Finish Powerball All in 1 Fresh Scent 110 Tabs
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Verdict
The mainstream-UK default. If you're not willing to compromise on cleaning quality but don't want to pay Quantum prices, this is the right pack.
Pros
- Reliable mid-tier choice from the most-trusted UK brand
- Big 110-tab pack works out cheaper than smaller Finish packs
- Better on grease and dried food than the budget options
- Water-soluble wrapper
Cons
- Not as strong as Finish Quantum on burnt-on residue
- More expensive per tab than Sun
- Lemon scent can be artificial
Full review
Finish Powerball All in 1 Max is the workhorse pick. The dishwasher tab that gets bought because it works, every time, on the cycles 90% of UK households actually run.
The formula has had decades of refinement. The result is a tab that handles a mixed-load cycle (plates, glasses, cookware, cutlery) with no fuss, no streaking, no residue. The bleach content takes care of light tea staining; the cleaning chemistry handles grease without water-marking glassware.
At 13.6p per tab on the 110-pack (12.3p on Subscribe & Save), it sits between the budget tabs (Sun, Ecover) and the premium Finish Quantum. For the typical UK household running one cycle a day on a mostly-average mix of dishes, this is the right value point.
The 110-tab pack is the sweet spot. Finish sells 40, 50, 65, and 110-tab packs, and the per-tab cost varies meaningfully, the 110-pack works out 15-25% cheaper per tab than the 40-pack. Worth buying the bigger pack even if your storage is tight.
Subscribe & Save discount is meaningful here, about 10%. The 110-pack lasts a household of four about 11 weeks on daily use, so quarterly cadence works well.
Where you’d step up to Finish Quantum: if you load roast trays with burnt-on residue and won’t pre-rinse. Where you’d step down to Sun: if you mostly run lightly-soiled cycles and want maximum value. Powerball Max is the centre ground.
Buy this if: you want a reliable everyday dishwasher tab that doesn’t surprise you, you don’t have hard-water issues, and you’re not committed to eco brands.
Skip this if: hard-water spotting on glasses is happening (Fairy Platinum Plus), or you’re loading heavily-soiled cookware (Quantum).
For the full ranking of how this product compares with the alternatives, see our guide to the best dishwasher tablets.
