Best Dishwashers UK (2026)
A dishwasher's real test is how well its Eco cycle cleans and what each cycle costs, since that's the mode you'll use most. This guide compares dishwashers tested by Trusted Reviews, who plumb in and run in every machine, fill it with a typical domestic load including wine glasses and plastics, then test the main wash and Eco cycles while measuring water, power, time to completion and noise. Cost-per-cycle figures are Trusted Reviews' own measurements.
We have not hands-on tested these products. Our picks are based on published independent tests and reviews, listed at the bottom of this page. How we pick.
Our top pick
Haier I Pro Series 7 XF 4A4M4PDA-80
Best overall
Trusted Reviews' best freestanding dishwasher, with a Maxi Tub that avoids the common problem of a lowered top basket's spray arm clashing with plates below. Eco cost just 17p and handled wine-stained glasses and dried-on mac and cheese, while the Intense cycle at 49p and the AI mode at 42p both cleared a bowl of baked-on egg, though you can't toggle Power Wash mode manually.
- Excellent cleaning, even baked-on egg
- Flexible internal space, rubber-lined glass holders
- App helps you schedule for cheaper times
Quick comparison
| Product | Best for | Key spec | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haier I Pro Series 7 XF 4A4M4PDA-80 | Best overall | 15 place settings, Maxi Tub (10% more room), cutlery spray arms, Power Wash arm, hOn app with off-peak scheduling | Check price |
| Hotpoint Hydroforce H8I HT59 LS UK | Best integrated | 14 place settings, Maxi Space tub (10% extra), three racks, Active Dry door opening | Check price |
| Hisense HV693A60UVADUK | Best for big households | 16 place settings, UV, Water Jet Zone, ConnectedLife app, auto-dose detergent, 15-minute mode | Check price |
| Hotpoint HF7HP33UK | Best large | Maxi Space (10% more), three flexible racks, Active Dry, three Auto programmes | Check price |
| Hotpoint HSFO3T223WXUKN | Best slimline | Slimline, nine programmes, Zone Wash 3D, adjustable tines, LCD display | Check price |
| Indesit DIO3T131FEUK | Best value large | 14 place settings, three racks, Eco 50 degrees, Auto Intensive 65 degrees, Push and Go | Check price |
| Beko BDEN38640FG | Best budget | 16 place settings, CornerIntense arm, fold-down tines, baking tray and wine glass holders, stainless finish | Check price |
Our picks in detail
Best overall
Haier I Pro Series 7 XF 4A4M4PDA-80
Trusted Reviews' best freestanding dishwasher, with a Maxi Tub that avoids the common problem of a lowered top basket's spray arm clashing with plates below. Eco cost just 17p and handled wine-stained glasses and dried-on mac and cheese, while the Intense cycle at 49p and the AI mode at 42p both cleared a bowl of baked-on egg, though you can't toggle Power Wash mode manually.
- Capacity
- 15 place settings
- Eco cycle measured
- 17p
- Intense cycle measured
- 49p
- AI mode measured
- 42p
Pros
- Excellent cleaning, even baked-on egg
- Flexible internal space, rubber-lined glass holders
- App helps you schedule for cheaper times
- Low running costs
Cons
- Can't toggle Power Wash mode manually
Best integrated
Hotpoint Hydroforce H8I HT59 LS UK
Trusted Reviews called this easily one of the best integrated dishwashers they've reviewed, with a third rack, space for up to six tall wine glasses in the middle rack, and a top cutlery rack with a dip for mugs and bowls. The default Eco cycle cost just 16p, while Auto with 3D Wash cost 46p and Rapid mode 31p, and it's a little expensive on its intensive wash.
- Capacity
- 14 place settings
- Eco cycle measured
- 16p
- Auto + 3D Wash measured
- 46p
- Rapid mode measured
- 31p
Pros
- Loads of space
- Good Eco running costs
- Impressive third rack
- Excellent cleaning power
Cons
- A little expensive in its intensive wash
Best for big households
Hisense HV693A60UVADUK
Trusted Reviews found outstandingly clean dishes on every cycle tested, with an Eco cycle costing just 15p, easily the lowest they've seen for a full-size dishwasher. The 70 degree mode with Water Jet Zones and UV gives exceptional results at 49p, the one-hour mode costs about 32p, and a 15-minute mode costs just 8p, though the manual explains features poorly and the Water Jet Zone can't be activated from the control panel.
- Capacity
- 16 place settings
- Eco cycle measured
- 15p
- 70 degree + UV measured
- 49p
- 15-minute mode measured
- 8p
Pros
- Lots of space inside
- Powerful cleaning
- Very low running costs
- Useful smart app
Cons
- The manual doesn't explain features very well
- Water Jet Zone can't be activated via the control panel
Best large
Hotpoint HF7HP33UK
Trusted Reviews found tonnes of space, with three flexible racks where the middle-rack tines flip up or down and even tall wine glasses fit under the cutlery rack. Cleaning results were brilliant across a wide range of programmes, with Eco costing 22p, intensive Auto with 3D Zone Wash 48p and the fast wash 17p, so it's not the cheapest to run on its intensive cycles.
- Type
- Freestanding
- Eco cycle measured
- 22p
- Intensive Auto measured
- 48p
- Fast wash measured
- 17p
Pros
- Tonnes of space inside
- Quality stain removal
- Wide range of cleaning cycles
Cons
- Slightly expensive to run on intense cycles
Best slimline
Hotpoint HSFO3T223WXUKN
Trusted Reviews called this one of the best slimline dishwashers they've tested, with nine programmes and flexible racks including fold-down wine glass holders and a movable cutlery basket. Running it isn't especially efficient for a full-size comparison: Auto Intense cost about 38p and Eco around 22p, and the 30-minute cycle just under 9p, and they'd recommend a full-size model for large families or better value.
- Type
- Freestanding slimline
- Eco cycle measured
- About 22p
- Auto Intense measured
- About 38p
- 30-minute cycle measured
- Just under 9p
Pros
- Stylish
- Lots of cycles to choose from
- Flexible internal space
Cons
- Can be expensive to run
Best value large
Indesit DIO3T131FEUK
Trusted Reviews found a great-value machine with three generously sized racks, though not as flexible as rivals: the middle rack's tines don't collapse and lowering it can catch plates beneath. Eco cost a decent 24p with generally good cleaning but dried egg remained, while Auto Intensive at 38p made light work of dried-in stains, and Auto Mixed costs about 28p.
- Capacity
- 14 place settings
- Eco cycle measured
- 24p
- Auto Intensive measured
- 38p
- Auto Mixed measured
- About 28p
Pros
- Third rack
- Sturdy design
- Good choice of wash cycles
Cons
- Can struggle to fit taller items in
- Eco mode left tougher stains like dried egg
Best budget
Beko BDEN38640FG
Trusted Reviews' pick of the entry-level models: attractive, well built and surprisingly flexible, with a large interior and a CornerIntense arm that pivots for better coverage. Eco cost 23p with generally good cleaning but didn't fully clean tougher dried stains, which needed the Intensive 70 degree mode at 39p, and neither Auto nor AquaFlex completely cleaned a bowl of scrambled eggs.
- Capacity
- 16 place settings
- Eco cycle measured
- 23p
- Intensive 70 degree measured
- 39p
- Finish
- Graphite / stainless
Pros
- Large interior
- Clever baking tray and wine glass holders
- Powerful cleaning at higher temperatures
Cons
- Eco mode is a little weak on tough stains
- Fast wash doesn't dry as comprehensively as other modes
Buying guide
Freestanding, integrated or slimline?
A freestanding dishwasher, like the Haier or Beko here, sits anywhere with plumbing access. An integrated one, like the Hotpoint H8I or Indesit here, is hidden behind a cabinet door. A slimline model, like the Hotpoint HSFO3T223WXUKN, fits narrow spaces but costs more to run per load, so Trusted Reviews recommends full-size for large families.
What does a dishwasher cycle really cost?
Trusted Reviews measured Eco cycles from 15p on the Hisense to 24p on the Indesit here, while intensive cycles cost roughly 38p to 49p. Use Eco for everyday loads and save the hot intensive cycles for baked-on food, since it's the Eco cost that adds up over a year.
Is the Eco cycle good enough?
It depends on the machine. The Haier and Hisense cleaned well on Eco, including dried-on mac and cheese on the Haier, while the Indesit and Beko left some tougher dried stains such as egg on Eco and needed a hotter cycle. Rinsing very stubborn residue helps on any Eco cycle.
How many place settings do I need?
Capacity ranges from 14 place settings on the Hotpoint H8I and Indesit here to 16 on the Hisense and Beko. Trusted Reviews notes that a Maxi Space tub, as on the Haier and Hotpoint H7F, adds about 10% more usable room, and that tub design matters as much as the headline number, such as room for tall wine glasses.
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