Fisher & Paykel Fisher & Paykel Series 7 Fully Integrated Full-Sized Dishwasher vs Fisher & Paykel Series 9 Fully Integrated Full-Sized Dishwasher — Comparison

The Fisher & Paykel DW60U4HI2 is a Series 7 fully integrated, full-sized dishwasher at £745. The Fisher & Paykel DW60UT4HI2 is the Series 9 version at £995. Both are 597mm wide and 554mm deep, with 16 place settings, eight programmes, 9.5 litres of water per cycle and a B energy grade, plus a 60-minute quick wash, a delay start and a time remaining indicator. The Series 9 stands 857mm high, and the Series 7 is given as 820 to 880mm, so check your gap before ordering.

The two differ in loading and washing options. The Series 7 has a removable cutlery basket, a pre-wash, a 42dB noise rating, flexible loading, advanced drying and Aquastop. The Series 9 uses a cutlery tray with no pre-wash, and adds the Smart HQ app, Dry+ drying and customisable washes. Both have Wi-Fi, so app control is available on each.

The Series 9 suits buyers who want app-controlled features and a cutlery tray. The Series 7 suits buyers who want a removable basket and a pre-wash for £250 less. The Series 7 buyer found it quiet and excellent, though it takes time to learn the different washes, and the Series 9 buyer praised the quality and the wide range of programme options.

Bottom line: choose the Fisher & Paykel DW60U4HI2 if you want a removable basket, a pre-wash and the lower price; choose the Fisher & Paykel DW60UT4HI2 if you want the Smart HQ app, Dry+ drying and a cutlery tray.