Hamilton Beach Countertop Dishwasher vs BLACK+DECKER BCD6W Countertop Dishwasher

The BLACK+DECKER BCD6W is the better pick for most people: it is Energy Star certified, has a child lock, a 24-hour delay and a glass door you can see through, and it weighs about 17 lb less. The Hamilton Beach holds more in practice with a rated 6 place settings and a stainless steel tub, and its 34 dB rating is far quieter on paper than the BLACK+DECKER's 60 dB. Owners of both report the usual countertop trade-offs: small loads, plastic interiors on some units and door-latch wear over time. Buy the BLACK+DECKER for efficiency and safety features; buy the Hamilton Beach if quiet running and a steel tub matter more.

• Choose the Hamilton Beach if you want a quieter machine with a stainless steel tub and a half-load option for small washes.
• Choose the BLACK+DECKER if you want Energy Star efficiency, a child lock and a see-through glass door.