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Whirlpool WRFE2B16X Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£380No. of place settings:13Energy efficiency class:FNoise level:46 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight 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.

6.1

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 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 99% of models
Score components

80%

6.1

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 99% of dishwashers
6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 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 98% of models
Score components

35%

5.6

Performance

30%

6.0

Features

25%

6.8

Programmes

10%

6.5

Design

â–¼Worse than 98% 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~ £380

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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Whirlpool WRFE2B16X

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 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 98% of models
Score components:

35%

5.6

Performance

30%

6.0

Features

25%

6.8

Programmes

10%

6.5

Design

6.1
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:
Whirlpool WRFE2B16X 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
6.8/ 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 99% of models
Score components:

60%

6.1

Overall score

40%

8.5

Price

6.8
Energy efficiency class
F
Energy efficiency class
F
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
This dishwasher has energy efficiency class F, worse than that of 94.2% of dishwashers and the same as that of 5.5% 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
1.03 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
1.03 kWh
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 1.03 kWh; it is higher than that of 98.5% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 0.4% 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
190 min
Eco wash time
190 min
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 190 min; it is shorter than that of 89.7% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 7.7% of the dishwashers.
Delicate wash program
no
Delicate wash program
no
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
This dishwasher does not have a delicate wash programme. Overall, 60.2% 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
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
freestanding
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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Whirlpool WRFE2B16X vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • 45 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    190 min
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme 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).
    £380 vs £420
  • 10.5% cheaper
    Whirlpool WRFE2B16X is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£380 vs £420).
    £380 vs £420
  • 45 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    190 min
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (190 min vs 235 min).
    190 min vs 235 min
  • Motor type
    Motor type
    standard
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    This dishwasher uses standard as its motor type, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    standard vs inverter
  • 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.
  • 0.28 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    1.03 kWh
    â–¼ Worse than 99% 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 (1 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    1.03 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    F
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (F vs D).
    F vs D
  • 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.
  • No delicate wash programme
    Delicate wash program
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a delicate wash programme, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash programme. Overall, 60.1% 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
  • 15.1% worse value for money
    Whirlpool WRFE2B16X offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (6.83 vs 7.9).
    6.83 vs 7.86
  • Motor type
    Motor type
    standard
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    This dishwasher uses standard as its motor type, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    standard vs inverter
  • 0.28 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    1.03 kWh
    â–¼ Worse than 99% 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 (1 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    1.03 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    F
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (F vs D).
    F vs D
  • 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
  • 5 °C lower maximum wash temperature
    Max cleaning temperature
    65 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <65 °C – >75 °C
    The maximum cleaning temperature of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (65 °C vs 70 °C).
    65 °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
  • 1 fewer wash temperatures
    No. of wash temperatures
    3
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <3 – >8
    The number of wash temperatures on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (3 vs 4).
    3 vs 4
  • No delicate wash programme
    Delicate wash program
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a delicate wash programme, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash programme. Overall, 60.1% 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 quiet wash programme
    Quiet wash program
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a quiet wash programme, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash programme. Overall, 62.3% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 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.
  • No favorite cycle
    Favorite cycle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a favorite cycle, while the average dishwasher has a favorite cycle. Overall, 71% 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.
  • 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.
  • 20.1% heavier
    Weight
    47 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (47 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    47 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 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
  • 0.2 m shorter cable
    Cable length
    1.3 m
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <1.3 m – >1.75 m
    This dishwasher has a shorter cable than the average dishwasher (1.3 m vs 1.5 m).
    1.3 m vs 1.5 m

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What we 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 we don't like 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

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.

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