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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£490
  • Avg. price in US: ~$640
  • No. of place settings: 15
  • Energy efficiency class: B
  • Noise level: 41 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Whirlpool W7FHS51X review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.0

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%

8.7

User score

Excellent
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%

8.0

Performance

30.0%

7.3

Features

25.0%

8.8

Programmes

10.0%

6.1

Design

Very good
8.7

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%

8.2

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.1
(59)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

Excellent
  • 8.9
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    8.5

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    8.3

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    9.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    10

    Noise level

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

  • 9.3
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    10

    Noise level

    20.0%

    8.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    9.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    8.5

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

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Verdict

The Whirlpool W7FHS51X is a full-sized 60 cm freestanding stainless steel dishwasher offering a large 15 place setting capacity inside an optimized MaxiSpace tub that yields 10% more internal loading volume. This B-energy-rated model is highly efficient, utilizing only 9.5 liters of water per eco cycle with a power consumption of 65 kWh per 100 cycles, and features 8 versatile programs operating at a whisper-quiet 41 dB noise level. Key pros include the resource-saving 6TH SENSE automatic dirt-detection technology, heavy-duty PowerClean Pro high-pressure water jets that eliminate manual pre-rinsing, an adjustable upper basket with a flexible third cutlery rack, a 30-minute quick wash option, and an energy-saving NaturalDry system that automatically opens the door at the end of the cycle for enhanced drying. However, minor cons reported by some users indicate that dishes can occasionally remain slightly damp depending on the selected cycle parameters, and it lacks individual single-basket or zone-only washing configuration possibilities.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Whirlpool W7FHS51X

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%

8.0

Performance

30.0%

7.3

Features

25.0%

8.8

Programmes

10.0%

6.1

Design

7.8
Whirlpool W7FHS51X has a technical score of 7.8 points, which is higher than 51.6% 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%

8.2

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.1
(59)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

8.7
Whirlpool W7FHS51X has a user score of 8.74 points, which is higher than 76.1% of products in this category.
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.
10
Whirlpool W7FHS51X has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 65.6% 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%

8.0

Overall score

40.0%

7.9

Price

8.0
Whirlpool W7FHS51X 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

B
Whirlpool W7FHS51X has energy efficiency class B, which is better than that of 74.8% of dishwashers and equal to that of 13.4% 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
Whirlpool W7FHS51X 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
Whirlpool W7FHS51X 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

B
Whirlpool W7FHS51X has noise emission class B, which is better than that of 44.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 54.2% 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

0.65 kWh
Whirlpool W7FHS51X uses 0.65 kWh per cycle, which is lower than that of 70.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 5.9% 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

8
Whirlpool W7FHS51X offers 8 wash programs, which is more than that of 64% of dishwashers and equal to that of 20.3% 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
Whirlpool W7FHS51X 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

30 min
Whirlpool W7FHS51X completes its quick wash in 30 min, which is shorter than that of 33.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 43.6% 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

240 min
Whirlpool W7FHS51X completes its Eco wash in 240 min, which is longer than that of 59.1% of dishwashers and equal to that of 13.8% of dishwashers.
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
Whirlpool W7FHS51X 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
Whirlpool W7FHS51X 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
Whirlpool W7FHS51X 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

no
Whirlpool W7FHS51X does not have a load sensor. This feature is present in 69.7% of dishwashers.
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
Whirlpool W7FHS51X 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
Whirlpool W7FHS51X 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

freestanding
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

15
Whirlpool W7FHS51X holds 15 place settings, which is more than that of 88.7% of dishwashers and equal to that of 5.9% 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

no
Whirlpool W7FHS51X does not have a cutlery basket. This feature is present in 58.5% 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

yes
Whirlpool W7FHS51X has a height-adjustable top basket. This feature is present in 93% of dishwashers.
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

yes
Whirlpool W7FHS51X has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Whirlpool W7FHS51X vs the average dishwasher

  • Better energy efficiency class
    Whirlpool W7FHS51X has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B 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

    Whirlpool W7FHS51X has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs D).B vs D
  • 3 dB lower noise level
    Whirlpool W7FHS51X has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (41 dB vs 44 dB).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Noise level.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Noise level across dishwashers.

    Importance: HIGH

    Whirlpool W7FHS51X has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (41 dB vs 44 dB).41 dB vs 44 dB
  • 2 more wash programs
    Whirlpool W7FHS51X offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 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

    Whirlpool W7FHS51X offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).8 vs 6
  • Has a pause option
    Whirlpool W7FHS51X 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

    Whirlpool W7FHS51X has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • 0.1 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Whirlpool W7FHS51X uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.7 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

    Whirlpool W7FHS51X uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.7 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.65 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 1 more place settings
    Whirlpool W7FHS51X holds more place settings than the average dishwasher (15 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

    Whirlpool W7FHS51X holds more place settings than the average dishwasher (15 vs 14).15 vs 14
  • 10x more popular
    Whirlpool W7FHS51X is more popular than the average dishwasher (10 vs 1).
    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.
    Whirlpool W7FHS51X is more popular than the average dishwasher (10 vs 1).10 vs 1
  • 9.3% higher user score
    Whirlpool W7FHS51X has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (8.74 vs 8).
    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.
    Whirlpool W7FHS51X has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (8.74 vs 8).8.74 vs 8
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Whirlpool W7FHS51X has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs D).
  • 3 dB lower noise level
    Whirlpool W7FHS51X has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (41 dB vs 44 dB).
  • 0.1 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Whirlpool W7FHS51X uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.7 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • 2 more wash programs
    Whirlpool W7FHS51X offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).
  • Has a pause option
    Whirlpool W7FHS51X has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • 1 more place settings
    Whirlpool W7FHS51X holds more place settings than the average dishwasher (15 vs 14).

Total
Overall
Performance
Programmes
Design
  • Uses a different motor type
    Whirlpool W7FHS51X uses induction, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
  • 5 °C lower maximum cleaning temperature
    Whirlpool W7FHS51X reaches a lower cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (65 °C vs 70 °C).
  • 1 fewer wash temperatures
    Whirlpool W7FHS51X offers fewer wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (3 vs 4).
  • 5 min longer Eco wash time
    Whirlpool W7FHS51X takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (240 min vs 235 min).
  • Does not have a load sensor
    Whirlpool W7FHS51X does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. 69.6% of dishwashers have a load sensor.
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    Whirlpool W7FHS51X does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
  • 3 cm taller height
    Whirlpool W7FHS51X is taller than the average dishwasher (85 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 10.9 kg heavier weight
    Whirlpool W7FHS51X is heavier than the average dishwasher (50 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 3 cm deeper depth
    Whirlpool W7FHS51X is deeper than the average dishwasher (59 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 0.2 m shorter cable length
    Whirlpool W7FHS51X has a shorter cable than the average dishwasher (1.3 m vs 1.5 m).
  • 0.2 cm wider width
    Whirlpool W7FHS51X is wider than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 59.8 cm).
  • Uses a different motor type
    Whirlpool W7FHS51X uses induction, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    What it is: This attribute refers to Motor type.
    When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

    Importance: HIGH

    Whirlpool W7FHS51X uses induction, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.induction vs inverter
  • Does not have a load sensor
    Whirlpool W7FHS51X does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. 69.6% of dishwashers have a 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

    Whirlpool W7FHS51X does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. 69.6% of dishwashers have a load sensor.
  • 5 °C lower maximum cleaning temperature
    Whirlpool W7FHS51X reaches a lower cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (65 °C vs 70 °C).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Max cleaning temperature.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Max cleaning temperature across dishwashers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Whirlpool W7FHS51X reaches a lower cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (65 °C vs 70 °C).65 °C vs 70 °C
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    Whirlpool W7FHS51X does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a 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

    Whirlpool W7FHS51X does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
  • 3 cm taller height
    Whirlpool W7FHS51X is taller than the average dishwasher (85 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

    Whirlpool W7FHS51X is taller than the average dishwasher (85 cm vs 82 cm).85 cm vs 82 cm
  • 1 fewer wash temperatures
    Whirlpool W7FHS51X offers fewer wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (3 vs 4).
    What it is: This attribute refers to No. of wash temperatures.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare No. of wash temperatures across dishwashers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Whirlpool W7FHS51X offers fewer wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (3 vs 4).3 vs 4
  • 10.9 kg heavier weight
    Whirlpool W7FHS51X is heavier than the average dishwasher (50 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

    Whirlpool W7FHS51X is heavier than the average dishwasher (50 kg vs 39.1 kg).50 kg vs 39.1 kg
  • 5 min longer Eco wash time
    Whirlpool W7FHS51X takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (240 min vs 235 min).
    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

    Whirlpool W7FHS51X takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (240 min vs 235 min).240 min vs 235 min
Total
Overall
Performance
Programmes
Features
Design

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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
amazon
4.1
59 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about Whirlpool W7FHS51X?

  • Large MaxiSpace interior provides 10% more usable capacity and easily fits massive 32cm pizza plates.
  • Highly energy and water efficient with a B energy rating, using only 9.5 liters per eco-cycle.
  • Exceptionally quiet operation at a noise level of just 41 dB.
  • 6th Sense smart sensors automatically adjust resources based on how dirty the load is.
  • PowerClean Pro high-pressure water jets effortlessly blast away stubborn, baked-on food.
  • Flexible third rack layout makes loading cutlery and smaller items highly convenient.
  • NaturalDry automatic door-opening feature at the cycle's end helps natural airflow cooling.

What customers dislike about Whirlpool W7FHS51X?

  • Inadequate and frustrating drying performance on plastic containers and standard dishes, sometimes requiring manual towel drying.
  • Standard cycle times are quite long, and there is no dedicated cycle-shortening function.
  • Items can slide around easily on the top silverware rack if the door or drawer is moved too quickly.

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