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  • Avg. price: ~£470
  • No. of place settings: 13
  • Energy efficiency class: C
  • Noise level: 44 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

AEG FSE54600Z review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.5

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%

7.5

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Very good
7.5

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%

7.6

Performance

30.0%

8.2

Features

25.0%

6.5

Programmes

10.0%

7.3

Design

Very good
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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

  • 7.1
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    6.4

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    7.0

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    8.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    7.4

    Noise level

    10.0%

    8.2

    No. of place settings

  • 7.6
    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%

    6.4

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    8.2

    No. of place settings

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Verdict

The AEG FSE54600Z is a 60 cm fully integrated Series 5000 dishwasher featuring a 13 place setting capacity, a durable stainless steel tub, and a highly reliable inverter motor. Operating at a quiet 44 dB noise level, it has an energy efficiency Class C rating, consuming 74 kWh per 100 cycles and 9.9 liters of water per Eco cycle. Its main pros include advanced AirDry technology that automatically opens the door by 10 cm at the end of a cycle to maximize natural drying, a flexible height-adjustable upper basket, a PerfectFit sliding hinge system for seamless kitchen cabinetry integration, and an intelligent AutoSense dirt sensor that optimizes utility usage across its 5 wash programs. On the downside, the appliance is limited to a fixed 3-hour delay start option rather than a fully flexible 24-hour timer, lacks a modern dedicated third cutlery drawer in favor of a traditional lower basket cutlery basket, and lacks smart app connectivity.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher AEG FSE54600Z

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%

?

Features

25.0%

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Programmes

10.0%

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Design

7.5
AEG FSE54600Z has a technical score of 7.49 points, which is lower than 62.6% 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 FSE54600Z 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%

7.5

Overall score

40.0%

8.0

Price

7.7
AEG FSE54600Z has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.7 points, which is lower than 60.5% 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 FSE54600Z 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 FSE54600Z 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 FSE54600Z 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 FSE54600Z 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

0.735 kWh
AEG FSE54600Z uses 0.735 kWh per cycle, which is lower than that of 59.5% of dishwashers and equal to that of 3.4% 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 FSE54600Z 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 FSE54600Z 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 FSE54600Z 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 FSE54600Z 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

no
AEG FSE54600Z does not have a delicate wash program. This feature is present in 60% 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 FSE54600Z 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

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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 FSE54600Z 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 FSE54600Z 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 FSE54600Z 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

fully integrated
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

13
AEG FSE54600Z holds 13 place settings, which is fewer than that of 55.2% of dishwashers and equal to that of 20.7% 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

yes
AEG FSE54600Z has a cutlery basket. This feature is present in 58.4% 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 FSE54600Z 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 FSE54600Z has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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AEG FSE54600Z vs the average dishwasher

  • Has a program sequence indicator
    AEG FSE54600Z 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 FSE54600Z 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 FSE54600Z 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 FSE54600Z has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).C vs D
  • 6.1 kg lighter weight
    AEG FSE54600Z is lighter than the average dishwasher (33 kg vs 39.1 kg).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Weight.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Weight across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    AEG FSE54600Z is lighter than the average dishwasher (33 kg vs 39.1 kg).33 kg vs 39.1 kg
  • 1 cm shallower depth
    AEG FSE54600Z is shallower than the average dishwasher (55 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 FSE54600Z is shallower than the average dishwasher (55 cm vs 56 cm).55 cm vs 56 cm
  • 0.02 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    AEG FSE54600Z uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.7 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 FSE54600Z uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.7 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.735 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 0.2 cm narrower width
    AEG FSE54600Z is narrower than the average dishwasher (59.6 cm vs 59.8 cm).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Width.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Width across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    AEG FSE54600Z is narrower than the average dishwasher (59.6 cm vs 59.8 cm).59.6 cm vs 59.8 cm
  • 0.2 cm shorter height
    AEG FSE54600Z is shorter than the average dishwasher (81.8 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 FSE54600Z is shorter than the average dishwasher (81.8 cm vs 82 cm).81.8 cm vs 82 cm
  • Better energy efficiency class
    AEG FSE54600Z has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).
  • 0.02 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    AEG FSE54600Z uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.7 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • Has a program sequence indicator
    AEG FSE54600Z 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.
  • 6.1 kg lighter weight
    AEG FSE54600Z is lighter than the average dishwasher (33 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 1 cm shallower depth
    AEG FSE54600Z is shallower than the average dishwasher (55 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 0.2 cm narrower width
    AEG FSE54600Z is narrower than the average dishwasher (59.6 cm vs 59.8 cm).
  • 0.2 cm shorter height
    AEG FSE54600Z is shorter than the average dishwasher (81.8 cm vs 82 cm).

Total
Performance
Programmes
Design
  • 0.4 L higher water usage per cycle
    AEG FSE54600Z uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (9.9 L vs 9.5 L).
  • 1 fewer wash temperatures
    AEG FSE54600Z offers fewer wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (3 vs 4).
  • 112 L/year higher annual water consumption
    AEG FSE54600Z uses more water annually than the average dishwasher (2772 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
  • Does not have a half-load option
    AEG FSE54600Z does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. 72.7% of dishwashers have a half-load option.
  • Does not have a delicate wash program
    AEG FSE54600Z does not have a delicate wash program, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a delicate wash program.
  • Does not have a quiet wash program
    AEG FSE54600Z 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.
  • Does not have an intensive wash program
    AEG FSE54600Z does not have an intensive wash program, while the average dishwasher has an intensive wash program. 89.5% of dishwashers have an intensive wash program.
  • 1 fewer wash programs
    AEG FSE54600Z offers fewer wash programs than the average dishwasher (5 vs 6).
  • 5 min longer Eco wash time
    AEG FSE54600Z takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (240 min vs 235 min).
  • 1 fewer place settings
    AEG FSE54600Z holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).
  • 0.05 m shorter supply hose length
    AEG FSE54600Z has a shorter supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.5 m vs 1.55 m).
  • Does not have a half-load option
    AEG FSE54600Z does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. 72.7% of dishwashers have a half-load option.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Half load option.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AEG FSE54600Z does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. 72.7% of dishwashers have a half-load option.
  • Does not have a delicate wash program
    AEG FSE54600Z does not have a delicate wash program, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a 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

    AEG FSE54600Z does not have a delicate wash program, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a delicate wash program.
  • Does not have a quiet wash program
    AEG FSE54600Z 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 FSE54600Z 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.
  • Does not have an intensive wash program
    AEG FSE54600Z does not have an intensive wash program, while the average dishwasher has an intensive wash program. 89.5% of dishwashers have an intensive wash program.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Intensive wash program.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AEG FSE54600Z does not have an intensive wash program, while the average dishwasher has an intensive wash program. 89.5% of dishwashers have an intensive wash program.
  • 1 fewer place settings
    AEG FSE54600Z holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).
    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

    AEG FSE54600Z holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).13 vs 14
  • 0.4 L higher water usage per cycle
    AEG FSE54600Z uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (9.9 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 FSE54600Z uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (9.9 L vs 9.5 L).9.9 L vs 9.5 L
  • 1 fewer wash temperatures
    AEG FSE54600Z offers fewer wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (3 vs 4).
    What it is: This attribute refers to No. of wash temperatures.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare No. of wash temperatures across dishwashers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AEG FSE54600Z offers fewer wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (3 vs 4).3 vs 4
  • 112 L/year higher annual water consumption
    AEG FSE54600Z uses more water annually than the average dishwasher (2772 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 FSE54600Z uses more water annually than the average dishwasher (2772 L/year vs 2660 L/year).2772 L/year vs 2660 L/year
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What customers like about AEG FSE54600Z?

  • The AirDry feature automatically opens the door by 10 cm at the end of the cycle to allow natural airflow, ensuring dishes emerge thoroughly dried.
  • Operates very quietly at a noise level of 44 dB, making it barely noticeable during everyday use in open living spaces.
  • Features a highly flexible interior layout, including an easily height-adjustable upper basket and foldable tines in the bottom rack.
  • Equipped with an intuitive front panel control system that displays clear wash stages and includes a precise countdown timer.
  • Provides varied and highly effective wash cycles, such as a quick 30-minute wash and options to add ExtraPower or ExtraHygiene functions.
  • Offers good energy and water efficiency, holding a Class C rating while consuming only 9.9 litres of water per eco cycle.

What customers dislike about AEG FSE54600Z?

  • The provided cutlery basket lid design can feel restrictive, with slots that are too small for some thicker or chunky-handled utensils.
  • Standard cycle times can feel relatively long, with the eco-programme taking up to 240 minutes to complete.
  • The top basket layout can feel slightly awkward for securely fitting larger coffee mugs or tall wine glasses.
  • Requires a higher upfront initial investment compared to cheaper, entry-level integrated dishwasher models on the market.

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