A countertop dishwasher is a compact machine that sits on the counter and washes a small load of dishes. Most models here have a built-in water tank you fill by hand, so they need no plumbing, and some also connect to a faucet. They hold a few place settings, not a full family load.
The six dishwashers below run from 16.5 to 25 inches wide. Figures come from each product’s listing page. We have not used these machines ourselves. Capacity, noise, temperature and water claims are the makers’ own, and several listings disagree with themselves, which we flag.
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What to Look For
| Feature | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Size and clearance | Check the counter space and the gap under wall cabinets |
| Water supply | A tank needs manual filling; a hose connects to a faucet |
| Capacity | Place settings or item counts differ by maker |
| Programs | Quick, eco and glass cycles suit different loads |
| Noise | Decibel figures are the makers’ own |
Specs at a Glance
| Dishwasher | Size (D x W x H) | Water | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUHOMY 6 programs | 16.85 x 16.73 x 18.03 in | 5 L tank or faucet | 40 dB listed; 28.6 lb; drying function |
| Hermitlux | 16.73 x 16.85 x 18.23 in | 5 L tank or faucet | 50 dB listed; glass door; 30.9 lb |
| COMFEE’ | 17.13 x 16.53 x 17.24 in | 1.32 gal tank or faucet | 62 dB listed; 36.6 lb; see-through window |
| SPT SD-2224DSB | 23 x 25 x 21 in | Faucet adapter and hoses | 55 dB listed; 7 cycles; 58 lb |
| Midea | 17.5 x 16.5 x 18.44 in | 1.59 gal tank | 62 dB listed; auto-open door; dual drying |
| AIRMSEN | 16.86 x 16.75 x 18.05 in | 5 L tank | 45 dB listed; 106 kWh a year listed; 2 year warranty |
The 6 Best Countertop Dishwashers
1. EUHOMY Countertop Dishwasher, 6 Programs
A white machine, 16.85 inches deep, 16.73 inches wide and 18.03 inches tall, with a 5 liter built-in tank, a faucet mode, six programs, a touch panel and hot-air drying. The maker lists 40 decibels, a 167 degree F wash and a cutlery basket, with inlet and drain hoses and an adapter in the box. The water use line reads 1.32 gpm, which looks like a typo for the tank size.
Suits: a very small kitchen or an RV. Strengths: the lowest listed noise here and both water modes. Weaknesses: a one year warranty. Skip it if you want a longer warranty.
View EUHOMY Countertop Dishwasher 6 Programs 5L Tank on Amazon
2. Hermitlux Countertop Dishwasher, 7 Programs
A black glass-door model, 16.73 inches deep, 16.85 inches wide and 18.23 inches tall, with a 5 liter tank, a childproof lock, a self-cleaning filter, LED display and an 18-hour delay start. The maker lists 50 decibels, 0.38 kilowatt hours and 14 water jets. The listing counts the programs three ways: seven in the title, 7+3 in a bullet and five cycle options in the table.
Suits: a modern look on a small counter. Strengths: a glass door and a delay start. Weaknesses: inconsistent program and capacity counts. Skip it if you want clear cycle data.
View Hermitlux Countertop Dishwasher 7 Programs Black Glass Door on Amazon
3. COMFEE’ Countertop Dishwasher, 1.32 Gal Tank
A white unit, 17.13 inches deep, 16.53 inches wide and 17.24 inches tall, with a built-in 1.32 gallon tank, a faucet adapter, a see-through window and six programs including a Hygiene cycle the maker says reaches 158 degrees F. The listing says it fits plates up to 9.5 inches and needs about 19.6 inches of clearance above. Noise is listed at 62 decibels.
Suits: a small space with a faucet or a tank. Strengths: a see-through window and a named brand. Weaknesses: the loudest listed figure. Skip it if quiet matters most.
View COMFEE Countertop Dishwasher 1.32 Gal Water Tank on Amazon
4. SPT SD-2224DSB Countertop Dishwasher
A silver stainless steel machine, 23 inches deep, 25 inches wide and 21 inches tall, weighing 58 pounds, with seven wash cycles, an LED display, delay start, an automatic detergent and rinse agent dispenser and a water supply warning. It connects with a faucet adapter and quick connect, and the title notes ENERGY STAR. The listing gives no place setting count, and its cycle table lists only Normal.
Suits: a larger counter that takes a faucet hookup. Strengths: seven cycles and a detergent dispenser. Weaknesses: the biggest and heaviest here, and no stated capacity. Skip it if you want a no-plumbing tank.
View SPT SD-2224DSB Countertop Dishwasher Silver on Amazon
5. Midea Countertop Dishwasher, 1.59 Gal Tank
A white model, 17.5 inches deep, 16.5 inches wide and 18.44 inches tall, with a 1.59 gallon built-in tank, five programs plus auto-open and a dual drying system. The maker lists a viewing window, child lock and leak protection, 62 decibels, and says to leave more than 20.8 inches between the counter and wall cupboard.
Suits: a hands-free drying finish. Strengths: an auto-opening door and the biggest tank. Weaknesses: needs the most overhead clearance of the compact units. Skip it if your cupboards sit low.
View Midea Countertop Dishwasher 1.59 Gal Water Tank on Amazon
6. AIRMSEN Portable Countertop Dishwasher
A green model, 16.86 inches deep, 16.75 inches wide and 18.05 inches tall, with a 5 liter tank, hot-air drying, 14 wash nozzles and a basket set that includes a fruit basket. The maker lists 45 decibels, 106 kilowatt hours a year, ETL certification and a two year warranty, and says it washes 40 or more items with 12 inch plates placed at an angle. The weight is given only in kilograms, 13.
Suits: a quiet tank unit. Strengths: a two year warranty and a listed energy figure. Weaknesses: large plates must tilt. Skip it if you want a faucet-only design.
View AIRMSEN Portable Countertop Dishwasher 5L Tank on Amazon
Care and Setup
- Check the clearance under wall cabinets before you place the unit.
- Level it and keep the hoses free of kinks.
- Scrape plates before loading and leave space between items.
- Clean the filter as the manual describes.
- Leave the door ajar after a cycle to let moisture out.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Expecting a full family load in a countertop unit.
- Ignoring the overhead clearance figure.
- Overfilling the tank.
- Stacking plates so the spray arms cannot turn.
- Reading program counts without checking the cycle table.
Countertop Dishwasher FAQ
Do they need a plumbing connection?
Not the tank models. They are filled by hand, and several can also use a faucet adapter.
How many dishes do they hold?
Makers use different counts, such as place settings or items, so compare size and the stated plate limit.
The Short Version
For a quiet small unit with both water modes, the EUHOMY. For a glass door, the Hermitlux. For a window and a familiar brand, the COMFEE’. For a bigger faucet-fed machine, the SPT. For an auto-opening door, the Midea. For a listed energy figure and a two year warranty, the AIRMSEN.
