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Smeg STL323BL Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£950No. of place settings:13Energy efficiency class:BNoise level:42 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

Smeg STL323BL Review: Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.6

Overall score

Score
8.6/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components

80%

8.6

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–²Better than 88% of dishwashers
8.6

Technical score

Technical score
8.6/ 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–² Better than 86% of models
Score components

35%

9.6

Performance

30%

7.5

Features

25%

9.3

Programmes

10%

6.8

Design

â–²Better than 86% 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%

?

Number of reviews

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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Smeg STL323BL

Technical score
Technical score
8.6/ 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–² Better than 86% of models
Score components:

35%

9.6

Performance

30%

7.5

Features

25%

9.3

Programmes

10%

6.8

Design

8.6
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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Smeg STL323BL 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
7.7/ 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 68% of models
Score components:

60%

8.6

Overall score

40%

5.5

Price

7.7
Energy efficiency class
B
Energy efficiency class
B
â–² Better than 75% of models
This dishwasher has energy efficiency class B, better than that of 74.8% of dishwashers and the same as that of 13.4% 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
B
Noise emission class
B
â–² Better than 45% of models
This dishwasher has noise-emission class B, better than that of 44.6% of dishwashers and the same as that of 54.1% of dishwashers.
Energy consumption per cycle
0.634 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.634 kWh
â–² Better than 80% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.634 kWh; it is lower than that of 80.1% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 1.8% of the dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
11
No. of wash programs
11
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <5 – >10
The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is 11; it is higher than that of 98.2% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 1.8% 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
265 min
Eco wash time
265 min
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 265 min; it is longer than that of 76.3% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 1.4% of the dishwashers.
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
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
yes
Digital display
yes
â–² Better than 10% of models
This dishwasher has a digital display. Overall, 90.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Smeg STL323BL vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • 5 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    11
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (11 vs 6).
    11 vs 6
  • 3 more wash temperatures
    No. of wash temperatures
    7
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <3 – >8
    The number of wash temperatures on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (7 vs 4).
    7 vs 4
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    B
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This dishwasher has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs D).
    B 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.
  • 0.12 kWh less energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.634 kWh
    â–² Better than 80% 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 (0.6 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.634 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 5 °C higher maximum wash temperature
    Max cleaning temperature
    75 °C
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <65 °C – >75 °C
    The maximum cleaning temperature of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (75 °C vs 70 °C).
    75 °C vs 70 °C
  • 2 dB quieter
    Noise level
    42 dB
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is quieter than the average dishwasher (42 dB vs 44 dB).
    42 dB vs 44 dB
  • 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
  • 3 more wash temperatures
    No. of wash temperatures
    7
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <3 – >8
    The number of wash temperatures on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (7 vs 4).
    7 vs 4
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    B
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This dishwasher has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs D).
    B vs D
  • 0.12 kWh less energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.634 kWh
    â–² Better than 80% 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 (0.6 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.634 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 5 °C higher maximum wash temperature
    Max cleaning temperature
    75 °C
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <65 °C – >75 °C
    The maximum cleaning temperature of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (75 °C vs 70 °C).
    75 °C vs 70 °C
  • 2 dB quieter
    Noise level
    42 dB
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is quieter than the average dishwasher (42 dB vs 44 dB).
    42 dB vs 44 dB
  • 0.5 L less water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    9 L
    â–² Better than 67% 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 (9 L vs 9.5 L).
    9 L vs 9.5 L
  • 140 L/year less water consumption
    Annual water consumption
    2,520 L/year
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <2.2k L/year – >3.1k L/year
    The water consumption of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (2520 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    2,520 L/year vs 2,660 L/year
  • 5 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    11
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (11 vs 6).
    11 vs 6
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 30 min longer Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    265 min
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a longer Eco programme than the average dishwasher (265 min vs 235 min).
    265 min vs 235 min
  • 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
  • 2.26x more expensive
    Smeg STL323BL is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£950 vs £420).
    £950 vs £420
  • 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
  • 9.8% heavier
    Weight
    43 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (43 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    43 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 2.2% worse value for money
    Smeg STL323BL offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (7.69 vs 7.9).
    7.69 vs 7.86
  • 2.26x more expensive
    Smeg STL323BL is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£950 vs £420).
    £950 vs £420
  • 2.2% worse value for money
    Smeg STL323BL offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (7.69 vs 7.9).
    7.69 vs 7.86
  • 30 min longer Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    265 min
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a longer Eco programme than the average dishwasher (265 min vs 235 min).
    265 min vs 235 min
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 9.8% heavier
    Weight
    43 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (43 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    43 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 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

Expert reviews

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15/07/2026
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Third-party reviews

What we like about Smeg STL323BL

  • Excellent drying performance assisted by the Dry Assist+ automatic door opening system
  • High energy efficiency with a favorable B energy rating
  • Versatile loading options provided by the flexible FlexiDuo third cutlery tray
  • Quiet operation supported by a dedicated low-noise Silent program and inverter motor
  • Thorough water coverage from the patented Planetarium Wash System
  • Seamless aesthetic integration into kitchen cabinets using FlexiFit sliding hinges
  • Convenient ActiveLight floor projection to indicate cycle status

What we don't like about Smeg STL323BL

  • Premium price tag compared to other brands with similar features
  • Washing performance scores can be lower than expected for a luxury brand
  • General brand complaints regarding long-term reliability and costly post-warranty repairs
  • Mixed feedback regarding customer service responsiveness and repair part availability

Verdict

The Smeg STL323BL is a 60 cm fully integrated built-in dishwasher offering a 13 place settings capacity, an energy-efficient Class B rating (consuming 9 liters of water per cycle), and a quiet 42 dB operation powered by an Inverter 2.0 motor. Its main characteristics include the patented Planetarium Wash System for deep multi-directional spray coverage, 11 wash programs (ranging from a 27-minute Express to a 99.9% Hygiene cycle), and an ActiveLight floor indicator. Key advantages include flexible internal loading with an adjustable FlexiDuo third cutlery basket, smooth-sliding Flexifit hinges for flush cabinet installation, and excellent energy savings enhanced by the Dry Assist+ automatic door-opening feature for natural drying. On the downside, it commands a premium price tag typical of the brand, and the required front decorative kitchen panel is not included and must be purchased separately.

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