Head to head

Tecnolec TDW12WH 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.

Tecnolec TDW12WH, studio product shot

Tecnolec TDW12WH

7/10
Overall rating

Main drawbackEco electricity consumption is among the highest in the selection

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Asko DFI544DXXL, studio product shot

Asko DFI544DXXL

8.7/10

Main drawbackLong eco cycle requires planning when dishes are needed again

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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 Tecnolec TDW12WH and Asko DFI544DXXL by criterion
Criterion Tecnolec TDW12WH Asko DFI544DXXL
Place settings 7.1 8.2 advantage
Noise level 6.7 8.5 advantage
Eco program electricity consumption 6.6 8.8 advantage
Eco program water consumption 6.8 8.5 advantage
Eco program duration 8.2 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 Tecnolec TDW12WH and Asko DFI544DXXL
SpecificationTecnolec TDW12WHAsko DFI544DXXL
Width60 cm59,6 cm
Height85 cm85,9 cm
Depth60 cm55,4 cm
Place settings12 place settings14 place settings
Noise level49 decibels42 decibels
Eco program electricity consumption92,3 kWh/100 cycles64 kWh/100 cycles
Eco program water consumption11 L/cycle9,2 L/cycle
Eco program duration230 min195 min
Number of programsNot provided9 programs
Installation typeFreestandingFully Integrated
Energy classEB
Cutlery storageCutlery basketCutlery basket
Wash programsIntensiveEco
Wash optionsHalf loadIntensive wash zone

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

Which is right for you?

Tecnolec TDW12WH

Leads on 0 criterion of 5 compared

  • No numerical specification sets it apart in this comparison.
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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 decibels vs 49 decibels)
  • 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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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, Tecnolec TDW12WH or Asko DFI544DXXL?

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 decibels versus 49 decibels.

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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