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KitchenAid KDTM604KPS 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

Loch Electronics Capsule Countertop Dishwasher is the only one of the two with a published score (4.1); KitchenAid KDTM604KPS has none, so this is not a close call so much as an unmeasured one. Loch Electronics Capsule Countertop Dishwasher is best for: one- or two-person households with no dishwasher hook-up who want the slimmest counter footprint. Read the strengths below before deciding.

KitchenAid KDTM604KPS
Ranked #5 in Best Dishwashers
KitchenAid KDTM604KPS
Unrated2 sources$999as of Jun 7

When third-rack capacity matters most, buy the KitchenAid KDTM604KPS. Its FreeFlex Third Rack is the deepest in the market, with its own wash jets and a stemware drying bar that genuinely help. The rest of the machine is a competent 44 dBA performer with the brand's usual better-than-average reliability.

Strengths
  • — ProWash sensor cycle scales wash time and water temperature to actual soil load
  • — Fan-Enabled ProDry circulates hot air for materially better drying than passive condensation, per Yale Appliance
  • — PrintShield stainless finish actually resists fingerprints in real-world use
Watch-outs
  • — No app-based smart features; not Wi-Fi connected
$999 · Buy at kitchenaid.comFull review →
Loch Electronics Capsule Countertop Dishwasher
Higher ratedRanked #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
$460 · Check Price on AmazonFull review →

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

KitchenAid KDTM604KPS

The KitchenAid KDTM604KPS has the deepest third rack on this page, a FreeFlex rack with its own rotating wash jets and a stemware drying bar. At 44 dBA it is 2 dBA louder than both the Bosch 800 Series SHX78CM5N and the LG LDTH7972S, which are rated at 42 dBA. It has 5 wash cycles against the Bosch's 8 and the LG's 10, and no Wi-Fi, which the LG's ThinQ app provides.

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

SpecKitchenAid KDTM604KPSLoch Electronics Capsule Countertop Dishwasher
Width24 inches—
Noise Level44 dBA60 dB
Place Settings16—
Wash Cycles5 (Auto, Heavy, Normal, ProWash, Express)—
Third RackYes, FreeFlex with rotating wash jets and stemware drying bar—
Energy StarYes, certified—
Drying SystemFan-Enabled ProDry—
Warranty1-year full parts and labor12 months
Type—Countertop
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
Weight—12 kg
Controls—Touch
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