THOR Kitchen 24 in. Stainless Steel Dishwasher vs Whirlpool WDT740SALW Built-In Dishwasher

Both are 24-inch, 14-place-setting built-in dishwashers with stainless tubs, so the real split is noise and controls. The THOR HDW2401SS runs at 45 dB with a soil-sensing Smart Wash system, four spray arms and a third rack, and its 84 owner ratings average 4.8. The Whirlpool WDT740SALW is the quieter machine on paper at 39 dB and carries ENERGY STAR, but its listed spec sheet is thinner and its 50 dB figure in the model name conflicts with the 39 dB spec, so confirm the rating before you buy. Buy the THOR for the third rack and sensing wash; buy the Whirlpool if quiet operation and energy certification matter most.

• Choose the THOR Kitchen if you want a third rack, four spray arms and a soil sensor that adjusts the wash, and 45 dB is quiet enough for your kitchen.
• Choose the Whirlpool if you want the quieter machine and ENERGY STAR certification and can live without a documented third rack.