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Farberware FCD06ABBWHA Countertop Dishwasher vs LG LDTH7972S

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

The short answer

LG LDTH7972S comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.3 vs 4.4). The gap is mostly about Budget-conscious families who want premium-quiet 42 dBA operation, TrueSteam, Wi-Fi smart features, and a strong warranty stack at a value-tier price, and who are willing to run the Heavy cycle to dodge the Normal-cycle dead zone. — read the strengths below before deciding.

Ranked #5 in Best Dishwashers

Farberware FCD06ABBWHA Countertop Dishwasher

4.3

$340

The Farberware FCD06ABBWHA is the right dishwasher if you can't install one. 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. Don't expect built-in cleaning consistency, 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
— 54 dBA is meaningfully louder than any built-in in this comparison

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Higher ratedRanked #3 in Best Dishwashers

LG LDTH7972S

4.4

$949

The LG LDTH7972S is the value pick that doesn't feel like one. At $949 it matches the Bosch 800 Series on noise (42 dBA), beats most everything in its class on warranty depth, and is the only machine in this comparison with a true steam generator. The lower rack has a documented cleaning dead-zone, but on the Heavy cycle with TrueSteam the LG removes over 99% of stains.

Strengths

— 42 dBA noise level matches the Bosch 800 Series at $400 less
— TrueSteam loosens baked-on food before the main wash, raising Heavy-cycle cleaning past 99%
— 10-year warranty on the direct-drive motor and 2 years on the stainless tub and racks — one of the deepest warranty stacks in the segment

Watch-outs

— Bottom-center of the lower rack can leave heavier stains during Normal cycles (Reviewed measured up to 70% residual staining there in testing)
— Plastics still require a wipe after the dry cycle despite the Dynamic Heat Dry fan
— Only 1 year on parts and labor — the deeper warranties are on specific components

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How they stack up

Farberware FCD06ABBWHA Countertop Dishwasher

Not comparable on raw performance to any of the four built-ins above — the Farberware is for installations where a Bosch 800 SHX78CM5N, KitchenAid KDTM604KPS, LG LDTH7972S, or Miele G 7266 SCVi 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 and the Miele SaniWash, just at a much smaller scale.

LG LDTH7972S

The single best value built-in in this comparison — matches the Bosch 800 SHX78CM5N on dBA and on Wi-Fi at $400 less. The Bosch and Miele G 7266 SCVi both clean more consistently across the full lower rack; the LG has a documented dead zone at the back-center bottom. Wins decisively over the KitchenAid KDTM604KPS on warranty depth (10-year motor coverage) and on cycle count (10 vs 5). Much louder and cycle-quicker than the Farberware FCD06ABBWHA countertop, as expected for a built-in.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Farberware FCD06ABBWHA Countertop Dishwasher	LG LDTH7972S
Width	19.7 inches (countertop unit)	24 inches
Noise Level	54 dBA	42 dBA
Place Settings	6	15
Wash Cycles	7 (Heavy, Normal, Baby Care, Light, Glass, Speed 45, Self Clean)	10 (Auto, Heavy, Normal, Delicate, Refresh, 1-Hour, Express, Rinse, Machine Clean, Download Cycle)
Water Usage	2.85 gallons per Normal cycle	—
Weight	44.1 lbs	—
Hookup	Faucet quick-connect, no permanent install	—
Warranty	1-year limited	1-year parts and labor, 10-year direct-drive motor, 2-year tub and racks
Third Rack	—	Yes, height-adjustable slider
Energy Star	—	Yes, 238 kWh/year
Smart Features	—	ThinQ Wi-Fi, Alexa, Google, leak detection

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