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The Best Countertop Dishwashers (2026) — Every Spec from the Manual
Retailer listings for countertop dishwashers are a minefield. Walmart claims one model fits 6 place settings when the manual says 2. Brands publish wattage that contradicts their own fuse ratings. Noise figures differ by 10+ dB between the retailer and the manufacturer's spec sheet.
We went through the official manuals and spec sheets of 9 countertop, portable, and mini dishwashers and extracted the numbers that matter: documented place settings, tank capacity, water per cycle, noise, wattage, and dimensions. Every number links to its source. "—" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it — we don't guess.
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The quick picks
Best overallHermitlux HMX-DW034 place settings, tank + faucet, 50 dB, most complete documentationCheck price
Best no-plumbing valueFarberware FDW05ASBWHA750 W, 4.9 L/cycle, tank + faucet, lowest wattage among tank modelsCheck price
How the 9 compare
Every number below comes from the manufacturer's own documentation — manuals and official spec sheets, linked per model. “—“ means the manufacturer doesn't publish that spec; we never fill gaps with guesses. Want the full database? All models, sortable.
| Model | Footprint | Place settings | Tank | Water/cycle | Noise | Water source | Data score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermitlux HMX-DW03 Countertop Dishwasher | 42.8 × 42.5 cm | 4 | 5 L | 5.0 L | 50 dB | tank + faucet | 9.0 |
| Daan Tech Bob the Mini Dishwasher (2 place settings) | 34.0 × 49.0 cm | 2 | 3.9 L | 3.8 L | 43 dB | tank + faucet | 8.8 |
| Farberware Professional FDW05ASBWHA 5L Countertop Dishwasher | 43.9 × 41.9 cm | 2 | 5 L | 4.9 L | — | tank + faucet | 8.2 |
| HAVA R01 Compact Countertop Dishwasher | 42.5 × 42.8 cm | 2 | 5 L | 5.0 L | 60 dB | tank + faucet | 7.8 |
| COMFEE' CDC17P0AWW 5L Portable Mini Dishwasher | 42.0 × 43.5 cm | 2 | 5 L | 5.0 L | 62 dB | tank + faucet | 7.6 |
| ecozy DW-CT200A Portable Countertop Dishwasher | 42.8 × 42.5 cm | — | 5 L | — | — | tank + faucet | 7.2 |
| Danby DDW631SDB 6 Place Setting Countertop Dishwasher | 55.0 × 52.4 cm | 6 | — | 10.8 L | 54 dB | faucet | 7.8 |
| COMFEE' Countertop Dishwasher CDC22P1 (6 place settings, Energy Star) | 55.0 × 50.0 cm | 6 | — | 10.8 L | 52 dB | faucet | 7.4 |
| GE GPT225 Series 24" Portable Dishwasher (GPT225SGLWW) | 60.0 × 64.5 cm | 12 | — | — | 54 dB | faucet | 6.8 |
1. Hermitlux HMX-DW03 Countertop Dishwasher — Best overall
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Hermitlux HMX-DW03 Countertop Dishwasher
Footprint (mfr)42.8 × 42.5 cm
Water sourcetank + faucet
Tank (mfr)5 L
Place settings (mfr)4
The most completely documented model in the category — and the specs themselves back it up. 4 place settings (the manual-verified maximum among tank-fed models), 900 W, 50 dB documented noise, 5 L tank or faucet hookup, and a 15 cm clearance figure actually stated in the manual. One spec conflict: the product page claims 950 W but the manual rates it at 900 W. We use the manual.
Strengths (per specs & cited reviews)
- Most place settings among tank-fed models (4, per manual)
- Complete official documentation — no unverified fields
- Tank + faucet flexibility with documented 15 cm clearance
Watch out for
- Product page and manual disagree on wattage (950 vs 900 W)
- 42.8 cm wide — not the smallest option
2. Daan Tech Bob the Mini Dishwasher (2 place settings) — Quietest
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Daan Tech Bob the Mini Dishwasher (2 place settings)
Footprint (mfr)34.0 × 49.0 cm
Water sourcetank + faucet
Tank (mfr)3.9 L
Place settings (mfr)2
The only dishwasher in our database with documented noise below 50 dB — 43 dB(A) per the manual's energy label, which is closer to a library than an appliance. At 34 cm wide and 3.9 L of tank, it's also the most compact. The trade-off is capacity: 2 place settings (the manual's EN 50242 rating, not the marketing's '3 daily use' claim) and 3.8 L per Eco cycle. Designed in France with a distinctly un-appliance look.
Strengths (per specs & cited reviews)
- Documented 43 dB — 7+ dB quieter than every other model here
- Smallest footprint in the group (34.0 × 49.0 cm)
- Lowest water use per cycle (3.8 L documented)
Watch out for
- Only 2 place settings per the manual's regulatory figure
- Deeper than it is wide (49 cm) — measure your counter depth
3. Farberware Professional FDW05ASBWHA 5L Countertop Dishwasher — Lowest wattage (tank models)
Farberware Professional FDW05ASBWHA 5L Countertop Dishwasher
Footprint (mfr)43.9 × 41.9 cm
Water sourcetank + faucet
Tank (mfr)5 L
Place settings (mfr)2
At 750 W, it's the gentlest on circuits among the tank-fed models — relevant for RVs, shared circuits, and older wiring. The 4.9 L/cycle is the lowest documented water use among 5 L tank models. Key manual conflict: Walmart lists 6 place settings; the Farberware manual explicitly states 2. No official noise figure exists — the 62 dB on retail sites is not from Farberware documentation.
Strengths (per specs & cited reviews)
- Lowest documented wattage among tank models (750 W)
- Lowest water/cycle among 5L tank models (4.9 L)
- Tank + faucet dual-mode documented in the manual
Watch out for
- No official noise figure published
- Appears discontinued at first-party channels
4. HAVA R01 Compact Countertop Dishwasher
HAVA R01 Compact Countertop Dishwasher
Footprint (mfr)42.5 × 42.8 cm
Water sourcetank + faucet
Tank (mfr)5 L
Place settings (mfr)2
Well-documented by the manufacturer — manual covers dimensions, wattage, tank, place settings, noise, and weight on a single page. The noise figure (60 dB) is among the highest here, and 2 place settings is average for the tank-fed class. The 42.5 × 42.8 cm footprint is nearly identical to the Hermitlux and ecozy, suggesting a shared platform.
Strengths (per specs & cited reviews)
- Complete manufacturer documentation in one manual page
- Tank + faucet flexibility at 950 W
- 5 L/cycle water use documented on the product page
Watch out for
- 60 dB documented noise — among the loudest in the group
- Only 2 place settings per the manual
5. COMFEE' CDC17P0AWW 5L Portable Mini Dishwasher
COMFEE' CDC17P0AWW 5L Portable Mini Dishwasher
Footprint (mfr)42.0 × 43.5 cm
Water sourcetank + faucet
Tank (mfr)5 L
Place settings (mfr)2
COMFEE's mini model (the CDC17, not the larger CDC22) with a 5 L tank and faucet option. The manual confirms 2 place settings and 5 L/cycle. One notable gap: the manual doesn't state a rated wattage — it defers to the rating label, and the '1200 W' online is just the 120V × 10A circuit requirement, not an actual power rating. At 62 dB it's the loudest documented model here.
Strengths (per specs & cited reviews)
- Tank + faucet dual-mode from a major brand
- 5 L tank with documented 5 L/cycle water use
- Midea parent-brand support and parts availability
Watch out for
- Loudest documented noise in the group (62 dB)
- Wattage unverifiable from official documents
6. ecozy DW-CT200A Portable Countertop Dishwasher
ecozy DW-CT200A Portable Countertop Dishwasher
Footprint (mfr)42.8 × 42.5 cm
Water sourcetank + faucet
Tank (mfr)5 L
Place settings (mfr)—
Shares near-identical dimensions with the Hermitlux DW03 and HAVA R01 (likely a shared OEM platform). At 950 W with a 5 L tank, it's functionally similar — but with a notable documentation gap: ecozy publishes no official figure for noise, place settings, or water per cycle. Retailers claim 48 dB and 4 place settings, but we found no official backing for either.
Strengths (per specs & cited reviews)
- Tank + faucet flexibility at a competitive price point
- 950 W — within standard range for the class
- Manual and product page dimensions match precisely
Watch out for
- No official noise, place settings, or water/cycle figures
- Manual has a weight misprint (13 kg / 15.6 lbs — correct is 13 kg / 28.7 lbs)
7. Danby DDW631SDB 6 Place Setting Countertop Dishwasher — Best full-size countertop
Danby DDW631SDB 6 Place Setting Countertop Dishwasher
Footprint (mfr)55.0 × 52.4 cm
Water sourcefaucet
Tank (mfr)—
Place settings (mfr)6
The Danby is a proper 6-place-setting countertop dishwasher that connects to your faucet via a Quick Connect adapter. At 670 W it's the lowest-wattage model in the entire database — but it's also 55 × 52.4 cm, which is full-size countertop territory. Noise is a documented 54 dB. No built-in tank: this needs a faucet hookup.
Strengths (per specs & cited reviews)
- Lowest wattage in the database (670 W)
- Full 6 place settings per official documentation
- 54 dB documented noise — quiet for a full-size unit
Watch out for
- Faucet-only — no tank for plumbing-free use
- 55 × 52.4 cm footprint — needs a large counter
8. COMFEE' Countertop Dishwasher CDC22P1 (6 place settings, Energy Star)
COMFEE' Countertop Dishwasher CDC22P1 (6 place settings, Energy Star)
Footprint (mfr)55.0 × 50.0 cm
Water sourcefaucet
Tank (mfr)—
Place settings (mfr)6
COMFEE's full-size countertop model with 6 place settings and Energy Star certification. Similar footprint to the Danby (55 × 50 cm) and the same 10.8 L/cycle water use. At 52 dB it's the quietest of the full-size units. Key documentation issue: the manual only specifies a 10 A fuse at 120 V, but retailers claim 1380 W — since that contradicts the fuse rating, we list wattage as unverified.
Strengths (per specs & cited reviews)
- Energy Star certified — documented efficiency
- 52 dB — quietest among full-size countertop models
- Established Midea/COMFEE' platform with four sourced documents
Watch out for
- Faucet-only — no tank option
- Wattage unverifiable — retail figure contradicts manual's fuse rating
9. GE GPT225 Series 24" Portable Dishwasher (GPT225SGLWW)
GE GPT225 Series 24" Portable Dishwasher (GPT225SGLWW)
Footprint (mfr)60.0 × 64.5 cm
Water sourcefaucet
Tank (mfr)—
Place settings (mfr)12
Not a countertop unit at all — the GE GPT225 is a floor-standing portable on casters (60 × 64.5 × 91.4 cm). At 12 place settings and 1068 W, it's a full dishwasher that rolls to your faucet. We include it because people shopping for 'portable dishwashers' encounter it constantly. Worth knowing: GE publishes no water-per-cycle figure in any official document — the numbers on retail sites have no manufacturer backing.
Strengths (per specs & cited reviews)
- 12 place settings — genuinely full-size capacity
- GE brand with full support, parts, and documentation
- 54 dB documented noise
Watch out for
- Floor-standing (91.4 cm tall) — not a countertop unit despite search results
- 66.7 kg — not something you move casually
Where our data comes from
We don't test dishwashers. Every specification below comes from the manufacturer's own documentation — user manuals, official spec sheets, and product pages — and links to its source. Where a retailer listing disagreed with the manual (it happened five times in this category alone — place settings and wattage especially), we used the manual and flagged the conflict in our database notes.
If we couldn't verify a spec from an official document, it's shown as "—". We never estimate, interpolate, or use retailer-sourced figures as a substitute for manufacturer documentation.
Sources
- Daan Tech Bob official specifications and manual
- COMFEE' CDC17P0AWW official manual PDF
- COMFEE' CDC22P1 official manual PDF
- Danby DDW631SDB official product page and owner's manual
- Hermitlux HMX-DW03 official manual (ManualsLib)
- HAVA R01 official user manual PDF
- Farberware FDW05ASBWHA official manual PDF
- ecozy DW-CT200A product page and manual (ManualsLib)
- GE GPT225 official product page and Quick Specs
Frequently asked
How many place settings does a countertop dishwasher actually hold?
Per official manuals: the mini models (COMFEE' CDC17, Farberware, HAVA R01, Bob) hold 2 place settings. Mid-size units (Hermitlux DW03) hold 4. Full countertop units (Danby DDW631, COMFEE' CDC22) hold 6. Retailer claims often inflate these — Walmart lists 6 for the Farberware when the manual says 2.
Do countertop dishwashers need plumbing?
Not necessarily. Six of the nine models here have a built-in water tank (3.9–5 L) that you fill manually — no faucet hookup needed. Most of these also accept a faucet adapter for permanent installation. Three models (Danby, COMFEE' CDC22, GE GPT225) require a faucet or water line.
How loud is a countertop dishwasher?
Documented noise levels in our database range from a remarkably quiet 43 dB (Bob by Daan Tech) to 62 dB (COMFEE' CDC17). For reference, 50 dB is roughly a quiet conversation. Two models (ecozy, Farberware) publish no official noise figure at all.
How much water does a countertop dishwasher use per cycle?
Documented water use runs from 3.8 L (Bob, Express cycle) to 10.8 L (the full-size Danby and COMFEE' CDC22). The tank-fed minis typically use 4.9–5.0 L. For comparison, hand-washing a load uses 20–40 L or more.
Can I run a countertop dishwasher on an RV circuit?
Check the documented wattage: the Danby at 670 W is the gentlest; most minis run 900–1,000 W. At 120V, a 1,000 W dishwasher draws about 8.3 A — tight on a 15 A circuit with other loads. Our RV Amp Calculator can stack your loads.
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