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Smeg ST311CS Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£620No. of place settings:13Energy efficiency class:CNoise level:51 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

Smeg ST311CS Review: Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.1

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 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–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components

80%

7.1

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 82% of dishwashers
7.1

Technical score

Technical score
7.1/ 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 80% of models
Score components

35%

6.0

Performance

30%

7.5

Features

25%

8.4

Programmes

10%

6.3

Design

â–¼Worse than 80% 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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Best prices

    N/A~ £620

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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Smeg ST311CS

Technical score
Technical score
7.1/ 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 80% of models
Score components:

35%

6.0

Performance

30%

7.5

Features

25%

8.4

Programmes

10%

6.3

Design

7.1
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 ST311CS 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%

7.1

Overall score

40%

7.2

Price

7.1
Energy efficiency class
C
Energy efficiency class
C
â–² Better than 54% of models
This dishwasher has energy efficiency class C, better than that of 53.9% of dishwashers and the same as that of 20.8% of dishwashers.
Washing efficiency class
?
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
D
Noise emission class
D
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
This dishwasher has noise-emission class D, worse than that of 96% of dishwashers and the same as that of 4% of dishwashers.
Energy consumption per cycle
0.73 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.73 kWh
â–² Better than 63% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.73 kWh; it is lower than that of 63% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 1.3% 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
215 min
Eco wash time
215 min
â–² Better than 69% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 215 min; it is shorter than that of 68.5% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 7.5% of the dishwashers.
Delicate wash program
?
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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
?
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
fully integrated
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 ST311CS 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.
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    C
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This dishwasher has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).
    C vs D
  • 20 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    215 min
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (215 min vs 235 min).
    215 min vs 235 min
  • 0.02 kWh less energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.73 kWh
    â–² Better than 63% 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 (0.7 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.73 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    C
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This dishwasher has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).
    C vs D
  • 0.02 kWh less energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.73 kWh
    â–² Better than 63% 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 (0.7 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.73 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 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.
  • 20 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    215 min
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (215 min vs 235 min).
    215 min vs 235 min
  • 7 dB louder
    Noise level
    51 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (51 dB vs 44 dB).
    51 dB vs 44 dB
  • 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
  • Worse noise-emission class
    Noise emission class
    D
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (D vs B).
    D 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 time-remaining indicator
    Time remaining indicator
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a time-remaining indicator, while the average dishwasher has a time-remaining indicator. Overall, 82.1% 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
  • No child lock
    Child lock
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. Overall, 52.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 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.
  • 10.2% worse value for money
    Smeg ST311CS offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (7.13 vs 7.9).
    7.13 vs 7.86
  • 47.6% more expensive
    Smeg ST311CS is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£620 vs £420).
    £620 vs £420
  • 7 dB louder
    Noise level
    51 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (51 dB vs 44 dB).
    51 dB vs 44 dB
  • 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
  • Worse noise-emission class
    Noise emission class
    D
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (D vs B).
    D 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
  • 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 time-remaining indicator
    Time remaining indicator
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a time-remaining indicator, while the average dishwasher has a time-remaining indicator. Overall, 82.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 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 child lock
    Child lock
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. Overall, 52.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 7.3% heavier
    Weight
    42 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (42 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    42 kg vs 39.15 kg

Third-party reviews

What we like about Smeg ST311CS

  • Sleek and stylish fully-integrated design that blends seamlessly into kitchen cabinetry.
  • Quiet operational noise level suitable for open-plan living spaces.
  • Efficient water usage through optimal distribution systems.
  • Includes helpful built-in features such as a delay timer and adjustable upper baskets.
  • Effective hygiene-focused wash programs like the Ultraclean cycle.

What we don't like about Smeg ST311CS

  • Higher premium price point compared to competitors with similar technical features.
  • Brand customer service and after-sales support are frequently criticized by users.
  • Certain eco and normal cycles have long running times of up to three hours.
  • Potential long-term component reliability and wear concerns raised in generic brand feedback.

Verdict

The SMEG ST311CS is a 60 cm fully integrated built-in dishwasher offering a 13 place setting capacity, operating with an energy efficiency rating of Class C and consuming 12 liters of water and 73 kWh of electricity per 100 eco cycles. Main characteristics and pros include its electronic controls, 5 versatile wash programs (including Eco, Mix, and an intense 70°C Ultraclean cycle), a 3-6-9 hour delay timer, Single Acquastop flood protection, and a highly efficient Dry Assist system that automatically opens the door at the end of a cycle to optimize natural condenser drying. On the downside, it features a relatively high 51 dB(A) noise emission level (Class D) and lacks a third-level cutlery drawer, utilizing a standard lower-basket cutlery setup instead.

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