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Smeg STL362DQ Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£390No. of place settings:14Energy efficiency class:DNoise level:46 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

Smeg STL362DQ 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
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–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 79% of models
Score components

35%

6.4

Performance

30%

7.1

Features

25%

7.7

Programmes

10%

8.1

Design

â–¼Worse than 79% 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~ £390

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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Smeg STL362DQ

Technical score
Technical score
7.1/ 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–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

35%

6.4

Performance

30%

7.1

Features

25%

7.7

Programmes

10%

8.1

Design

7.1
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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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 STL362DQ 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
7.5/ 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 81% of models
Score components:

60%

7.1

Overall score

40%

8.5

Price

7.5
Energy efficiency class
D
Energy efficiency class
D
â–¼ Worse than 46% of models
This dishwasher has energy efficiency class D, better than that of 32.5% of dishwashers and the same as that of 21.4% 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
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
0.85 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.85 kWh
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.85 kWh; it is higher than that of 68.6% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 8% of the dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
8
No. of wash programs
8
â–² Better than 64% of models
Market range: <5 – >10
The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is 8; it is higher than that of 64.1% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 20.3% 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
60 min
Quick wash time
60 min
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <28 min – >60 min
This dishwasher completes the quick programme in 60 min; it is longer than that of 76.8% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the programme on 19.9% of the dishwashers.
Eco wash time
240 min
Eco wash time
240 min
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 240 min; it is longer than that of 59.3% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 13.7% 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
no
Load sensor
no
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
This dishwasher does not have a load sensor. Overall, 69.9% of dishwashers have this feature.
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
14
No. of place settings
14
â–² Better than 45% of models
Market range: <10 – >15
The number of place settings on this dishwasher is 14; it is higher than that of 44.9% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 43.7% 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 STL362DQ vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • 2 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    8
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).
    8 vs 6
  • 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.
  • 10.1% lighter
    Weight
    35.2 kg
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% lighter: this dishwasher is lighter than the average dishwasher (35.2 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    35.2 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 7.7% cheaper
    Smeg STL362DQ is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£390 vs £420).
    £390 vs £420
  • 7.7% cheaper
    Smeg STL362DQ is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£390 vs £420).
    £390 vs £420
  • 2 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    8
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).
    8 vs 6
  • 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.
  • 10.1% lighter
    Weight
    35.2 kg
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% lighter: this dishwasher is lighter than the average dishwasher (35.2 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    35.2 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • No load sensor
    Load sensor
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. Overall, 69.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 30 min longer quick programme
    Quick wash time
    60 min
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <28 min – >60 min
    This dishwasher has a longer quick programme than the average dishwasher (60 min vs 30 min).
    60 min vs 30 min
  • No half-load option
    Half load option
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. Overall, 72.9% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 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
  • 1 L more water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    10.5 L
    â–¼ Worse than 75% 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 (10.5 L vs 9.5 L).
    10.5 L vs 9.5 L
  • 0.1 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.85 kWh
    â–¼ Worse than 69% 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 (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.85 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 10 °C lower maximum wash temperature
    Max cleaning temperature
    60 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <65 °C – >75 °C
    The maximum cleaning temperature of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (60 °C vs 70 °C).
    60 °C vs 70 °C
  • 2 dB louder
    Noise level
    46 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).
    46 dB vs 44 dB
  • 4.7% worse value for money
    Smeg STL362DQ offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (7.51 vs 7.9).
    7.51 vs 7.86
  • 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
  • 1 L more water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    10.5 L
    â–¼ Worse than 75% 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 (10.5 L vs 9.5 L).
    10.5 L vs 9.5 L
  • 0.1 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.85 kWh
    â–¼ Worse than 69% 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 (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.85 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 10 °C lower maximum wash temperature
    Max cleaning temperature
    60 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <65 °C – >75 °C
    The maximum cleaning temperature of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (60 °C vs 70 °C).
    60 °C vs 70 °C
  • 2 dB louder
    Noise level
    46 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).
    46 dB vs 44 dB
  • 280 L/year more water consumption
    Annual water consumption
    2,940 L/year
    â–¼ Worse than 77% 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 (2940 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    2,940 L/year vs 2,660 L/year
  • 2 fewer wash temperatures
    No. of wash temperatures
    2
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <3 – >8
    The number of wash temperatures on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (2 vs 4).
    2 vs 4
  • 30 min longer quick programme
    Quick wash time
    60 min
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <28 min – >60 min
    This dishwasher has a longer quick programme than the average dishwasher (60 min vs 30 min).
    60 min vs 30 min
  • No half-load option
    Half load option
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. Overall, 72.9% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 5 min longer Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    240 min
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a longer Eco programme than the average dishwasher (240 min vs 235 min).
    240 min vs 235 min
  • No load sensor
    Load sensor
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. Overall, 69.8% 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

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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which.co.uk
01/06/2024
Summary of the review
Smeg DI362DQ review | Integrated Full-sized Dishwasher. Note that the requested model in the query was STL362DQ, which differs from the reviewed DI362...

Third-party reviews

What we like about Smeg STL362DQ

  • Seamless aesthetic integration with kitchen cabinets thanks to the FlexiFit sliding hinge system.
  • Efficient and reliable drying with the Dry Assist+ automatic door-opening feature at the end of the cycle.
  • Highly flexible loading with 14 place settings, a space-saving top cutlery drawer, and adjustable baskets.
  • Convenient electronic touch control panel with an informative 3-digit LED display.
  • Excellent selection of 8 wash programs, including a fast 30-minute quick wash for rushed situations.
  • Robust safety via the Total Aquastop electronic system that immediately shuts off water intake if a leak is detected.

What we don't like about Smeg STL362DQ

  • Washing performance on short or express cycles can be less thorough compared to the longer programs.
  • General brand feedback indicates Smeg customer service can be unhelpful or difficult to reach for repairs.
  • Higher premium price point relative to the entry-level components used inside.
  • Lacks advanced smart connectivity or remote mobile app controls found in similarly priced competitors.
  • Standard 'D' energy rating means it is less energy-efficient than high-end Eco models on the market.

Verdict

The Smeg STL362DQ is a 60 cm fully integrated built-in dishwasher offering a 14 place setting capacity, powered by a quiet 46 dB Inverter 2.0 motor and featuring a 3-basket Flexi layout. Its core specifications include 8 wash programs (such as Eco, Express, and Auto 50-60°C), an AquaTest turbidity sensor, a Total AquaStop flood protection system, and an efficient D-rated energy class consuming 10.5 liters of water per cycle. Notable pros include the Dry Assist+ automatic door opening system for natural condenser drying, a versatile 2-level adjustable upper basket that fits dishes up to 19 cm, and a smooth FlexiFit hinge system that simplifies flush kitchen panel installation. On the downside, the appliance is limited to a maximum washing temperature of 60°C, lacks a third upper spray arm setup beyond its standard single top arm, and does not include a customizable front kitchen panel upon purchase.

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