Hamilton Beach Countertop Dishwasher vs GE Portable Dishwasher

Buy the Hamilton Beach if you have a small kitchen, dorm or office break room and wash for one or two people. Buy the GE if you cook for a family and want to stop hand-washing pots and platters. The Hamilton Beach fits on a counter and runs quietly at 34 dB, but it holds only 6 place settings and owners report it struggles with large items. The GE is a full-size portable on casters with 12 place settings, nylon racks and a stainless tub, so it handles real loads, but it is loud at 54 dBA and gives you only 3 cycles.

• Choose the Hamilton Beach if counter space is tight and you mostly wash plates, mugs and small pans for one or two people.
• Choose the GE if you want full-size capacity and can give up counter space for a rolling unit that washes a family's dishes.