Independent · sourced · Updated June 2026
Best Dishwashers (2026)
The cheapest dishwashers is Bosch 300 Series Dishwasher (SHE53C85N) at $1099. Best by the numbers — Bosch 300 Series Dishwasher (SHE53C85N) (lowest price), Bosch 500 Series Dishwasher (SHP65DM5N) (newest). This page compares 10 dishwashers across 8 brands on price and key specs — every figure sourced, updated June 2026.
10 dishwashers compared on the specs that matter and US price — ranked cheapest-first. Every spec and price links to its source and the date we captured it.
Key takeaways
- Lowest price: Bosch 300 Series Dishwasher (SHE53C85N) at $1099 (List/value price $1,099 at Best Buy and other retailers; frequently on sale near $799–$999).
- Typical price: from $1099, median $1299, up to $1749 — across 7 priced.
- Tracked: 10 products across 8 brands, current through 2026-06-15.
- Compared on: noise dba, place settings, wash cycles, third rack, drying type, smart wifi.
Best by the numbers
Objective winners — each is the leader on one measured spec, with the figure. No subjective ranking.
- Lowest price: Bosch 300 Series Dishwasher (SHE53C85N) ($1099)
- Newest: Bosch 500 Series Dishwasher (SHP65DM5N) (2025)
- Lowest noise dba: Samsung Smart Linear Wash Dishwasher (DW80R9950US) (39 noise dba)
Comparison
| # | Dishwasher | Price | noise dba | place settings | wash cycles | third rack | drying type | smart wifi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bosch 300 Series Dishwasher (SHE53C85N) | $1099 | 46 | 16 | 8 | true | PureDry (closed condensation, no heating element) | true | bosch-home.com |
| 2 | Samsung Smart Linear Wash Dishwasher (DW80R9950US) | $1199 | 39 | 15 | 7 | true | AutoRelease Door (auto door-open with internal fan assist) | true | samsung.com |
| 3 | Bosch 500 Series Dishwasher (SHP65DM5N) | $1249 | 44 | 16 | 8 | true | AutoAir (automatic door-open at cycle end) | true | bosch-home.com |
| 4 | GE Profile UltraFresh System Dishwasher (PDT755SYVFS) | $1299 | 42 | 16 | 6 | true | Twin Turbo Dry Boost (dual-wattage heater + 2 fans) | true | geappliances.com |
| 5 | KitchenAid 360° Max Jets Third Rack Dishwasher (KDTM404KPS) | $1349 | 44 | 16 | 5 | true | heated dry (recessed heating element) | false | ajmadison.com |
| 6 | Bosch 800 Series Dishwasher (SHP78CM5N) | $1499 | 42 | 16 | 8 | true | CrystalDry (zeolite mineral drying to ~176°F) | true | bosch-home.com |
| 7 | Miele G 5056 SCVi SF (G 5000 Series) | $1749 | 44 | 16 | 5 | true | condensation (stainless steel tub heat-retention) | false | mieleusa.com |
| 8 | LG QuadWash Smart Dishwasher (LDPN6761T) | — | 44 | 15 | 9 | true | Dynamic Dry (2-stage fan-assisted) | true | lg.com |
| 9 | Maytag Front Control Dishwasher (MDB4949SKZ) | — | 50 | 14 | 4 | false | heated dry | false | maytag.com |
| 10 | Whirlpool AI Intelligent Wash Dishwasher (WDT750SAKZ) | — | 47 | 13 | 5 | true | heated dry (optional Heated Dry cycle) | false | whirlpool.com |
Specs are as published by the manufacturer (or a reputable spec source where the official page was unavailable); prices are US launch MSRP. Full per-product records and all spec columns are in our open dataset.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest dishwashers?
Bosch 300 Series Dishwasher (SHE53C85N) is the cheapest at $1099 (List/value price $1,099 at Best Buy and other retailers; frequently on sale near $799–$999), as of 2026-06-15.
How much does dishwashers cost?
Across the 7 dishwashers with a published price, the median is $1299, ranging from $1099 to $1749, as of 2026-06-15.
Which dishwashers is best by the numbers?
Lowest price: Bosch 300 Series Dishwasher (SHE53C85N) ($1099). Newest: Bosch 500 Series Dishwasher (SHP65DM5N) (2025). Lowest noise dba: Samsung Smart Linear Wash Dishwasher (DW80R9950US) (39 noise dba).
How many dishwashers are compared here?
10 dishwashers across 8 brands, with US price and key specs, current through 2026-06-15.
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How we compiled this
Roster of ten high-search built-in dishwasher models across Bosch, Miele, KitchenAid, LG, Samsung, GE Profile, Maytag, and Whirlpool. Each model was independently re-verified against manufacturer product pages (bosch-home.com, mieleusa.com, kitchenaid.com, lg.com, samsung.com, geappliances.com, maytag.com, whirlpool.com), an official Bosch press release (us.bosch-press.com), and reputable retailers/reviewers (AJ Madison, Best Buy, Home Depot, Lowe's, us-appliance.com, Consumer Reports, Reviewed.com). Adversarial fact-check corrections: Bosch 800 price 1449→1499; LG, Maytag, and Whirlpool prices set to null because no single published US MSRP could be verified (only outlet/comparable-value proxies). All ten models confirmed to exist. specKeys: noise_dba (decibels A-weighted), place_settings (max place-setting capacity, whole number), wash_cycles (count of distinct wash programs), third_rack (boolean; for Miele reflects the included 3D cutlery tray), drying_type (string), smart_wifi (boolean), energy_star (boolean), release (string release year). priceUsd is published US MSRP/list in USD, or null where no verified USD MSRP was found. accessedAt 2026-06-15.
Last verified 2026-06-15. We re-check published specs and prices on a recurring cadence and update this page when they change.
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