Hobart LXnC-3
#3 in UndercounterFull review
A low-temp chemical-sanitizing undercounter dishwasher that runs on 120 V, for kitchens without a 240 V circuit. It pairs low water use with a tall door, at a premium price.
Amazon $8,222.90$8,222.90
The Hobart LXnC-3 is the better commercial dishwasher overall, rated 3.5 to 3.4. The Hobart LXnC-3 leads on water use and door opening. The Champion UH230B wins on throughput. The Hobart LXnC-3 costs $1,044.10 less ($8,222.90 vs $9,267).
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Champion UH230B
#4 in UndercounterFull review
A fast high-temp undercounter dishwasher for kitchens that run out of racks at peak. It is the quickest undercounter here and also the priciest.
Amazon $9,267$9,267
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Hobart LXnC-3 for water use (0.6 gal per rack vs 0.8 gal per rack) and door opening (17 in door opening vs 14.8 in door opening).
- Choose the Champion UH230B for throughput (40 racks an hour vs 34 racks an hour).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every undercounter commercial dishwasher; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Hobart LXnC-3 | Champion UH230B |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 36 $241.85 per rack an hour ($8,222.90, 34 racks/h) | 39 $231.68 per rack an hour ($9,267, 40 racks/h) |
| Throughput 15% | 35 34 racks an hour | 50 40 racks an hour |
| Water use 20% | 88 0.6 gal per rack | 69 0.8 gal per rack |
| ENERGY STAR 10% | 100 ENERGY STAR certified | 100 ENERGY STAR certified |
| Door opening 10% | 70 17 in door opening | 48 14.8 in door opening |
| Pumps 5% | 100 built-in chemical pumps, drain pump | 100 built-in chemical pumps, drain pump |
| Warranty 10% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Hobart LXnC-3 | Champion UH230B | |
|---|---|---|
| Washing | ||
| Type | Undercounter | Undercounter |
| Sanitizing | Low-temp (chemical) | High-temp |
| Racks per hour | 34 racks/h | 40 racks/h |
| Shortest cycle | 103 s | 90 s |
| Water per rack | 0.6 gal | 0.8 gal |
| Door opening | 17 in | 14.8 in |
| Rack size | 20 x 20 in | 20 x 20 in |
| Wash tank | 2.9 gal | - |
| Power | ||
| Electrical | 120 V, 1-phase, 14.9 A | 208-240 V, 1-phase, 32 A |
| Built-in booster | No | Yes |
| Booster heater | - | 6 kW |
| Tank heater | 1.8 kW | 2 kW |
| Wash pump | 0.8 hp | 1 hp |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes | Yes |
| Ventless | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Chemical pumps | Yes | Yes |
| Drain pump | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Width | 23.9 in | 24 in |
| Depth | 25.6 in | 25 in |
| Height | 33.2 in | 33.8 in |
| Weight | 185 lb | 215 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |