Choose a lower-noise dishwasher that also suits your opening.
The five examples below have simple published sound ratings of 44 dBA or below. That threshold is our browsing filter, not an independent test result or a claim that these are the quietest machines on the market.
These are selected examples from our manufacturer-source catalog, ordered by brand and model. They are not a performance ranking or a guarantee of installation. Feature specifications do not resolve missing or conflicting opening measurements.
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Compare ratings carefully
A lower manufacturer sound rating is a useful starting point. Your room, installation, load and cycle can affect what you hear. We do not convert these specifications into a claim about how quiet your kitchen will be.
Other useful comparisons are capacity, rack layout and drying system. A branded drying name describes a feature; it does not establish comparative drying performance.
Manufacturer specifications, checked September 20, 2026. Annual energy is a published estimate; sound ratings and drying names are not our test results.
Worth considering
Three listed racks provide a separate level for smaller items.
Published 42 dBA rating: a lower-noise option within this catalog.
Manufacturer lists capacity for 15 place settings.
Manufacturer specifications, checked September 20, 2026. Annual energy is a published estimate; sound ratings and drying names are not our test results.
Worth considering
Three listed racks provide a separate level for smaller items.
Published 44 dBA rating: a lower-noise option within this catalog.
Tradeoffs to check
Listed capacity is 10 place settings; check how your larger pans load.
Manufacturer specifications, checked September 20, 2026. Annual energy is a published estimate; sound ratings and drying names are not our test results.
Worth considering
Three listed racks provide a separate level for smaller items.
Published 44 dBA rating: a lower-noise option within this catalog.
Manufacturer lists capacity for 16 place settings.
Manufacturer specifications, checked September 20, 2026. Annual energy is a published estimate; sound ratings and drying names are not our test results.
Worth considering
Three listed racks provide a separate level for smaller items.
Published 42 dBA rating: a lower-noise option within this catalog.
Manufacturer lists capacity for 16 place settings.
Manufacturer specifications, checked September 20, 2026. Annual energy is a published estimate; sound ratings and drying names are not our test results.
Worth considering
Three listed racks provide a separate level for smaller items.
Published 39 dBA rating: a lower-noise option within this catalog.
Manufacturer lists capacity for 16 place settings.
Check delivery to your ZIP, installation, haul-away and the final total.
Fit is the first filter
A lower dBA rating does not override a taller opening requirement, a custom-panel condition or missing installation evidence. Enter your opening, then set the sound-rating preference. Unknown and multi-mode ratings are not treated as a verified simple rating for that filter.
Keep checking before you order
Confirm the full model and finish, current stock, delivery to your ZIP, installation service, return terms and final price with the retailer. Our published annual energy figures are manufacturer estimates, not a prediction of your utility bill.
