AEG 60 cm wide fully integrated dishwashers sit behind a door panel that matches your kitchen units, with the controls along the top edge of the door. The range covers the 5000, 6000, 8000 and 9000 Series. Every model is full-size, with 13 or 14 place settings, so all of them handle family-sized loads.

The main differences are efficiency and noise. Energy ratings run from C up to A. The A-rated models are also the quietest, at 37 to 42 dB against 42 to 44 dB for the rest, which matters in an open-plan room. They add internet connectivity and an interior light, but their Eco programmes take longer: 4½ to just over 5 hours rather than 4. Some models have a cutlery tray, which leaves the lower basket free for pans, while others keep a traditional cutlery basket. Most use sliding hinges, which let the furniture door move as it opens. A few use standard door hinges, and some have Push2Open, which opens the door with a light press and suits handleless kitchens.

To narrow it down, first check the hinge type against your door panel, then decide between a cutlery tray and a basket. After that, weigh the quieter, cheaper-to-run A-rated models against the shorter Eco cycles of the B and C-rated ones. You can compare these alongside the AEG 60 cm built-in dishwashers. If you'd rather have the controls on a visible fascia, see the AEG 60 cm semi-integrated dishwashers.