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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£1,490
  • Avg. price in US: ~$1,850
  • No. of place settings: 14
  • Energy efficiency class: C
  • Noise level: 42 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Smeg ST323PM review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.1

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%

8.1

Technical Score

20.0%

?

User score

Excellent
8.1

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%

8.2

Performance

30.0%

7.3

Features

25.0%

9.4

Programmes

10.0%

7.0

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%

?

Popularity

  • 7.0
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    6.1

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    5.0

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    8.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    10

    Noise level

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

  • 8.9
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    10

    Noise level

    20.0%

    8.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    8.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    6.1

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £1,490

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All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The Smeg ST323PM is a 60 cm fully integrated, semi-professional dishwasher accommodating 14 place settings across 3 baskets, powered by an Inverter 2.0 motor operating at a quiet 42 dB with a Class C energy rating. Main characteristics and pros include its patented Planetarium wash system for thorough 360-degree coverage, 10+1 specialized programs (including a high-temperature 75°C Hygiene cycle), the Dry Assist+ automatic door-opening system, ActiveLight floor projection, and a flexible Multiphase electrical design configurable for 13A, 20A, or 32A power supplies. However, notable cons are that it is supplied without a custom front kitchen panel, requires complex single or three-phase electrical adjustments by an engineer upon installation, and features a restrictive maximum warranty limit of only 5 wash cycles per day.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Smeg ST323PM

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%

?

Features

25.0%

?

Programmes

10.0%

?

Design

8.1
Smeg ST323PM has a technical score of 8.12 points, which is higher than 63.6% 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 ST323PM 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%

8.1

Overall score

40.0%

2.6

Price

6.5
Smeg ST323PM has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.5 points, which is lower than 99.6% 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

C
Smeg ST323PM has energy efficiency class C, which is better than that of 53.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 20.8% 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 ST323PM 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 ST323PM 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 ST323PM 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

0.745 kWh
Smeg ST323PM uses 0.745 kWh per cycle, which is lower than that of 48.2% of dishwashers and equal to that of 11.2% 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 ST323PM 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 ST323PM 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

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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 ST323PM 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 ST323PM 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 ST323PM 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 ST323PM 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 ST323PM 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 ST323PM 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 ST323PM 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

fully integrated
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

14
Smeg ST323PM holds 14 place settings, which is more than that of 44.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 43.7% 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

no
Smeg ST323PM does not have a cutlery basket. This feature is present in 58.5% 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 ST323PM 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 ST323PM has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Smeg ST323PM vs the average dishwasher

  • 5 more wash programs
    Smeg ST323PM 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 ST323PM offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (11 vs 6).11 vs 6
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Smeg ST323PM 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 ST323PM has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
  • 5 °C higher maximum cleaning temperature
    Smeg ST323PM 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 ST323PM reaches a higher cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (75 °C vs 70 °C).75 °C vs 70 °C
  • 2 dB lower noise level
    Smeg ST323PM has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (42 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 ST323PM has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (42 dB vs 44 dB).42 dB vs 44 dB
  • 0.5 m longer cable length
    Smeg ST323PM has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (2 m vs 1.5 m).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Cable length.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Cable length across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Smeg ST323PM has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (2 m vs 1.5 m).2 m vs 1.5 m
  • Has a pause option
    Smeg ST323PM 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 ST323PM has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • 1 more wash temperatures
    Smeg ST323PM offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (5 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 ST323PM offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (5 vs 4).5 vs 4
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Smeg ST323PM has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C 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 ST323PM has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).C vs D
  • 5 °C higher maximum cleaning temperature
    Smeg ST323PM reaches a higher cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (75 °C vs 70 °C).
  • 2 dB lower noise level
    Smeg ST323PM has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (42 dB vs 44 dB).
  • 1 more wash temperatures
    Smeg ST323PM offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (5 vs 4).
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Smeg ST323PM has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).
  • 0.01 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Smeg ST323PM uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.7 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • 5 more wash programs
    Smeg ST323PM offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (11 vs 6).
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Smeg ST323PM has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
  • Has a pause option
    Smeg ST323PM has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • 0.5 m longer cable length
    Smeg ST323PM has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (2 m vs 1.5 m).
  • 1.5 cm shallower depth
    Smeg ST323PM is shallower than the average dishwasher (54.5 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 0.2 cm shorter height
    Smeg ST323PM is shorter than the average dishwasher (81.8 cm vs 82 cm).

Total
Performance
Programmes
Design
  • 1 L higher water usage per cycle
    Smeg ST323PM uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (10.5 L vs 9.5 L).
  • 280 L/year higher annual water consumption
    Smeg ST323PM uses more water annually than the average dishwasher (2940 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
  • 30 min longer Eco wash time
    Smeg ST323PM takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (265 min vs 235 min).
  • Does not have a load sensor
    Smeg ST323PM does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. 69.6% of dishwashers have a load sensor.
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    Smeg ST323PM does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
  • Does not have a child lock
    Smeg ST323PM does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
  • 0.05 m shorter supply hose length
    Smeg ST323PM has a shorter supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.5 m vs 1.55 m).
  • 6.9 kg heavier weight
    Smeg ST323PM is heavier than the average dishwasher (46 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 0.2 cm wider width
    Smeg ST323PM is wider than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 59.8 cm).
  • Does not have a load sensor
    Smeg ST323PM 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 ST323PM does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. 69.6% of dishwashers have a load sensor.
  • 1 L higher water usage per cycle
    Smeg ST323PM uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (10.5 L vs 9.5 L).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Water usage per cycle.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Water usage per cycle across dishwashers.

    Importance: HIGH

    Smeg ST323PM uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (10.5 L vs 9.5 L).10.5 L vs 9.5 L
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    Smeg ST323PM does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a 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

    Smeg ST323PM does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
  • Does not have a child lock
    Smeg ST323PM 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 ST323PM does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
  • 280 L/year higher annual water consumption
    Smeg ST323PM uses more water annually than the average dishwasher (2940 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Annual water consumption.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Annual water consumption across dishwashers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Smeg ST323PM uses more water annually than the average dishwasher (2940 L/year vs 2660 L/year).2940 L/year vs 2660 L/year
  • 30 min longer Eco wash time
    Smeg ST323PM 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 ST323PM takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (265 min vs 235 min).265 min vs 235 min
  • 3.55x more expensive
    Smeg ST323PM is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£1490 vs £420).
    Smeg ST323PM is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£1490 vs £420).£1,490 vs £420
  • 0.05 m shorter supply hose length
    Smeg ST323PM has a shorter supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.5 m vs 1.55 m).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Supply hose length.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Supply hose length across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Smeg ST323PM has a shorter supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.5 m vs 1.55 m).1.5 m vs 1.55 m
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Overall
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Programmes
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Smeg ST323PM?

  • Excellent cleaning coverage due to the patented Planetarium Washing System
  • Energy-efficient and rapid natural drying with the Dry Assist+ automatic door opening system
  • Highly flexible loading options provided by the three-level adjustable upper basket and FlexiDuo third cutlery rack
  • Very quiet operation at only 42 dB due to its thermo-acoustic insulation
  • Versatile power and installation options supporting multiphase electrical connections (13A, 20A, or 32A)
  • Extremely fast wash cycles (down to 14 minutes) when connected to hot water and a high-amp supply
  • Great safety features including the Total Acquastop flood protection system

What customers dislike about Smeg ST323PM?

  • High premium purchase price compared to standard domestic dishwashers
  • Strictly limited to a maximum of 5 wash cycles per day under its semi-commercial warranty
  • Does not include a front kitchen décor door panel, which must be purchased and installed separately
  • Can be complex or confusing to install initially due to the default 3-phase electrical wiring configuration
  • General user dissatisfaction with the helpfulness and response times of Smeg's standard customer service

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