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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£620
  • Avg. price in US: ~$760
  • No. of place settings: 14
  • Energy efficiency class: D
  • Noise level: 44 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

AEG FFB53940ZW review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.2

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of products in the Dishwashers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Dishwashers category.

Score components:

80.0%

7.6

Technical Score

20.0%

5.5

User score

Very good
7.6

Technical Score

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 components:

35.0%

7.1

Performance

30.0%

8.1

Features

25.0%

8.5

Programmes

10.0%

5.8

Design

Very good
5.5

User score

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 components:

70.0%

5.0

User reviews

30.0%

6.6

Popularity

User score:
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(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

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  • 5.6
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    3.5

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    5.0

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    7.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    7.4

    Noise level

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

  • 6.9
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    7.4

    Noise level

    20.0%

    6.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    7.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    3.5

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

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Verdict

The AEG FFB53940ZW is a freestanding, full-size white dishwasher offering a spacious 14 place setting capacity, a 46 dB noise level, and a Class D energy rating with a standard water consumption of 10.5 liters per Eco cycle. Its main characteristics and pros include 5 versatile wash programs (such as a 30-minute quick wash and AutoSense technology), a flexible MaxiFlex cutlery drawer, a double-rotating SatelliteClean spray arm for maximum water coverage, and AirDry technology that automatically opens the door for enhanced drying. However, on the downside, it lacks advanced smart Wi-Fi connectivity, features a somewhat basic external panel design, and standard drying results can occasionally be inconsistent without allowing extra time for natural airflow.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher AEG FFB53940ZW

Technical Score

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 components:

35.0%

7.1

Performance

30.0%

8.1

Features

25.0%

8.5

Programmes

10.0%

5.8

Design

7.6
AEG FFB53940ZW has a technical score of 7.63 points, which is lower than 55.9% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

5.0

User reviews

30.0%

6.6

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
2.5
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United States
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2.5
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(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

5.5
AEG FFB53940ZW has a user score of 5.47 points, which is lower than 98.3% of products in this category.
Popularity
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.
6.6
AEG FFB53940ZW has a popularity of 6.6 points, which is higher than 61.7% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

7.2

Overall score

40.0%

7.2

Price

7.2
AEG FFB53940ZW has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.2 points, which is lower than 88.9% of products in this category.
Energy efficiency class
What it is: This attribute refers to Energy efficiency class.
When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

Importance: HIGH

D
AEG FFB53940ZW has energy efficiency class D, which is better than that of 32.5% of dishwashers and equal to that of 21.4% of dishwashers.
Washing efficiency class
What it is: This attribute refers to Washing efficiency class.
When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

Importance: MEDIUM

A
AEG FFB53940ZW has washing efficiency class A, which is better than that of 1.1% of dishwashers and equal to that of 98.9% of dishwashers.
Drying efficiency class
What it is: This attribute refers to Drying efficiency class.
When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

Importance: MEDIUM

A
AEG FFB53940ZW has drying efficiency class A, which is better than that of 1.1% of dishwashers and equal to that of 98.9% of dishwashers.
Noise emission class
What it is: This attribute refers to Noise emission class.
When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

Importance: MEDIUM

C
AEG FFB53940ZW has noise emission class C, which is worse than that of 55.5% of dishwashers and equal to that of 40.4% of dishwashers.
Energy consumption per cycle
What it is: This attribute refers to Energy consumption per cycle.
When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Energy consumption per cycle across dishwashers.

Importance: HIGH

0.85 kWh
AEG FFB53940ZW uses 0.85 kWh per cycle, which is higher than that of 68.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 8.1% of dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
What it is: This attribute refers to No. of wash programs.
When it matters: This matters if you want to compare No. of wash programs across dishwashers.

Importance: MEDIUM

5
AEG FFB53940ZW offers 5 wash programs, which is fewer than that of 78% of dishwashers and equal to that of 18.8% of dishwashers.
Quick wash program
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Quick wash program.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
AEG FFB53940ZW has a quick wash program. This feature is present in 99.6% of dishwashers.
Quick wash time
What it is: This attribute refers to Quick wash time.
When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Quick wash time across dishwashers.

Importance: MEDIUM

30 min
AEG FFB53940ZW completes its quick wash in 30 min, which is shorter than that of 33.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 43.6% of dishwashers.
Eco wash time
What it is: This attribute refers to Eco wash time.
When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Eco wash time across dishwashers.

Importance: MEDIUM

235 min
AEG FFB53940ZW completes its Eco wash in 235 min, which is shorter than that of 45.7% of dishwashers and equal to that of 6.5% of dishwashers.
Delicate wash program
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Delicate wash program.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: LOW

yes
AEG FFB53940ZW has a delicate wash program. This feature is present in 59.9% of dishwashers.
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Automatic door opening
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Automatic door opening.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: HIGH

yes
AEG FFB53940ZW has an automatic door-opening feature. This feature is present in 65.7% of dishwashers.
Touch screen
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Touch screen.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: LOW

no
AEG FFB53940ZW does not have a touch screen. This feature is present in 10.2% of dishwashers.
Load sensor
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Load sensor.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
AEG FFB53940ZW has a load sensor. This feature is present in 69.6% of dishwashers.
Overflow protection
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Overflow protection.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: HIGH

yes
AEG FFB53940ZW has overflow protection. This feature is present in 97.1% of dishwashers.
Adjustable water softener
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Adjustable water softener.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
AEG FFB53940ZW has an adjustable water softener. This feature is present in 99% of dishwashers.
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Type of installation
What it is: This attribute refers to Type of installation.
When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

Importance: LOW

freestanding
No. of place settings
What it is: This attribute refers to No. of place settings.
When it matters: This matters if you want to compare No. of place settings across dishwashers.

Importance: MEDIUM

14
AEG FFB53940ZW holds 14 place settings, which is more than that of 44.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 43.7% of dishwashers.
Cutlery basket
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Cutlery basket.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: LOW

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Height adjustable top basket
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Height adjustable top basket.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: LOW

yes
AEG FFB53940ZW has a height-adjustable top basket. This feature is present in 93% of dishwashers.
Digital display
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Digital display.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: LOW

yes
AEG FFB53940ZW has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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AEG FFB53940ZW vs the average dishwasher

  • Has a hygiene programme
    AEG FFB53940ZW has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Hygiene programme.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AEG FFB53940ZW has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
  • Has a program sequence indicator
    AEG FFB53940ZW has a program sequence indicator, while the average dishwasher does not have a program sequence indicator. 17.8% of dishwashers have a program sequence indicator.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Program sequence indicator.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    AEG FFB53940ZW has a program sequence indicator, while the average dishwasher does not have a program sequence indicator. 17.8% of dishwashers have a program sequence indicator.
  • 6.57x more popular
    AEG FFB53940ZW is more popular than the average dishwasher (6.57 vs 1).
    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.
    AEG FFB53940ZW is more popular than the average dishwasher (6.57 vs 1).6.57 vs 1
  • Has a hygiene programme
    AEG FFB53940ZW has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
  • Has a program sequence indicator
    AEG FFB53940ZW has a program sequence indicator, while the average dishwasher does not have a program sequence indicator. 17.8% of dishwashers have a program sequence indicator.

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  • Worse noise emission class
    AEG FFB53940ZW has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
  • 1 L higher water usage per cycle
    AEG FFB53940ZW uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (10.5 L vs 9.5 L).
  • 0.1 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    AEG FFB53940ZW uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • 280 L/year higher annual water consumption
    AEG FFB53940ZW uses more water annually than the average dishwasher (2940 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
  • Does not have a quiet wash program
    AEG FFB53940ZW does not have a quiet wash program, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a quiet wash program.
  • 1 fewer wash programs
    AEG FFB53940ZW offers fewer wash programs than the average dishwasher (5 vs 6).
  • Does not have a child lock
    AEG FFB53940ZW does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
  • 6.5 cm deeper depth
    AEG FFB53940ZW is deeper than the average dishwasher (62.5 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 3 cm taller height
    AEG FFB53940ZW is taller than the average dishwasher (85 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 0.05 m shorter supply hose length
    AEG FFB53940ZW has a shorter supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.5 m vs 1.55 m).
  • 6.7 kg heavier weight
    AEG FFB53940ZW is heavier than the average dishwasher (45.8 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 0.2 cm wider width
    AEG FFB53940ZW is wider than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 59.8 cm).
  • Worse noise emission class
    AEG FFB53940ZW has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Noise emission class.
    When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AEG FFB53940ZW has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).C vs B
  • 1 L higher water usage per cycle
    AEG FFB53940ZW uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (10.5 L vs 9.5 L).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Water usage per cycle.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Water usage per cycle across dishwashers.

    Importance: HIGH

    AEG FFB53940ZW uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (10.5 L vs 9.5 L).10.5 L vs 9.5 L
  • Does not have a quiet wash program
    AEG FFB53940ZW does not have a quiet wash program, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a quiet wash program.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Quiet wash program.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    AEG FFB53940ZW does not have a quiet wash program, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a quiet wash program.
  • 0.1 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    AEG FFB53940ZW uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Energy consumption per cycle.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Energy consumption per cycle across dishwashers.

    Importance: HIGH

    AEG FFB53940ZW uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.85 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • Does not have a child lock
    AEG FFB53940ZW does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Child lock.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    AEG FFB53940ZW does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
  • 280 L/year higher annual water consumption
    AEG FFB53940ZW uses more water annually than the average dishwasher (2940 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Annual water consumption.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Annual water consumption across dishwashers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AEG FFB53940ZW uses more water annually than the average dishwasher (2940 L/year vs 2660 L/year).2940 L/year vs 2660 L/year
  • 3 cm taller height
    AEG FFB53940ZW is taller than the average dishwasher (85 cm vs 82 cm).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Height.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Height across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    AEG FFB53940ZW is taller than the average dishwasher (85 cm vs 82 cm).85 cm vs 82 cm
  • 6.5 cm deeper depth
    AEG FFB53940ZW is deeper than the average dishwasher (62.5 cm vs 56 cm).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Depth.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Depth across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    AEG FFB53940ZW is deeper than the average dishwasher (62.5 cm vs 56 cm).62.5 cm vs 56 cm
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What customers like about AEG FFB53940ZW?

  • Excellent cleaning coverage thanks to the double-rotating SatelliteClean spray arm.
  • Efficient AirDry technology automatically opens the door at the end of the cycle to maximize natural drying.
  • Spacious 14-place setting capacity with a customizable MaxiFlex utensil drawer and height-adjustable upper basket.
  • Convenient 30-minute quick wash program that performs well when you are in a hurry.
  • Quiet operation at around 44–46 dB, making it peaceful for everyday home environments.
  • Helpful glass protection features including soft spikes and soft grips alongside a dedicated 45°C glassware program.

What customers dislike about AEG FFB53940ZW?

  • Drying performance on shorter cycles can occasionally leave plastic items slightly damp if the AirDry phase is cut short.
  • The 30-minute quick wash program may not yield completely clean results if the dishwasher is heavily soiled or overloaded.
  • A few users noted that the layout of the lower racks can feel a bit frustrating or tight for particularly oversized or oddly-shaped plates.
  • Occasional complaints regarding the detergent dispenser door sticking or failing to open mid-cycle if large plates block it.

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