AEG vs Siemens Dishwashers

AEG and Siemens are a clear step apart on price. AEG's FFB53937ZM 14 place setting model at £499 is the cheapest option here, while Siemens starts at £699 with the SN23EC03ME 14 place setting black model. The iQ500 SN25ZI07CE in inox costs £799, and the SN27TI02CE smart model reaches £999, making it the most expensive dishwasher in this pairing. The gap between AEG's entry model and the SN27TI02CE is £500.

Siemens leads on connectivity and drying. Home Connect appears on the SN23EC03ME and SN27TI02CE, and the brilliantShine system uses Zeolith mineral drying to prevent water spots on glassware. varioSpeed Plus, which Siemens says cuts washing time by up to 66%, appears across the models here. The flexComfort Pro rack on the SN27TI02CE adds protective elements for delicate items, and the iQdrive motor carries a 10-year warranty. AEG's differences are ComfortLift, which raises the bottom basket by 25cm, the AirDry door opening and the MaxiFlex third drawer. Both brands offer a 14 place setting entry model, so the comparison comes down to features and price.

AEG suits buyers who want a capable, no-frills dishwasher from £499 with ComfortLift and AirDry, and its 15 place setting model suits larger households. Siemens suits buyers who want to start cycles and check them from a phone. The SN25EW13CE white model at £799 offers eight programmes and a half load option, which suits small households that want the Siemens finish without the full smart feature set. Both machines work from the control panel without an app, so the smart features are optional.

Bottom line: choose AEG if you want the lowest price for a 14 or 15 place dishwasher, starting at £499, and choose Siemens if Home Connect, Zeolith drying and varioSpeed Plus are worth paying from £699 for the SN23EC03ME.