Whirlpool WDTA50SAKZ Dishwasher vs Whirlpool Eco Series 24" Dishwasher

Both are Whirlpool built-ins with stainless tubs and three racks, so the choice comes down to capacity and quiet versus a lower-profile fit. The Eco Series WDTS7024RZ holds 15 place settings, runs at 41 dBA and has a washing third rack, which suits families and open kitchens. The WDTA50SAKZ holds 13 settings at 47 dBA with a cutlery-tray third rack and a shallower 24 1/2 inch depth, which suits tighter cabinets and buyers who want a proven, widely rated model. Owners rate the WDTA50SAKZ higher on average, but it has far more ratings; the Eco Series is the stronger machine on paper.

• Choose the WDTA50SAKZ if your counter depth is tight or you want the model with the larger, longer track record of owner ratings.
• Choose the Eco Series WDTS7024RZ if you wash for a big household and want the quietest, largest-capacity tub of the two.