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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£380
  • Avg. price in US: ~$540
  • No. of place settings: 13
  • Energy efficiency class: F
  • Noise level: 46 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Whirlpool WRFE2B16X review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

6.0

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%

6.0

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Good
6.0

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%

5.6

Performance

30.0%

6.0

Features

25.0%

6.7

Programmes

10.0%

5.5

Design

Good
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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%

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User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 3.9
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    1.0

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    5.0

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    5.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    4.9

    Noise level

    10.0%

    8.2

    No. of place settings

  • 5.1
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    4.9

    Noise level

    20.0%

    6.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    5.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    1.0

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    8.2

    No. of place settings

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £380

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Verdict

The Whirlpool WRFE2B16X is a 60 cm freestanding stainless-steel dishwasher featuring a 13 place setting capacity, an induction motor, a durable stainless steel tub, and a maximum noise level of 46 dB. It offers five versatile wash programs—including a 30-minute Rapid cycle and a 65°C Intensive mode—along with efficient features like a height-adjustable upper rack, a delayed start option (2, 4, or 8 hours), tablet optimization, and a half-load setting. Key advantages include its flexible loading layout, quiet operation, overflow safety protection, and a highly resource-efficient 12-liter water consumption per eco cycle. However, it carries a relatively low modern energy efficiency rating (Class F) and limits starting delay intervals to fixed steps rather than a fully customizable continuous timer.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Whirlpool WRFE2B16X

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%

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Performance

30.0%

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Features

25.0%

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Programmes

10.0%

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Design

6.0
Whirlpool WRFE2B16X has a technical score of 6 points, which is lower than 97.7% 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%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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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.
1.0
Whirlpool WRFE2B16X has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% 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%

6.0

Overall score

40.0%

8.5

Price

6.8
Whirlpool WRFE2B16X has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.8 points, which is lower than 97.8% 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

F
Whirlpool WRFE2B16X has energy efficiency class F, which is worse than that of 94.2% of dishwashers and equal to that of 5.5% 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 WRFE2B16X 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 WRFE2B16X 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

C
Whirlpool WRFE2B16X has noise emission class C, which is worse than that of 55.5% of dishwashers and equal to that of 40.4% 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

1.03 kWh
Whirlpool WRFE2B16X uses 1.03 kWh per cycle, which is higher than that of 98.5% of dishwashers and equal to that of 0.4% 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

5
Whirlpool WRFE2B16X offers 5 wash programs, which is fewer than that of 78% of dishwashers and equal to that of 18.8% 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 WRFE2B16X 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 WRFE2B16X 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

190 min
Whirlpool WRFE2B16X completes its Eco wash in 190 min, which is shorter than that of 89.7% of dishwashers and equal to that of 7.7% 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

no
Whirlpool WRFE2B16X does not have a delicate wash program. This feature is present in 60% 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

no
Whirlpool WRFE2B16X does not have an automatic door-opening feature. This feature is present in 65.8% 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 WRFE2B16X 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 WRFE2B16X 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 WRFE2B16X 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 WRFE2B16X 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

13
Whirlpool WRFE2B16X holds 13 place settings, which is fewer than that of 55.2% of dishwashers and equal to that of 20.7% 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

yes
Whirlpool WRFE2B16X has a cutlery basket. This feature is present in 58.4% 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 WRFE2B16X 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 WRFE2B16X has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Whirlpool WRFE2B16X vs the average dishwasher

  • 45 min shorter Eco wash time
    Whirlpool WRFE2B16X finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (190 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 WRFE2B16X finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (190 min vs 235 min).190 min vs 235 min
  • 10.5% cheaper
    Whirlpool WRFE2B16X is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£380 vs £420).
    Whirlpool WRFE2B16X is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£380 vs £420).£380 vs £420
  • 45 min shorter Eco wash time
    Whirlpool WRFE2B16X finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (190 min vs 235 min).

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Overall
Programmes
  • Uses a different motor type
    Whirlpool WRFE2B16X uses standard, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
  • 0.28 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Whirlpool WRFE2B16X uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (1 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Whirlpool WRFE2B16X has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (F vs D).
  • Worse noise emission class
    Whirlpool WRFE2B16X has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
  • 1 L higher water usage per cycle
    Whirlpool WRFE2B16X uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (10.5 L vs 9.5 L).
  • 5 °C lower maximum cleaning temperature
    Whirlpool WRFE2B16X reaches a lower cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (65 °C vs 70 °C).
  • 2 dB higher noise level
    Whirlpool WRFE2B16X has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).
  • 280 L/year higher annual water consumption
    Whirlpool WRFE2B16X uses more water annually than the average dishwasher (2940 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
  • 1 fewer wash temperatures
    Whirlpool WRFE2B16X offers fewer wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (3 vs 4).
  • Does not have a delicate wash program
    Whirlpool WRFE2B16X does not have a delicate wash program, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a delicate wash program.
  • Does not have a quiet wash program
    Whirlpool WRFE2B16X does not have a quiet wash program, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a quiet wash program.
  • 16 h shorter maximum delay duration
    Whirlpool WRFE2B16X supports a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (8 h vs 24 h).
  • Does not have a time-remaining indicator
    Whirlpool WRFE2B16X does not have a time-remaining indicator, while the average dishwasher has a time-remaining indicator. 82.3% of dishwashers have a time-remaining indicator.
  • Does not have a favorite cycle
    Whirlpool WRFE2B16X does not have a favorite cycle, while the average dishwasher has a favorite cycle. 67.4% of dishwashers have a favorite cycle.
  • 1 fewer wash programs
    Whirlpool WRFE2B16X offers fewer wash programs than the average dishwasher (5 vs 6).
  • Does not have an automatic door-opening feature
    Whirlpool WRFE2B16X does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. 65.7% of dishwashers have an automatic door-opening feature.
  • Does not have a load sensor
    Whirlpool WRFE2B16X 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 detergent tablet counter in the app
    Whirlpool WRFE2B16X does not have a detergent tablet counter in the app, while the average dishwasher has a detergent tablet counter in the app. 67.1% of dishwashers have a detergent tablet counter in the app.
  • 1 fewer place settings
    Whirlpool WRFE2B16X holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).
  • Does not have a child lock
    Whirlpool WRFE2B16X does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
  • 3 cm taller height
    Whirlpool WRFE2B16X is taller than the average dishwasher (85 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 4 cm deeper depth
    Whirlpool WRFE2B16X is deeper than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 7.9 kg heavier weight
    Whirlpool WRFE2B16X is heavier than the average dishwasher (47 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 0.05 m shorter supply hose length
    Whirlpool WRFE2B16X has a shorter supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.5 m vs 1.55 m).
  • 0.2 m shorter cable length
    Whirlpool WRFE2B16X has a shorter cable than the average dishwasher (1.3 m vs 1.5 m).
  • 0.2 cm wider width
    Whirlpool WRFE2B16X is wider than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 59.8 cm).
  • Uses a different motor type
    Whirlpool WRFE2B16X uses standard, 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 WRFE2B16X uses standard, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.standard vs inverter
  • Does not have an automatic door-opening feature
    Whirlpool WRFE2B16X does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. 65.7% of dishwashers have an automatic door-opening feature.
    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

    Whirlpool WRFE2B16X does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. 65.7% of dishwashers have an automatic door-opening feature.
  • 0.28 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Whirlpool WRFE2B16X uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (1 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 WRFE2B16X uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (1 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).1.03 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Whirlpool WRFE2B16X has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (F 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 WRFE2B16X has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (F vs D).F vs D
  • Does not have a load sensor
    Whirlpool WRFE2B16X 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 WRFE2B16X 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 delicate wash program
    Whirlpool WRFE2B16X does not have a delicate wash program, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a 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

    Whirlpool WRFE2B16X does not have a delicate wash program, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a delicate wash program.
  • Worse noise emission class
    Whirlpool WRFE2B16X has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
    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

    Whirlpool WRFE2B16X has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).C vs B
  • 1 L higher water usage per cycle
    Whirlpool WRFE2B16X uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (10.5 L vs 9.5 L).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Water usage per cycle.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Water usage per cycle across dishwashers.

    Importance: HIGH

    Whirlpool WRFE2B16X uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (10.5 L vs 9.5 L).10.5 L vs 9.5 L
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What customers like about Whirlpool WRFE2B16X?

  • Good cleaning performance on normal and daily dish loads
  • Generous 13-place setting capacity suitable for families
  • Height-adjustable upper basket provides flexible interior space
  • Relatively quiet operation at 46 dB
  • Includes a convenient 30-minute quick wash program
  • Offers a delayed start option (up to 8 hours) and half-load efficiency setting
  • Attractive, modern look with its fingerprint-resistant stainless steel finish

What customers dislike about Whirlpool WRFE2B16X?

  • Drying performance is mediocre, sometimes leaving plastic items damp
  • Longer cycle times for specialized programs like the Eco cycle
  • Basic control layout lacks a remaining-time digital countdown display
  • Fewer high-tech features or smart connectivity compared to premium models
  • Prone to error codes or electronic beep alerts over extended use
  • Lower overall energy rating under modern appliance efficiency standards

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