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Tomado TDW5501W Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£190No. of place settings:6Energy efficiency class:DNoise level:47 dBOverflow protection:?Height adjustable top basket:yes

Tomado TDW5501W Review: Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

6.8

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 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
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components

80%

6.8

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 90% of dishwashers
6.8

Technical score

Technical score
6.8/ 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 86% of models
Score components

35%

7.9

Performance

30%

5.7

Features

25%

7.2

Programmes

10%

5.1

Design

â–¼Worse 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%

?

User ratings

30%

?

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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Tomado TDW5501W

Technical score
Technical score
6.8/ 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 86% of models
Score components:

35%

7.9

Performance

30%

5.7

Features

25%

7.2

Programmes

10%

5.1

Design

6.8
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
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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

?
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:
Tomado TDW5501W 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
7.6/ 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 75% of models
Score components:

60%

6.8

Overall score

40%

9.5

Price

7.6
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
?
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
0.494 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.494 kWh
★ Better than 97% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.494 kWh; it is lower than that of 96.5% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 1.7% 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
30 min
Quick wash time
30 min
â–² Better than 34% of models
Market range: <28 min – >60 min
This dishwasher completes the quick programme in 30 min; it is shorter than that of 34.3% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the programme on 42.9% of the dishwashers.
Eco wash time
215 min
Eco wash time
215 min
â–² Better than 69% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 215 min; it is shorter than that of 68.5% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 7.5% 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
no
Automatic door opening
no
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
This dishwasher does not have an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 65.1% 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
?
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
countertop
No. of place settings
6
No. of place settings
6
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Market range: <10 – >15
The number of place settings on this dishwasher is 6; it is lower than that of 95.7% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 2.7% 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
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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Tomado TDW5501W vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • 0.26 kWh less energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.494 kWh
    ★ Better than 97% 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 (0.5 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.494 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 3 L less water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    6.5 L
    ★ Better than 96% 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 (6.5 L vs 9.5 L).
    6.5 L vs 9.5 L
  • 840 L/year less water consumption
    Annual water consumption
    1,820 L/year
    ★ Better than 96% 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 (1820 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    1,820 L/year vs 2,660 L/year
  • 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.
  • Has a program-sequence indicator
    Program sequence indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This dishwasher has a program-sequence indicator, while the average dishwasher does not have a program-sequence indicator. Overall, 17.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 20 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    215 min
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (215 min vs 235 min).
    215 min vs 235 min
  • 38.7% lighter
    Weight
    24 kg
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% lighter: this dishwasher is lighter than the average dishwasher (24 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    24 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 2.21x cheaper
    Tomado TDW5501W is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£190 vs £420).
    £190 vs £420
  • 2.21x cheaper
    Tomado TDW5501W is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£190 vs £420).
    £190 vs £420
  • 0.26 kWh less energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.494 kWh
    ★ Better than 97% 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 (0.5 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.494 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 3 L less water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    6.5 L
    ★ Better than 96% 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 (6.5 L vs 9.5 L).
    6.5 L vs 9.5 L
  • 840 L/year less water consumption
    Annual water consumption
    1,820 L/year
    ★ Better than 96% 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 (1820 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    1,820 L/year vs 2,660 L/year
  • 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.
  • Has a program-sequence indicator
    Program sequence indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This dishwasher has a program-sequence indicator, while the average dishwasher does not have a program-sequence indicator. Overall, 17.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 20 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    215 min
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (215 min vs 235 min).
    215 min vs 235 min
  • 38.7% lighter
    Weight
    24 kg
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% lighter: this dishwasher is lighter than the average dishwasher (24 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    24 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • No automatic door-opening feature
    Automatic door opening
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This dishwasher does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 65% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 8 fewer place settings
    No. of place settings
    6
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (6 vs 14).
    6 vs 14
  • 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.
  • 3 dB louder
    Noise level
    47 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (47 dB vs 44 dB).
    47 dB vs 44 dB
  • 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
  • 16 h shorter maximum delay
    Maximum delay duration
    8 h
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <9 h – >24 h
    This dishwasher allows a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (8 h vs 24 h).
    8 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.
  • 3.2% worse value for money
    Tomado TDW5501W offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (7.62 vs 7.9).
    7.62 vs 7.86
  • 3 dB louder
    Noise level
    47 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (47 dB vs 44 dB).
    47 dB vs 44 dB
  • 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 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.
  • 16 h shorter maximum delay
    Maximum delay duration
    8 h
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <9 h – >24 h
    This dishwasher allows a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (8 h vs 24 h).
    8 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
  • No automatic door-opening feature
    Automatic door opening
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This dishwasher does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 65% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 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.
  • 8 fewer place settings
    No. of place settings
    6
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (6 vs 14).
    6 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.
  • 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.
  • 0.05 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

Third-party reviews

What we like about Tomado TDW5501W

  • Compact and ideal for small kitchens, apartments, or single-person households.
  • Surprisingly spacious inside, easily holding up to 6 place settings and plates up to 25-26 cm.
  • Operates very quietly during wash cycles.
  • Cleans and dries dishes effectively, leaving them shiny.
  • User-friendly and straightforward to operate and install.
  • Great budget-friendly price point for a tabletop dishwasher.
  • Convenient delayed-start function to take advantage of cheaper nighttime electricity rates.

What we don't like about Tomado TDW5501W

  • Initial 'new machine' smell or factory moisture upon unboxing, though this disappears after a few rinses.
  • Energy efficiency is only rated class D (under newer European labeling standards), making daily long-term use slightly less economical.
  • Installation requires users to source or buy a separate Y-connector if sharing a faucet connection with another appliance.

Verdict

The Tomado TDW5501W is a freestanding, compact tabletop dishwasher featuring a 6-place setting capacity, a 44x55x50 cm footprint, and a maximum plate diameter limit of Ø 25 cm. It operates on a 230V power connection, has a very quiet 47 dB noise level, and requires only 6.5 liters of water per ECO cycle. Main pros include its highly affordable price point, five versatile wash programs ranging from 40°C to 70°C, and a convenient delayed start feature that allows users to capitalize on cheaper off-peak energy rates. The main cons are its relatively high energy consumption (Energy Class D on the modern scale) and the lack of a built-in internal water tank, meaning it requires a fixed water inlet and drainage setup.

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