Best dishwashers UK 2026: freestanding, slimline and integrated, with running costs
Ten dishwashers from Bosch, Samsung, AEG, Beko and Hisense: six full-size freestanding, two slimline and two fully integrated, with what each costs to run a year at the current price cap, how loud it is and how many place settings it holds.
Quick picks
- Best overallBosch Series 4 SMS4EKW06G freestanding 60cm dishwasher, 13 place settings, whiteCheck price
- Best value BoschBosch Series 2 SMS26AW08G freestanding 60cm dishwasher, 12 place settings, whiteCheck price
- Best budgetHisense HS622E90WUK freestanding 60cm dishwasher, 13 place settings, whiteCheck price
- Biggest capacitySamsung Series 7 DW60CG550FSREU freestanding 60cm dishwasher, 14 place settings, silverCheck price
- Best for dryingAEG 5000 Series AirDry FFX52607ZW freestanding 60cm dishwasher, 13 place settings, whiteCheck price
- Best for hygieneBeko HygieneIntense BDFN15440G freestanding 60cm dishwasher, 14 place settings, graphiteCheck price
- Best slimlineBosch Series 2 SPS2IKW01G freestanding slimline 45cm dishwasher, 9 place settings, whiteCheck price
- Best budget slimlineHisense HS523E15WUK freestanding slimline 45cm dishwasher, 10 place settings, whiteCheck price
- Best integratedBosch Series 2 SMV2HTX02G fully integrated 60cm dishwasher, 13 place settingsCheck price
- Best integrated slimlineAEG 7000 Series GlassCare FSB73427Z fully integrated 45cm dishwasher, 9 place settingsCheck price
How we chose: I shortlisted dishwashers from the brands most UK households buy, covering full-size 60cm freestanding models, 45cm slimline models and fully integrated models that sit behind a kitchen door. For each one I checked the manufacturer's UK product page or spec sheet for the energy class, the energy used per 100 Eco cycles, place settings, noise and dimensions. On 24 October 2026 I reopened every Amazon.co.uk listing with a UK delivery postcode to check it was the same model, in stock, with an add-to-basket button, and noted who sells it. I don't show prices, because they change daily. Running costs use the Ofgem price cap for October to December 2026. I haven't tested these dishwashers myself. These products have not been tested hands-on; this is a research-based roundup. How the research works.
Start with the type, because it decides what will fit. A freestanding dishwasher has its own finished top and sides and can go in any 60cm gap. A slimline model is 45cm wide and holds 9 or 10 place settings rather than 12 to 14. An integrated dishwasher has no front of its own: a door that matches your kitchen units is fixed to it, so it's hidden when closed.
Running costs vary more than you might expect. Across the ten dishwashers below, the energy label figure ranges from 63kWh to 94kWh per 100 Eco cycles. At today's price cap and around 280 washes a year, that's about £46 to £69 a year, or roughly 17p to 25p a wash. Most of the energy goes into heating the water, so the Eco programme is always the cheapest way to run any of them.
Replacing other appliances too? Our best washing machines, best tumble dryers and best fridge freezers guides compare running costs the same way, and our Black Friday appliance deals page lists dishwashers worth watching in the sales.
Who this guide is for: Anyone replacing a dishwasher, adding one to a kitchen for the first time or fitting out a new kitchen. Measure the gap (height, width and depth) and check where the water supply, waste and socket are before you choose. Integrated models need a matching door and usually a fitter.
Black Friday tip: Dishwashers are heavily promoted around Black Friday, but the same models are often just as cheap at other times. Note today's price, match the full model code (a letter can change the colour or the spec) and check the price history before you buy. Our Black Friday appliance deals page explains how to check a deal.
Comparison table
| Pick | Type & place settings | Energy (label) | Running cost a year* | Noise | Size (H × W × D) | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bosch Series 4 SMS4EKW06GBest overall | Freestanding 60cm, 13 | B, 64kWh/100 cycles | about £47 | 42dB | 84.5 × 60 × 60cm | Check price |
| Bosch Series 2 SMS26AW08GBest value Bosch | Freestanding 60cm, 12 | E, 92kWh/100 cycles | about £68 | 46dB | 84.5 × 60 × 60cm | Check price |
| Hisense HS622E90WUKBest budget | Freestanding 60cm, 13 | E, 93kWh/100 cycles | about £69 | 47dB | 84.5 × 60 × 59.6cm | Check price |
| Samsung Series 7 DW60CG550FSREUBiggest capacity | Freestanding 60cm, 14 | D, 85kWh/100 cycles | about £63 | 44dB | 84.5 × 59.8 × 60cm | Check price |
| AEG 5000 AirDry FFX52607ZWBest for drying | Freestanding 60cm, 13 | E, 94kWh/100 cycles | about £69 | 48dB | 85 × 60 × 62.5cm | Check price |
| Beko HygieneIntense BDFN15440GBest for hygiene | Freestanding 60cm, 14 | C, 75kWh/100 cycles | about £55 | 48dB | 85 × 59.8 × 60cm | Check price |
| Bosch Series 2 SPS2IKW01GBest slimline | Slimline 45cm, 9 | F, 78kWh/100 cycles | about £57 | 48dB | 84.5 × 45 × 60cm | Check price |
| Hisense HS523E15WUKBest budget slimline | Slimline 45cm, 10 | E, 76kWh/100 cycles | about £56 | 47dB | 84.5 × 44.8 × 60cm | Check price |
| Bosch Series 2 SMV2HTX02GBest integrated | Fully integrated 60cm, 13 | D, 84kWh/100 cycles | about £62 | 46dB | Niche 81.5-87.5 × 60 × 55cm | Check price |
| AEG 7000 GlassCare FSB73427ZBest integrated slimline | Fully integrated 45cm, 9 | D, 63kWh/100 cycles | about £46 | 44dB | 81.8 × 44.6 × 55cm | Check price |
Specs are from manufacturer listings as of 24 October 2026; claimed figures (running costs, runtimes) are the maker’s, not ours. Check the Amazon page for the current price and exact variant before you buy.
The picks in detail
Bosch Series 4 SMS4EKW06G freestanding 60cm dishwasher, 13 place settings, white
Best for: Low running costs and a quiet kitchen
- Type & place settings
- Freestanding 60cm, 13
- Energy (label)
- B, 64kWh/100 cycles
- Running cost a year*
- about £47
- Noise
- 42dB
- Size (H × W × D)
- 84.5 × 60 × 60cm
Bosch's spec sheet lists the SMS4EKW06G as class B, using 64kWh per 100 Eco cycles and 9 litres of water a wash, which is about 17p a wash at today's price cap. At 42dB it's the quietest dishwasher on our list, and it holds 13 place settings with six programmes. Home Connect Wi-Fi lets you start it and get alerts from your phone.
Class B is unusually efficient for a freestanding dishwasher at this size: most of the others here are D or E. It's sold by Amazon.
What owners and reviewers like
- Class B, about £47 a year to run
- Quietest here at 42dB
- Home Connect app
Watch-outs
- Fewer programmes than some
- App features need an account
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Bosch Series 2 SMS26AW08G freestanding 60cm dishwasher, 12 place settings, white
Best for: A simple, dependable full-size dishwasher
- Type & place settings
- Freestanding 60cm, 12
- Energy (label)
- E, 92kWh/100 cycles
- Running cost a year*
- about £68
- Noise
- 46dB
- Size (H × W × D)
- 84.5 × 60 × 60cm
A straightforward 12 place setting Bosch with six programmes. Its spec sheet gives class E and 92kWh per 100 Eco cycles, about 24p a wash at today's price cap, with a 46dB noise level. It's sold by Amazon.
It costs about £21 a year more to run than the Series 4 above. If you run the dishwasher every day, that adds up over the life of the machine, so compare the price difference when you buy.
What owners and reviewers like
- Full-size 60cm with 12 place settings
- Simple controls
- Sold by Amazon
Watch-outs
- Class E
- No app
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Hisense HS622E90WUK freestanding 60cm dishwasher, 13 place settings, white
Best for: A full-size dishwasher on a tight budget
- Type & place settings
- Freestanding 60cm, 13
- Energy (label)
- E, 93kWh/100 cycles
- Running cost a year*
- about £69
- Noise
- 47dB
- Size (H × W × D)
- 84.5 × 60 × 59.6cm
Hisense UK lists the HS622E90WUK as class E, using 93kWh per 100 Eco cycles and 11 litres of water, about 24p a wash at today's price cap. It holds 13 place settings, has eight programmes, a half load option, a 24-hour delay timer and a 47dB noise level. It's sold by Amazon.
Budget dishwashers often cost a little more to run than the most efficient models, but the difference here is only about £22 a year against the Bosch Series 4.
What owners and reviewers like
- 13 place settings
- Half load and 24-hour delay
- Eight programmes
Watch-outs
- Class E
- Uses a little more water than the Bosch models
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Samsung Series 7 DW60CG550FSREU freestanding 60cm dishwasher, 14 place settings, silver
Best for: Big families and better drying
- Type & place settings
- Freestanding 60cm, 14
- Energy (label)
- D, 85kWh/100 cycles
- Running cost a year*
- about £63
- Noise
- 44dB
- Size (H × W × D)
- 84.5 × 59.8 × 60cm
Samsung UK lists this Series 7 model as class D, using 85kWh per 100 Eco cycles and 10.5 litres of water, about 22p a wash at today's price cap. It holds 14 place settings and has Auto Door Open drying, which opens the door slightly at the end of the cycle to let steam escape, plus an Express programme of about an hour, a half load option and a 44dB noise level. It's sold by Amazon.
Fourteen place settings is the most on our list, and the silver finish suits kitchens with other stainless appliances.
What owners and reviewers like
- 14 place settings
- Auto Door Open drying
- Quiet at 44dB
Watch-outs
- Silver finish shows fingerprints
- Class D
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AEG 5000 Series AirDry FFX52607ZW freestanding 60cm dishwasher, 13 place settings, white
Best for: Drier dishes without extra heat
- Type & place settings
- Freestanding 60cm, 13
- Energy (label)
- E, 94kWh/100 cycles
- Running cost a year*
- about £69
- Noise
- 48dB
- Size (H × W × D)
- 85 × 60 × 62.5cm
AEG's AirDry system opens the door at the end of the cycle so dishes dry naturally rather than with extra heating. AEG's UK page lists the FFX52607ZW as class E, using 94kWh per 100 Eco cycles, about 25p a wash at today's price cap, with 13 place settings, a 30-minute Quick programme, a 3-hour delay and a 48dB noise level.
It's sold by The Appliance Store Ltd and dispatched by Amazon, and showed only a few left when I checked. At 62.5cm deep it's slightly deeper than most, so measure your gap.
What owners and reviewers like
- AirDry door opening
- Quick 30-minute programme
- 13 place settings
Watch-outs
- Third-party seller, low stock when checked
- Deeper than most at 62.5cm
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Beko HygieneIntense BDFN15440G freestanding 60cm dishwasher, 14 place settings, graphite
Best for: Large loads and a darker finish
- Type & place settings
- Freestanding 60cm, 14
- Energy (label)
- C, 75kWh/100 cycles
- Running cost a year*
- about £55
- Noise
- 48dB
- Size (H × W × D)
- 85 × 59.8 × 60cm
Beko UK lists the BDFN15440 as class C, using 75kWh per 100 Eco cycles and 10.9 litres of water, about 20p a wash at today's price cap. It holds 14 place settings, has a HygieneIntense programme that finishes with a hot rinse, a 58-minute Quick&Shine programme and a 48dB noise level.
This listing is the graphite version. It's sold by AO on Amazon, so delivery and any installation options come from AO.
What owners and reviewers like
- Class C with 14 place settings
- Hot-rinse hygiene programme
- Graphite finish
Watch-outs
- Sold by AO rather than Amazon
- 48dB, louder than the Bosch Series 4
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Bosch Series 2 SPS2IKW01G freestanding slimline 45cm dishwasher, 9 place settings, white
Best for: Small kitchens, flats and couples
- Type & place settings
- Slimline 45cm, 9
- Energy (label)
- F, 78kWh/100 cycles
- Running cost a year*
- about £57
- Noise
- 48dB
- Size (H × W × D)
- 84.5 × 45 × 60cm
A 45cm slimline Bosch with nine place settings, five programmes and Home Connect Wi-Fi. Bosch's spec sheet gives class F and 78kWh per 100 Eco cycles, about 21p a wash at today's price cap, with a 48dB noise level. It's sold by Amazon.
Slimline dishwashers often get a lower letter than full-size models because the label is based on energy per place setting. In pounds, this one costs about the same to run as the full-size Hisense.
What owners and reviewers like
- Fits a 45cm gap
- Home Connect app
- Sold by Amazon
Watch-outs
- Nine place settings
- Class F
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Hisense HS523E15WUK freestanding slimline 45cm dishwasher, 10 place settings, white
Best for: An extra place setting in a 45cm space
- Type & place settings
- Slimline 45cm, 10
- Energy (label)
- E, 76kWh/100 cycles
- Running cost a year*
- about £56
- Noise
- 47dB
- Size (H × W × D)
- 84.5 × 44.8 × 60cm
Hisense UK lists the HS523E15WUK as class E, using 76kWh per 100 Eco cycles and 9 litres of water, about 20p a wash at today's price cap. It fits 10 place settings into a 45cm-wide body, one more than the Bosch slimline, with six programmes, a half load option and a 47dB noise level. It's sold by Amazon.
What owners and reviewers like
- 10 place settings in 45cm
- Half load option
- Low water use
Watch-outs
- No app
- Fewer programmes than full-size models
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Bosch Series 2 SMV2HTX02G fully integrated 60cm dishwasher, 13 place settings
Best for: Fitted kitchens where the dishwasher should be hidden
- Type & place settings
- Fully integrated 60cm, 13
- Energy (label)
- D, 84kWh/100 cycles
- Running cost a year*
- about £62
- Noise
- 46dB
- Size (H × W × D)
- Niche 81.5-87.5 × 60 × 55cm
A fully integrated dishwasher sits behind a door that matches your kitchen units. Bosch's spec sheet lists the SMV2HTX02G as class D, using 84kWh per 100 Eco cycles, about 22p a wash at today's price cap, with 13 place settings, a 46dB noise level, Home Connect Wi-Fi and AquaStop protection against leaks. It fits a niche 81.5 to 87.5cm high and 55cm deep. It's sold by Amazon.
The kitchen door isn't included. If you're replacing an existing integrated dishwasher, check the old door will fit the new hinges and fixing points.
What owners and reviewers like
- Hidden behind your kitchen door
- AquaStop leak protection
- Home Connect app
Watch-outs
- Needs a matching door and fitting
- Class D
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AEG 7000 Series GlassCare FSB73427Z fully integrated 45cm dishwasher, 9 place settings
Best for: Small fitted kitchens and wine glasses
- Type & place settings
- Fully integrated 45cm, 9
- Energy (label)
- D, 63kWh/100 cycles
- Running cost a year*
- about £46
- Noise
- 44dB
- Size (H × W × D)
- 81.8 × 44.6 × 55cm
AEG's UK page lists the FSB73427Z as class D, using 63kWh per 100 Eco cycles, about 17p a wash at today's price cap, the lowest running cost on our list. It has nine place settings, a 44dB noise level, SatelliteClean spray arms and soft spikes in the upper basket designed to hold glasses steady.
It's sold by Amazon and showed a handful left when I checked. Like any integrated model, it needs a matching 45cm kitchen door.
What owners and reviewers like
- Lowest running cost here
- Quiet at 44dB
- Glass-friendly upper basket
Watch-outs
- Nine place settings
- Needs a door and fitting; low stock when checked
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- Freestanding (60cm): has its own top, sides and front, so it can go anywhere with a 60cm gap, water and a socket. The cheapest and easiest to replace. Usually 12 to 14 place settings.
- Slimline (45cm): the same height and depth, but 45cm wide. Holds 9 or 10 place settings, which suits one or two people or a small kitchen.
- Fully integrated: hidden behind a door that matches your units, with the controls on the top edge of the door. Comes in 60cm and 45cm widths. You need a door panel and usually a fitter.
- Semi-integrated: has a visible control panel above a matching door. Less common now, so check the type carefully if you're replacing one.
You can't swap freestanding and integrated like for like. An integrated model has no finished sides or top, and a freestanding model won't take a kitchen door.
The UK dishwasher label gives the energy used per 100 Eco cycles. To get a yearly figure, I've assumed about 280 washes a year (just over five a week) and the Ofgem price cap of 26.32p per kWh (October to December 2026, Direct Debit average):
- AEG FSB73427Z integrated slimline (63kWh): about £46 a year, about 17p a wash.
- Bosch SMS4EKW06G (64kWh): about £47 a year, about 17p a wash.
- Beko BDFN15440G (75kWh): about £55 a year, about 20p a wash.
- Hisense HS523E15WUK slimline (76kWh): about £56 a year, about 20p a wash.
- Bosch SPS2IKW01G slimline (78kWh): about £57 a year, about 21p a wash.
- Bosch SMV2HTX02G integrated (84kWh): about £62 a year, about 22p a wash.
- Samsung DW60CG550FSREU (85kWh): about £63 a year, about 22p a wash.
- Bosch SMS26AW08G (92kWh): about £68 a year, about 24p a wash.
- Hisense HS622E90WUK (93kWh): about £69 a year, about 24p a wash.
- AEG FFX52607ZW (94kWh): about £69 a year, about 25p a wash.
*Figures are for the Eco programme. Hotter and quicker programmes use more. If you run the dishwasher more or less often, costs change in proportion. The price cap changes on 1 January: Ofgem announces the January to March 2027 cap on about 26 November, and I'll update these figures then.
Usually, if you run it full on the Eco programme. A modern dishwasher uses about 9 to 11 litres of water a wash, according to the makers' figures for the models above, which is less than many people use filling a sink twice. The saving depends on how you wash up and how you heat your water.
Noise figures range from 42dB to 48dB here. Under about 44dB is quiet enough for most open-plan kitchens. Every 3dB is roughly a doubling of sound energy, so the 42dB Bosch is noticeably quieter than a 48dB model. Delay timers let you run any of them overnight or while you're out.
Check that the gap is at least as wide as the dishwasher and a little taller than it, and that the water supply and waste are within reach of the hoses. Most freestanding dishwashers can be plugged in and connected by a confident DIYer, but integrated models need the door fitted and the height adjusted. Retailers' installation and old-appliance removal services vary, so check what the seller offers before you order.
- Use Eco for everyday loads: it's slower but uses the least energy.
- Scrape plates rather than rinsing them under the tap.
- Top up rinse aid and dishwasher salt if you live in a hard water area.
- Clean the filter every few weeks.
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FAQs
What's the best dishwasher in the UK?
For most homes, the Bosch Series 4 SMS4EKW06G: a 13 place setting freestanding dishwasher that's class B, the quietest here at 42dB, and costs about £47 a year to run at the current price cap. The Hisense HS622E90WUK is the budget choice.
How much does a dishwasher cost to run?
At the October to December 2026 price cap of 26.32p per kWh and about 280 Eco washes a year, the dishwashers here cost from about £46 to £69 a year, or about 17p to 25p a wash.
What's the difference between integrated and freestanding dishwashers?
A freestanding dishwasher has its own finished front, sides and top. An integrated one is hidden behind a door that matches your kitchen units, and needs that door fitted. They're not interchangeable.
What size dishwasher do I need?
A full-size 60cm dishwasher holds 12 to 14 place settings and suits most families. A 45cm slimline holds 9 or 10 and suits one or two people or a small kitchen.
When will the running costs change?
The Ofgem price cap changes every three months. The current cap runs to 31 December 2026, and the January to March 2027 cap is announced on about 26 November. I'll update the running costs then.
Have you tested these dishwashers?
No. This guide is based on manufacturers' UK specifications and energy data, retailer listings and independent advice. I don't own or test the products. See how we research.
Do you get commission?
Yes. If you buy through links on this page, Amazon may pay me a small commission at no extra cost to you. It doesn't affect which dishwashers are included. See the affiliate disclosure.
- Ofgem: energy price cap
- Bosch: SMS4EKW06G spec sheet
- Bosch: SMS26AW08G spec sheet
- Bosch: SPS2IKW01G spec sheet
- Bosch: SMV2HTX02G spec sheet
- Hisense UK: HS622E90WUK
- Hisense UK: HS523E15WUK
- Samsung UK: DW60CG550FSREU
- AEG UK: FFX52607ZW
- AEG UK: FSB73427Z
- Beko UK: BDFN15440
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Prices change constantly, so we don’t list them here. Always check the current price, seller and delivery details on Amazon before buying. If anything on this page looks wrong or out of date, let me know.
