Smeg vs Whirlpool Dishwashers

Smeg and Whirlpool both make full-size dishwashers, with Smeg focused on retro design and Whirlpool on value and capacity. Smeg's models here include the Smeg DF262DB 13-place dishwasher with seven programmes in white at £399, the Smeg DF344BW 13-place model in white at £536 and the Smeg DF344BX 13-place dishwasher in silver at £619. Whirlpool starts with the Whirlpool WSIC3M27CUKN fully integrated slimline dishwasher at £439 and the Whirlpool WIC3C26NUK fully integrated full-size model at £449, moving up to the Whirlpool W7FHP33UK 15-place white at £549 and the W7F HS51 X UK freestanding model at £649.

Smeg's models have a premium stainless interior, retro styling and an A+++ energy rating, using around 9.8 litres of water per cycle. The DF344BX's quick wash finishes in about 27 minutes, and features like Dry Assist and the FlexiDuo third basket help with loading. Whirlpool's distinctive feature is PowerClean Pro, which uses high-pressure jets to remove stuck-on food without pre-rinsing, along with 6th Sense sensors that adjust water and cycle length to the load. Its W7F HS51 X model has a 30-minute quick wash.

Smeg suits kitchens where the dishwasher is part of the design, particularly homes that want a quiet machine with a retro finish. The DF262DB at £399 is the most affordable Smeg. Whirlpool suits households that need the most capacity for the money. The W7FHP33UK at £549 fits 15 place settings with three temperatures, and the fully integrated WIC3C26NUK at £449 can be hidden behind a cabinet door.

Bottom line: choose Smeg if retro design and a quiet, premium finish matter most, such as the DF262DB at £399 or the DF344BX at £619 for its fast quick wash. Choose Whirlpool if you need a larger 15-place machine or a fully integrated unit, such as the WIC3C26NUK at £449 or the freestanding W7F HS51 X UK at £649, and want strong water efficiency.