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Samsung DW70F81YEU

Ranked #29 of 42 in Best Standard Dishwashers (2026). Here is every spec we scored, where it came from, and how it compares.

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#29

Samsung DW70F81YEU

Best for: Official 22% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 gal/cycle, 14 place settings, 239 kWh/year

1.4/10

What we like

  • Official certified ratings are published for every scored criterion

Watch out for

  • Lowest official percent less energy than the U.S. federal standard in this comparison (22%)
  • Highest official water use in this comparison (3.2 gal/cycle)

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 28%
Water use 26%
Place-setting capacity 24%
Annual energy use 22%
Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard22 %
Water use3.2 gal/cycle
Place-setting capacity14 place settings
Annual energy use239 kWh/year
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)22%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)239 kWh/year
Water use (ENERGY STAR)3.2 gal/cycle
Place-setting capacity (ENERGY STAR)14 place settings
Annual energy use per place setting (computed)17.1 kWh/year per place setting, computed as official annual energy use ÷ official place setting
Percent less water use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)36%
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)307 kWh/year
U.S. federal standard water use (ENERGY STAR)5 gal/cycle
Type (ENERGY STAR)Standard
Width (ENERGY STAR)23.8 in
Depth (ENERGY STAR)25 in
Soil sensing (ENERGY STAR)Yes
Tub material (ENERGY STAR)Stainless Steel
Drying method (ENERGY STAR)Automatic Door Release
Additional features (ENERGY STAR)Top Controls
Connected capable (ENERGY STAR)No
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient criteriaNo
Certified model numberDW70F81YEU*
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR recordSamsung
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How it compares

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Beko BDDDT48340
5.5/10
#1 · Official 27% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 2.45 gal/cycle, 17 place settings, 225 kWh/year
Beko BDDDT49340
5.5/10
#2 · Official 27% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 2.45 gal/cycle, 17 place settings, 225 kWh/year
Fisher & Paykel DW24UDT4X4
5.2/10
#3 · Official 32% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 gal/cycle, 16 place settings, 210 kWh/year
Fisher & Paykel DW24UT2I3
5.2/10
#4 · Official 32% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 gal/cycle, 16 place settings, 210 kWh/year
Miele G 7216 SCU
5.2/10
#5 · Official 32% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 gal/cycle, 16 place settings, 210 kWh/year
LG LDNFC33L
4.9/10
#6 · Official 28% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 2.9 gal/cycle, 16 place settings, 220 kWh/year
LG LDNPH753
4.9/10
#7 · Official 28% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 2.9 gal/cycle, 16 place settings, 220 kWh/year
LG SDNTHS72
4.9/10
#8 · Official 28% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 2.9 gal/cycle, 16 place settings, 220 kWh/year
Fisher & Paykel DD24DTX6I1
4.8/10
#9 · Official 34% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.1 gal/cycle, 14 place settings, 202 kWh/year
Asko DBI776
4.7/10
#10 · Official 28% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3 gal/cycle, 17 place settings, 220 kWh/year
Bosch SHV41DB3N
4.4/10
#11 · Official 31% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 2.35 gal/cycle, 12 place settings, 213 kWh/year
Midea MDT24P6
4.1/10
#12 · Official 25% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 2.9 gal/cycle, 16 place settings, 229 kWh/year
Midea MDT24P7
4.1/10
#13 · Official 25% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 2.9 gal/cycle, 16 place settings, 229 kWh/year
Fisher & Paykel DW24U2I3
3.9/10
#14 · Official 27% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 gal/cycle, 16 place settings, 224 kWh/year
LG LDWBC22BT
3.5/10
#15 · Official 28% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3 gal/cycle, 14 place settings, 220 kWh/year
Asko DBI786
3.4/10
#16 · Official 25% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 gal/cycle, 18 place settings, 230 kWh/year
Miele G 5008 SCU
3.4/10
#17 · Official 25% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 gal/cycle, 16 place settings, 230 kWh/year
Miele G 5216 SCU
3.4/10
#18 · Official 25% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 gal/cycle, 16 place settings, 230 kWh/year
Samsung DW80DG5200
3.3/10
#19 · Official 27% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 gal/cycle, 15 place settings, 225 kWh/year
Kenmore 1464
2.9/10
#20 · Official 24% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3 gal/cycle, 15 place settings, 234 kWh/year
Electrolux EDSH4944CSA
2.7/10
#21 · Official 27% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 gal/cycle, 14 place settings, 225 kWh/year
GE GDT565HY
2.6/10
#22 · Official 22% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 gal/cycle, 16 place settings, 240 kWh/year
Kenmore 1458
2.3/10
#23 · Official 22% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.1 gal/cycle, 15 place settings, 239 kWh/year
Bosch SGE53C
2.2/10
#24 · Official 22% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 2.57 gal/cycle, 13 place settings, 240 kWh/year
LG SDWD24
2.1/10
#25 · Official 22% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 2.9 gal/cycle, 14 place settings, 238 kWh/year
Kenmore 990.1519
2.0/10
#26 · Official 22% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 gal/cycle, 15 place settings, 240 kWh/year
Frigidaire FDSP4401
1.4/10
#27 · Official 22% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 gal/cycle, 14 place settings, 240 kWh/year
Frigidaire FDSR4501
1.4/10
#28 · Official 22% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 gal/cycle, 14 place settings, 240 kWh/year
Samsung DW80CG502
1.4/10
#30 · Official 22% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 gal/cycle, 14 place settings, 239 kWh/year
Bosch SHE53CE
0.8/10
#31 · Official 22% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 gal/cycle, 13 place settings, 240 kWh/year
Bosch SHE78CM
0.8/10
#32 · Official 22% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 gal/cycle, 13 place settings, 240 kWh/year
GE GDF46Z
0.8/10
#33 · Official 22% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 gal/cycle, 13 place settings, 240 kWh/year
Bosch SHE3AEE
0.2/10
#34 · Official 22% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 gal/cycle, 12 place settings, 239 kWh/year
GE DDT70N
0.2/10
#35 · Official 22% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 gal/cycle, 12 place settings, 240 kWh/year
GE GDF46T
0.2/10
#36 · Official 22% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 gal/cycle, 10 place settings, 240 kWh/year
GE GDF55R
0.2/10
#37 · Official 22% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 gal/cycle, 10 place settings, 240 kWh/year
Samsung DW60R2014
0.2/10
#38 · Official 22% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 gal/cycle, 8 place settings, 240 kWh/year
Samsung DW80CG4021
0.2/10
#39 · Official 22% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 gal/cycle, 8 place settings, 239 kWh/year
Whirlpool WDF332PAM
0.2/10
#40 · Official 22% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 gal/cycle, 12 place settings, 240 kWh/year
Whirlpool WDT531HAP
0.2/10
#41 · Official 22% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 gal/cycle, 12 place settings, 240 kWh/year
Whirlpool WDT751SAP
0.2/10
#42 · Official 22% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 3.2 gal/cycle, 12 place settings, 240 kWh/year