Head to head

Whirlpool W7FHS51X or Asko DFS344ID.S: 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.

Whirlpool W7FHS51X, studio product shot

Whirlpool W7FHS51X

8.5/10
Overall rating

Main drawbackVery long eco cycle when clean dishes are needed quickly

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Asko DFS344ID.S, studio product shot

Asko DFS344ID.S

8.6/10

Main drawbackAverage Eco electricity consumption is the main drawback

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Our verdict based on your priority

  • Priority: “Place settings”Whirlpool W7FHS51X 9 / 10 vs 8.2
  • Priority: “Noise level”Whirlpool W7FHS51X 9.2 / 10 vs 8.5
  • Priority: “Eco program electricity consumption”Whirlpool W7FHS51X 8.6 / 10 vs 8
  • Priority: “Eco program duration”Asko DFS344ID.S 9.3 / 10 vs 7.4

By criterion

Comparison of Whirlpool W7FHS51X and Asko DFS344ID.S by criterion
Criterion Whirlpool W7FHS51X Asko DFS344ID.S
Place settings 9 advantage 8.2
Noise level 9.2 advantage 8.5
Eco program electricity consumption 8.6 advantage 8
Eco program water consumption 8.1 8.5
Eco program duration 7.4 9.3 advantage

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 Whirlpool W7FHS51X and Asko DFS344ID.S
SpecificationWhirlpool W7FHS51XAsko DFS344ID.S
Width60 cm60 cm
Height85 cmNot provided
Depth59 cm59,6 cm
Place settings15 place settings14 place settings
Noise level41 dB42 dB
Eco program electricity consumption65 kWh/100 cycles74 kWh/100 cycles
Eco program water consumption9,5 L/cycle9,2 L/cycle
Eco program duration240 min195 min
Number of programsNot provided9 programs
Installation typeFreestandingFreestanding
Energy classBC
UseDomesticDomestic
End of cycleAutomatic door openingAutomatic door opening
Cutlery storageCutlery drawerCutlery basket
Basket layoutHeight-adjustable upper basketHeight-adjustable upper basket
Wash programsEcoEco
Wash optionsIntensive wash zoneProgram duration reduction

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

Which is right for you?

Whirlpool W7FHS51X

Leads on 3 criteria of 5 compared

  • Place settings: 9/10 vs 8.2/10 (15 place settings vs 14 place settings)
  • Noise level: 9.2/10 vs 8.5/10 (41 dB vs 42 dB)
  • Eco program electricity consumption: 8.6/10 vs 8/10 (65 kWh/100 cycles vs 74 kWh/100 cycles)
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Asko DFS344ID.S

Leads on 1 criterion of 5 compared

  • Eco program duration: 9.3/10 vs 7.4/10 (195 min vs 240 min)
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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, Whirlpool W7FHS51X or Asko DFS344ID.S?

They're neck and neck: 8.5/10 for Whirlpool W7FHS51X, 8.6/10 for Asko DFS344ID.S. A gap of less than half a point does not count as an advantage.

Which wins on “Eco program duration”?

Asko DFS344ID.S wins on “Eco program duration”: 9.3/10 compared with 7.4/10 for Whirlpool W7FHS51X. Recorded values: 195 min versus 240 min.

Which wins on “Place settings”?

Whirlpool W7FHS51X wins on “Place settings”: 9/10 compared with 8.2/10 for Asko DFS344ID.S. Recorded values: 15 place settings versus 14 place settings.

Which wins on “Noise level”?

Whirlpool W7FHS51X wins on “Noise level”: 9.2/10 compared with 8.5/10 for Asko DFS344ID.S. Recorded values: 41 dB versus 42 dB.

Which wins on “Eco program electricity consumption”?

Whirlpool W7FHS51X wins on “Eco program electricity consumption”: 8.6/10 compared with 8/10 for Asko DFS344ID.S. Recorded values: 65 kWh/100 cycles versus 74 kWh/100 cycles.

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