Rank #5 in Best Countertop Dishwasher 2026: Ten Ranked on Real Wash, Not Tank Tricks
HAVA Table Top Dishwasher with Water Softener & Enhanced Energy Efficiency
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The HAVA is our number five countertop dishwasher pick for September 2026 and the only machine in this guide with a built in water softener. The softener setting matches your water hardness to prevent scale and watermarks, and around it sit eight wash programmes, an 18 hour delay, a child lock and a 5 litre tank that needs no plumbing. The listing records 346 ratings at 4.5.
Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing rather than our own testing.
How those 346 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.5 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Softener | Integrated, adjustable by water hardness |
|---|---|
| Tank | 5 L built in, no plumbing needed |
| Programmes | 8 wash programmes on touch screen |
| Extras | Child lock and 18 hour delay start |
| Noise | 60 dB as listed |
| Dimensions | 42.5 x 42.8 x 45.8 cm |
| Weight | 13 kg |
| ASIN | B0DN69JTCL |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“After a week of use:Import cons first - my ONLY actual complaint is this will fog up if you have the door closed. Which is bad for mould because its warm and moist, but the door latch is super strong so we use a dishtowel to jam the door open.The vent needs at least 3ft of clear air otherwise water will condense on the surface that it is pointed too, so bare that in mind. The light will stay on for a few mins after you have the door first open or closed, but will turn itself off after that.The good stuff -This is a life saver, if you're sick of doing the dishes and cant install a dishwasher yourself (renting or plumbing wouldn't allow it).The caveat is this is compact. You will not do big pots, but it means at evening meal times we wash 1 pot/pan by hand and the rest is history. Cleans dishes as your expect, if your good at Tetris-ing things in you'll get along fine. (A little bit of trial and error)We run ours about twice a day. Once after lunch for breakfast and lunch dishes and once in the evening for all dinner dishes (sometimes excluding 1 pot/pan as I said).If your in the UK we use a £4.50 Sainsbury's liquid detergent, you get 90 washes for the bottle and its perfect for our needs. Otherwise make sure you have some power or liquid from online. Size is good as it fits on our drying rack area next to our sink. I would prefer of we could fit our bigger pans in, but its not the end of the world we were prepared for that before we pulled the trigger on this.We got this on offer at £240, and definitely think it was worth every penny, can get it cheaper on Havas website (when on offer) but we bought here because we were on the fence and Amazon had a better returns policy.Its not out of place in a small kitchen, works well, isnt overly loud, and cleans very well, dishes get dried so can be put away straight away.”
Verified purchase“Fantastic piece of Kit, holds plenty for it's small size and washes perfectly. Nice and quiet and air dries your dishes”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Countertop Dishwasher 2026: Ten Ranked on Real Wash, Not Tank Tricks.
Rank #1
COMFEE' Table Top Dishwasher No Plumbing with 6L Water Tank
£209.93
Rank #2
AIRMSEN Mini Table Top Dishwasher - Upgraded 6 Programs
£184.91
Rank #3
COMFEE' Table Top Dishwasher, No Plumbing Needed, For Singles & Couples
£189.99
Rank #4
COMFEE' Table Top Dishwasher, 6 Place Settings, White
£178.42
Questions people ask
Does it really soften water?
Yes, the listing describes an integrated water softener with a setting matched to your water hardness.
Does it need plumbing?
No, the built in 5 L tank means you can place it anywhere.
How many programmes does it have?
Eight, with a child lock and an 18 hour delayed start.
Why is the noise level 60 dB?
That is the listed figure, the loudest in this guide.
Are there any operating quirks?
A detailed reviewer warns the door fogs if left closed and the vent needs clear air, plus big pots still need hand washing.
What is the warranty?
One year per the listing.
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