Noise, drying and the third rack that decides everything.
By Marcus Okafor, Appliances & Cleaning Editor · Published August 6, 2026 · 2 min read
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We baked standardised soils onto identical loads and ran every machine on its normal eco cycle.
Manufacturers optimise for the cycle used in energy ratings. We test that one, because it is the one most people run.
Independently tested
42 dB, excellent drying and a third rack that fits real utensils.
Best for: Open-plan kitchens where noise matters
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