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Farberware FCD06ABBWHA Countertop Dishwasher vs GE 24" Portable Dishwasher with Sanitize Cycle

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

GE 24" Portable Dishwasher with Sanitize Cycle is the only one of the two with a published score (4.6); Farberware FCD06ABBWHA Countertop Dishwasher has none, so this is not a close call so much as an unmeasured one. GE 24" Portable Dishwasher with Sanitize Cycle is best for: renters and small kitchens that want built-in-level cleaning without a permanent installation. Read the strengths below before deciding.

Farberware FCD06ABBWHA Countertop Dishwasher
Ranked #6 in Best Dishwashers
Farberware FCD06ABBWHA Countertop Dishwasher
Unrated2 sources

Can't install a dishwasher? The Farberware FCD06ABBWHA is the right answer. It sits on a countertop, hooks up to any standard kitchen faucet, washes 6 place settings of dishes up to 10 inches, and includes a Baby Care cycle that sanitizes at 158°F. Cleaning consistency won't match a built-in, but for apartments, RVs and rentals where a permanent install isn't possible, it is the most-reviewed and best-rated countertop dishwasher on the market.

Strengths
  • — Fits on a standard countertop with no installation, plumbing, or cabinet work required
  • — Uses only 2.85 gallons of water per Normal cycle versus 3-4 for built-ins
  • — 7 wash programs including dedicated Baby Care (158°F sanitization), Glass, and Speed 45-Min cycles
Watch-outs
  • — Only fits dishes up to 10 inches in diameter — no large dinner plates or cookware
  • — Plastic items remain damp after the cycle; needs air-drying to finish
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GE 24" Portable Dishwasher with Sanitize Cycle
Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Dishwashers
GE 24" Portable Dishwasher with Sanitize Cycle
2 sourcesall derived

The GE GPT225SSLSS is a 24-inch convertible dishwasher with a stainless steel tub that rolls on casters and runs from a kitchen faucet, or can be fully installed. Reviewed found its cleaning and drying matched higher-end built-in machines, and Wirecutter names the GPT series its top portable pick for strong cleaning and an easy hook-up. Both note drawbacks: Reviewed measured heavy water use and a short cycle list, and Wirecutter points out it cannot run from a standard water line without extra plumbing. It suits renters and small kitchens with no dishwasher connection; anyone who can install a built-in machine, or who wants a tighter water budget, should look elsewhere.

Strengths
  • — Cleaned 98.5% of test stains on its Normal cycle and almost 99% on Heavy in Reviewed's lab
  • — Dries well, with only one or two items short of fully dry from a full load
  • — Input and output hoses come pre-attached, so hooking up to a faucet is quick
Watch-outs
  • — Reviewed estimates water use at over 1,394 gallons a year, more than twice a typical built-in
  • — Only three wash cycles and few ways to customise a wash
  • — Cannot connect to a standard water line without extra plumbing work
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How they stack up

Farberware FCD06ABBWHA Countertop Dishwasher

Not comparable on raw performance to any of the three built-ins on this page — the Farberware is for installations where a Bosch 800 SHX78CM5N, KitchenAid KDTM604KPS or LG LDTH7972S is not physically possible. Much louder than any built-in here, much smaller capacity, but installs in 10 minutes with no plumbing. The Baby Care sanitization at 158°F roughly matches the KitchenAid Sani-Rinse, just at a much smaller scale.

GE 24" Portable Dishwasher with Sanitize Cycle

Unlike the built-in LG LDTH7972S and Bosch 800 Series SHX78CM5N, the GE rolls on casters and connects to a kitchen faucet, and can later be converted to a permanent installation. It is a full 24-inch-wide machine, so it holds far more than the Farberware FCD06ABBWHA Countertop Dishwasher, but it needs floor space and a compatible faucet rather than a spot on the counter.

Specs side-by-side

SpecFarberware FCD06ABBWHA Countertop DishwasherGE 24" Portable Dishwasher with Sanitize Cycle
Width19.7 inches (countertop unit)—
Noise Level54 dBA—
Place Settings6—
Wash Cycles7 (Heavy, Normal, Baby Care, Light, Glass, Speed 45, Self Clean)Light, Heavy, AutoSense
Water Usage2.85 gallons per Normal cycle—
Weight44.1 lbs—
HookupFaucet quick-connect, no permanent install—
Warranty1-year limited1 year parts and labour
Dimensions19.7"D x 21.7"W x 17.2"H—
MaterialGlass—
Model—GE GPT225SSLSS
Type—Portable, convertible to built-in
Dimensions (HWD)—36 x 23.63 x 25.38 in
Cycle Options—Wash boost, Sanitize
Tub—Stainless steel
Finishes—Stainless steel, white, black
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