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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£440
  • Avg. price in US: ~$500
  • No. of place settings: 13
  • Energy efficiency class: C
  • Noise level: 45 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: ?

Smeg STL2501CFR review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.8

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%

7.8

Technical Score

20.0%

?

User score

Very good
7.8

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%

8.1

Performance

30.0%

7.8

Features

25.0%

8.0

Programmes

10.0%

6.6

Design

Very good
?

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

  • 7.1
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    4.5

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    10

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    8.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    6.1

    Noise level

    10.0%

    8.2

    No. of place settings

  • 6.4
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    6.1

    Noise level

    20.0%

    6.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    8.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    4.5

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    8.2

    No. of place settings

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £440

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All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The Smeg STL2501CFR is a 60 cm fully integrated dishwasher featuring a 13-place setting capacity, an energy-efficient Inverter 2.0 motor, and a durable stainless steel tub. Its performance is highlighted by an Orbital wash system, an efficient water consumption of 8.5 liters per cycle, and a multi-program electronic interface (including a 27-minute quick wash and Dry Assist technology), all while maintaining a relatively quiet 45 dB noise level. Key advantages include a flexible interior design with adjustable baskets and a FlexiFit sliding hinge system for seamless cabinetry integration; however, it lacks a remaining-time display screen and smart connectivity features.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Smeg STL2501CFR

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

7.8
Smeg STL2501CFR has a technical score of 7.84 points, which is higher than 53.9% 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 STL2501CFR 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%

7.8

Overall score

40.0%

8.2

Price

8.0
Smeg STL2501CFR has a quality-to-price ratio of 8 points, which is higher than 56.5% 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 STL2501CFR 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 STL2501CFR 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 STL2501CFR 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 STL2501CFR 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

0.81 kWh
Smeg STL2501CFR uses 0.81 kWh per cycle, which is higher than that of 59.2% of dishwashers and equal to that of 0.2% 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

5
Smeg STL2501CFR offers 5 wash programs, which is fewer than that of 78% of dishwashers and equal to that of 18.8% 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 STL2501CFR 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 STL2501CFR 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

?
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 STL2501CFR 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 STL2501CFR 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 STL2501CFR 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 STL2501CFR 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 STL2501CFR 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

?
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 STL2501CFR 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 STL2501CFR 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

?
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

no
Smeg STL2501CFR does not have a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Smeg STL2501CFR vs the average dishwasher

  • Has a hygiene programme
    Smeg STL2501CFR 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 STL2501CFR has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
  • 1 L lower water usage per cycle
    Smeg STL2501CFR uses less water per cycle than the average dishwasher (8.5 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 STL2501CFR uses less water per cycle than the average dishwasher (8.5 L vs 9.5 L).8.5 L vs 9.5 L
  • 3 min shorter quick wash time
    Smeg STL2501CFR 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 STL2501CFR finishes the quick wash sooner than the average dishwasher (27 min vs 30 min).27 min vs 30 min
  • Has a pause option
    Smeg STL2501CFR 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 STL2501CFR has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Smeg STL2501CFR 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 STL2501CFR has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).C vs D
  • 1.5 cm shallower depth
    Smeg STL2501CFR is shallower than the average dishwasher (54.5 cm vs 56 cm).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Depth.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Depth across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Smeg STL2501CFR is shallower than the average dishwasher (54.5 cm vs 56 cm).54.5 cm vs 56 cm
  • 0.2 cm shorter height
    Smeg STL2501CFR is shorter than the average dishwasher (81.8 cm vs 82 cm).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Height.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Height across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Smeg STL2501CFR is shorter than the average dishwasher (81.8 cm vs 82 cm).81.8 cm vs 82 cm
  • 1.1 kg lighter weight
    Smeg STL2501CFR is lighter than the average dishwasher (38 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 STL2501CFR is lighter than the average dishwasher (38 kg vs 39.1 kg).38 kg vs 39.1 kg
  • 1 L lower water usage per cycle
    Smeg STL2501CFR uses less water per cycle than the average dishwasher (8.5 L vs 9.5 L).
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Smeg STL2501CFR has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Smeg STL2501CFR 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 STL2501CFR finishes the quick wash sooner than the average dishwasher (27 min vs 30 min).
  • Has a pause option
    Smeg STL2501CFR 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 STL2501CFR is shallower than the average dishwasher (54.5 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 0.2 cm shorter height
    Smeg STL2501CFR is shorter than the average dishwasher (81.8 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 1.1 kg lighter weight
    Smeg STL2501CFR is lighter than the average dishwasher (38 kg vs 39.1 kg).

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Performance
Programmes
Design
  • Worse noise emission class
    Smeg STL2501CFR has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
  • 0.06 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Smeg STL2501CFR uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.8 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • 1 dB higher noise level
    Smeg STL2501CFR has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (45 dB vs 44 dB).
  • Does not have a quiet wash program
    Smeg STL2501CFR does not have a quiet wash program, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a quiet wash program.
  • 15 h shorter maximum delay duration
    Smeg STL2501CFR supports a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (9 h vs 24 h).
  • Does not have a time-remaining indicator
    Smeg STL2501CFR 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 wash programs
    Smeg STL2501CFR offers fewer wash programs than the average dishwasher (5 vs 6).
  • 1 fewer place settings
    Smeg STL2501CFR holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).
  • Does not have a digital display
    Smeg STL2501CFR does not have a digital display, while the average dishwasher has a digital display. 90.3% of dishwashers have a digital display.
  • 0.1 m shorter cable length
    Smeg STL2501CFR has a shorter cable than the average dishwasher (1.4 m vs 1.5 m).
  • Worse noise emission class
    Smeg STL2501CFR 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 STL2501CFR has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).C vs B
  • Does not have a quiet wash program
    Smeg STL2501CFR does not have a quiet wash program, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a quiet wash program.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Quiet wash program.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Smeg STL2501CFR does not have a quiet wash program, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a quiet wash program.
  • 15 h shorter maximum delay duration
    Smeg STL2501CFR 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 STL2501CFR 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 STL2501CFR 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 STL2501CFR 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 STL2501CFR 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 STL2501CFR holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).13 vs 14
  • Does not have a digital display
    Smeg STL2501CFR does not have a digital display, while the average dishwasher has a digital display. 90.3% of dishwashers have a 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

    Smeg STL2501CFR does not have a digital display, while the average dishwasher has a digital display. 90.3% of dishwashers have a digital display.
  • 0.06 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Smeg STL2501CFR uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.8 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 STL2501CFR uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.8 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.81 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 1 fewer wash programs
    Smeg STL2501CFR offers fewer wash programs than the average dishwasher (5 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 STL2501CFR offers fewer wash programs than the average dishwasher (5 vs 6).5 vs 6
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Smeg STL2501CFR?

  • Equipped with a useful serialization/baby-care mode for washing baby products
  • Noticeably better performance and features compared to older Smeg models
  • Quiet operation while running
  • Efficient cleaning and coverage provided by the proprietary Orbital wash system
  • Reliable drying results assisted by the Dry Assist automatic door opening feature
  • Large, practical 13 place-setting load capacity

What customers dislike about Smeg STL2501CFR?

  • General brand concerns regarding unhelpful customer service and repair delays
  • The energy rating is only average (Class D) compared to some alternatives
  • Higher price point relative to competing brands with similar features
  • Risk of premature electronic or component failures common to the brand's line

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