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LG LDTH7972S vs Miele G 7266 SCVi

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

Miele G 7266 SCVi comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.4 vs 4.7). The gap is mostly about Buyers who keep appliances 15+ years, have hard water that benefits from a built-in softener, want a fully-integrated panel-ready install, and are willing to pay double the LG LDTH7972S price for measurably lower long-term failure rates. — read the strengths below before deciding.

Ranked #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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Higher ratedRanked #4 in Best Dishwashers

Miele G 7266 SCVi

4.7

$1,999

The Miele G 7266 SCVi is the buy-it-once dishwasher. It's tested to a 20-year service life, has Miele's industry-low 5.6% twelve-month service rate, and its AutoOpen door delivers drying that Bosch and KitchenAid only approach with electric heating elements. The catch is the cycle time and the $2,000 price — both are real trade-offs.

Strengths

— Tested for the equivalent of 20 years of service life — longest of any consumer dishwasher
— AutoOpen door pops ajar after the cycle, letting steam escape and air-drying dishes
— 42 dBA cabinet is as quiet as the Bosch 800 Series despite a deeper feature set

Watch-outs

— Panel-ready design requires a custom cabinet panel; not a drop-in stainless install
— Cycle time runs long — Consumer Reports judged it 'poor' on cycle time for full heavy loads
— $2,000 price tag is roughly double the LG LDTH7972S for the same noise level

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How they stack up

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.

Miele G 7266 SCVi

The longevity story is its real differentiator over the Bosch 800 SHX78CM5N — same noise level, but Miele's 5.6% service rate beats Bosch's 7.8% on Yale's 33,000-call dataset. AutoOpen drying is a real step above the KitchenAid KDTM604KPS Fan-Enabled ProDry and roughly matches the Bosch 800's CrystalDry on plastics. Far quieter than the LG LDTH7972S Heavy cycle and miles ahead of the Farberware FCD06ABBWHA. The 9-cycle program list is the most flexible in this comparison.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	LG LDTH7972S	Miele G 7266 SCVi
Width	24 inches	24 inches
Noise Level	42 dBA	42 dBA
Place Settings	15	16
Wash Cycles	10 (Auto, Heavy, Normal, Delicate, Refresh, 1-Hour, Express, Rinse, Machine Clean, Download Cycle)	9 (Auto, QuickIntenseWash, ComfortWash, Eco, Pots & Pans, SaniWash, Express, Rinse, Glassware)
Third Rack	Yes, height-adjustable slider	Yes, 3D MultiFlex cutlery tray
Energy Star	Yes, 238 kWh/year	Yes, certified
Smart Features	ThinQ Wi-Fi, Alexa, Google, leak detection	Miele@home Wi-Fi app
Warranty	1-year parts and labor, 10-year direct-drive motor, 2-year tub and racks	2-year full coverage, 20-year tested service life
Water Softener	—	Built-in
Drying System	—	AutoOpen door drying

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