The 4 Best Quiet Dishwashers As Of October, 2020 (And 12 Other Models)

The GE GDT655SSJSS, which has been rated 4.5 stars from 3497 reviews, is a low noise dishwasher that has its own set of good and bad points. We scanned through some of its customer reviews and found that it has indeed cemented its place as one of the quietest dishwashers as of mid-2018, with a noise rating of 46dBA. Like with many of its peers, consumers have reported having to touch and feel the dishwasher to make sure that it is running, since it hardly produces any significant sounds (or at least, compared to what they were used to in their previous models). Additionally, people seem to love its "flexible" loading options and simple controls. Its bottle jets have also been praised and tagged by many as a feature that they "didn't know they needed." The nice-looking modern exterior, which has been reported as fingerprint-resistant in reviews, is a major plus for buyers, as well.

Looking at its less-than-ideal reviews, this GE dishwasher apparently tends to get "too hot" -- even causing the deformation of one buyer's plasticware. This proves to be a good thing for many other people, though, as it helps enhance the quality of drying results achieved. However, some people have found that some cups and bowls tend to retain water in their crevices, since this silent dishwasher doesn't have angled loading for these kinds of dishware.

However, it appears as if the GE GDT655SSJSS's good qualities massively outweigh the bad, and it has thus earned the spot of the best model in this list of quiet dishwashers (Learn how we rank items) with a confidence level of 98 (More on confidence levels).

The GE GDT695SSJSS is a 4.5-star low noise dishwasher rated at 45dBA. For context, we've seen dishwashers that go as low as 38dBA, but this product is still quieter than the average across all models (sitting at around 47dBA) as of 2018. Besides, most of its buyers have reported barely hearing any noise during ongoing cycles. One review also mentioned that the sound of the water draining is probably the least quiet part of the entire operation -- and even that isn't disruptive at all.

Another feature that appears to be very well-loved is the third rack, which was designed for silverware. Although there was one consumer who said that this particular rack "felt cheap," an overwhelming number of reviewers raved about its space-saving and convenience factor. The bottle jet clips also proved to be highly-useful for a lot of people.

While most of the reviews we've encountered praised this silent dishwasher's performance in terms of cleaning, opinions about its drying abilities were more divided. Some have reported that cups still came out dripping even after using the "Heated dry" option, while others say that, in their experience, dishes come out clean and dry every time. Several buyers have also noted that its controls were not very intuitive.

Massively-praised for its aesthetically-pleasing design, the GE GDT695SSJSS aced a good number of departments, but also fell behind on some. Nonetheless, the degree by which this product has been praised by loads of consumers have propelled it to the spot of Alphachooser's second best quiet dishwasher 2020.

The SPE68U55UC is likely to wash with less noise, as suggested by its low 44-dB rating, which is lower than the average 50- to 55-decibel score of more low-end semi-integrated dishwashers.

The Shx863wd5n stays 3dBA below the average noise rating to boast a comparably-quiet 44dBA.

The SHVM63W53N stays way below the category average as far as its 44dBA noise rating is concerned, which grants it a place among quieter dishwashers.

The GE GDF650SSJSS is acknowledged by many consumers (based on its reviews that AlphaChooser has collected from various sources) for its ability to produce clean and spotless dishes without the need to rinse them prior to loading. The bottle cleaner has been very useful, especially for households that have babies on board. And of course, these aforementioned compliments came with commendations about its quietness. At a noise rating of 46dBA, which is 1dBA lower than the category average as of this writing, these remarks are more of a confirmation than a surprise.

Unsurprisingly, this model's slate-finished variant, which is a unique characteristic among its contemporaries, has earned it many admirers, as well (However, if you don't care about appearances and are planning to get your dishwasher all paneled-up, we suggest that you take a look at our best panel-ready dishwashers page).

Most of the negative reviews touch on the topic of cycle time -- saying that this quiet semi-integrated dishwasher takes longer to wash dishes than what they were used to. However, this is a complaint that we see a lot in other dishwashers, as well. Moreover, some people have said that the racks feel a bit flimsy, and we've encountered at least one person who also said the same thing about the silverware basket . However, they were quick to point out that this doesn't affect this (rating temporarily unavailable)-star dishwasher's performance at all.

To end, the GE GDF650SSJSS obviously had been successful in earning the approval of many people, but its lackluster rack quality and long cycle times may have been the culprit behind its failure to break into our top 4 quiet dishwashers ranking.

The HDW2401SS has a maximum noise level of 45dBA, which means that it is a bit quieter than the average dishwasher as of mid-2018.

The Bosch SGX68U55UC, which currently has a rating of (rating temporarily unavailable) stars from reviews across different sources, collects commendation for how clean it leaves dishes. As a low decibel dishwasher, it's also earned approval for being "supremely-quiet" . Like a number of other Bosch dishwashers we have here on Alphachooser, this model boasts an InfoLight feature, which lets the user know that a cycle is ongoing -- a smart addition, given that many consumers have remarked how they can barely tell that the unit is running due to the low noise. Lastly, the inbuilt water softener and apparent durability of the said product have also been common talking points among positive customer feedback.

However, it wasn't able to satisfy everyone, as a number of people have complained about the limited capacity of its middle rack -- particularly for glassware. According to them, taller glasses barely fit inside the said space when the third rack is in use. Given that the third rack is a universally-well-liked feature (as we have seen in the reviews), it's understandably a bummer how it has to be sacrificed just for the sake of being able to wash glasses comfortably. Furthermore, this silent dishwasher seems to come up short in terms of drying power -- an issue we've seen in a lot of its rivals, as well.

The Bosch SGX68U55UC's attractive-sounding cleaning ability and silent operation have undeniably been great for a lot of customers, but they haven't been adequate for it to earn a spot in this list of the top 4 quiet dishwashers.

The Profile operates with a 40 dBA noise level, which is still louder than some top-end models boasting levels as low as 37 dB.

The SGV68U53UC is a panel-ready dishwasher that carries a 3rd rack and a somewhat-uncommonly-seen Half Load option while packing 15 place settings, a 30-minute quick-wash program, a beam-on-floor washing indicator, and a below-average 44-dBA noise rating, which is, however, not the quietest we have seen from Bosch.