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Dishwasher for a studio or open kitchen

In a studio or a flat where the kitchen opens directly onto the living room, the dishwasher runs just a few metres from where people watch television, work or entertain guests. The noise it makes during a cycle becomes a daily comfort criterion, far more than elsewhere.

Capacity and the number of programs matter a little less in this context: available space often limits the choice to smaller appliances, and use generally stays individual or for two people. Quiet operation then becomes the main benchmark for judging a model.

What matters in this specific case

The same criteria as on the category page, but not the same weight: here is what goes up and what goes down.

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  1. Noise

    Matters more coefficient 1.7

    This is the criterion that rises the most here: an appliance placed right next to the living room is noticeable as soon as it crosses a certain sound level. Benchmarks range from forty nine decibels for the worse mark to forty decibels for the better one, with a median of forty four: every decibel less is felt more in an open space.

  2. Energy use

    Matters less coefficient 0.9

    Electricity use carries slightly less weight: individual or two person use leads to fewer cycles than in a large household. Benchmarks remain the same, from ninety four to forty nine kilowatt hours per hundred cycles, with a median of seventy five.

  3. Water use

    Matters less coefficient 0.9

    Water use per cycle matters a little less here, as use stays moderate. The benchmark is read in litres per cycle: twelve litres for the worse mark, nine point nine for the median, eight point four for the better one.

  4. Capacity

    Matters less coefficient 0.6

    Capacity carries less weight in this situation: available space often leads towards smaller models, and individual or two person use does not require large capacities. Benchmarks still range from ten place settings to sixteen, with a median of fourteen.

  5. Programs

    Matters less coefficient 0.9

    The number of programs matters a little less: simple use is often satisfied with a few well chosen cycles rather than a wide range. Benchmarks range from five programs for the worse mark to ten for the better one.

  6. Price

    Unchanged weight coefficient 1

    Price keeps the same weight as on the category page: it remains a central benchmark for comparing similarly specified appliances, without this situation pushing it particularly up or down.

What is not worth paying for

The features pushed in this category that make no difference in this context.

  • Very large capacity

    An appliance designed for large quantities of dishes takes up valuable space without bringing any advantage in a studio or for individual use.

  • A very high number of programs

    A wide range of specialised cycles is of little use when daily use boils down to one or two routine washes.

  • Advanced load sensors

    Systems designed to automatically adjust for large volumes are of less use when loads stay consistently modest.

Price ranges for this use

Orders of magnitude, not displayed prices: a price only appears on Kalyneo once it has been collected from a merchant, with its collection date.

Under 350 €

Under 350 €: sound levels remain variable, which calls for particular attention in an open space.

350 to 600 €

350 to 600 €: quiet operation improves noticeably, a direct benefit for a kitchen close to the living room.

Over 600 €

Over 600 €: the quietest models are mostly found in this tier, for optimal comfort in a shared space.

The products selected for this use

Ranked by relevance for this specific case, not by their overall score.

Our selection criteria for this use

A product only enters this list if it meets every one of these points. Its relevance is rated for this specific use, independently of its overall score in the category.

  1. Products show a sound level clearly below the market median.
  2. Capacity matches individual or two person use, without excess bulk.
  3. Water and energy use stay reasonable for moderate use.
  4. The number of programs covers at least the common daily cycles.
The buying guide for this category Buying guide: how to choose a dishwasher A dishwasher is chosen first on the noise it makes, the water and energy it uses, then on its capacity and programs. These measured criteria are what truly set appliances apart in daily use. Read the guide

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