Head to head

Asko DFI544DXXL or Tecnolec TDW12WH: which should you choose?

Comparison of the two dishwashers using our catalogue's scoring criteria, value by value. Scores are relative to all the models we have analysed.

Asko DFI544DXXL, studio product shot

Asko DFI544DXXL

8.7/10

Main drawbackLong eco cycle needs room in your schedule

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Tecnolec TDW12WH, studio product shot

Tecnolec TDW12WH

7/10
Overall rating

Main drawbackEco electricity consumption among the higher published figures

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Our verdict based on your priority

  • Priority: “Place settings”Asko DFI544DXXL 8.2 / 10 vs 7.1
  • Priority: “Noise level”Asko DFI544DXXL 8.5 / 10 vs 6.7
  • Priority: “Eco program electricity consumption”Asko DFI544DXXL 8.8 / 10 vs 6.6
  • Priority: “Eco program water consumption”Asko DFI544DXXL 8.5 / 10 vs 6.8
  • Priority: “Eco program duration”Asko DFI544DXXL 9.3 / 10 vs 8.2

By criterion

Comparison of Asko DFI544DXXL and Tecnolec TDW12WH by criterion
Criterion Asko DFI544DXXL Tecnolec TDW12WH
Place settings 8.2 advantage 7.1
Noise level 8.5 advantage 6.7
Eco program electricity consumption 8.8 advantage 6.6
Eco program water consumption 8.5 advantage 6.8
Eco program duration 9.3 advantage 8.2

A gap of less than half a point does not count as an advantage: our scores are relative to the catalogue, and using them to pick a winner would imply a level of precision we cannot offer.

Side-by-side specs

Specifications for Asko DFI544DXXL and Tecnolec TDW12WH
SpecificationAsko DFI544DXXLTecnolec TDW12WH
Width59,6 cm60 cm
Height85,9 cm85 cm
Depth55,4 cm60 cm
Place settings14 place settings12 place settings
Noise level42 dB49 dB
Eco program electricity consumption64 kWh/100 cycles92,3 kWh/100 cycles
Eco program water consumption9,2 L/cycle11 L/cycle
Eco program duration195 min230 min
Number of programs9 programsNot provided
Installation typeFully integratedFreestanding
Energy classBE
Cutlery storageCutlery basketCutlery basket
Wash programsEcoIntensive
Wash optionsIntensive wash zoneHalf load

Figures published by manufacturers and retailers, compiled in our reviews. “Not provided” means the figure could not be verified.

Which is right for you?

Asko DFI544DXXL

Leads on 5 criteria of 5 compared

  • Eco program electricity consumption: 8.8/10 vs 6.6/10 (64 kWh/100 cycles vs 92,3 kWh/100 cycles)
  • Noise level: 8.5/10 vs 6.7/10 (42 dB vs 49 dB)
  • Eco program water consumption: 8.5/10 vs 6.8/10 (9,2 L/cycle vs 11 L/cycle)
  • Eco program duration: 9.3/10 vs 8.2/10 (195 min vs 230 min)
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Tecnolec TDW12WH

Leads on 0 criterion of 5 compared

  • No numerical specification sets it apart in this comparison.
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Comparison based on published specifications and our scores, calculated using the same criteria for every model. Our methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Which is rated higher, Asko DFI544DXXL or Tecnolec TDW12WH?

Asko DFI544DXXL scores 8.7/10, compared with 7/10 for Tecnolec TDW12WH, using the same scoring criteria.

Which wins on “Eco program electricity consumption”?

Asko DFI544DXXL wins on “Eco program electricity consumption”: 8.8/10 compared with 6.6/10 for Tecnolec TDW12WH. Recorded values: 64 kWh/100 cycles versus 92,3 kWh/100 cycles.

Which wins on “Noise level”?

Asko DFI544DXXL wins on “Noise level”: 8.5/10 compared with 6.7/10 for Tecnolec TDW12WH. Recorded values: 42 dB versus 49 dB.

Which wins on “Eco program water consumption”?

Asko DFI544DXXL wins on “Eco program water consumption”: 8.5/10 compared with 6.8/10 for Tecnolec TDW12WH. Recorded values: 9,2 L/cycle versus 11 L/cycle.

Which wins on “Eco program duration”?

Asko DFI544DXXL wins on “Eco program duration”: 9.3/10 compared with 8.2/10 for Tecnolec TDW12WH. Recorded values: 195 min versus 230 min.

Which wins on “Place settings”?

Asko DFI544DXXL wins on “Place settings”: 8.2/10 compared with 7.1/10 for Tecnolec TDW12WH. Recorded values: 14 place settings versus 12 place settings.

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