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We think theyre best for households that dont have enough under-counter space for afull-sized dishwasher.
Dera Burreson
The best countertop dishwashers may lack the capacity of full-sized options, but they offer you more flexibility.
We tested six countertop dishwashers inThe Laband our homes for effectiveness, capacity, noise level, and more.
Our favorite countertop dishwashers fit between two and six place configs at once.
The Hava R01 has a water tank or connects to your kitchen faucet, which we did during testing.PHOTO: The Spruce / Jarren Potter
We were extremely impressed, as the Hava took care of those messes as well.
We liked that the tines are bendable and that the silverware holder can be removed.
The manual includes illustrations for loading.
No need to pre-rinse dishes before putting them in the Hava—win!.PHOTO: The Spruce / Jarren Potter
It has a pump to force the dirty water out and afilter thats easy to get to and clean.
We used this dishwasher at home for about three weeks while renovating our kitchen.
It was our only dishwasher during that time, and we barely missed our standard dishwasher.
With enough space to hold six place controls, this is our favorite countertop dishwasher for families.
Though its much smaller than a traditional dishwasher, its still larger compared to othercountertop appliances.
Always check the size of your plates before selecting a countertop dishwasher.
Dinner plates tend to be 9- to 12-inches in diameter.
Mostbut not allcountertop dishwashers can handle plates up to 10 inches.
We observed the full wash and dry cycle, which took about two hours to complete.
Most of the dishes were spotless and dry to the touch, even withoutany pre-rinsing.
We were also impressed with how easy it was to drain the dishwasher after use and inspect the filter.
It’s almost silent during operation, with an output of 34 decibels.
Other standout features of this dishwasher include a stainless steel tub and a removable silverware basket.
A shiny stainless steel handle accents the dishwasher’s white housing and black window.
Its appeal isn’t limited to aesthetics, though.
This appliance comes equipped with seven wash functions, which is more than most models we recommend.
The options include specialty cycles like glass and eco.
Notably, this pick is also Energy Star certified.
This dishwasher did a great job of cleaning most of the dishes we washed in it, too.
We especially liked how quickly this dishwasher finished a normal wash cycle.
The interior of the dishwasher wasnt dry, but we could use the forced drain feature to empty it.
Once the tank had enough water, we didnt have any other issues running theFarberware Portable Countertop Dishwasher.
We also tested several countertop dishwashers at home for at least three weeks.
In addition to cleaning performance, we evaluated each model for capacity, design, sound, and value.
The Danby countertop dishwasher is roomy enough to hold six place settings.PHOTO: The Spruce / Ivy Ford
Because they save space, these types of dishwashers are perfect fortiny homes.
If you have cupboards over your counters, measure how much space you have available.
Capacity:Bigger, heavier countertop dishwashers typically provide more capacity than smaller, more portable units.
Dishwasher pods are compatible with the Danby, which makes it simple to use.PHOTO: The Spruce / Ivy Ford
Smaller models like theComfee Countertop Dishwasher(our best value pick) typically hold just two to four-place options.
In addition to these wash cycles, some countertop dishwashers will dry your dishes.
It had completely dried our dishes about half an hour into an hour-long dry cycle.
How Noisy the Dishwasher Is
Despite being more compact, countertop dishwashersdoproduce some noise during operation.
The quietest models put out less than 50 decibels, which is equivalent to a bird call.
Why Trust The Spruce?
Jeremy Laukkonenis an updates writer for The Spruce who does not enjoy hand-washing dishes.
We used the Comfee dishwasher’s water tank, but it connects to your kitchen faucet, too. .PHOTO: The Spruce / Dera Burreson
The Comfee is small but mighty—it held over four place settings during our testing.PHOTO: The Spruce / Dera Burreson
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The Farberware countertop dishwasher gives you a bird’s eye view of the wash cycle with a clear front.PHOTO: The Spruce / Dera Burreson
We were able to squeeze two cups, mugs, large plates, and small plates into one cycle (alongside silverware).PHOTO: The Spruce / Dera Burreson
Countertop dishwashers often have a lot of the same features as full-sized units, including a silverware basket.Dera Burreson
We drained the Farberware Portable Countertop Dishwasher into our sink, and liked how it came with a forced drain feature to make cleaning up easier.Dera Burreson
