet wash programme, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash programme. Overall, 62.3% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 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
  • 15 min longer Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    250 min
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a longer Eco programme than the average dishwasher (250 min vs 235 min).
    250 min vs 235 min
  • 1 fewer wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    5
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (5 vs 6).
    5 vs 6
  • 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
  • No digital display
    Digital display
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a digital display, while the average dishwasher has a digital display. Overall, 90.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 43% heavier
    Weight
    56 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (56 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    56 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 0.05 m shorter supply hose
    Supply hose length
    1.5 m
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >1.65 m
    This dishwasher has a shorter supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.5 m vs 1.55 m).
    1.5 m vs 1.55 m
  • 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 LVS292DN

  • Sleek and appealing minimalist black aesthetic design
  • Orbital wash system ensures good water coverage and deep cleaning
  • Automatic door-opening system (Dry Assist) allows natural, efficient drying
  • Includes helpful safety features like the Total Aqua Stop leak detection system
  • Quiet operation with a low noise output of 49 dB
  • Flexible upper basket with three adjustable height levels

What we don't like about Smeg LVS292DN

  • Relatively expensive price tag compared to competitors with similar performance
  • Lower capacity than standard models, offering only 13 place settings
  • Some users report that washing performance on heavily soiled items can be inconsistent
  • Unhelpful or slow manufacturer customer service when handling issues
  • Longer run times on specialized energy-saving cycles like the Eco mode
  • Finding specialized technicians familiar with Smeg repair can be difficult

Verdict

The Smeg LVS292DN is a freestanding 60 cm dishwasher with a sleek black finish, offering a 13 place setting capacity, an Inverter 2.0 motor, and 5 wash programs across 3 temperature settings (50°C, 65°C, 70°C). Key performance benefits include its highly efficient Orbital Wash System for thorough water coverage, a 3-level height-adjustable upper basket, Total Aqua Stop leak protection, and a Dry Assist system that automatically opens the door at the end of a cycle to optimize natural drying. On the downside, it carries a moderate Class D energy efficiency rating with a consumption of 84 kWh per 100 cycles and 12 liters of water per cycle, a relatively long Eco program duration of 4 hours and 10 minutes, and a slightly noticeable noise level of 49 dB (Class C noise emission).

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