Miele's 60 cm wide freestanding dishwashers are full-size machines that stand on their own rather than sitting behind a kitchen door. They suit a kitchen without a spare integrated housing, or a rented home where you may want to take the dishwasher with you. Every model here holds 14 place settings and has an A energy rating, so the choice comes down to loading, programmes, noise and finish.

All have a cutlery tray at the top, which frees the lower basket for plates and pans. Most use the 3D MultiFlex Tray, which can be adjusted to make room for bulkier utensils and small items. One white connected model also includes a cutlery basket, useful if you prefer to drop cutlery in. Noise levels run from 42 to 45 dB, worth comparing in an open-plan space.

Programmes are the clearest dividing line. The simpler models offer five wash programmes and have no internet connection. The others have nine or ten programmes and connect to the internet through Miele@home, and those that list it run a shorter standard Eco cycle: 3 hours 50 minutes against 4 hours 18. Finishes are white or Clean Steel.

If a quiet, straightforward machine is all you need, a five-programme model keeps things simple; if you want more programmes, a quicker Eco wash and app control, look at the connected models. For the wider full-size choice, browse Miele full-size dishwashers, or if you would rather build one into your units, see Miele 60 cm built-in dishwashers.