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GE 24" Portable Dishwasher with Sanitize Cycle vs Loch Electronics Capsule Countertop Dishwasher

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 comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.6 vs 4.1). 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.

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
Loch Electronics Capsule Countertop Dishwasher
Ranked #4 in Best Dishwashers
Loch Electronics Capsule Countertop Dishwasher
2 sourcesall derived$460as of Oct 17

The Loch Capsule is a slim countertop dishwasher, about 18.3 inches tall and 10.3 inches wide, that draws water from an external tank or an optional water-line hose. Wirecutter names it its countertop pick after it cleaned tough messes almost completely and took up less counter space than the other models tested, while Top Ten Reviews found even its 15- and 30-minute cycles cleaned well. Both note limits: dishes come out wet after short cycles, the drain hose can work loose, and it holds only two to three place settings. It suits one- or two-person households without a dishwasher hook-up; families and anyone on a tight budget should look elsewhere.

Strengths
  • — Wirecutter found its long cycle removed baked-on egg, tomato sauce and pasta almost completely
  • — Runs from its own external water tank, so it needs no plumbing
  • — Tall interior takes larger plates without much tilting
Watch-outs
  • — Dishes came out wet after shorter cycles and needed time to air-dry
  • — The drain hose dislodges easily
  • — Detergent pods are not recommended; powder, gel, liquid or tablets only

Derived means the reviewer published no score, so one was inferred from their written verdict. Everything else is a number the publisher printed. How we rank.

How they stack up

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.

Loch Electronics Capsule Countertop Dishwasher

Like the Farberware FCD06ABBWHA Countertop Dishwasher, the Capsule sits on the counter and needs no permanent plumbing, but it runs from a detachable external tank and measures just 10.3 inches wide. It holds two to three place settings, a fraction of the load of full-size built-in machines such as the LG LDTH7972S and Bosch 800 Series SHX78CM5N.

Specs side-by-side

SpecGE 24" Portable Dishwasher with Sanitize CycleLoch Electronics Capsule Countertop Dishwasher
ModelGE GPT225SSLSS—
TypePortable, convertible to built-inCountertop
Dimensions (HWD)36 x 23.63 x 25.38 in—
Wash CyclesLight, Heavy, AutoSense—
Cycle OptionsWash boost, Sanitize—
TubStainless steel—
FinishesStainless steel, white, black—
Warranty1 year parts and labour12 months
Dimensions—20.3"D x 10.3"W x 18.3"H
Water Supply—External tank or water line (hose sold separately)
Power—950 W
Noise Level—60 dB
Weight—12 kg
Controls—Touch
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