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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£400
  • Avg. price in US: ~$490
  • No. of place settings: 14
  • Energy efficiency class: C
  • Noise level: 44 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

AEG FFB6491AZW review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.0

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%

8.0

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Excellent
8.0

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%

7.7

Performance

30.0%

8.2

Features

25.0%

9.3

Programmes

10.0%

5.7

Design

Excellent
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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%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 6.7
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    6.0

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    5.0

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    8.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    7.4

    Noise level

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

  • 7.7
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    7.4

    Noise level

    20.0%

    8.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    8.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    6.0

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £400

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Verdict

The AEG FFB6491AZW is a 60 cm freestanding Series 6000 dishwasher featuring a 14 place setting capacity, an inverter motor, and a quiet 44 dB noise level. Its primary characteristics include a MaxiFlex cutlery drawer, an adjustable upper basket with protective SoftSpikes for glassware, and a dual-rotation SatelliteClean spray arm designed to optimize water distribution across all corners. Main advantages include an efficient class C energy rating, automated natural drying via AirDry technology that opens the door by 10 cm, an ExtraHygiene program that eliminates 99.99% of bacteria, and an adaptive AutoSense cycle that leverages water sensors to scale resource consumption based on soil levels. On the downside, the appliance's water consumption sits at a moderate 10.5 liters per cycle, and its maximum eco cycle runtime is relatively long at 4 hours.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher AEG FFB6491AZW

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%

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Performance

30.0%

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Features

25.0%

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Programmes

10.0%

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Design

8.0
AEG FFB6491AZW has a technical score of 8.04 points, which is higher than 60.6% 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%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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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.
1.0
AEG FFB6491AZW has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% 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%

8.0

Overall score

40.0%

8.4

Price

8.2
AEG FFB6491AZW has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.2 points, which is higher than 70.9% 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

C
AEG FFB6491AZW has energy efficiency class C, which is better than that of 53.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 20.8% 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 FFB6491AZW 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 FFB6491AZW 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

B
AEG FFB6491AZW has noise emission class B, which is better than that of 44.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 54.2% 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

0.75 kWh
AEG FFB6491AZW uses 0.75 kWh per cycle, which is lower than that of 48.2% of dishwashers and equal to that of 11.2% 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

9
AEG FFB6491AZW offers 9 wash programs, which is more than that of 84.5% of dishwashers and equal to that of 7.3% 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 FFB6491AZW 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 FFB6491AZW 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

240 min
AEG FFB6491AZW completes its Eco wash in 240 min, which is longer than that of 59.1% of dishwashers and equal to that of 13.8% 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

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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 FFB6491AZW 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 FFB6491AZW 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 FFB6491AZW 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 FFB6491AZW 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 FFB6491AZW 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 FFB6491AZW 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

no
AEG FFB6491AZW does not have a cutlery basket. This feature is present in 58.5% of dishwashers.
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 FFB6491AZW 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 FFB6491AZW has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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AEG FFB6491AZW vs the average dishwasher

  • 3 more wash programs
    AEG FFB6491AZW offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (9 vs 6).
    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

    AEG FFB6491AZW offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (9 vs 6).9 vs 6
  • Has a hygiene programme
    AEG FFB6491AZW 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 FFB6491AZW 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 FFB6491AZW 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 FFB6491AZW 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.
  • Better energy efficiency class
    AEG FFB6491AZW has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).
    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

    AEG FFB6491AZW has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).C vs D
  • 3.6% better value for money
    AEG FFB6491AZW offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.15 vs 7.875).
    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.
    AEG FFB6491AZW offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.15 vs 7.875).8.15 vs 7.88
  • 5% cheaper
    AEG FFB6491AZW is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£400 vs £420).
    AEG FFB6491AZW is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£400 vs £420).£400 vs £420
  • Better energy efficiency class
    AEG FFB6491AZW has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).
  • 3 more wash programs
    AEG FFB6491AZW offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (9 vs 6).
  • Has a hygiene programme
    AEG FFB6491AZW 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 FFB6491AZW 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.

Total
Overall
Performance
Programmes
  • 1 L higher water usage per cycle
    AEG FFB6491AZW uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (10.5 L vs 9.5 L).
  • 280 L/year higher annual water consumption
    AEG FFB6491AZW uses more water annually than the average dishwasher (2940 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
  • 5 min longer Eco wash time
    AEG FFB6491AZW takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (240 min vs 235 min).
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    AEG FFB6491AZW does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
  • Does not have a child lock
    AEG FFB6491AZW does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
  • 6.2 cm deeper depth
    AEG FFB6491AZW is deeper than the average dishwasher (62.2 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 3 cm taller height
    AEG FFB6491AZW is taller than the average dishwasher (85 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 0.05 m shorter supply hose length
    AEG FFB6491AZW has a shorter supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.5 m vs 1.55 m).
  • 6.4 kg heavier weight
    AEG FFB6491AZW is heavier than the average dishwasher (45.5 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 1 L higher water usage per cycle
    AEG FFB6491AZW 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 FFB6491AZW 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 cutlery basket
    AEG FFB6491AZW does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a 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

    AEG FFB6491AZW does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
  • Does not have a child lock
    AEG FFB6491AZW 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 FFB6491AZW 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 FFB6491AZW 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 FFB6491AZW 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 FFB6491AZW 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 FFB6491AZW is taller than the average dishwasher (85 cm vs 82 cm).85 cm vs 82 cm
  • 6.2 cm deeper depth
    AEG FFB6491AZW is deeper than the average dishwasher (62.2 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 FFB6491AZW is deeper than the average dishwasher (62.2 cm vs 56 cm).62.2 cm vs 56 cm
  • 0.05 m shorter supply hose length
    AEG FFB6491AZW has a shorter supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.5 m vs 1.55 m).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Supply hose length.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Supply hose length across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    AEG FFB6491AZW has a shorter supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.5 m vs 1.55 m).1.5 m vs 1.55 m
  • 5 min longer Eco wash time
    AEG FFB6491AZW takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (240 min vs 235 min).
    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

    AEG FFB6491AZW takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (240 min vs 235 min).240 min vs 235 min
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What customers like about AEG FFB6491AZW?

  • Efficient drying with AirDry technology that automatically opens the door at the end of the cycle
  • Thorough corner-to-corner cleaning performance thanks to the SatelliteClean spray arm system
  • Generous 14 place setting loading capacity suitable for larger families and busy households
  • Whisper-quiet operation at only 44 decibels, making it excellent for open-plan living spaces
  • Dedicated MaxiFlex cutlery drawer that accommodates bulky kitchen utensils while freeing up lower rack space
  • Enhanced glassware safety provided by protective SoftSpikes and the GlassCare program
  • Resource conservation via the AutoSense function, which adjusts cycle parameters based on soil level
  • Good C-class energy efficiency and a low average water consumption of 10.5 liters per cycle

What customers dislike about AEG FFB6491AZW?

  • Fixed delay start times strictly limited to pre-set 3, 6, or 9-hour increments rather than fully customizable timers
  • Potential organization challenges where certain deep bowls or oversized wine glasses may require careful maneuvering to sit securely

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