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AEG FUS6491AZM Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£380No. of place settings:14Energy efficiency class:CNoise level:44 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

AEG FUS6491AZM Review: Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.9

Overall score

Score
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Dishwashers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 55% of models
Score components

80%

7.7

Technical score

20%

8.7

User score

â–²Better than 55% of dishwashers
7.7

Technical score

Technical score
7.7/ 10
✕
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 54% of models
Score components

35%

7.6

Performance

30%

7.7

Features

25%

8.1

Programmes

10%

6.9

Design

â–¼Worse than 54% of dishwashers
8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 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–² Better than 88% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

9.3

Number of reviews

Based on 101 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.
â–²Better than 88% of dishwashers
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Technical Specifications of dishwasher AEG FUS6491AZM

Technical score
Technical score
7.7/ 10
✕
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 54% of models
Score components:

35%

7.6

Performance

30%

7.7

Features

25%

8.1

Programmes

10%

6.9

Design

7.7
User score
User score
8.7/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

9.3

Number of reviews

Based on 101 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.
8.7
Popularity
Popularity
9.3/ 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 88% of models
Popularity:
AEG FUS6491AZM has a popularity score of 9.3 points, which is higher than 87.7% of products in this category.
9.3
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 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–² Better than 65% of models
Score components:

60%

7.9

Overall score

40%

8.5

Price

8.1
Energy efficiency class
C
Energy efficiency class
C
â–² Better than 54% of models
This dishwasher has energy efficiency class C, better than that of 53.9% of dishwashers and the same as that of 20.8% 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
B
Noise emission class
B
â–² Better than 45% of models
This dishwasher has noise-emission class B, better than that of 44.6% of dishwashers and the same as that of 54.1% of dishwashers.
Energy consumption per cycle
0.75 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.75 kWh
â–² Better than 48% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.75 kWh; it is lower than that of 48.1% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 11.3% of the dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
8
No. of wash programs
8
â–² Better than 64% of models
Market range: <5 – >10
The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is 8; it is higher than that of 64.1% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 20.3% 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
240 min
Eco wash time
240 min
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 240 min; it is longer than that of 59.3% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 13.7% of the dishwashers.
Delicate wash program
no
Delicate wash program
no
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
This dishwasher does not have a delicate wash programme. Overall, 60.2% 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
built-under
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 FUS6491AZM vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. Overall, 34.3% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 2 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    8
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).
    8 vs 6
  • Has a pause option
    Pause option
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This dishwasher has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. Overall, 45.4% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    C
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This dishwasher has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).
    C vs D
  • 9.31x more popular
    AEG FUS6491AZM is more popular than the average dishwasher (9.31 vs 1).
    9.31 vs 1
  • 8.4% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 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
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    AEG FUS6491AZM
    the average dishwasher
    AEG FUS6491AZM has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (8.67 vs 8.000).
    8.67 vs 8
  • 2.8% better value for money
    AEG FUS6491AZM offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.08 vs 7.9).
    8.08 vs 7.86
  • 10.5% cheaper
    AEG FUS6491AZM is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£380 vs £420).
    £380 vs £420
  • 9.31x more popular
    AEG FUS6491AZM is more popular than the average dishwasher (9.31 vs 1).
    9.31 vs 1
  • 8.4% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 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
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    AEG FUS6491AZM
    the average dishwasher
    AEG FUS6491AZM has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (8.67 vs 8.000).
    8.67 vs 8
  • 2.8% better value for money
    AEG FUS6491AZM offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.08 vs 7.9).
    8.08 vs 7.86
  • 10.5% cheaper
    AEG FUS6491AZM is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£380 vs £420).
    £380 vs £420
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    C
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This dishwasher has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).
    C vs D
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. Overall, 34.3% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 2 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    8
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).
    8 vs 6
  • Has a pause option
    Pause option
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This dishwasher has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. Overall, 45.4% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 2.6% lighter
    Weight
    38.12 kg
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% lighter: this dishwasher is lighter than the average dishwasher (38.1 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    38.12 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 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.
  • No delicate wash programme
    Delicate wash program
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a delicate wash programme, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash programme. Overall, 60.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 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
  • No intensive wash programme
    Intensive wash program
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This dishwasher does not have an intensive wash programme, while the average dishwasher has an intensive wash programme. Overall, 89.5% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 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
  • 1 °C lower maximum wash temperature
    Max cleaning temperature
    69 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <65 °C – >75 °C
    The maximum cleaning temperature of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (69 °C vs 70 °C).
    69 °C vs 70 °C
  • 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
  • 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
  • 1 °C lower maximum wash temperature
    Max cleaning temperature
    69 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <65 °C – >75 °C
    The maximum cleaning temperature of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (69 °C vs 70 °C).
    69 °C vs 70 °C
  • 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.
  • No delicate wash programme
    Delicate wash program
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a delicate wash programme, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash programme. Overall, 60.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No intensive wash programme
    Intensive wash program
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This dishwasher does not have an intensive wash programme, while the average dishwasher has an intensive wash programme. Overall, 89.5% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 5 min longer Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    240 min
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a longer Eco programme than the average dishwasher (240 min vs 235 min).
    240 min vs 235 min
  • 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

Third-party reviews

Based on 101 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about AEG FUS6491AZM

  • Thorough cleaning performance with the SatelliteClean spray arm
  • Effective natural air drying via the automatic door-opening AirDry feature
  • Highly flexible and spacious layout utilizing the MaxiFlex cutlery drawer
  • Pleasantly quiet operation running at 44 dB(A)
  • Generous 14 place setting capacity ideal for households of 3-4 people
  • Height-adjustable upper basket via the QuickLift system even when fully loaded
  • Good selection of useful wash programs and clear user interface

What we don't like about AEG FUS6491AZM

  • Extremely long program runtimes, reaching up to 4 hours in the Eco mode
  • Drying performance is noted as less perfect during the resource-saving Eco program
  • Lacks a ComfortLift lower rack, requiring users to fully bend over to load bottom dishes
  • May not fit well or integrate easily in exceptionally compact kitchen spaces

Verdict

The AEG FUS6491AZM is a full-sized 60 cm under-counter Series 6000 dishwasher featuring a 14 place setting capacity, 8 wash programs, and a C-class energy rating with a 10.5-liter water consumption per eco cycle. Its main pros include an efficient SatelliteClean spray arm that provides up to three times better coverage, a flexible MaxiFlex cutlery drawer for bulky utensils, an adjustable QuickLift upper basket, a quiet 44 dB noise level, and natural AirDry technology that automatically opens the door after washing. However, notable cons include the lack of app-based smart connectivity, the absence of interior lighting, and occasional residue left on dishes during the Eco mode.

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