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Midea MDF18A1ABB Built-in Dishwasher
Midea dishwasher · listed by Midea America
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Verdict
A front controls dishwasher listed at $459 from Midea America; seed score 7.8 from listing specs and owner ratings until our bench protocol runs.
- 8 place settings capacity
- Front controls
- Black finish
- Seed score — bench protocol pending
- Sold by a third-party dealer; stock moves fast
Best for: Homes that want a front controls dishwasher around $459.
Skip it if: You need bench-verified performance data — this entry is a verified-listing seed pending testing.
Sub-scores
- Wash performance
- 7.7
- Racks & features
- 7.7
- Quietness
- 7.8
- Energy & upkeep
- 7.5
- Value
- 8.6
ValueScore: 7.5 / 10 — value for money vs the best in this category, at its current dealer price
Wash performance 40% · Racks & features 20% · Quietness 15% · Energy & upkeep 10% · Value 15%. How we test
Specifications
Specs marked “not disclosed” are absent from the dealer listing and manufacturer materials; published values are transcribed from the listing. This entry is a seed draft — physical testing is pending (see how we test).
| Spec | Midea MDF18A1ABB Built-in Dishwasher |
|---|---|
| Dealer price | — |
| Capacity | 8 place settings |
| Configuration | Front controls |
| Finish | Black |
| ValueScore | 7.5 |
| VerifiedScore | 7.8 |
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Written reviews elsewhere
“Costs around $400 less than the average compact dishwasher from other brands”
CNET
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Compare with
| Spec | Midea MDF18A1ABB Built-in Dishwasher | THOR Kitchen HDW2401SS | ZLINE DW7713-24 | ZLINE Top-control Panel-ready |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer price | — | — | — | — |
| Capacity | 8 place settings | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Configuration | Front controls | Not disclosed | Top controls · Panel-ready | Top controls · Panel-ready |
| Energy | Not disclosed | ENERGY STAR certified | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Finish | Black | Stainless | Panel Ready | Panel Ready |
| ValueScore | 7.5 | 4.6 | 5.6 | 4.1 |
| VerifiedScore | 7.8 | 8.6 | 8.5 | 8.5 |
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