AEG built-in dishwashers sit inside your kitchen units, and nearly all of them here are fully integrated, hidden behind a door that matches your cabinets. There is also a semi-integrated 6000 Series model, which leaves a stainless steel control panel on show above your own door panel. The range runs from the 5000 Series to the 9000 Series, so it covers straightforward everyday machines as well as quieter models you can connect to the internet.

Width is the first decision. The 45 cm models take 9 or 10 place settings and suit smaller kitchens or households. You can compare them alongside other AEG slimline dishwashers. The 60 cm models hold 13 or 14 place settings, enough for a family's daily load, and you can browse all AEG full size dishwashers too.

Features build as you move up. Some 5000 Series models have a TimeSelect display, so you choose a programme by how long you want it to take. The 45 cm 5000 Series model uses AirDry, which opens the door at the end of the cycle so dishes dry with natural airflow. The 45 cm 7000 Series GlassCare models are designed to clean and protect delicate glassware. At the top, the A-rated 60 cm models connect to the internet, have an interior light and run at 37 to 42 dB. Push2Open versions open with a press on the door, which helps in handleless kitchens.

Everyday details differ too. Some models have a cutlery basket and others a cutlery tray, including the EasyFlex Cutlery Drawer, which keeps cutlery out of the lower basket. Most fit with sliding hinges, so check your furniture door's weight against each model's hinge limit. To narrow it down, measure for 45 or 60 cm, decide between fully and semi-integrated, then compare energy rating and noise level. If you would rather not build in, see AEG freestanding dishwashers.