Miele vs Samsung Dishwashers

Miele and Samsung both sell premium-feeling dishwashers, but Miele sits at a higher price. Miele offers four models from £699 to £1,449, including the 14-place Miele G 5110 SC Active at £699 and the Miele G 7130 SCCLST AutoDos at £1,449. Samsung has two models: the Samsung DW60BG730FSLEU, a 13-place machine with nine programmes at £449, and the Samsung DW60DG760FSLU4 Series 6 at £549.

Miele's core strengths are automation and build quality. AutoDos dispenses detergent automatically, the 3D MultiFlex tray adds loading flexibility, and QuickPowerWash offers a faster option. The Miele G5740SC also offers AutoOpen drying and a delay start. Samsung relies on WaterJet Clean, with Flex Load System and Aqua Stop on the DW60BG730FSLEU. Its Series 6 adds Auto Door Open, SmartThings app control and an Extra Silence programme, which suits households that prefer phone-based control over a simple control panel.

Miele suits buyers who want a long-lasting machine with automation and a quiet, premium finish, such as the B rated G5310SCWH at £864. Samsung suits tech-minded households who want app control at a lower price, with the DW60BG730FSLEU at £449 a sensible entry point. The gap is £150 between the Series 6 at £549 and the Miele G 5110 SC Active at £699, which is worth weighing against Miele's automatic detergent dosing. Miele's PowerDisk replacements and repairs can be expensive, while Samsung's replacement parts can also cost more than basic brands, so both need budgeting for upkeep.

Bottom line: choose Miele if automatic detergent dosing, a 14-place premium build and long-term durability justify spending from £699. Choose Samsung if SmartThings control and WaterJet Clean matter most, and you can spend from £449 for the DW60BG730FSLEU or £549 for the Series 6.