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AEG FFB53900ZW Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£560No. of place settings:14Energy efficiency class:DNoise level:46 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

AEG FFB53900ZW Review: Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.3

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Dishwashers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
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Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

80%

7.3

Technical score

20%

7.3

User score

â–¼Worse than 73% of dishwashers
7.3

Technical score

Technical score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Dishwashers category across these key areas: Performance, Programmes, Features, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Dishwashers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components

35%

6.9

Performance

30%

7.7

Features

25%

7.6

Programmes

10%

7.0

Design

â–¼Worse than 70% of dishwashers
7.3

User score

User score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Dishwashers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Dishwashers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

6.0

Number of reviews

Based on 15 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
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Technical Specifications of dishwasher AEG FFB53900ZW

Technical score
Technical score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Dishwashers category across these key areas: Performance, Programmes, Features, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Dishwashers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components:

35%

6.9

Performance

30%

7.7

Features

25%

7.6

Programmes

10%

7.0

Design

7.3
User score
User score
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Dishwashers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Dishwashers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

6.0

Number of reviews

Based on 15 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.3
Popularity
Popularity
6.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Dishwashers category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Dishwashers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Popularity:
AEG FFB53900ZW has a popularity score of 6 points, which is higher than 69.9% of products in this category.
6.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Dishwashers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Dishwashers category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components:

60%

7.3

Overall score

40%

7.6

Price

7.4
Energy efficiency class
D
Energy efficiency class
D
â–¼ Worse than 46% of models
This dishwasher has energy efficiency class D, better than that of 32.5% of dishwashers and the same as that of 21.4% of dishwashers.
Washing efficiency class
A
Washing efficiency class
A
â–² Better than 1% of models
This dishwasher has washing efficiency class A, better than that of 1.1% of dishwashers and the same as that of 98.9% of dishwashers.
Drying efficiency class
A
Drying efficiency class
A
â–² Better than 1% of models
This dishwasher has drying efficiency class A, better than that of 1.1% of dishwashers and the same as that of 98.9% of dishwashers.
Noise emission class
C
Noise emission class
C
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
This dishwasher has noise-emission class C, worse than that of 55.5% of dishwashers and the same as that of 40.4% of dishwashers.
Energy consumption per cycle
0.85 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.85 kWh
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.85 kWh; it is higher than that of 68.6% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 8% of the dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
5
No. of wash programs
5
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <5 – >10
The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is 5; it is lower than that of 77.9% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 18.8% of the dishwashers.
Quick wash program
yes
Quick wash program
yes
Category Benchmark
This dishwasher has a quick wash programme. Overall, 99.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
Quick wash time
30 min
Quick wash time
30 min
â–² Better than 34% of models
Market range: <28 min – >60 min
This dishwasher completes the quick programme in 30 min; it is shorter than that of 34.3% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the programme on 42.9% of the dishwashers.
Eco wash time
235 min
Eco wash time
235 min
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 235 min; it is shorter than that of 45.5% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 6.5% of the dishwashers.
Delicate wash program
yes
Delicate wash program
yes
â–² Better than 40% of models
This dishwasher has a delicate wash programme. Overall, 60.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Automatic door opening
yes
Automatic door opening
yes
â–² Better than 35% of models
This dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 65% of dishwashers have this feature.
Touch screen
no
Touch screen
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This dishwasher does not have a touch screen. Overall, 10.9% of dishwashers have this feature.
Load sensor
yes
Load sensor
yes
â–² Better than 30% of models
This dishwasher has a load sensor. Overall, 69.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
Overflow protection
yes
Overflow protection
yes
â–² Better than 3% of models
This dishwasher has overflow protection. Overall, 97.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
Adjustable water softener
yes
Adjustable water softener
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This dishwasher has an adjustable water softener. Overall, 99% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Type of installation
freestanding
No. of place settings
14
No. of place settings
14
â–² Better than 45% of models
Market range: <10 – >15
The number of place settings on this dishwasher is 14; it is higher than that of 44.9% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 43.7% of the dishwashers.
Cutlery basket
no
Cutlery basket
no
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
This dishwasher does not have a cutlery basket. Overall, 57.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
Height adjustable top basket
yes
Height adjustable top basket
yes
â–² Better than 8% of models
This dishwasher has a height-adjustable top basket. Overall, 91.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
Digital display
yes
Digital display
yes
â–² Better than 10% of models
This dishwasher has a digital display. Overall, 90.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
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AEG FFB53900ZW vs the average dishwasher

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  • 5.98x more popular
    AEG FFB53900ZW is more popular than the average dishwasher (5.98 vs 1).
    5.98 vs 1
  • 5.98x more popular
    AEG FFB53900ZW is more popular than the average dishwasher (5.98 vs 1).
    5.98 vs 1
  • No half-load option
    Half load option
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. Overall, 72.9% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Worse noise-emission class
    Noise emission class
    C
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • 1 L more water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    10.5 L
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <8.9 L – >11 L
    The water usage per cycle of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (10.5 L vs 9.5 L).
    10.5 L vs 9.5 L
  • 0.1 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.85 kWh
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.85 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 2 dB louder
    Noise level
    46 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).
    46 dB vs 44 dB
  • No cutlery basket
    Cutlery basket
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. Overall, 57.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No child lock
    Child lock
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. Overall, 52.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 280 L/year more water consumption
    Annual water consumption
    2,940 L/year
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <2.2k L/year – >3.1k L/year
    The water consumption of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (2940 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    2,940 L/year vs 2,660 L/year
  • 6.4% worse value for money
    AEG FFB53900ZW offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (7.39 vs 7.9).
    7.39 vs 7.86
  • 10.3% lower user score
    User score
    7.3/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Dishwashers category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the Dishwashers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
    Score distribution
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    AEG FFB53900ZW
    the average dishwasher
    AEG FFB53900ZW has a lower user score than the average dishwasher (7.25 vs 8.000).
    7.25 vs 8
  • 33.3% more expensive
    AEG FFB53900ZW is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£560 vs £420).
    £560 vs £420
  • Worse noise-emission class
    Noise emission class
    C
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • 1 L more water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    10.5 L
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <8.9 L – >11 L
    The water usage per cycle of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (10.5 L vs 9.5 L).
    10.5 L vs 9.5 L
  • 0.1 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.85 kWh
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.85 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 2 dB louder
    Noise level
    46 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).
    46 dB vs 44 dB
  • 280 L/year more water consumption
    Annual water consumption
    2,940 L/year
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <2.2k L/year – >3.1k L/year
    The water consumption of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (2940 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    2,940 L/year vs 2,660 L/year
  • No half-load option
    Half load option
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. Overall, 72.9% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 1 fewer wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    5
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (5 vs 6).
    5 vs 6
  • No cutlery basket
    Cutlery basket
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. Overall, 57.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No child lock
    Child lock
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. Overall, 52.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 0.05 m shorter supply hose
    Supply hose length
    1.5 m
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >1.65 m
    This dishwasher has a shorter supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.5 m vs 1.55 m).
    1.5 m vs 1.55 m
  • 10.6% heavier
    Weight
    43.3 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (43.3 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    43.3 kg vs 39.15 kg

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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01/07/2019
Summary of the review
AEG FFB53900ZW: teste e opinião | DECO PROteste

Third-party reviews

Based on 15 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about AEG FFB53900ZW

  • The 14 place settings provide a generous capacity suitable for medium-sized households.
  • The AirDry technology efficiently dries dishes and reduces energy consumption by automatically cracking the door open at the end of the cycle.
  • The customizable third MaxiFlex cutlery drawer effectively fits various kitchen tools and awkwardly shaped utensils.
  • The SatelliteClean double rotating spray arm provides deep, thorough, corner-to-corner water coverage.
  • The machine operates quietly at around 46 decibels.
  • Features a helpful 30-minute quick wash program for small or lightly soiled loads.

What we don't like about AEG FFB53900ZW

  • Some users report that the automatic air-drying feature doesn't completely dry plastic items, leaving them somewhat wet.
  • The eco or longer wash cycles can take a significantly long time to complete.
  • Occasional complaints mention that heavy stains or dried-on residues on cups and dishes require pre-rinsing before loading.
  • A few reviewers note that the plastic components or external styling parts can feel somewhat flimsy compared to older heavy-duty models.
  • The standard cutlery tray layout can sometimes feel tight or difficult to use with thicker, non-standard utensil handles.

Verdict

The AEG FFB53900ZW is a 60 cm freestanding dishwasher featuring a 14-place setting capacity, a MaxiFlex cutlery drawer, and an efficient Inverter motor that runs at a 46 dB noise level. Its main characteristics include 5 wash programs (such as AutoSense 45°-70°C and an intensive 70°C cycle), 4 temperature settings, and a multi-angle SatelliteClean spray arm. Key pros include the AirDry technology, which automatically opens the door by 10 cm at the end of the cycle to optimize natural drying, SoftSpikes for delicate glass protection, and an integrated LCD control panel. On the downside, the appliance is rated with a mediocre Class D energy efficiency label, offers a slightly higher 49 dB maximum noise level under certain operating conditions, and its up-front retail cost sits above the market average for standard models.

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