Indesit vs Samsung Dishwashers

Indesit and Samsung come from different price tiers, so this comparison mainly asks whether smart features are worth the extra spend. Indesit offers four models from £259 to £299, including the freestanding D2FHK26UK at £259 and the 14-place D2F HK26 B UK at £269. Samsung has two models: the Samsung DW60BG730FSLEU, a 13-place machine with nine programmes at £449, and the Samsung DW60DG760FSLU4 Series 6 at £549.

Samsung's line-up centres on WaterJet Clean, with Flex Load System and Aqua Stop protection on the DW60BG730FSLEU. Its models also connect to SmartThings for app control, and the Series 6 adds Auto Door Open and an Extra Silence programme. Indesit's features are more traditional: button and rotary dial controls, a cutlery basket, salt indicator and half-load setting on its D2FHK26 range, and a start delay on the 14-place D2F HK26 B UK, which can be set up to 8 hours ahead. Indesit's water use of 9 to 11 litres per cycle is modest.

Indesit suits anyone who wants the simplest possible dishwasher for a small household or a rental. The D2FHK26UK at £259 covers the basics, and its half-load setting helps with small loads. Samsung suits tech-minded households who value app control and quiet operation, with the Series 6 at £549 offering the most features. The DW60BG730FSLEU at £449 costs £150 more than the Indesit DF9E 1B10 S UK slimline at £299. Samsung's replacement parts can be costly and some smart functions need stable WiFi, so check your router before committing to the higher price.

Bottom line: choose Indesit if you want the lowest price, with the D2FHK26UK at £259 covering essentials. Choose Samsung if SmartThings control and WaterJet Clean matter more, and you can justify from £449 for the DW60BG730FSLEU or £549 for the Series 6.