Best Countertop Dishwashers Ranked

A quiet no-plumbing countertop washer for a dorm, RV or rental where a faucet hookup is not an option.

The white-door version of the DW001-5; buy it only if the finish matters, since the black one costs less.

The step up from the DW001-5 for the extra glass and self-clean programs at a similar price.

The 8-program Euhomy with child lock and delay start, for households with small children.

A lower-priced tank washer that lists ENERGY STAR and a delay start.

A plain tank washer with a high-temperature wash for baby gear.

A narrow, fast, water-miserly design for people who will pay extra for a 15-minute cycle.

The best-documented Hermitlux, with published energy and water use.

A five-setting tank washer with a glass door and delay timer.

A very small tank washer for a tiny counter.

A small tank washer for one or two people that states its place-setting count.

The one tank washer with app control, for people who want to start it remotely.

The non-app Silonn; the app version costs less, so buy this one only for availability.

A tank washer with room for large plates, for households that cook with big dishes.

The cheapest six-place ENERGY STAR countertop washer here.

A larger Comfee for households of two to three with a faucet to connect to.

A six-setting countertop washer for people with a sink faucet who want ENERGY STAR.

The newer six-place Black+Decker with a stainless steel interior.

The original four-setting Hermitlux for a single person or couple.

The pricier Comfee tank washer, for the auto-open door and the highest published wash temperature.

The cheapest six-setting Comfee and the best value among faucet-fed countertop washers.

A long-running six-setting countertop model with an unusually broad cycle list.

A quiet, ENERGY STAR six-setting countertop washer from a major appliance brand.

A six-setting washer with a leak sensor, for buyers who worry about a hose failing.

A familiar brand’s tank washer, a fit for buyers who prefer a known name over price or noise.

A tank washer from a large appliance maker, for renters who want auto-open drying.

A six-setting washer that is hard to justify over the cheaper Comfee and SPT models.

A brand-name mini washer with a tank, for a small space without a faucet hookup.

The white version of the Comfee mini and the cheaper of the pair, for a no-plumbing setup.