Hotpoint H2F HL626 X UK
A familiar 14-place machine with a stainless-steel look.
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Our verdict: The best dishwasher in 2026 is the Hotpoint H2F HL626 X UK. It tops our ranking with 8.4 out of 10.
Our dishwasher picks
Fewer picks than usual: no other model in the top half is better value and no dearer model makes the top half.
Indesit Push&Go D2F HK26 UK
A no-fuss 14-place machine with one-press Push&Go starts and a Fast&Clean cycle of under half an hour.
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We compared 22 dishwashers sold in the UK, then ranked ten of them by how happy owners are. These ten cover full-size freestanding machines, a fully integrated model, a 45cm slimline and a 15-place family model, from budget machines to a Miele at the top of the price range. Every product links to its full review below.
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Hotpoint H2F HL626 X UKBest Choice
8.4 out of 10
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Beko BDFN26430W
8.2 out of 10
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Indesit Push&Go D2F HK26 UKBest Budget
8.2 out of 10
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Haier I-Pro Shine Series 3 XF 5C4M1X-80
8.1 out of 10
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Beko HygieneIntense BDFN15440B
8.1 out of 10
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Bosch Series 6 SMV6ZCX10G
8.1 out of 10
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AEG 3000 AirDry FFX32617ZW
8.1 out of 10
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Bosch Series 4 SMS4EMW06G
8.1 out of 10
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Samsung Series 11 DW60BG750FSLEU
8.0 out of 10
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Miele G 5740 SC SL
8.0 out of 10
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Why No. 1 beats No. 2
The Hotpoint H2F HL626 X UK (8.4) edges the Beko BDFN26430W (8.2) on the balance of all three parts.
The full dishwasher reviews
1.Hotpoint H2F HL626 X UK
A familiar 14-place machine with a stainless-steel look. It has a 30-minute Rapid wash and a half-load option, and it sits at the budget end of the full-size range.
What makes up the score
- How happy owners are1st of 10
- How many rated it1st of 10
- How new it is8th of 10
Each bar shows its place in this guide, so a full bar is 1st of 10. How happy owners are counts for most of the score.
Why it's here
- 14 place settings at 9.5 litres for a full load
- Rapid programme takes 30 minutes for lightly soiled loads
- Adjustable upper basket and a delay timer of up to 8 hours
- Stainless-steel finish matches other appliances
Keep in mind
- E energy class, so it costs more to run than the B models
- Static drying, so plastics often come out damp
- No third rack, and the noise is audible in open-plan rooms
2.Beko BDFN26430W
A budget 14-place machine with a hot HygieneIntense option and a 30-minute Mini cycle. It costs more to run than the B and C models here.
What makes up the score
- How happy owners are2nd of 10
- How many rated it2nd of 10
- How new it is10th of 10
Each bar shows its place in this guide, so a full bar is 1st of 10. How happy owners are counts for most of the score.
Why it's here
- 14 place settings at a budget price
- HygieneIntense raises the wash and rinse temperatures for baby bottles and chopping boards
- Mini programme takes 30 minutes and Quick&Shine takes 58
- Upper basket moves to three heights, even when loaded
Keep in mind
- D energy class and 11.5 litres per eco cycle, the thirstiest here
- 47dB is audible in an open-plan room
- Only one year as standard, with the ten-year parts cover needing registration
3.Indesit Push&Go D2F HK26 UK
A no-fuss 14-place machine with one-press Push&Go starts and a Fast&Clean cycle of under half an hour. It is one of the cheapest full-size models here.
What makes up the score
- How happy owners are3rd of 10
- How many rated it3rd of 10
- How new it is8th of 10
Each bar shows its place in this guide, so a full bar is 1st of 10. How happy owners are counts for most of the score.
Why it's here
- 14 place settings at a budget price
- Push&Go starts a wash and dry cycle with one button
- Fast&Clean finishes in under half an hour
- Ten-year parts guarantee when registered
Keep in mind
- E energy class, so it uses more electricity than the B and C models
- Basic controls, with no Wi-Fi and no third rack
- Fewer programmes than the pricier machines here
4.Haier I-Pro Shine Series 3 XF 5C4M1X-80
The biggest machine here, with 15 place settings, a full-width cutlery drawer and 44dB running. It suits a large family that wants capacity above 14 places.
What makes up the score
- How happy owners are4th of 10
- How many rated it4th of 10
- How new it is3rd of 10
Each bar shows its place in this guide, so a full bar is 1st of 10. How happy owners are counts for most of the score.
Why it's here
- 15 place settings, one more than most full-size rivals
- Full-width cutlery drawer
- 44dB, C energy class and 9.5 litres per eco cycle
- Door opens by 100mm after the cycle, and an Extra Dry option is included
Keep in mind
- The eco programme takes almost four hours
- Needs the hOn app and Wi-Fi for its smart functions
- Costs more than the 14-place budget machines, and it is only worth it if you need the extra place
5.Beko HygieneIntense BDFN15440B
A C-rated 14-place Beko with a black finish, 10.9 litres per eco cycle and a lower running cost than the D-rated BDFN26430W. SelfDry and SteamGloss help drying.
What makes up the score
- How happy owners are9th of 10
- How many rated it4th of 10
- How new it is3rd of 10
Each bar shows its place in this guide, so a full bar is 1st of 10. How happy owners are counts for most of the score.
Why it's here
- C energy class, with a lower running cost than the D-rated Beko
- SelfDry opens the door after the cycle and SteamGloss adds a hot finish for drier dishes
- Removable cutlery basket and a three-height upper basket
- Also comes in white and graphite
Keep in mind
- 48dB, the loudest here
- Five programmes only, with no third rack or cutlery drawer
- Only one year as standard, and ten years on parts if registered
6.Bosch Series 6 SMV6ZCX10G
A fully integrated 60cm machine that hides behind a cabinet door. Zeolite drying, a third rack and 40dB running make it the pick for a built-in kitchen.
What makes up the score
- How happy owners are6th of 10
- How many rated it7th of 10
- How new it is1st of 10
Each bar shows its place in this guide, so a full bar is 1st of 10. How happy owners are counts for most of the score.
Why it's here
- 40dB, among the quietest here
- Zeolite drying with a heat exchanger gives drier plastics than a basic condensation system
- Third rack for cutlery and utensils frees up the upper basket
- 14 place settings, B energy class and about 9 litres per eco cycle
Keep in mind
- Needs your own cabinet door and a proper fit, so installation costs more than a freestanding box
- Costs noticeably more than the Series 4 for the same 14 places
- Zeolite drying is the main reason for the price gap over the Series 4, so it matters less if you mostly wash glass and china
7.AEG 3000 AirDry FFX32617ZW
A mid-range 13-place machine with AirDry, where the door opens near the end of the cycle. The upper basket has soft spikes and a GlassCare option.
What makes up the score
- How happy owners are5th of 10
- How many rated it6th of 10
- How new it is5th of 10
Each bar shows its place in this guide, so a full bar is 1st of 10. How happy owners are counts for most of the score.
Why it's here
- AirDry opens the door at the end of the cycle for better drying than a closed machine
- GlassCare option and SoftSpikes in the upper basket
- 46dB and 9.9 litres per cycle
- Delay start and a time-remaining display
Keep in mind
- 13 place settings, one fewer than most rivals
- E energy class, so it costs more to run than the B and C models
- No Wi-Fi and no third rack
8.Bosch Series 4 SMS4EMW06G
The all-rounder: 14 place settings, a B energy rating and a quiet 42dB motor in a plain 60cm freestanding box. It adds Wi-Fi and a cutlery drawer without a premium-brand price.
What makes up the score
- How happy owners are7th of 10
- How many rated it9th of 10
- How new it is1st of 10
Each bar shows its place in this guide, so a full bar is 1st of 10. How happy owners are counts for most of the score.
Why it's here
- 14 place settings and a B energy class at about 9 litres per eco cycle
- 42dB, quiet enough for an open-plan kitchen
- Cutlery drawer on top, plus Half Load, Extra Dry and a Quick programme
- Wi-Fi app control, and a five-year warranty when registered with Bosch
Keep in mind
- The eco programme runs for about three and a half hours
- Basic Quick programme only, with no dedicated glass or delicate cycle
- Cutlery drawer is shallower than the third rack on the Series 6, so tall utensils go in the lower basket
9.Samsung Series 11 DW60BG750FSLEU
A smart 14-place machine with WaterJetClean spray arms and an Auto Door that opens after the cycle. It runs at 42dB, or 40dB on the Extra Silence cycle.
What makes up the score
- How happy owners are8th of 10
- How many rated it7th of 10
- How new it is6th of 10
Each bar shows its place in this guide, so a full bar is 1st of 10. How happy owners are counts for most of the score.
Why it's here
- 14 place settings and 9.2 litres per cycle
- 42dB, falling to 40dB on Extra Silence
- Auto Door Open Dry lets steam escape and improves drying
- SmartThings app control and nine programmes
Keep in mind
- C energy class, lower than the Bosch models here
- Costs more than the Bosch Series 4 for a lower efficiency class
- Smart features rely on SmartThings and Wi-Fi
10.Miele G 5740 SC SL
A 45cm slimline for a small kitchen that wants Miele build and dishwashing. QuickPowerWash and AutoOpen drying come with a C energy class.
What makes up the score
- How happy owners are10th of 10
- How many rated it10th of 10
- How new it is6th of 10
Each bar shows its place in this guide, so a full bar is 1st of 10. How happy owners are counts for most of the score.
Why it's here
- 45cm wide, so it fits narrow kitchens
- 44dB, C energy class and AutoOpen drying
- QuickPowerWash finishes a load in under an hour
- Miele build quality, with a long-life design aimed at heavy daily use
Keep in mind
- The dearest here and priced well above most full-size models
- About 9 place settings, so it suits one to three people
- Only a few programmes compared with full-size models
Before you buy a dishwasher
What size dishwasher do I need?
Full-size machines are 60cm wide and hold 12 to 16 place settings: 12 to 14 suits a family of four, and 15 or more suits a large family. Slimline models are 45cm wide and hold about 9 to 10 place settings, which suits one to three people. Check height (usually 82cm to 85cm), depth (55cm to 60cm) and width against your space, and measure the door swing.
Should I buy a freestanding or integrated dishwasher?
Freestanding machines have their own front, slide under most worktops and need no cabinet door. Integrated models are hidden behind a cabinet door, look neater and are usually quieter, but they cost more and need a proper fit. Freestanding models are the easy choice for a replacement, and integrated models suit a new or matching kitchen.
Is a slimline dishwasher big enough for a family?
A 45cm slimline holds about 9 to 10 place settings, which is a day's dishes for one to three people. A family of four will need a full-size machine, or two cycles a day. Slimline suits a narrow kitchen, and the Miele here is the example. Slimline models can use less water per cycle but more per place setting.
How much does a dishwasher cost to run?
Which? puts the running cost of a dishwasher at about £43 to £100 a year, averaging around £68 at five loads a week. A B-rated machine such as the Bosch SMS4EMW06G uses about 0.65kWh per eco cycle, roughly 17p at the 26.32p per kWh price cap from October 2026. D- and E-rated models use more, and the Beko BDFN26430W also uses 11.5 litres of water per eco cycle.
Do I need a dishwasher with a third rack?
A third rack is a shallow top tray for cutlery and small utensils. The Bosch SMV6ZCX10G has one, and the Bosch SMS4EMW06G and Haier have a cutlery drawer. The budget models here use a basket, which works fine for most households.
Will a dishwasher work with hard water?
Yes. Most UK dishwashers have a built-in softener that needs dishwasher salt, and many parts of England have hard water. Set the water hardness on the machine and add rinse aid to avoid limescale marks. Tablets with salt built in are fine for soft water but often not enough in hard-water areas.
How we ranked these ten dishwashers
Every score here comes from our ranking model; no editor sets the order. We haven't read the review sites for this guide yet, so for now it is led by owners. It ranks products by how happy owners are, holding back any product few owners have rated until more agree. How many rated it and how new it is only settle close calls, and value for money earns its own badge rather than a higher place. We compared 22 models for this guide before settling on these ten.
Brands can't pay to be included or to move up. We last checked these picks in November 2026.
How we rank, in fullOur No. 1 dishwasher
Hotpoint H2F HL626 X UK
A familiar 14-place machine with a stainless-steel look. 8.4 out of 10.