Beko vs Whirlpool Dishwashers

Beko and Whirlpool are close in value, though Whirlpool's models are generally priced higher than Beko's. Beko's BDEN38640FG 16 place model at £379 is its most expensive model here, and its DVS04X20W 10 place slimline at £249 is the cheapest. Whirlpool's integrated slimline WSIC3M27CUKN is £439 and its integrated full-sized WIC3C26NUK is £449, while the freestanding W7FHP33UK 15 place model is £549 and the W7F HS51 X UK is £649.

Whirlpool's features are PowerClean Pro, which uses high-pressure jets to remove stubborn residue without pre-rinsing, and 6th SENSE, which adjusts water, temperature and cycle duration to suit the load. The W7F HS51 X UK is B rated for 41dB, offers a 30 minute quick wash and a 24 hour start delay, while the W7FHP33UK provides 10 programmes and three temperatures. Beko counters with AquaIntense, CornerIntense and AutoDosing, plus a ProSmart Inverter motor with a 10-year warranty. Its Quick&Shine programme finishes in 58 minutes, and its half load function suits smaller loads. Whirlpool's 6th SENSE system is the most automated option in this pairing, while Beko's features focus on spray arms and dosing.

Beko suits first-time buyers, students and small households that want a low-cost machine, and it works well in a tight kitchen where the slimline DVS04X20W fits. Whirlpool suits families that need a 15 place setting capacity, such as the W7FHP33UK at £549, or buyers who want a fully integrated dishwasher behind a kitchen door at £439 or £449. The 24 hour start delay on the W7F HS51 X UK helps owners run cycles on off-peak electricity.

Bottom line: choose Beko if price matters most, with the DVS04X20W at £249 or the BDEN38640FG at £379, and choose Whirlpool if you need a 15 place setting machine from £549 or an integrated model at £439 or £449.