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The best dishwashers under $700

24 tested, 10 ranked · Last verified: Aug 31, 2026

TL;DR — the short answer

GE's GDT535PSRSS at $393 is the best dishwasher under $700 we track — 14 place settings and ENERGY STAR at a value price. Samsung's DW80CG4021SR at $395 and Whirlpool's third-rack WDT730HAMZ at $417 make the sub-$450 tier the value story of the category.

The sub-$700 dishwasher field now includes third-rack and top-control machines that were $1,000 five years ago. Every price is live from the dealer listing.

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Prices and stock load live from each merchant. Specs are from our verified editorial database.

Side-by-side specification comparison
SpecGE GDT535PSRSSSamsung DW80CG4021SRWhirlpool WDT730HAMZGE Top-control Third-rackMidea MDF18A1ABB Built-in Dishwasher
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Capacity14 place settingsNot disclosedNot disclosedNot disclosed8 place settings
ConfigurationTop controlsFully integratedTop controls · Third rackTop controls · Third rackFront controls
EnergyENERGY STAR certifiedNot disclosedNot disclosedENERGY STAR certifiedNot disclosed
FinishStainlessStainlessStainlessNot disclosedBlack
ValueScore9.08.98.48.17.5
VerifiedScore8.28.18.18.37.8
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How this ranking works

Every listing is a live Shopify dealer catalog entry — the price you see is the price the dealer is charging right now, refreshed at page view. Scores are seed drafts: a published rubric applied to listing specs, ENERGY STAR status and owner ratings, pending our bench protocol.

Dealer stock moves fast in this category. If a pick has sold through, the profile page will show it — and the next candidate is usually $50 away in the same ranking.

Frequently asked questions

Is a third rack worth it?

Yes for utensils, sieves and big spoons — and it frees the lower rack. It's the single best $50-100 upgrade over a two-rack tub at the same noise level.

What dB should a dishwasher be?

Under 44 dB is truly quiet (library territory); 45-50 dB is fine behind a closed kitchen. Every dB under 50 costs money — judge whether your kitchen is open-plan before paying for silence.

Front control or top control?

Top controls look cleaner and can't be bumped by kids; front controls show cycle status at a glance and cost less. Functionally identical wash systems exist on both.

How long should a dishwasher last?

9-10 years on average. Bosch's fill heaters and filter design have the best service record in the category; pumps on any brand fail mostly from hard-water scale.

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