AEG vs Hotpoint Dishwashers

AEG and Hotpoint both have strong UK dishwasher ranges, but at different prices. The AEG FFB53937ZM 14 place setting model in stainless steel costs £499, the FFB73727PW 15 place setting in white is £699, and the FFB73727PM stainless version is £749. Hotpoint is cheaper across the board: the HF9E1B19SUK slimline at £329, the HF9E 1B19 nine place version at £299, and the HFC3C26WCUK 14 place freestanding machine at £316.

AEG's selling points are its ComfortLift basket mechanism, which raises the lower basket by 25cm for easier loading, and its AirDry system, which opens the door at the end of the cycle. Its 14 and 15 place models share GlassCare and AirDry, with a choice of eight or nine programmes. Hotpoint keeps things simpler: its 14 place models include a 30 minute quick wash, the HFC3C26WCUK is a super quiet model, and the HFC3C26WCXUK offers a Flexiload storage system. The cheapest Hotpoint nine place model adds a delayed start timer and seven wash programmes.

AEG suits a household that loads the dishwasher every night and wants a little more capacity, with a stainless steel tub for long-term durability. The 15 place models give extra room for large family dinners. Hotpoint suits a smaller household, a rental flat or a first kitchen, where the slimline nine place models fit neatly under the worktop and the price is hard to beat. Installation is often an extra cost on both brands, so factor that into the budget.

Bottom line: choose AEG if you want a 14 or 15 place machine with ComfortLift, a stainless steel tub and AirDry, and you can spend from £499. Choose Hotpoint if you want a 14 place machine for under £350, or a slimline nine place model at £299 for a smaller kitchen.