Best built-in dishwashers

Top pick: the 24-in top-control built-in with CleanBoost in stainless steel. It's the most complete standard 24-inch fit here — true 24-inch width, a quiet 45 dBA rating, and a top control panel that keeps buttons out of reach of kids and drips. For most kitchens it's the safest all-rounder.

Who the others suit:

• Forno Pozzo 24-inch with third rack — if you want a third rack for utensils and a slightly narrower 23.85-inch body for a tight cutout.
• Thor Kitchen 24-inch top control — if you like the look of a matching Thor kitchen suite and want a 15-place-setting tub.
• Budget 24-inch built-in in white — if you just need a basic, roomy 14-setting machine and don't mind a louder 55 dBA wash.
• Panel-ready smart model — if you're hiding the dishwasher behind custom cabinetry.

Check the cutout height and depth against your opening before ordering; the tall-tub models run about 34 inches high.