Best Countertop Dishwashers (2026)

This is the largest machine in the roundup, sized for two or three people, with six place settings and eight cycles including Heavy, Normal, Baby-Care, ECO, Glass and Speed. At roughly 17 by 22 by 20 inches it takes real counter space, which is the price of the capacity.

It connects directly to the faucet with a suitable adapter, so it fills and drains through the sink instead of using a tank. That removes the refill chore of tank models but requires a compatible faucet. Against the 5-liter tank units, it can run longer loads without interruption.

The Energy Star rating signals efficient water and power use. Measure the cabinet clearance above and the counter depth before buying, scrape plates and load carefully. For a small household that wants one real daily load, it is the best fit. In year three, the parts that need attention are the door seal and the filter, both of which collect grease from daily loads. Against the BLACK+DECKER it offers one more cycle and a larger chamber, while the BLACK+DECKER offers a brand with a longer parts record. Plan to scrape plates, load bowls on the sides and leave tall pots to hand washing.

A 1.32-gallon tank lets you fill the washer by hand and run it anywhere there is an outlet. This suits renters and RVs where faucet hookup is awkward. Six programs include Normal, Rapid, Hygiene, Fruit, Glass and Air Refresh.

The Hygiene cycle heats water to 158 degrees Fahrenheit, which helps with greasy dishes and baby items. Air Refresh circulates air to keep dishes and the chamber fresh, which is better than passive drying alone. Compared with the six-place COMFEE', it is smaller and ties you to the tank size.

Fill the tank with clean water, load carefully and let the door vent after a cycle. It is the better choice when you cannot connect to a faucet. Because the tank holds only about five liters, a single cycle uses all of it, so refilling is part of every run. Against the HAVA softener model it lacks scale control, which matters if your tap water is hard. Empty the tank after the cycle to avoid stale water smells.

The standout feature is an integrated water softener. In hard-water areas, scale builds on spray arms and leaves spots on glass, so a softener extends the machine life and improves results. That is rare at this size.

It also adds an optimized ECO mode for lower water and energy use and a redesigned adjustable basket that improves loading. Against the standard HAVA with a 5-liter tank, this version targets results and efficiency rather than extra programs.

Use softener salt as the manual directs, clean the filter regularly and check the spray arm ports. It is the pick for hard-water households. Hard-water scale is the silent killer of small spray arms, whose ports are tiny, so a softener protects the very part that fails first. Against the COMFEE tank unit it trades the hygiene heat for scale protection, so choose based on your water.

BLACK+DECKER is the only long-established appliance brand in the group, which matters for parts and support. It offers seven wash cycles, an LED display and a Quick Connect assembly for the faucet.

The Energy Star rating signals efficient use, and the LED display makes cycle selection easy. Against the COMFEE' six-place unit, it has fewer cycles but a more recognized brand. Quick Connect makes hooking to the faucet less fiddly than a threaded adapter.

Wash dishes after scraping, load carefully and keep the filter clean. It suits buyers who value brand recognition. Quick Connect also makes it easy to remove the hose between uses so the counter stays clear. Against the six-place COMFEE it offers a recognized name rather than extra capacity, and warranty claims tend to be simpler with an established brand.

At 16.2 by 15.5 by 17.8 inches, this is the smallest machine in the roundup, with a 1 to 6 hour delay start that lets you run cycles at off-peak times. Five programs plus one extra cover the usual loads.

The compact footprint suits tiny kitchens and dorms. Dual spray arms provide 360-degree coverage in a small chamber. Against the COMFEE' six-place unit, capacity is lower, so it fits one to two people.

No installation is needed beyond filling the tank or connecting a hose. Load plates upright and keep large pots out of the plan. It is the smallest option. Delay start is useful if your power plan charges more in the evening, or if you want the machine to run while you are out. Against the EUHOMY it is smaller and has fewer programs, so it fits a single-person kitchen better.

EUHOMY offers eight programs and a 5-liter tank in a quiet 40 dB design, sized for 30-plus items. Plates up to 10.25 inches fit, along with bowls, cups, utensils and baby items.

The tank or hose option adds flexibility, and the 40 dB rating suits open apartments. Against the six-place COMFEE', capacity is smaller, but the program count is higher and the unit quieter.

Use the hose for long loads to avoid refilling. It suits apartment dwellers who value quiet. The 40 dB rating, if it holds in daily use, makes it the pick for studio apartments where the dishwasher runs near the bed. Against the FOHERE it has more programs and a bigger tank, but also a bigger body, so measure first.