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Smeg STL2501CFR Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£440No. of place settings:13Energy efficiency class:CNoise level:45 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight 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

Score
7.8/ 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
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Dishwashers category.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 52% of models
Score components

80%

7.8

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–²Better than 52% of dishwashers
7.8

Technical score

Technical score
7.8/ 10
✕
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–² Better than 52% of models
Score components

35%

8.1

Performance

30%

7.5

Features

25%

8.0

Programmes

10%

7.2

Design

â–²Better than 52% of dishwashers
?

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%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £440

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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Smeg STL2501CFR

Technical score
Technical score
7.8/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 52% of models
Score components:

35%

8.1

Performance

30%

7.5

Features

25%

8.0

Programmes

10%

7.2

Design

7.8
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Smeg STL2501CFR 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
7.9/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components:

60%

7.8

Overall score

40%

8.2

Price

7.9
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
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
0.81 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.81 kWh
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.81 kWh; it is higher than that of 59.2% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 0.2% 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
?
Delicate wash program
yes
Delicate wash program
yes
â–² Better than 40% of models
This dishwasher has a delicate wash programme. Overall, 60.1% 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
?
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
?
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 STL2501CFR vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • 1 L less water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    8.5 L
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <8.9 L – >11 L
    The water usage per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (8.5 L vs 9.5 L).
    8.5 L vs 9.5 L
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. Overall, 34.3% 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.
  • 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
  • 2.9% lighter
    Weight
    38 kg
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% lighter: this dishwasher is lighter than the average dishwasher (38 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    38 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 1 L less water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    8.5 L
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <8.9 L – >11 L
    The water usage per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (8.5 L vs 9.5 L).
    8.5 L vs 9.5 L
  • 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
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. Overall, 34.3% 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.
  • 2.9% lighter
    Weight
    38 kg
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% lighter: this dishwasher is lighter than the average dishwasher (38 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    38 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 0.06 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.81 kWh
    â–¼ Worse than 59% 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).
    0.81 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 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
  • 4.8% more expensive
    Smeg STL2501CFR is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£440 vs £420).
    £440 vs £420
  • 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
  • 0.06 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.81 kWh
    â–¼ Worse than 59% 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).
    0.81 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 1 dB louder
    Noise level
    45 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (45 dB vs 44 dB).
    45 dB vs 44 dB
  • 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
  • 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 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.
  • 0.1 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 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 we don't like 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

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.

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