Best Dishwashers 2025: Rated and Reviewed by our experts

Not only does the Hotpoint Hydroforce H8I HT59 LS UK pack 10% extra usable space inside thanks to its Maxi Space tub, but it’s powerful and inexpensive to run too. As an integrated model you can’t do much better than this.

The Hydroforce H8I has three racks: a bottom rack for plates, middle rack and a top cutlery rack. Dive deeper and you’ll find there’s enough space for larger plates at the bottom and you can even fit up to six tall wine glasses on the middle rack. The top cutlery rack also offers space for more than just cutlery with a clever dip that’s designed to hold mugs and bowls.

Although its default setting is Eco mode which runs at 50°C, there are numerous options to choose from including Rapid Delicates, Auto, 3D Wash for especially dirty items, Half Load and Sani Rinse for sanitising items. You can also modify temperatures from 45°C up to 65°C.

We found that running the default Eco cycle cost just 16p each time, making it excellent value for an everyday appliance. Using the Auto mode with 3D Wash enabled costs 46p which, despite being quite a big leap, is only necessary for extra-soiled items.

For faster cleaning you can select Rapid mode which runs for between 30 and 40 minutes, depending on what you select. This mode is more expensive at 31p, so isn’t a great option for everyday use but ideal if you need to wash dishes quickly.

Once the dishwasher comes to the end of a wash, a motor gently pushes the door open to allow steam to escape and help the plates to air dry.

With 15 place settings making it one the biggest dishwashers available, an accompanying smart app and a thoughtful design – all at an affordable asking price – the Candy CF 57CF0W is a great-value dishwasher.

Though the CF 57CF0W certainly is a more budget-friendly option, it’s worth pointing out that it doesn’t look like a particularly “cheap” model and instead feels robust and well-made.

You’ll find all of its wash cycles listed on top of the door, which is a useful addition if you need to quickly check which mode to select. Choosing a cycle is as easy as using the controls on the front, plus there are buttons to run a half load and to turn off the automatic door opening system used to dry dishes at the end.

Inside are two racks and a lift-out cutlery basket. Though the top rack is height adjustable, we found adjusting it to be quite cumbersome in practice as doing so requires you to remove the rack entirely from the appliance. The lower rack also doesn’t offer quite as much flexibility as you’d find with rivals as only half of the right-hand tines fold down.

Those slight issues aside, both racks are spacious and can fit everything from large casserole dishes at the bottom to tall wine glasses at the top.

Pair the dishwasher with the hOn app and you can control it remotely and read a more in-depth description of what each cycle actually does. Perhaps most impressively, the app can connect to your smart meter to help you save money. Essentially, once you select a cycle, the app will set the dishwasher to start at a time when power is cheaper.

Overall, the Candy CF 57CF0W-80 performed well throughout our tests and handled most stained dishes well in Eco mode. However, when tackling tougher stains, we had to increase the power to the Auto cycle which adjusts the dishwasher’s temperature and water flow. This extra oomph comes at a cost though, as where Eco costs just under 30p a cycle, Auto mode costs over 54p.

If you need a new dishwasher but don’t want to splurge on an expensive model, compromise on smart features or pay a premium per cycle, then we’d seriously recommend the Candy CF 57CF0W.

The Hotpoint H7FHP33UK is perfect for larger families, thanks to its Maxi Space design, which provides 10% more space than a standard freestanding dishwasher.

Included are three racks which are flexible and can be adjusted accordingly to best suit the load. For example, the tines on the middle rack can be flipped up for stacking plates or flipped down to accommodate larger bowls.

When loading the middle rack we found that even our particularly tall wine glasses fit comfortably underneath the cutlery rack that sits at the top, which is a common nuisance with most standard-sized dishwashers.

Similarly the bottom rack has tines that are both spaced out at different intervals and are able to be folded down to accommodate larger dishes such as pots and pans.

Away from its design, the Hotpoint features a wide range of programs and boasts brilliant cleaning results. The default mode is Eco at 50°C, which we found is the most efficient programme, but there are also three Auto programs where the dishwasher cleverly detects the soiling level of the dishes and adjusts the program accordingly.

Other programs include a Rapid 30-minute wash, Delicate and Self-Clean. There’s even a useful Active Dry option which automatically opens the door once a wash has finished, releasing steam and helping to air dry the dishes.

We found that running the default Eco cycle costs 22p, which places the dishwasher as a mid-priced option to run. This cost jumps up to 48p when using the intensive Auto mode with 3D Zone Wash switched on, while the fast wash costs 17p, but is only suitable for lightly soiled items.

Those with big families or who just tend to entertain often will appreciate the amount of space the Hotpoint HF7HP33UK has to offer, however it’s definitely not the cheapest to run for its more intensive cycles.

If you don’t have enough space for a full-sized dishwasher but don’t want to compromise on the performance, then the Hotpoint HSFO3T223WXUKN slimline is a perfect option.

All its controls are listed on the outside which includes an LCD that displays the selected mode, time remaining for a cycle and ways to select a desired mode.

There are a total of nine programs to choose from including an Eco 50°C, intensive clean, sanitising soak and self-clean. While the default Eco mode will work for most jobs, the Zone Wash 3D mode lets you select one of the two dedicated racks to wash for lighter loads.

Both of the racks are flexible with adjustable tines, fold down wine-glass holders (on the top rack), two adjustable holders (on the bottom rack) and a moveable cutlery basket which can be placed wherever.

To be expected with a slimline model, running the Hotpoint HSFO3T223WXUKN isn’t the most cost efficient option out there. Running the Auto Intense cycle cost approximately 38p whereas the Eco mode cost around 22p, with both cycles performing well and able to cope with dirty dishes. The 30-minute cycle costs just under 9p each time but is better suited for less-soiled items.

Although the Hotpoint HSFO3T223WXUKN is a slimline dishwasher that offers more flexibility for smaller spaces, if you have a large family or simply want better value for money then we’d recommend going for a full-size dishwasher.

The Indesit DIO3T131FEUK is a great value dishwasher that boasts space and performs well even across particularly dirty dishes.

A full-size integrated dishwasher, the Indesit DIO3T131FEUK has space for fourteen place settings and includes three generously proportioned racks, although they aren’t quite as flexible as other similar-sized models like the Hotpoint H7IHP42LUK.

The middle rack in particular is fairly inflexible, as its tines for small plates and utensils aren’t able to collapse and, although it is height adjustable, lowering it means plates underneath can get caught.

Otherwise, using the machine is simple with all the preset wash cycles listed on top of the DIO3T131FEUK’s door, which includes Eco 50°C, Auto Intensive 65°C, and a useful Push and Go option. The latter is designed for everyday use and runs a short cycles at 50°C.

To test the efficiency of the DIO3T131FEUK, we first ran its Eco mode and determined this costs a decent 24p per cycle. Although this isn’t the cheapest we’ve seen, cleaning performance was still generally good although tougher stains like dried egg did remain.

We then moved on to the Auto Intensive 65°C wash which although cost a pricier 38p to run, performed much better than the Eco mode and was able to make light work of dried-in stains.

If you need more cleaning prowess than Eco mode but not as much power as the Intensive wash, there’s the useful Auto Mixed mode that runs at 55°C and costs around 28p to run.

Overall, the Indesit DIO3T131FEUK boasts a solid selection of wash cycles for all types of messes, a roomy inside and isn’t too expensive to invest in nor run. If you need a large dishwasher that just gets the job done, then this is a hard one to beat.

If you’re looking for a budget-friendly freestanding dishwasher, the Beko BDEN38640FG is our pick of the entry-level models currently available. This dishwasher is attractive, well-built and surprisingly flexible with plenty of fold-down tines, a cutler rack and a wine glass and baking tray holder. 

The Beko BDEN38640FG has a stainless steel finish and a neat LCD screen that displays the time remaining on a wash, giving it a sleek and stylish appearance. The actual controls can be found on top of the drawer, including a second screen that shows the estimated run-time. 

The dishwasher includes all the standard cycles, as well as an AquaFlex everyday mode and an auto 40-65°C mode that detects how soiled dishes are. This model also features a CornerIntense arm that pivots around the tub for better corner-to-corner coverage compared to a fixed spray arm. 

Also inside the dishwasher, you’ll find a cutlery basket, cutlery rack, folding tines, fold-out supports for baking trays and fold-down wine glass supports. According to Beko, this is enough space for 16 place settings, though we have found that dishwashers with larger tubs, such as the Hotpoint H7FHP33UK, still offer more flexibility. 

When it comes to performance, the Beko BDEN38640FG includes an Eco mode which cost us 23p per cycle and offered generally good cleaning, though it didn’t fully clean some of our tougher, dried down stains. For these, you’ll want to use the Intensive 70°C mode which increased our running costs to a still very reasonable 39p. The Auto and AquaFlex sit in between the two when it comes to performance, but neither managed to completely clean our bowl of scrambled eggs. There’s also a fast wash option for when you’re short on time, though this doesn’t dry dishes as comprehensively as other modes. 

If you’re looking for a well-priced dishwasher and looks great, offers flexible storage and cleans well, the Beko BDEN38640FG is our recommendation.