The quietest and best dishwashers for your kitchen: Samsung, LG and more

The best dishwashers have cool new features to give your dishes the perfect clean — while keeping your house as peaceful as can be. We’ve found top-rated dishwashers from your favorite brands including Samsung, Bosch, LG and more that make the best dishwashers for any kitchen. 

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The quietest dishwasher: Samsung smart linear wash dishwasher (39dBA), $1,049

Samsung’s quietest customizable dishwasher: Samsung Bespoke smart linear wash dishwasher (39dBA), $1,049

And a quiet dishwasher isn’t the only benefit we’re seeing right now. Never pre-clean your dishes again. These dishwashers feature all the latest tech to get caked-on food off your plates, bowls, cups and more. The latest and greatest in dishwasher tech includes a variety of faster drying methods that won’t melt plastic dishes. Many of these dishwasher racks are adjustable, so you can fit in more dishes than ever before. And some of these dishwashers even include Wi-Fi compatibility, so you can monitor your dishwasher’s progress from your phone. 

After you’ve upgraded your dishwasher, it’s time to upgrade the rest of your kitchen. Be sure to check out these top-rated refrigerators you can get delivered to your door and the best ranges for your kitchen. To save the most money on your purchase, check out Samsung’s appliance package deal — you can save an extra 10% on Samsung’s sale prices when you buy three or more eligible appliances, now through April 20. 

Keep reading to discover the best dishwashers for any kitchen. 

Bosch 500 Series top control built-in dishwasher (44 dBA)

This Bosch dishwasher is ultra quiet — its sound has been measured at just 44 decibels — almost as quiet as a typical library. It uses PrecisionWash technology for the most accurate clean. This Bosch appliance uses intelligent sensors that constantly scan dishes throughout the cycle, while powerful spray arms target every item of every load. After a thorough wash, Bosch’s AutoAir option engages, automatically releasing the door at the end of the cycle for a faster dry time. 

Bosch 500 Series top control built-in dishwasher (44 dBA), $1,070

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Bosch 800 Series top control built-in dishwasher (42 dBA)

The Bosch 800 Series, also rated at 42 decibels, uses Bosch’s PrecisionWash for the best clean. The brand’s patented CrystalDry technology, meanwhile, turns moisture into heat up to 176 degrees for a quick and even dry on all items, including plastics.

Bosch 800 Series top control built-in dishwasher (42 dBA), $1,299

Bosch 100 front control built-in dishwasher (50 dBA)

Bosch’s 100 built-in dishwasher, a bit louder at 50 decibels, is outfitted with fingerprint-resistant stainless steel. It uses Bosch’s PrecisionWash technology, with intelligent sensors that continually scan and check the progress of dishes throughout the cycle while powerful spray arms target every item of every load.

This Bosch appliances dries dishes with PureDry, a technology that does not use a heating element, so plastic dishware won’t melt. 

Bosch 100 built-in dishwasher (50 dBA), $649

Samsung StormWash dishwasher (48 dBA)

This fingerprint-resistant Samsung dishwasher has a helpful third rack to hold utensils and other silverware. The upper rack is adjustable to accommodate taller items. 

Samsung customers love how silently it runs. “This dishwasher is super quiet,” wrote a Samsung customer who purchased the dishwasher. “When I used it for the first time I was not convinced it was running. I literally couldn’t hear much coming from the machine. I opened it a couple times because I didn’t believe it had water in it or that it was running. I was wrong. It was running but it was so quiet I couldn’t tell.”  

Samsung StormWash dishwasher (48 dBA), $899

Samsung smart linear wash dishwasher (39dBA)

This Samsung smart linear wash dishwasher is practically silent. A Samsung customer who purchased the appliance called it “silent magic.” “It washes so quietly that I could almost feel like it was invisible, I had to go look at the buttons to see if it was really working,” they wrote in their review of the product.

The appliance is fingerprint-resistant, features a third rack for silverware and an adjustable upper rack. This dishwasher is features Wi-Fi connectivity, so you can remotely monitor and control the dishwasher from your smartphone. 

Samsung smart linear wash dishwasher (39dBA), $1,049

Samsung also makes a Bespoke version of the smart linear wash 39dBA dishwasher. Bespoke kitchen appliances are available in complementary colors to the Bespoke 4-Door Flex refrigerator, including the shades “navy” and “Tuscan steel”.

Samsung Bespoke smart linear wash dishwasher (39dBA), $1,049

Samsung whisper quiet dishwasher (46 dBA)

This 18-inch dishwasher is a great option for small kitchens. This small kitchen appliance features Samsung’s AutoRelease Door-Dry function. When engaged, the dishwasher door automatically opens after the wash cycle to circulate air and dry faster. 

The machine features an express mode called Express 60 Cycle that can wash and dry a load of dishes in 60 minutes.

Samsung whisper quiet dishwasher (46 dBA), $809

Maytag top control built-in dishwasher with stainless steel tub (47 dBA)

Never pre-wash your plates again. This fingerprint-resistant stainless-steel Maytag dishwasher features dual power filtration to to filter and disintegrate any food in its path. The appliance’s PowerBlast cycle scours away stubborn foods that typically stick to dishes with high-pressure jets, increased water temperatures and hot steam.

“Love this product, it is everything it said and more. The dual power filtration is a game changer,” wrote a Best Buy customer who purchased the Maytag dishwasher.

Maytag top control built-in dishwasher with stainless steel tub (47 dBA), $855

24″ KitchenAid top control built-in dishwasher (44 dBA)

One Best Buy customer called this KitchenAid top-control built-in dishwasher the “best dishwasher we’ve ever owned.” 

“We absolutely love this dishwasher. It is super quiet, it cleans the dishes/pots/pans/casserole dishes impeccably clean, the drying function works perfectly (including Tupperware containers and lids). Our silver ware has never come out cleaner.. And we had no idea how important and handy that third shelf is. AND, in addition to all that the ball bearing drives on the 3 trays are so smooth-operating.”

24″ KitchenAid top control built-in dishwasher (44 dBA), $1,125

24″ LG front-control built-in dishwasher (48 dBA)

This fingerprint-resistant LG dishwasher is outfitted with the coolest functions. Its QuadWash feature uses four powerful spray arms that clean from multiple angles. It uses LG’s Dynamic Dry for a faster dry time. The EasyRack Plus feature lets you customize your racks with three height settings. 

24″ LG front-control built-in dishwasher (48 dBA), $800

Whirlpool large capacity built in dishwasher (47 dBA)

The inside of your Whirlpool dishwasher can be customized to your liking. The second rack can be lifted and lowered to accommodate larger dishes. It comes with a three-piece basket to hold utensils that can be moved or separated to make more space. 

Whirlpool large capacity built in dishwasher (47 dBA), $849

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