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This premium dishwasher comes with plenty of luxury features, including a push-to-open door and a cycle timer that’s projected onto the floor. Read More
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This Bosch is one of the best dishwashers we've ever tested. It gets dishes clean and dry, quickly, and is ADA-compliant. Read More
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High-end dishwashers sit squarely between affordable models from mainstream brands and the best luxury dishwashers on the market that are often special order and priced far higher than average.
While high-end dishwashers cost more than the average dishwasher, they’re not out of reach for the average homeowner with a few budget adjustments and priority checks. They’re also incredible investments, offering extended lifespans sometimes up to 20 years, premium features, smart capabilities, and advanced wash systems.
To help you find the right high-end dishwasher, we tested many models in our laboratory and researched thousands of reviews for others to narrow down a list of the best high-end dishwashers you can get online right now.
Currently, the best high-end dishwasher you can buy is the Thermador Sapphire DWHD770WFM (available at AJ Madison) , for it's amazing aesthetic and near-perfect cleaning performance.
Editor's Note: Appliances purchases are a large investment of both money and time. We’ve not only compiled lists of the best dishwashers to shop, but also the best places to buy in-stock appliances right now and the best times of year to buy appliances to take advantage of sales and new releases.
Impressive cleaning power
Third rack and adjustable upper rack
Nothing significant that we could find
Powerful cleaning
Automatic detergent dispenser
Efficient
Expensive
Niche interior
It cleans even stubborn stains completely
Fast cycle times
It dries dishes
Controls can be finicky
Some options only available on app
Third rack
Adjustable tines
Lots of features
Cleaning power was low for its price
A good indication of whether you’re dealing with a high-end or a luxury dishwasher is to look at the brand name. Bosch and Miele are two of the biggest high-end dishwasher brands, but Samsung, Electrolux, KitchenAid, Café, and Thermador are also included. Stepping up to premium appliances, luxury dishwasher brands include Cove, Viking, JennAir, Gaggenau, Thermador Sapphire, Monogram, and Fisher & Paykel.
When it comes to operation, cleaning performance, and special features, you get what you pay for—to a point. These machines are built to deliver top performance. You’re paying for near-silent operation, higher-quality parts like stainless steel tubs over plastic, special soil sensors, height-adjustable racks, efficient drying technologies, and superior craftsmanship with design.
Across the board, manufacturers spend more time developing, testing, and creating high-end and luxury dishwashers, and that time translates into higher prices. However, at a certain point technology and features stop justifying a higher price tag.
Dave Ellerby, Reviewed’s chief scientist, says, “In theory, you could up the performance of your dishwasher by using more powerful pumps to blast your dishes with hotter water and drying them with energy-hungry heaters and fans. But there's a limit to how far you can carry this process, and high-end dishwashers are probably close to that limit.
Energy Star efficiency calculations are based on water and electricity use, so a supercharged dishwasher wouldn't get an Energy Star rating. It would also be noisy, and eventually, you'd hit temperatures and pressures where you'd damage your dishes, especially plasticware.”
While high-end appliances deliver strong performance, luxury dishwashers reach a place where you’re just paying more for the clout of owning one.
According to the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors, the average dishwasher lasts about nine years.
Appliances don’t last as long these days for a few reasons: economic factors that affect all durable goods, production of parts frequently getting outsourced to lowest-bidding third-party manufacturers, and increasing usage of plastic instead of metal.
However, many high-end dishwashers will keep running for longer than average, sometimes twice as long, especially if you maintain them. Bosch typically sticks it out for about 12 years, while Miele says its dishwashers last for an astounding 20 years.
Don’t expect to shop these elite kitchen appliances at big box stores like The Home Depot or Lowe’s. Instead, you’ll typically have to look at specialty retailers or smaller showrooms.
You can find Electrolux, Samsung, and Bosch dishwashers at AJ Madison and Abt. You can also buy directly from the brands.
In November 2022, German premium appliance manufacturer Miele announced an exclusive retail partnership with Lowe’s, where it will be selling a few select dishwashers and front-loading washing machine models.
Mark Brezinski works on the Home Team, reviewing refrigerators, minifridges, dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, air conditioners, air purifiers, and fans.
Jonathan Chan currently serves as the Lab Manager at Reviewed. If you clean with it, it's likely that Jon oversees its testing. Since joining the Reviewed in 2012, Jon has helped launch the company's efforts in reviewing laptops, vacuums, and outdoor gear. He thinks he's a pretty big deal. In the pursuit of data, he's plunged his hands into freezing cold water, consented to be literally dragged through the mud, and watched paint dry. Jon demands you have a nice day.
Leigh Harrington has 25 years experience as a writer and editor for myriad print and digital publications.
At USA TODAY and Reviewed, Harrington oversees large appliances, including refrigerators, dishwashers, ranges, and laundry, and manages Reviewed's overall home content, including areas of focus like home improvement, cleaning, gardening, cooking, and parenting. She focuses on developing and editing consumer ed content, product reviews and buying guides, but she also writes, too.
Harrington is also an experienced travel writer, and has authored books including Fodor's Boston, 100 Things to Do in Boston Before You Die, and Colorful Boston, an adult coloring book. www.leighharrington.com
Ceara Perez-Murphy is a staff writer at Reviewed. In her free time she likes trying out new recipes in the kitchen, exploring new restaurants and spending time outdoors with her dogs.
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