Best dishwasher with a half load option 2026, top picks and comparison

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20 published reviews · 7 scoring criteria · 450 verified data points

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Our rankings half load

Updated on 20 October 2026
Rankings Rating Price WidthHeightDepthPlace settingsNoise levelEco program electricity consumptionEco program water consumptionEco program durationNumber of programsRepairability index
1. Haier XF 6B2M3PW 8.7/10 n/a 59.7 cm 85 cm 59.8 cm 16 place settings 42 decibels 66 kWh/100 cycles n/a 239 min 10 programs 9.3 out of 10
2. Miele G 7600 SC AutoDos 8.7/10 £1,283 59.8 cm 84.5 cm 60 cm 14 place settings 42 decibels 54 kWh/100 cycles 8.4 L/cycle 230 min n/a 9.3 out of 10
3. Miele G 7980 SCVi AutoDos K2O 8.7/10 £2,612 59.8 cm 80.5 cm 55 cm 14 place settings 41 decibels 54 kWh/100 cycles 8.4 L/cycle 230 min n/a 9.3 out of 10
4. Grundig GNVP4631DW 8.5/10 £398 59.8 cm 81.8 cm 55 cm 16 place settings 40 decibels 77 kWh/100 cycles 9.5 L/cycle 252 min 11 programs n/a
5. Cecotec Bolero Aguazero 6620 8.3/10 n/a 59.5 cm 84.5 cm 58.5 cm 15 place settings 42 decibels 72.1 kWh/100 cycles 10.2 L/cycle 215 min 8 programs n/a

Rankings are based on our review ratings, calculated by comparing manufacturer specifications across the full catalogue.Our methodology.

This selection by the numbers

This selection includes 20 analysed dishwashers. Their average score is 8/10. Highest rated: Siemens SN25EI13CE, with 8.8/10.

Most common brands: Miele (2), Klarstein (2), Brandt (1).

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