Head to head

De Dietrich DCJ532DQX or Asko DFI544DXXL: 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.

De Dietrich DCJ532DQX, studio product shot

De Dietrich DCJ532DQX

8.3/10
Overall rating

Main drawbackHigh eco electricity consumption is our main reservation

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Asko DFI544DXXL, studio product shot

Asko DFI544DXXL

8.7/10

Main drawbackLong eco cycle needs room in your schedule

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Our verdict based on your priority

  • Priority: “Place settings”De Dietrich DCJ532DQX 9 / 10 vs 8.2
  • Priority: “Eco program electricity consumption”Asko DFI544DXXL 8.8 / 10 vs 7.3
  • Priority: “Eco program water consumption”Asko DFI544DXXL 8.5 / 10 vs 7.3

By criterion

Comparison of De Dietrich DCJ532DQX and Asko DFI544DXXL by criterion
Criterion De Dietrich DCJ532DQX Asko DFI544DXXL
Place settings 9 advantage 8.2
Noise level 8.5 8.5
Eco program electricity consumption 7.3 8.8 advantage
Eco program water consumption 7.3 8.5 advantage
Eco program duration 9.2 9.3

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 De Dietrich DCJ532DQX and Asko DFI544DXXL
SpecificationDe Dietrich DCJ532DQXAsko DFI544DXXL
Width60 cm59,6 cm
Height82 cm85,9 cm
Depth55 cm55,4 cm
Place settings15 place settings14 place settings
Noise level42 dB42 dB
Eco program electricity consumption75,8 kWh/100 cycles64 kWh/100 cycles
Eco program water consumption10 L/cycle9,2 L/cycle
Eco program duration198 min195 min
Number of programsNot provided9 programs
Installation typeFully integratedFully integrated
Energy classCB
Drying technologyNot specifiedAutomatic door opening

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

Which is right for you?

De Dietrich DCJ532DQX

Leads on 1 criterion of 5 compared

  • Place settings: 9/10 vs 8.2/10 (15 place settings vs 14 place settings)
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Asko DFI544DXXL

Leads on 2 criteria of 5 compared

  • Eco program electricity consumption: 8.8/10 vs 7.3/10 (64 kWh/100 cycles vs 75,8 kWh/100 cycles)
  • Eco program water consumption: 8.5/10 vs 7.3/10 (9,2 L/cycle vs 10 L/cycle)
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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, De Dietrich DCJ532DQX or Asko DFI544DXXL?

They're neck and neck: 8.3/10 for De Dietrich DCJ532DQX, 8.7/10 for Asko DFI544DXXL. A gap of less than half a point does not count as an advantage.

Which wins on “Eco program electricity consumption”?

Asko DFI544DXXL wins on “Eco program electricity consumption”: 8.8/10 compared with 7.3/10 for De Dietrich DCJ532DQX. Recorded values: 64 kWh/100 cycles versus 75,8 kWh/100 cycles.

Which wins on “Eco program water consumption”?

Asko DFI544DXXL wins on “Eco program water consumption”: 8.5/10 compared with 7.3/10 for De Dietrich DCJ532DQX. Recorded values: 9,2 L/cycle versus 10 L/cycle.

Which wins on “Place settings”?

De Dietrich DCJ532DQX wins on “Place settings”: 9/10 compared with 8.2/10 for Asko DFI544DXXL. Recorded values: 15 place settings versus 14 place settings.

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