Best freestanding dishwashers

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What to look for

Place settings and noise in decibels; a quick wash programme matters for daily use.

Models worth comparing

From manufacturers' specifications and published UK reviews, read on 6 October 2026. Not tested by us. In no particular order: these are not ranked, and we do not say which is best until the customer ratings are in.

Budget

Beko BDFN15440W

Households wanting a full-size 60cm dishwasher with a strong hygiene programme on a tight budget.

14 place settings
HygieneIntense programme aimed at killing bacteria and viruses
SelfDry door opening and a 30-minute Mini programme

Watch out for: It is rated C for energy, uses 10.9 litres on Eco and runs at 48 dB, all weaker than the pricier models here.

Place settings: 14
Energy class: C
Noise: 48 dB
Eco water use: 10.9 litres
Size (HxWxD): 850 x 598 x 600mm

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Sources: Beko product page · Which? review

Mid-range

Bosch SMS4EKI06G

Families who want a trusted-brand dishwasher with app control and flexible baskets at a middling price.

Home Connect app control
SpeedPerfect+ for faster cycles and a quieter Silence 50° programme
VarioFlex baskets and an anti-fingerprint steel finish

Watch out for: It takes 13 place settings, one fewer than the others here, and has no AquaStop leak protection.

Place settings: 13
Energy class: B
Noise: 42 dB
Eco water use: 9 litres
Size (HxWxD): 845 x 600 x 600mm

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Sources: Bosch product page · Bosch specification sheet · Which? review

Premium

Bosch SMS6ZCI10G

Open-plan homes that want a very quiet dishwasher with strong drying for plastics and glassware.

Very quiet at 40 dB
Zeolith PerfectDry drying
AquaStop leak protection and Home Connect app control

Watch out for: It is rated B rather than A for energy, and its Eco programme runs for 3 hours 35 minutes.

Place settings: 14
Energy class: B
Noise: 40 dB
Eco water use: 9 litres
Size (HxWxD): 845 x 600 x 600mm

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Sources: Bosch product page · Bosch specification sheet · Which? review

Pro

LG DF273FVS

Keen cooks who want top energy efficiency and steam cleaning to tackle heavy soiling and water marks.

A-rated for energy
QuadWash spray arms with Dual Zone wash pressure
TrueSteam, an auto-opening door for drying and ThinQ Wi-Fi

Watch out for: At 44 dB it is noticeably louder than the Bosch Series 6.

Place settings: 14
Energy class: A
Noise: 44 dB
Eco water use: 9.5 litres
Size (HxWxD): 850 x 600 x 600mm

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Sources: LG product page · Which? review

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