Best built-in under-counter dishwashers

Top pick: GE ENERGY STAR Top Control with Dry Boost (GDT550PYRFS). It's the safest all-rounder for a normal kitchen: a 24-inch built-in with a plastic tub, 16 place settings, four cycles and a sanitize option, plus a heated dry boost that gets plastics drier. Top controls stay out of reach of small hands, and it's the best-reviewed of the mainstream models here.

Who the others suit:

• THOR Kitchen 24" — quietest of the group at 45 dB and a strong rating; the pick if the dishwasher sits next to a living space.
• GE 24" Top Control Built-In — same 16-place capacity and a fully integrated door, a touch quieter than the top pick.
• Kenmore 24" Built-In — a plain white, budget-friendly choice for a basic kitchen.
• Summit 24" DW2435SS — slim 23.5-inch width and low water use; good for tight or water-conscious setups.
• Miele PFD 104 SCVi — semi-commercial build and 16 settings if you want a long-life machine and don't mind paying for it.
• HYBOKITCH undercounter — a commercial glasswasher for a bar or café, not a home kitchen.

Skip the Smeg PL292DN unless you're in Europe: it ships from Poland and duties may apply.