The Best High End Dishwashers of 2023

If you want a premium dishwasher that looks as good as it cleans, look no further than the Thermador Sapphire DWHD770WFM. Its elegant design showcases blue interior lighting, quiet operation (42 dBA), and cycle timer that’s projected onto the floor. Add in Home Connect over a Wi-Fi connection, and this dishwasher has a lot of luxury touches that match its price point.

Thoughtful features clearly address common dishwasher complaints, like getting dishes completely dry. The StarDry feature is based on Bosch’s zeolite drying technology), and the dishwasher can open with either a push or a pull.

The DWHD770WFM also excels at actually cleaning. The Normal and heavy duty Pots & Pans cycles give you near-perfect stain removal and dish drying in two to two and a half hours. It fits 16 place settings and has a built-in water softener.

Using the StarDry gives you dried dishes that are perfectly table- or cabinet-ready. If you have a big budget, and need a luxe dishwasher that can keep up with the demands of hosting large gatherings, be sure to check out the Thermador DWH770WFM dishwasher.

The Bosch SGX78B55UC features Bosch’s legendary heating and drying power. It’s fast, powerful enough to scrub out stains, and has Bosch’s CrystalDry tech that gets each dish perfectly dry on every cycle.

The SGX78B55UC/13 also boasts smart features, a third rack, an adjustable top rack, and foldable tines in its bottom rack. It’s also ADA-compliant. That means it’s physically smaller, can be accessed from the front, and features controls that can be operated with one hand and minimal force.

This is an excellent dishwasher overall, with some great accessibility considerations, Bosch’s strong performance and smart features, and more. We ran into some issues with spinach redeposit, but that was our only complaint.

When it comes to Miele dishwashers, the Miele G 5266 SCVI SFP is an absolute champion at washing dishes. Its cleaning power is incredible, turning out spotless china in relatively quick cycle times.

It’s thoughtfully designed, as well. The pocket handle is sleek, and the adjustable upper and third racks can help ensure there’s room for everything you need washed.

We do wish that for this price, the warranty lasted longer than the two years Miele offers, especially since this dishwasher could last up to 20 years.

This Miele dishwasher is a superstar, offering perfect cleaning performance and pro skills at removing food stains from dishes.

The G 7566 also features an automatic detergent dispenser that works with a proprietary PowerDisk detergent pod, and after a wash cycle, the dishwasher automatically pops open to help air dry your dishes.

The Bosch SHPM88Z75N tops our Best Dishwashers list, which includes all styles of mainstream appliances, from Whirlpool up to Miele.

It cleans dishes better than most, and was nearly perfect during its heavy duty cycle. Plus, with a sound rating of 40 dBA, this Bosch is also one of the quietest dishwashers we tested.

While the SHPM88Z75N does an amazing job removing some of our more difficult stains, we did find occasional redeposit on dishes. Also, the controls didn’t always respond at the first touch during testing.

With adjustable tines, a third rack, stemware holders, multiple cutlery baskets, internal LED lights, and fingerprint resistant stainless steel, the [KitchenAid KDPM804KBS](https://reviewed.usatoday.com/dishwashers/content/kitchenaid-kdpm804kbs-dishwasher-review] dishwasher offers only an average cleaning performance, doing great with typical stains but struggling with on tough ones.

We love its high-end feel, but not slower than normal cycle times.

The Thermador Emerald is a great addition to any smart home and works with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and SmartThings. Energy Star qualified, this dishwasher features three-stage advanced filtration to recirculate water for sparkling results in any of the six cycles. It also cleans up to 15 place settings with ease.

While this dishwasher comes with three racks, it doesn’t have a food disposal, and the drying power’s said to be lacking, which could get frustrating when you’re looking for a dishwasher that does it all. The Thermador Emerald comes with a two-year manufacturer's warranty for additional peace of mind.

Touchpad controls and an LCD display allow ease of use with this sleek Viking dishwasher. While this dishwasher only has two racks, it also includes adjustable stemware shelves, making it easy to create more space for cups and utensils.

Quiet—but not the quietest—at 45 dBA, this dishwasher has condenser drying, so while it won’t completely dry your dishes, it’s said to produce very clean ones. A 24-hour delayed start lets you set the dishwasher to start running at any time.

At 38 dBA, the JennAir Rise is among the quietest available on the market—near silent.

Three racks accommodate 15 place settings for easy, everyday use, as well as special occasions. The TriFecta Wash System cleans dishes in about an hour.

Adjustable tines in the middle and lower racks let you reconfigure the space for unwieldy cookware, making it easy to cook new recipes without worrying about cleaning up after.

Heated drying and leak detection are the stars of the show for the JennAir Rise, and the delayed start can schedule your wash cycle in hourly increments up to 24 hours.