Dishwashers · Comparison
IFB Neptune VX vs Voltas Beko DF14S2 Dishwasher
Which should you buy?
Buy the IFB Neptune VX if you want a quieter dishwasher with the stronger service network for a family of three to five. Buy the Voltas Beko DF14S2 if a large family needs 14 place settings, one-cycle results on burnt dal and a 10-year motor warranty.
Choose the IFB Neptune VX 12 Place Settings Free-Standing Dishwasher if
- Service reach in smaller towns matters most to you
- You want a quieter machine: about 50 dB against 53 dB
- Twelve place settings are enough for your family
- You want a half-load option for lighter days
Choose the Voltas Beko DF14S2 14 Place Full Size Dishwasher (Silver) if
- You need 14 place settings for a family dinner in one load
- Dal dried on a cooker lid came clean in one Intensive cycle
- You want 2 years comprehensive and 10 years on the motor
- Your kitchen is closed off, so noise matters less
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IFB Neptune VX 12 Place Settings Free-Standing Dishwasher vs Voltas Beko DF14S2 14 Place Full Size Dishwasher (Silver): side by side
| IFB Neptune VX 12 Place Settings Free-Standing Dishwasher | Voltas Beko DF14S2 14 Place Full Size Dishwasher (Silver) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ||
| Our grade | B 7.6 (better result) | B− 7.3 |
| Test results | ||
| Burnt dal cleared in one cycle How we test this : Burnt dal cleared in one cycle | Fail | Pass |
| Oily kadhai cleared in one cycle How we test this : Oily kadhai cleared in one cycle | Pass | Pass |
| Haldi tint removed from plastic How we test this : Haldi tint removed from plastic | Fail | Fail |
| Intensive cycle time How we test this : Intensive cycle time | 125 min (better result) | 130 min |
| Daily programme time How we test this : Daily programme time | 115 min | 110 min (better result) |
| Water per cycle How we test this : Water per cycle | 9.5 L | 9.5 L |
| Electricity per cycle How we test this : Electricity per cycle | 0.95 kWh (better result) | 1 kWh |
| Noise on the daily programme How we test this : Noise on the daily programme | 50 dB (better result) | 53 dB |
| Running cost, one cycle a day How we test this : Running cost, one cycle a day | 650 ₹/month (better result) | 680 ₹/month |
| Resumes after a power cut How we test this : Resumes after a power cut | Pass | Pass |
| Seasoned iron tawa cleared in one cycle How we test this : Seasoned iron tawa cleared in one cycle | Not tested | Fail |
| Key specs | ||
| Price at review | MRP ₹44,990 | MRP ₹51,990 |
| Type | Free-standing, 12 place settings | Free-standing, 14 place settings |
| Programmes | 8 (as listed by retailers; one listing says 9) | 8 (Voltas Beko listing; Croma lists 5 wash programmes) |
| Water per cycle (listing) | 9 L | 9.5 L |
| Noise (retailer listing) | 49 dB | 52 dB |
| Water softener | Yes | — |
| Half load | Yes | — |
| Warranty | 2 years product, 8 years on spare parts (Croma listing) | 2 years comprehensive, 10 years on motor (Voltas Beko) |
These two cost about the same and are the sensible mid-range choices for most families. The IFB is the quieter, better-serviced 12-place machine; the Voltas Beko is the bigger 14-place machine with a longer motor warranty.
Which cleans burnt dal and kadhai better?
The Voltas Beko, slightly. Dal dried on a pressure-cooker lid for six hours came clean in one 2 hour 10 minute Intensive cycle on the Voltas Beko, with a faint film at the lid’s edge. On the IFB it left a thin crust after a 2 hour 5 minute Intensive cycle and needed a second run. Both cleaned an oily kadhai in one cycle, and both handled everyday thalis, katoris and steel tumblers on Auto.
Is 14 place settings worth the extra noise?
For a large family, yes. A dinner for six with thalis, katoris, a tawa, spoons and tumblers fitted in one Voltas Beko load. The cost is noise: at about 53 dB it was the loudest freestanding machine we tested, and you will hear it from a living room. The IFB’s 12 places suit a family of four to five, and its half-load option helps on light days.
Which dries better?
Neither is good with plastic. Both left steel dry and plastic dabbas and lids damp, so plan to towel them or leave the door open after the cycle. Both left a pale haldi tint on plastic after three cycles.
Which has the better warranty and service?
The Voltas Beko has the longer warranty: 2 years comprehensive and 10 years on the motor, as listed by the brand. The IFB carries 2 years on the product and 8 years on spare parts, as listed by Croma, and its service network reaches more small towns. If you live outside a big city, confirm a technician for your pin code before buying either.
Questions buyers ask
Which is quieter, the IFB Neptune VX or the Voltas Beko DF14S2?
The IFB Neptune VX. We measured about 50 dB on Auto at one metre for the IFB Neptune VX and about 53 dB for the Voltas Beko DF14S2, which also has a noticeable pump surge while draining.
Which uses less water and power, the IFB Neptune VX or the Voltas Beko DF14S2?
They are close. Both used about 9.5 L per Auto cycle; the IFB Neptune VX used about 0.95 kWh and the Voltas Beko DF14S2 about 1.0 kWh. At one cycle a day that is about ₹650 a month for the IFB and ₹680 for the Voltas Beko.
Which has better service, the IFB Neptune VX or the Voltas Beko DF14S2?
The IFB Neptune VX. IFB's dishwasher service is among the widest in India and spares are easier to source in smaller towns. Voltas Beko service runs through the Voltas network, but dishwasher technicians are fewer and owners report mixed waits outside big cities.
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