THOR Kitchen 24 in. Stainless Steel Dishwasher vs Whirlpool WDTA50SAKZ Dishwasher

Buy the THOR if you want the quietest, most flexible wash: 45 dB, 14 place settings, three racks and four spray arms. Buy the Whirlpool if you want a proven, widely owned machine with a cutlery tray and NSF certification. Reviewers rate both well, but the Whirlpool's rating rests on thousands of owners versus 84 for the THOR, so its reliability record is better established. Build is comparable: both use stainless tubs and hidden top controls.

• Choose the THOR Kitchen if you want a quieter 45 dB machine with room for 14 place settings and a soil sensor that sets the cycle for you.
• Choose the Whirlpool if you want a long-track-record dishwasher with a third-rack cutlery tray, NSF certification and a quick wash cycle.