AEG's 60 cm wide built-in dishwashers are full-size machines for fitted kitchens, each holding 13 or 14 place settings. Nearly all are fully integrated. The range runs through the 5000, 6000, 8000 and 9000 series, from simpler C-rated models up to A-rated, internet-connected machines.

The first choice is how the dishwasher sits in your kitchen. AEG 60 cm wide fully integrated dishwashers hide completely behind a door that matches your cabinets, with the controls on the top edge of the door. AEG 60 cm wide semi integrated dishwashers leave a stainless steel control panel on show above your own door panel. Many fully integrated models use sliding hinges, which AEG designs to help the appliance door line up with the cabinet doors on either side. Others use standard door hinges, so check the fitting requirements against your kitchen. Some 8000 and 9000 series models have Push2Open, which opens the door with a gentle push and suits handleless kitchens.

Energy ratings run from C to A, and the A-rated models are also the quietest, at 37 to 42 dB compared with 42 to 44 dB for the others. They all connect to the internet, so you can check on and control them through the AEG app, and they have an interior light. The trade-off is time: their eco programmes take between four and a half and just over five hours, against four hours on the B- and C-rated machines. Inside, some models have a cutlery basket in the lower rack and others a cutlery tray along the top, which frees up space below. Selected models have the EasyFlex Cutlery Drawer.

To narrow it down, decide first whether you want the controls hidden or on show. Then weigh noise and energy use against cycle length. If the dishwasher runs every day in an open-plan room, a quieter A-rated model is worth considering. If it sits in a utility room, or a four-hour eco cycle matters more, look at the 5000 and 6000 series. To compare other sizes and installation types, browse all AEG full size dishwashers.