How to choose a dishwasher: width, place settings and the energy label
This guide explains what width and how many place settings you need, what built-in and freestanding mean and how to read the label. Then it compares today's models by total price.
Published October 8, 2026 · updated October 8, 2026 · prices in the text are today's
Three picks by budget
From today’s verified prices: in the low, middle and top third, the product with the best forDeal score (popularity, shops, price against the average, ratings). Live prices, total with shipping.
Budget pick
Sada gumových expandérů inSPORTline CE3300 70/110/120 cm / 3 kg
CZK 594
at 1 shop
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The picks side by side
| Model | Total today | Shops | Shop rating | forDeal score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget pickSada gumových expandérů inSPORTline CE3300 70/110/120 cm / 3 kg | CZK 594 | 1 | 4.2 / 5 · inSPORTline | 54 / 100 |
| Best middle groundBeko BDFN26430X | CZK 9,965 | 1 | 3.4 / 5 · Andrea Shop | 67 / 100 |
| No compromiseCANDY CF 6B4S1PA | CZK 12,889 | 1 | 3.4 / 5 · Andrea Shop | 33 / 100 |
Prices in charts
Totals with shipping, verified offers only.
What to look at
- Width: 60 cm is the family standard, 45 cm a slimline for a small kitchen; a countertop dishwasher sits on the worktop and needs no built-in space.
- Place settings: a countertop model holds about 6, a slimline 9 to 10, a full-size 13 to 15. One setting is plates, glasses and cutlery for one person.
- Type: freestanding has its own top and can go anywhere, built-in (fully integrated) hides behind a kitchen unit door.
- Energy label: since 1 March 2021 it uses an A to G scale and shows energy per 100 eco cycles, place settings, eco programme length, water per cycle and noise.
- Noise: for an open-plan kitchen look for lower dB(A); Whirlpool states 43 dB for the W7F HP33 X and 47 dB for the WSIC 3M27 C.
- Spare parts: under EU rules the maker must supply parts such as hinges, seals, spray arms, filters and racks for 10 years.
Today's price bands
Countertop and slimline models sit lowest today, 60 cm freestanding in the middle, built-in and quiet models with a third rack at the top.
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Recommended models
| Model | Type and width | Settings, class, noise (maker's figure) | For whom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beko DTC36610W (from CZK 7,699) | countertop, freestanding | 6 settings | a small flat without space in the units |
| Whirlpool WSFO 3T125 6PC X (from CZK 10,353) | freestanding, slimline | 10 settings, class E | small kitchen, two or three people |
| Whirlpool WSIC 3M27 C (from CZK 9,381) | built-in, 44.8 cm wide | 10 settings, class E, 47 dB | a narrow gap in the units |
| Beko BDFN26430X (from CZK 9,965) | freestanding, 60 cm | 14 settings | families, several shops |
| Whirlpool W7F HP33 X (from CZK 10,840) | freestanding, 60 cm | 15 settings, class D, 43 dB | big families, open-plan kitchen |
Common mistakes
- Buying a built-in model for a spot without units, or a freestanding one where it should hide behind a door.
- Not measuring the height under the worktop and the width of the gap.
- Running the dishwasher half empty; the label's consumption applies to a full eco load.
- Comparing the eco programme's length with a quick programme; eco is long because it saves energy.
Frequently asked questions
Slimline or full-size?
For one or two people a slimline (45 cm, about 10 settings) is enough. For a family a full-size (60 cm, 13 to 15 settings) is more convenient.
Why does the eco programme take so long?
It washes at a lower temperature for longer to save energy. The energy label figures apply to it.
What is a fully integrated dishwasher?
A built-in model hidden entirely behind a kitchen unit door; the controls sit on the top edge of the door.
Sources
- European Commission: dishwashers, energy label and ecodesign · checked 08/10/2026
- Beko: DTC36610W countertop dishwasher, 6 place settings · checked 08/10/2026
- Beko: BDFN26430X freestanding dishwasher, 14 place settings, 60 cm · checked 08/10/2026
- Whirlpool: WSIC 3M27 C · checked 08/10/2026
- Whirlpool: WSFO 3T125 6PC X · checked 08/10/2026
- Whirlpool: W7F HP33 X · checked 08/10/2026
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Products named in this guide
Today's lowest totals, shipping included, at rated shops.
Beko
BEKO DTC36610W
- Dishwashers
CZK 7,699CZK 6,481 + shipping CZK 1,218 · from Slovakia
1 shop
In stock
Show offerCheapest atAndrea Shop
Whirlpool
Whirlpool WSFO 3T125 6PC X
- Dishwashers
CZK 10,353CZK 9,134 + shipping CZK 1,218 · from Slovakia
1 shop
In stock
Show offerCheapest atAndrea Shop
Whirlpool
Whirlpool WSIC 3M27 C
- Dishwashers
CZK 9,381CZK 8,162 + shipping CZK 1,218 · from Slovakia
1 shop
In stock
Show offerCheapest atAndrea Shop
Beko
Beko BDFN26430X
- Dishwashers
CZK 9,965CZK 8,747 + shipping CZK 1,218 · from Slovakia
1 shop
In stock
Show offerCheapest atAndrea Shop
Whirlpool
Whirlpool W7F HP33 X
- Dishwashers
CZK 10,840CZK 9,622 + shipping CZK 1,218 · from Slovakia
1 shop
In stock
Show offerCheapest atAndrea Shop
