Beko vs Miele Dishwashers

Beko and Miele sit at very different points on the price curve. Beko's models here run from the DVS04X20W 10 place slimline at £249 up to the BDEN38640FG 16 place Fast45 at £379, while Miele starts at the G 5110 SC Active 14 place model at £699. Miele's G5310SCWH costs £864, the G5740SC AutoOpen model is £969 and the G 7130 SCCLST AutoDos reaches £1,449.

Miele's features are built around durability and automation. Its AutoDos system dispenses powder from a PowerDisk, the QuickIntenseWash cycle achieves an A-rated clean in 58 minutes, and the 3D MultiFlex tray adds loading flexibility. The G 5110 SC runs 14 places with five programmes, and the G5310SCWH is B rated for 33dB noise. Miele says its dishwashers are tested for around 7,500 cycles, equivalent to 20 years of use, and its EcoPower technology uses around 6 litres of water. Beko counters with AquaIntense, AutoDosing and a ProSmart Inverter motor with a 10-year warranty, and its Quick&Shine programme also finishes in 58 minutes.

Beko suits households that want a dependable dishwasher at the lowest price, including students, flat sharers and anyone who wants the 16 place BDEN38640FG for less than £400. Miele suits buyers who keep appliances for a decade or more and want quiet running, a premium build and automation such as AutoOpen drying or AutoDos. The G 5110 SC at £699 is the most accessible Miele in this comparison, while the G 7130 SCCLST suits a larger budget.

Bottom line: choose Beko if the lowest price matters most, especially the 16 place BDEN38640FG at £379, and choose Miele if you want a long-life machine with 33dB quiet running, starting with the G 5110 SC at £699.