countertop dishwasher danby: specs, owner notes, picks

If you want a countertop dishwasher danby, you are most likely looking at Danby's six-place-setting countertop models, which sit on your counter and hook up to your sink. This guide covers the Danby DDW621WDB and a second countertop listing on Amazon, with the specifications the sources publish and what owners say after using them.

How we researched

We compared four search results: three retailer product pages for six-place-setting Danby models and one owner discussion on Reddit. We also checked two Amazon listings for countertop models. Where the sources disagree, we say so. This guide compares products using manufacturer specifications, current Amazon listings and owner reviews; we did not test them hands-on.

Short answer

The Danby DDW621WDB is the model the search results point to most often. It suits a small household that wants six place settings on the counter instead of a built-in unit. The second Amazon listing, the DWP63, is also a six-place countertop unit, and it is the one to compare if the DDW621WDB's width is a problem for your counter.

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At-a-glance comparison

Buying criteria

We weighted these criteria in this order:

1. Capacity, measured in place settings. Owner complaints centre on this.
2. Fit: the width of the unit and whether it connects to a sink.
3. Water use and wash options, as listed.
4. Owner feedback, judged by how many ratings sit behind a score.

How we chose

We ranked the options using the criteria above. Our evidence is manufacturer-style specifications from retailer pages, Amazon star ratings and rating counts as listed, and one owner discussion. That discussion is a single post, so we treat it as one owner's experience, not a pattern. The search results included no expert reviews, so we cite none. No hands-on testing was done. We will update this guide when listings or price tiers change.

Danby DDW621WDB

This model suits small households and apartments with a sink nearby. A retailer listing for the white version describes six place settings, and you can program and monitor the six settings on an electronic LED display. Danby 6 Place Setting Countertop Dishwasher in White describes that display.

The silver listing says the unit uses 3.1 gallons (11.7 L) of water on a normal cycle and offers eight wash cycles, including heavy, normal, baby care, ECO and glass. The sources disagree on cycle count: the silver listing says eight, while the white listing says six settings. Check the manual for the exact model you buy. Danby 6 Place Setting Countertop Dishwasher in Silver gives the water figure.

On Amazon, this listing has 4.4 stars from 2000 ratings. The largest owner-feedback sample we found is for this model, so it has the strongest review data in this guide. The drawback comes from owners: one Reddit user, My Danby portable dishwasher is pure shit, said the capacity is very limited. The excerpt is cut off, so we cannot confirm the rest of that post. The Amazon title reads MAS, while the retailer pages say Danby, so confirm the brand on the listing before you buy. You can see the listing here: MAS DDW621WDB Countertop Dishwasher.

DWP63 countertop dishwasher

This option suits buyers who need a 21-5/8 inch width. The listing describes a six-place-setting countertop unit at that width. It has 4 stars from 57 ratings on Amazon, which is a much smaller sample than the other listing. The drawback is that the sample is small, and the listing title does not name a brand, so check the brand and the included parts before buying. DWP63 21-5/8 Inch Wide 6 Place Setting Countertop Dishwasher is the listing to compare.

Who should skip these

Skip both if you need more than six place settings, or if you want a large set of owner reviews to compare against. For those needs, see our top-rated countertop dishwasher picks by price range.

How to choose

If you have a small kitchen and need six place settings, start with the DDW621WDB and read the owner feedback about capacity. If your counter space is tight by width, compare the DWP63's 21-5/8 inch width against your measurement first. If you need the most owner feedback, the DDW621WDB has the larger rating count.

FAQ

Do countertop dishwashers hook up to the sink?

The owner in the Reddit thread describes a portable unit that hooks up to the sink. Check your model's manual for the exact connection method before you buy.

Why do the listings show different cycle numbers?

The silver listing says eight wash cycles, and the white listing describes six settings. Both come from retailer pages, so the manual is the tiebreaker.

Is a six-place unit enough for one or two people?

That depends on how often you run it. Owners say capacity is limited, so if you run a full load most days, check the place setting count against your usual dishes.

Conclusion

The Danby DDW621WDB has the largest owner sample in this guide and six place settings, but one owner reports limited capacity. The DWP63 is the choice if its 21-5/8 inch width fits your counter, though it has far fewer ratings. Measure your space, confirm the brand and cycle count on the listing, and read the manual before you order.

Sources

• My Danby portable dishwasher is pure shit
• Danby 6 Place Setting Countertop Dishwasher in Silver
• Danby 6 Place Setting Countertop Dishwasher in White