Let’s face it, given just how busy life can become between work and personal responsibilities, having a dishwasher that can take cleaning entirely out of your hands is less of a luxury and more of a necessity in the modern age. If you find yourself running out of time and constantly letting pans and dishes soak overnight, then it might be time to invest in one of the best dishwashers that money can buy.
In fact, it’s now common knowledge that aside from being time-saving, dishwashers actually require less water than manual washing up, making it a more efficient process when it comes to the environment and your water bills.
Of course, if you’ve already done a quick search of the dishwashers that are currently available to buy, you may have noticed that prices can vary wildly. While there are some budget-friendly picks available, some dishwashers can cost close to £1000/$1000.
To save you from the time-consuming process of trying to figure out which option makes the most sense for your needs, you can rely on our expertise to pair you with the perfect dishwasher right away. After all, with extra features including smartphone connectivity and specialised modes, it can be tricky to know how it all works unless you actually test them, and that’s precisely where we come in.
Our tech experts have been testing the latest dishwasher for years, setting them up in our testing facility and using them in much the same way as they would be utilised in any household. This includes seeing how well they handle stains that have been left to dry, seeing how much energy is consumed across the various modes, and many more benchmarks. All of this adds up to give you a comprehensive idea of which picks are worth buying.
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How we test our Dishwashers
Every dishwasher is plumbed and run in first before we begin our testing. We fill each dishwasher with a typical domestic load of pots and plates, including wine glasses and plastics. We test the standard, main wash cycle and the Eco cycle on all machines, measuring the amount of water used, power used, time to completion and the noise during the fill and washing stages.
Pros
- Loads of space
- Good Eco running costs
- Impressive third rack
- Excellent cleaning power
Cons
- A little expensive in its intensive wash
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
Pros
- Tonnes of space inside
- Quality stain removal
- Wide range of cleaning cycles
Cons
- Slightly expensive to run on intense cycles
Pros
- Stylish
- Lots of cycles to choose from
- Flexible internal space
Pros
- Third rack
- Sturdy design
- Good choice of wash cycles
Cons
- Can struggle to fit taller items in
Pros
- Large interior
- Clever baking tray and wine glass holders
- Powerful cleaning on higher temperatures
Cons
- Eco mode is a little weak
Pros
- Good eco running costs
- Lost of internal space
- Good wash performance
Cons
- Top rack tines can’t be folded
- Slightly confusing Power Wash mode
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Loads of space -
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Impressive third rack -
Excellent cleaning power
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A little expensive in its intensive wash
Not only does the Hotpoint Hydroforce H8I HT59 LS UK pack 10% extra usable space inside thanks to its Maxi Space tub, but it’s powerful and inexpensive to run too. As an integrated model you can’t do much better than this.
The Hydroforce H8I has three racks: a bottom rack for plates, middle rack and a top cutlery rack. Dive deeper and you’ll find there’s enough space for larger plates at the bottom and you can even fit up to six tall wine glasses on the middle rack. The top cutlery rack also offers space for more than just cutlery with a clever dip that’s designed to hold mugs and bowls.
Although its default setting is Eco mode which runs at 50°C, there are numerous options to choose from including Rapid Delicates, Auto, 3D Wash for especially dirty items, Half Load and Sani Rinse for sanitising items. You can also modify temperatures from 45°C up to 65°C.
We found that running the default Eco cycle cost just 16p each time, making it excellent value for an everyday appliance. Using the Auto mode with 3D Wash enabled costs 46p which, despite being quite a big leap, is only necessary for extra-soiled items.
For faster cleaning you can select Rapid mode which runs for between 30 and 40 minutes, depending on what you select. This mode is more expensive at 31p, so isn’t a great option for everyday use but ideal if you need to wash dishes quickly.
Once the dishwasher comes to the end of a wash, a motor gently pushes the door open to allow steam to escape and help the plates to air dry.
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Lots of space inside -
Powerful cleaning -
Very low running costs -
Useful smart app
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The manual doesn’t explain features very well -
Water Jet Zone can’t be activated via the control panel
For the folks who live in a larger-than-average household and find themselves lamenting over the laborious process of hand cleaning after every meal, or a lack of available space in their current dishwasher, the Hisense HV693A60UVADUK, in both cases, is the perfect fix.
With enough space to accommodate 16 place settings, you can easily get through everyone’s plates and cutlery, alongside all of the pots and pans used for cooking, in a single cycle. It also doesn’t matter which cleaning mode you choose either – we found outstanding results from all of them.
For example, when using the Eco cycle, which is always an ideal mode for conserving energy and water usage to keep overall costs down, the dishwasher still managed to make short work of dirty dishes. Even a used mug with coffee stains came out perfectly clean, which is something that can’t be said for all of the dishwashers we’ve tested.
It’s also worth mentioning just how cheap that Eco cycle ended up being. From our power consumption tests, the cycle totaled up about 15p (against the context of 24p per kWh), so you won’t be caught out with a high energy bill just from using the dishwasher regularly.
As a way of making the overall experience ever more intuitive, the accompanying ConnectedLife app lets you see exactly how much time is left before your chosen cleaning cycle is complete, plus there’s a light at the bottom of the appliance to let you know when everything is in operation. There’s also a helpful auto-dose detergent container which can take some of the overall maintenance out of your hands.
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Tonnes of space inside -
Quality stain removal -
Wide range of cleaning cycles
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Slightly expensive to run on intense cycles
The Hotpoint H7FHP33UK is perfect for larger families, thanks to its Maxi Space design, which provides 10% more space than a standard freestanding dishwasher.
Included are three racks which are flexible and can be adjusted accordingly to best suit the load. For example, the tines on the middle rack can be flipped up for stacking plates or flipped down to accommodate larger bowls.
When loading the middle rack we found that even our particularly tall wine glasses fit comfortably underneath the cutlery rack that sits at the top, which is a common nuisance with most standard-sized dishwashers.
Similarly the bottom rack has tines that are both spaced out at different intervals and are able to be folded down to accommodate larger dishes such as pots and pans.
Away from its design, the Hotpoint features a wide range of programs and boasts brilliant cleaning results. The default mode is Eco at 50°C, which we found is the most efficient programme, but there are also three Auto programs where the dishwasher cleverly detects the soiling level of the dishes and adjusts the program accordingly.
Other programs include a Rapid 30-minute wash, Delicate and Self-Clean. There’s even a useful Active Dry option which automatically opens the door once a wash has finished, releasing steam and helping to air dry the dishes.
We found that running the default Eco cycle costs 22p, which places the dishwasher as a mid-priced option to run. This cost jumps up to 48p when using the intensive Auto mode with 3D Zone Wash switched on, while the fast wash costs 17p, but is only suitable for lightly soiled items.
Those with big families or who just tend to entertain often will appreciate the amount of space the Hotpoint HF7HP33UK has to offer, however it’s definitely not the cheapest to run for its more intensive cycles.
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Stylish -
Lots of cycles to choose from -
Flexible internal space
If you don’t have enough space for a full-sized dishwasher but don’t want to compromise on the performance, then the Hotpoint HSFO3T223WXUKN slimline is a perfect option.
All its controls are listed on the outside which includes an LCD that displays the selected mode, time remaining for a cycle and ways to select a desired mode.
There are a total of nine programs to choose from including an Eco 50°C, intensive clean, sanitising soak and self-clean. While the default Eco mode will work for most jobs, the Zone Wash 3D mode lets you select one of the two dedicated racks to wash for lighter loads.
Both of the racks are flexible with adjustable tines, fold down wine-glass holders (on the top rack), two adjustable holders (on the bottom rack) and a moveable cutlery basket which can be placed wherever.
To be expected with a slimline model, running the Hotpoint HSFO3T223WXUKN isn’t the most cost efficient option out there. Running the Auto Intense cycle cost approximately 38p whereas the Eco mode cost around 22p, with both cycles performing well and able to cope with dirty dishes. The 30-minute cycle costs just under 9p each time but is better suited for less-soiled items.
Although the Hotpoint HSFO3T223WXUKN is a slimline dishwasher that offers more flexibility for smaller spaces, if you have a large family or simply want better value for money then we’d recommend going for a full-size dishwasher.
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Third rack -
Sturdy design -
Good choice of wash cycles
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Can struggle to fit taller items in
The Indesit DIO3T131FEUK is a great value dishwasher that boasts space and performs well even across particularly dirty dishes.
A full-size integrated dishwasher, the Indesit DIO3T131FEUK has space for fourteen place settings and includes three generously proportioned racks, although they aren’t quite as flexible as other similar-sized models like the Hotpoint H7IHP42LUK.
The middle rack in particular is fairly inflexible, as its tines for small plates and utensils aren’t able to collapse and, although it is height adjustable, lowering it means plates underneath can get caught.
Otherwise, using the machine is simple with all the preset wash cycles listed on top of the DIO3T131FEUK’s door, which includes Eco 50°C, Auto Intensive 65°C, and a useful Push and Go option. The latter is designed for everyday use and runs a short cycles at 50°C.
To test the efficiency of the DIO3T131FEUK, we first ran its Eco mode and determined this costs a decent 24p per cycle. Although this isn’t the cheapest we’ve seen, cleaning performance was still generally good although tougher stains like dried egg did remain.
We then moved on to the Auto Intensive 65°C wash which although cost a pricier 38p to run, performed much better than the Eco mode and was able to make light work of dried-in stains.
If you need more cleaning prowess than Eco mode but not as much power as the Intensive wash, there’s the useful Auto Mixed mode that runs at 55°C and costs around 28p to run.
Overall, the Indesit DIO3T131FEUK boasts a solid selection of wash cycles for all types of messes, a roomy inside and isn’t too expensive to invest in nor run. If you need a large dishwasher that just gets the job done, then this is a hard one to beat.
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Large interior -
Clever baking tray and wine glass holders -
Powerful cleaning on higher temperatures
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Eco mode is a little weak
If you’re looking for a budget-friendly freestanding dishwasher, the Beko BDEN38640FG is our pick of the entry-level models currently available. This dishwasher is attractive, well-built and surprisingly flexible with plenty of fold-down tines, a cutler rack and a wine glass and baking tray holder.
The Beko BDEN38640FG has a stainless steel finish and a neat LCD screen that displays the time remaining on a wash, giving it a sleek and stylish appearance. The actual controls can be found on top of the drawer, including a second screen that shows the estimated run-time.
The dishwasher includes all the standard cycles, as well as an AquaFlex everyday mode and an auto 40-65°C mode that detects how soiled dishes are. This model also features a CornerIntense arm that pivots around the tub for better corner-to-corner coverage compared to a fixed spray arm.
Also inside the dishwasher, you’ll find a cutlery basket, cutlery rack, folding tines, fold-out supports for baking trays and fold-down wine glass supports. According to Beko, this is enough space for 16 place settings, though we have found that dishwashers with larger tubs, such as the Hotpoint H7FHP33UK, still offer more flexibility.
When it comes to performance, the Beko BDEN38640FG includes an Eco mode which cost us 23p per cycle and offered generally good cleaning, though it didn’t fully clean some of our tougher, dried down stains. For these, you’ll want to use the Intensive 70°C mode which increased our running costs to a still very reasonable 39p. The Auto and AquaFlex sit in between the two when it comes to performance, but neither managed to completely clean our bowl of scrambled eggs. There’s also a fast wash option for when you’re short on time, though this doesn’t dry dishes as comprehensively as other modes.
If you’re looking for a well-priced dishwasher and looks great, offers flexible storage and cleans well, the Beko BDEN38640FG is our recommendation.
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Lost of internal space -
Good wash performance
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Top rack tines can’t be folded -
Slightly confusing Power Wash mode
Let’s face it, sometimes we can just be too busy to fuss over the details of a new appliance, so if you’re in the market for a dishwasher that simply does the job well and doesn’t rack up much of an energy bill whilst doing so then the Hoover H-DISH 700 HF 6B4S1PX 80 is an easy option to recommend.
Starting with the amount of space available, it’s hard to imagine the H-DISH 700 letting you down if you live in a large household or you’re hosting a sizeable dinner party. The internal space is so gargantuan that you can easily fit in 16-place settings, making short work of any post-dinner cleanup.
Not only is there a ton of space available, but the H-DISH 700 also uses a unique arrangement on the bottom drawer that allows you to really cram in the crockery. Unlike what you’d usually see inside a dishwasher, this bottom drawer invites you to load in plates from front to back, as opposed to left to right.
For most clean-ups, the eco mode is more than capable of doing the job, and the best thing about it is that it only costs 18p per cycle to run, making it one of the more cost effective options out there. If you do want to skip any pre-wash rinsing however then there is a Power Wash mode that can really give stubborn stains a fight.
When everything’s loaded in, you can dive on over into the accompanying hOn app on your smartphone to select a wash cycle of your choosing. You can also use the app to see how long is left on any given clean, so you’ll know exactly when you can start putting everything away.
Test Data
| Hotpoint Hydroforce H8I HT59 LS UK | Hisense HV693A60UVADUK | Hotpoint HF7HP33UK | Hotpoint HSFO3T223WXUKN | Indesit DIO3T131FEUK | Beko BDEN38640FG | Hoover H-DISH 700 HF 6B4S1PX 80 | |
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| Energy consumption standard clean | 1.67 kWh | – | 1.767 kWh | 1.335 kWh | 0.933 kWh | 0.879 kWh | 1.216 kWh |
| Water consumption standard clean | 17.1 litres | – | 19 litres | 16.9 litres | 18.2 litres | 26.5 litres | 16.2 litres |
| Energy consumption eco clean | 0.534 kWh | 0.537 kWh | 0.727 kWh | 0.785 kWh | 0.845 kWh | 0.801 kWh | 0.623 kWh |
| Water consumption eco clean | 9.7 litres | 7 litres | 9.8 litres | 8.6 litres | 10.2 litres | 11 litres | 8.9 litres |
| Sound (normal) | – | – | 46.3 dB | 45 dB | – | – | – |
Full Specs
| Hotpoint Hydroforce H8I HT59 LS UK Review | Hisense HV693A60UVADUK Review | Hotpoint HF7HP33UK Review | Hotpoint HSFO3T223WXUKN Review | Indesit DIO3T131FEUK Review | Beko BDEN38640FG Review | Hoover H-DISH 700 HF 6B4S1PX 80 Review | |
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| UK RRP | £599.99 | – | – | £339 | £377 | £469 | – |
| USA RRP | – | – | – | Unavailable | – | – | – |
| EU RRP | – | – | – | Unavailable | – | – | – |
| CA RRP | – | – | – | Unavailable | – | – | – |
| AUD RRP | – | – | – | Unavailable | – | – | – |
| Manufacturer | Hotpoint | – | – | Hotpoint | – | Beko | Hoover |
| Size (Dimensions) | 598 x 555 x 820 MM | 598 x 555 x 816 MM | 60 x 59 x 85 CM | 450 x 590 x 850 MM | 598 x 555 x 820 MM | 598 x 600 x 850 MM | 597 x 598 x 850 MM |
| Weight | – | 33.5 KG | – | – | – | 53 KG | 52 KG |
| ASIN | – | – | – | – | – | B09KHJP3P8 | B0D93C7XPR |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2025 | 2023 | 2023 | 2024 | 2024 | 2025 |
| First Reviewed Date | 31/10/2023 | 14/05/2025 | 03/10/2023 | 24/05/2023 | 02/07/2024 | 28/01/2025 | 11/06/2025 |
| Model Number | Hotpoint Hydroforce H8I HT59 LS UK | Hisense HV693A60UVADUK | Hotpoint HF7HP33UK | Hotpoint HSFO3T223WXUKN | Indesit DIO3T131FEUK | Beko BDEN38640FG | Hoover H-DISH 700 HF 6B4S1PX 80 |
| Number of Place settings | 14 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 16 |
| Number of Racks | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Height adjustable top rack? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |