Best Slimline Dishwasher UK: 5 Models Worth Buying

Best slimline dishwasher: our top five

The best slimline dishwasher for most small kitchens is the Beko DVS04X20W if you want a freestanding machine, while the Beko Pro BDIS16030 is a strong integrated option at its listed price. Both offer 10 place settings, giving you useful capacity in a machine designed for a narrow space.

A slimline dishwasher is generally about 45cm wide, compared with approximately 60cm for a full-size model. Slimline machines typically hold around 80–100 items of crockery, cookware and cutlery, while full-size models hold approximately 120–150. They suit smaller households, although they can be more difficult to load and are not always cheaper to buy.

Prices in the table come from Currys’ slimline dishwasher listings or, where marked “from”, Idealo’s price-comparison listings. Prices can change with delivery, installation, stock and promotions, so compare each machine’s dimensions with the kitchen opening before ordering.

Slimline integrated dishwasher: the best built-in options

Choose an integrated slimline dishwasher when you want the appliance hidden behind a matching kitchen door. The best-value option in this shortlist is the Beko Pro BDIS16030: Currys lists it at £299, with 10 place settings and a width of 44.8cm.

The Logik LID45W23 is the budget choice at £209. It is fully integrated, holds 10 place settings, uses 9 litres of water and measures 81.5 × 44.8 × 55cm (H × W × D).

For a more premium integrated option, the Bosch Series 4 SPV4EMX17G costs £579 at Currys. It has 10 place settings, Wi-Fi connectivity and dimensions of 81.5 × 44.8 × 55cm. The Smeg DI4522D is worth considering where every millimetre matters: Idealo lists it from £389, with nine place settings, a 44.6cm width and a 46dB noise level.

Best freestanding slimline dishwasher

The Beko DVS04X20W is the clearest budget freestanding recommendation. Currys lists it at £259 with 10 place settings, making it a straightforward choice for a smaller kitchen where a built-in appliance is not required.

The Bosch Series 4 SPS4HMW14G is the step-up alternative. Currys lists it at £449, with 10 place settings and dimensions of 84.5 × 45 × 60cm. Idealo lists the Bosch SPS4HMI49G from £499, with 10 place settings, a 45cm width, a 44dB noise level and a different model number. Check the full model number when comparing these Bosch machines.

Slimline dishwasher size: width, height and depth

A standard slimline dishwasher is usually marketed as a 45cm appliance, but the actual width is not identical across models. The full-height examples range from 44.6cm to 45cm. Beko, Bosch and Indesit examples measure 44.8cm, while the narrowest full-height models listed by Idealo are the Smeg DI4522D and Smeg DI4522 at 44.6cm.

A freestanding model may be taller and deeper than an integrated model, as the Bosch dimensions show. Slimline does not mean that every appliance has identical dimensions beyond its width category.

Are ultra slim 30cm or 35cm dishwashers real alternatives?

Standard full-height slimline dishwashers are around 45cm wide. The full-height models in this guide range from 44.6cm to 45cm, so a 30cm or 35cm appliance is not a like-for-like alternative to a conventional slimline dishwasher.

Tabletop dishwashers are a separate category designed for smaller loads and restricted spaces. They hold substantially fewer place settings than full-height slimline machines, so check whether you need a compact tabletop appliance or a full-height integrated or freestanding dishwasher.

Which slimline dishwasher is cheapest in the UK?

The lowest verified full-height price is £209 for the Logik LID45W23 at Currys. Currys lists 42 slimline dishwashers between £100 and £499, one between £500 and £999, and one at £1,000 or more. The Logik is therefore the starting point for a cheap slimline dishwasher.

For alternatives, Currys lists the Kenwood KID45B23 at £259, the Beko DIS15020 at £279 and the Beko Pro BDIS16030 at £299. Idealo lists the Hotpoint HP2FE10CS90UK integrated model from £255 and the Indesit IN2ID10CS80UK from £259.

How to choose the right slimline dishwasher

1. Choose the format. Select fully integrated for a concealed look, or freestanding when you want easier relocation and visible controls.
2. Match capacity to usage. Slimline machines usually hold around 80–100 items, so choose one only if that smaller load suits your household.
3. Compare operating information. Where available, compare noise and water use alongside the purchase price. The Logik LID45W23 uses 9 litres of water, while the Bosch SPS4HMI49G has a listed noise level of 44dB.
4. Consider independent testing. Which? says its recommended slimline dishwashers include integrated and freestanding models tested in its laboratory.

Frequently asked questions

Is a slimline dishwasher worth it?

Yes, when kitchen space is limited or the household produces fewer dishes. Slimline models are about 45cm wide and typically hold around 80–100 items. They are less capacious than full-size machines, can be harder to load and are not automatically cheaper to buy.

What is the thinnest slimline dishwasher?

Among full-height UK models, the narrowest listed width is 44.6cm, used by the Smeg DI4522D and Smeg DI4522. Standard slimline dishwashers are therefore close to, but not always exactly, 450mm wide.

What is the best price slimline dishwasher in the UK?

The lowest verified full-height slimline dishwasher price is £209 for the fully integrated Logik LID45W23 at Currys.

Are all slimline dishwashers 450mm wide?

No. They are generally sold as 45cm models, but full-height examples range from 44.6cm to 45cm. Beko, Bosch and Indesit models measure 44.8cm, while the narrowest listed Smeg models measure 44.6cm.