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Best Dishwashers of 2026

Last reviewed 18 May 2026 by Best Products UK Editorial Team

A dishwasher is a 10-year purchase that runs every day or two — pick carefully. The current UK Amazon line-up splits between Bosch's mid-tier reliability flagship, COMFEE's value-tier Amazon-direct picks, and the established UK brand-name budget tier (Hotpoint, Indesit, Hisense). We've narrowed the line-up to ten machines worth considering in 2026 and ranked them by household size and the household's tolerance for daily-use noise. Click through to Amazon for the live UK price.

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Best Products UK Editorial Team
Editorial team
Published 30 April 2026
10 min read
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At a glance

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How we tested

Best Products UK is a review aggregator, not a test lab. For this guide we read long-form reviews from Which?, Trusted Reviews, Good Housekeeping, AO.com's review database, and the IndyBest section of The Independent. We weighted each dishwasher by (a) cross-reviewer agreement on wash quality and dry performance, (b) noise level (the spec that determines whether the machine can run during dinner), (c) energy and water use, and (d) UK warranty and brand-service network. Scores reflect editorial confidence. We do not display Amazon prices on this page — dishwasher prices move with delivery promotions. Always click through to Amazon for the live UK price, and confirm delivery / installation / removal terms separately.

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Best Overall
01
Bosch Series 2 SMS26AW08G Freestanding Dishwasher (60cm, EcoSilence)
Bosch

Series 2 SMS26AW08G Freestanding Dishwasher (60cm, EcoSilence)

9.5
/ 10
Exceptional

Bosch's Series 2 is the dishwasher reviewers consistently recommend as the safest mid-range UK purchase. EcoSilence brushless inverter motor is rated for 10-year+ daily use, wash quality is among the best in tier, 46dB noise level is at the threshold for 'open-plan kitchen friendly'. Bosch's UK service network is the strongest in the white-goods category — replacement parts available years after launch. UK Amazon long-term reviews average 4.6 stars across multiple years. The right call for households who want a dishwasher that just works for the next decade.

Why we love it
  • EcoSilence brushless inverter motor
  • Bosch UK service network
  • 46dB — open-plan kitchen friendly
  • 10+ year reliability data
Watch out for
  • Premium-tier price
  • Aesthetically plain (intentional)
  • E-class energy (newer rivals A-D)
Place settings
13
Width
60cm
Noise
46dB
Motor
EcoSilence brushless inverter
Warranty
2 years standard + extended motor cover
Also at Currys · AO.com · John Lewis
Premium Pick
02
COMFEE' Freestanding Dishwasher 13 Place Settings (Inverter Quiet Motor)
COMFEE'

Freestanding Dishwasher 13 Place Settings (Inverter Quiet Motor)

9
/ 10
Excellent

COMFEE's 13-place freestanding is the value pick that competes with the Bosch on spec at a meaningfully lower price. Inverter quiet motor, adjustable upper rack, full-size 60cm width. Wash quality on long-term UK Amazon reviews is consistently positive. The trade-off vs Bosch is the brand support — COMFEE's UK service network is meaningfully thinner, and replacement parts harder to source three years post-purchase. For households who treat the appliance as a 4-6 year purchase, the spec-per-pound is hard to beat.

Why we love it
  • Inverter motor at value tier
  • 13 place settings full-size
  • Adjustable upper rack
  • Strong UK Amazon review consensus
Watch out for
  • COMFEE' UK service thin
  • Long-term parts availability uncertain
  • Plastic shelf trim feels mid-tier
Place settings
13
Width
60cm
Motor
Inverter (quiet)
Energy
Class D
Warranty
1-2 years
03
COMFEE' Freestanding Dishwasher CDWEF1435EBC-UK (14 Place Settings, Class B)
COMFEE'

Freestanding Dishwasher CDWEF1435EBC-UK (14 Place Settings, Class B)

8.9
/ 10
Very Good

The larger 14-place COMFEE' with B-class energy rating — meaningfully more efficient than the rank-2 D-class equivalent. Half-load function for partial cycles. Same COMFEE' brand caveats apply. For households of 4-5 people who specifically want a larger capacity at the value tier and care about energy efficiency, this is the right call.

Why we love it
  • B-class energy rating
  • 14 place settings
  • Half-load function
  • Same COMFEE' value-tier pricing
Watch out for
  • Same UK service caveats as rank 2
  • Brand recognition lower
  • Plastic interior trim
Place settings
14
Width
60cm
Energy
Class B
Functions
Half-load + standard cycles
Warranty
1-2 years
Value for Money
04
Hotpoint H2F HL626 UK 14 Place Setting Dishwasher (Active Dry)
Hotpoint

H2F HL626 UK 14 Place Setting Dishwasher (Active Dry)

8.6
/ 10
Very Good

Hotpoint's H2F HL626 is the established-UK-brand value pick. 14 place settings, Active Dry technology (which materially improves dry quality vs base-model alternatives — uses residual heat to evaporate water rather than relying on heating elements). Hotpoint's UK service network is strong and replacement parts are widely available years post-purchase. For households who want a real UK brand at a budget-friendly price, this is the safest call. UK Amazon long-term reviews are favourable.

Why we love it
  • Active Dry technology
  • Hotpoint UK service network
  • 14 place settings
  • Genuine value-tier price
Watch out for
  • Noise level higher than Bosch
  • F-class energy rating
  • Basic display vs digital rivals
Place settings
14
Width
60cm
Dry
Active Dry
Energy
F
Warranty
2 years (Hotpoint UK)
Also at Currys · AO.com · Argos
05
Indesit Push and Go D2F HK26 S UK 14 Place Dishwasher (Silver)
Indesit

Push and Go D2F HK26 S UK 14 Place Dishwasher (Silver)

8.3
/ 10
Good

Indesit's Push and Go is the simplest-controls dishwasher on this list. Single push-button starts a sensor-optimised wash cycle (auto-adjusts for load size and soil level), 14 place settings, 60cm width. Indesit's UK parts network is strong (Indesit is part of Whirlpool, established UK service infrastructure). The trade-off vs more feature-rich models is the absence of intensive cycles, eco-tuned cycles, and pre-rinse modes — Push and Go is genuinely just one cycle. For households who don't want to think about wash cycles, this is the right call.

Why we love it
  • Single-button operation
  • Auto sensor cycle
  • Indesit UK service via Whirlpool
  • Reliable budget pick
Watch out for
  • Only one cycle option
  • F-class energy
  • Noisier than Bosch
Place settings
14
Width
60cm
Cycle
Auto sensor (push to start)
Energy
F
Warranty
2 years (Indesit / Whirlpool UK)
Also at Currys · AO.com
Buying guide

How to choose a dishwasher in 90 seconds

Three questions narrow the line-up to one or two options for any kitchen.

1.
How big is the household?

1-2 people → 9-10 place setting slimline (45cm wide — not on this list; slimline is a separate category). 3-4 people → 13-14 place full size 60cm (most picks on this list). 5+ people → 14+ place settings, look for tall-tub designs (Bosch Series 2 fits taller pans). Place setting count is the standard measure; for context, a 'place setting' is roughly one dinner plate + side plate + bowl + cup + cutlery. A 14-place machine fits a full family of four's dinner.

2.
Where will it live (noise tolerance)?

Open-plan kitchen / living area → under 45dB is the threshold for 'can run during dinner without raising voices'. Bosch Series 2 hits 46dB (just over). Most COMFEE / Hotpoint / Indesit hit 47-52dB (audibly running). For households who run the dishwasher overnight or while out, noise is less critical. Match noise spec to when you'll actually run it.

3.
Energy class A, B, C or D — does it matter?

Yes, meaningfully over 10 years. The EU revised A-G scale (2021) is genuinely stricter than the old A+++ scale. An A-class dishwasher uses around 25-30% less electricity and water than a D-class equivalent. Over a 10-year ownership, the energy gap totals £100-200. Most picks on this list are B-E rated; A-class is rare at consumer price tiers. Bosch's energy efficiency is consistently strong.

For most UK households the answer is the Bosch Series 2 SMS26AW08G if you can justify the premium. For value-tier, the Hotpoint H2F HL626. For absolute budget, the Indesit Push and Go. Click through to Amazon for the live UK price.

06
Indesit Push and Go D2F HK26 UK 14 Place Dishwasher (White)
Indesit

Push and Go D2F HK26 UK 14 Place Dishwasher (White)

8
/ 10
Good

White variant of the rank-5 Indesit Push and Go. Same hardware, same Indesit UK service, same single-cycle operation. Pick whichever colour matches your kitchen. UK Amazon stock availability and pricing varies between the colour SKUs.

Why we love it
  • Same hardware as rank 5
  • White finish — matches most kitchens
  • Indesit UK service
  • Push-button simplicity
Watch out for
  • Same single-cycle limit
  • Same F-class energy
  • Same noise as rank 5
Place settings
14
Width
60cm
Cycle
Auto sensor
Energy
F
Warranty
2 years (Indesit UK)
Also at Currys · AO.com
07
Hisense HS622E90BUK Standard Freestanding Dishwasher (85cm Height, E-Rated)
Hisense

HS622E90BUK Standard Freestanding Dishwasher (85cm Height, E-Rated)

7.7
/ 10
Good

Hisense's HS622E90BUK is the value-tier Hisense dishwasher. 85cm height suits standard UK kitchen alcoves, E-class energy rating, freestanding. Hisense's UK service network is growing — meaningfully better than the Amazon-direct generics, slightly behind the Hotpoint / Indesit / Bosch tier. For households who want a non-British brand at mid-budget with credible UK service support, this is the right call.

Why we love it
  • Hisense UK service network
  • Standard 85cm height fits alcoves
  • Reliable Hisense brand
  • Mid-tier price for the build
Watch out for
  • E-class energy
  • Noisier than Bosch
  • Basic feature set
Place settings
13-14
Width
60cm
Height
85cm
Energy
E
Warranty
2 years (Hisense UK)
08
Hisense 14 Place Settings Freestanding Dishwasher (Inverter + Crystal Lighting)
Hisense

14 Place Settings Freestanding Dishwasher (Inverter + Crystal Lighting)

7.5
/ 10
Good

Hisense's premium-feature freestanding for buyers who want 14 place settings and inverter motor at the Hisense price tier. Crystal lighting (interior LED) makes it easier to spot debris and food residue. Adjustable upper basket for taller items. Same Hisense UK service support.

Why we love it
  • Inverter motor at Hisense tier
  • 14 place settings
  • Crystal LED interior lighting
  • Adjustable upper basket
Watch out for
  • Same Hisense service caveats
  • E-class energy
  • Premium-tier price within Hisense range
Place settings
14
Width
60cm
Motor
Inverter
Features
Crystal LED + adjustable basket
Warranty
2 years (Hisense UK)
09
Russell Hobbs Freestanding Dishwasher (14 Place, Class C Energy)
Russell Hobbs

Freestanding Dishwasher (14 Place, Class C Energy)

6.9
/ 10
Fair

Russell Hobbs (Spectrum Brands UK) is the budget-tier UK-supported brand. 14 place settings, C-class energy rating (better than the F-class Hotpoint and Indesit), Russell Hobbs UK consumer-appliance support. Build quality is below the Bosch / Hotpoint tier; reliability data over multiple years is mixed. For a rental property or 3-4 year ownership horizon, this is a credible UK-supported budget pick.

Why we love it
  • C-class energy
  • Russell Hobbs UK service
  • 14 place settings
  • Mid-range price for the spec
Watch out for
  • Reliability data below Bosch / Hotpoint
  • Plastic interior feels budget-tier
  • Noisier than premium rivals
Place settings
14
Width
60cm
Energy
C
Cycles
Standard set
Warranty
1-2 years (Russell Hobbs UK)
Editor's Pick
10
Hoover H-DISH 300 Freestanding Dishwasher (13 Place)
Hoover

H-DISH 300 Freestanding Dishwasher (13 Place)

6.6
/ 10
Fair

Hoover's H-DISH 300 is the budget-tier Hoover (part of Candy / Haier group). 13 place settings, 60cm freestanding, Hoover UK service support. Standard programme set covers everyday use. For first-flat purchases or households who want a recognised UK brand at the lowest credible price, this is the right call. Build quality reflects the price tier — not the Bosch durability standard.

Why we love it
  • Hoover UK service (Candy / Haier group)
  • 13 place settings
  • Lowest credible UK-brand price
  • Compact 60cm width
Watch out for
  • Build below mid-tier brands
  • F-class energy
  • Noisier than premium
Place settings
13
Width
60cm
Energy
F
Cycles
Standard set
Warranty
2 years (Hoover UK)
The verdict

If this is the dishwasher you'll use for a decade

Reviewer consensus points to the Bosch Series 2 SMS26AW08G. Bosch's UK service network is the best in white-goods, the EcoSilence inverter motor is rated for 10-year+ daily use, and the wash quality is consistently rated among the best at the mid-tier. UK Amazon long-term reviews average 4.6 stars across years of availability. The COMFEE' freestanding picks at ranks 2 and 3 are the value alternative for buyers who want a similar feature set at a meaningfully lower price tier — with the trade-off of thinner UK service support.

At the budget tier, the Hotpoint H2F HL626 (rank 4) is the right call for households who want a UK-supported brand without paying Bosch tier. Hotpoint's UK parts network is reliable, the 14-place capacity covers families of four, and the Active Dry feature meaningfully improves dry quality vs base-model alternatives. The Indesit Push and Go (ranks 5 and 6) is the simplest-controls budget pick for households who want one-button operation.

Hisense (ranks 7 and 8) is the value-tier non-British brand with growing UK service network — solid 14-place freestanding at modest spend. Russell Hobbs (rank 9) and Hoover (rank 10) round out the budget end. The honest split: for a 10-year purchase, the Bosch is worth the premium; for a 3-5 year rental property or starter home, anything in ranks 4-10 works.

Frequently asked

Common questions

Bosch or Hotpoint — which should I buy?
Bosch if you want the strongest UK service network and the EcoSilence motor for long-term reliability; Hotpoint if you want a UK-supported brand at a meaningfully lower price tier. Bosch's premium pays back over 10+ year ownership; Hotpoint is fine for 5-7 year horizons. For most UK households the Bosch Series 2 is the easier first recommendation if the budget allows.
Freestanding or integrated?
Integrated dishwashers fit behind a kitchen cabinet door (matching the cabinetry) — they're covered in a separate Integrated Dishwashers ranking on the site. Freestanding (this list) shows the machine face. For most UK kitchens, freestanding is the simpler buy — easier to install, easier to replace, no cabinetry constraints. Pick integrated only if your kitchen design demands it.
How important is the energy rating?
Meaningful over a decade. An A-class machine uses ~25-30% less electricity and water than a D-class machine. Over 10 years that's £100-200 saved. The Bosch and COMFEE's at the top of this list have better ratings than the budget tier. For a 10-year purchase, energy class is worth caring about. For a 3-year rental property, less so.
Will the dishwasher fit my kitchen alcove?
Standard UK dishwasher alcoves are 60cm wide × 85cm tall × 60cm deep. Some older kitchens have a 45cm-wide alcove for slimline dishwashers (slimline is a separate category — covered on a different page). Measure first. Add 5-10cm clearance behind the unit for water and waste pipework. Most freestanding dishwashers on this list need plumbing to a cold water supply and a waste outlet — both of which are usually pre-installed in the alcove from a previous dishwasher.
Will Amazon deliver and install?
Varies by seller. Some Amazon sellers offer free curbside delivery (you move it into the kitchen); some offer installation, plumbing connection and old-machine removal for a fee. AO.com is the more reliable UK retailer for white-goods installation. Compare against AO before placing the order — the installation cost often makes the difference.
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Best Products UK is an independent UK product-review aggregator. Our editorial team synthesises hands-on reviews from leading UK consumer publications — Which?, Wired UK, T3, Tom's Guide UK, Trusted Reviews, TechRadar, Good Housekeeping, Expert Reviews, Stuff and others — into clear, ranked top-ten guides for UK shoppers. We do not run a physical test lab. We tell you which products UK reviewers agree on, where they disagree, and which the data says is right for your budget. Our methodology is published openly at /about/#methodology.