COMFEE Countertop Dishwasher Review: Best Portable Dishwasher for Small Spaces 2025

Quick Verdict

• Who it’s for: Apartment dwellers and small households needing dishwashing without permanent plumbing
• What it does best: Cleans dishes thoroughly with no water hookup required, perfect size for 2 people
• What to watch out for: Use dish soap pods instead of powder for best results

Overview

The COMFEE countertop dishwasher solves a real problem for anyone living in a small space without a built-in dishwasher. This compact unit handles 6 place settings while sitting on your counter, and you can place it anywhere without connecting to plumbing. After using it daily for several months, I found it delivers surprisingly good cleaning performance in a genuinely portable package.

Key Features

• No hookup required – Built-in 5L water tank means you can place it anywhere with counter space
• Above average capacity – Fits plates up to 9.5 inches and handles daily dishes for 2 people comfortably
• 6 wash programs – Hygiene, Normal, Glass, Glass, Fruit, and Rapid cycles
• Dual connection options – Use the internal tank or connect directly to your faucet with included adapter
• Extra drying function – Air refresh mode helps eliminate moisture and odors
• Compact footprint – Measures 17″ H x 16.5″ W x 17″ D (with front door closed)

Performance & Accuracy

The cleaning performance impressed me right away. Dishes come out genuinely clean, not just surface-clean. The high-temperature wash cycles reach up to 192°F, which handles dried-on food and provides good sanitization. I tested it with everything from coffee-stained mugs to plates with dried pasta sauce, and it handled them all.

The key discovery was switching from dishwasher powder to pods. Initially, I assumed powder would work better in the smaller space, but the pods consistently deliver superior results. Dishes come out spotless and actually shiny, while powder left some residue and didn’t clean as thoroughly.

The 6-place-setting capacity works well for two people’s daily dishes. You can fit dinner plates, bowls, glasses, and a full set of silverware without cramming things in. Larger pots and pans obviously won’t fit, but for everyday tableware, it handles the load.

Build Quality & Design

The construction feels solid for a countertop appliance. The plastic interior is smooth and easy to clean, and the dish rack system works intuitively. The control panel is straightforward with clear cycle indicators and a remaining time display.

The door closes securely and the unit operates at around 49-52 dB, which is quieter than expected. You can run it in the evening without disturbing conversation. The included faucet adapter fits standard kitchen faucets, though you might need to check compatibility with your specific faucet type.

Water filling is simple whether you use the internal tank or faucet connection. The built-in tank holds enough for a full wash cycle, and the included pitcher makes refilling easy (requires about 4 pitchers full of water per wash all filled at once before starting).

Pros and Cons

Pros	Cons
No plumbing hookup required	Limited to smaller dishes and utensils
Genuinely effective cleaning	Works much better with pods than powder
Quiet operation	Takes up significant counter space
Multiple wash cycle options	Initial setup requires reading manual carefully
Perfect size for 2-person household	Some cycles take 2+ hours to complete
Energy Star certified model available	Faucet adapter may not fit all faucet types

Alternatives to Consider

Tool Name	Price Range	Key Difference
Danby DDW621WDB	$$	Traditional countertop with permanent hookup only
BLACK+DECKER BCD6W	$	Smaller capacity but lower price point
SPT SD-2213S	$$$	Stainless steel interior, larger capacity

Final Verdict

The COMFEE countertop dishwasher (model CDC17P0AWB) works well for its intended purpose. If you live in a small space and want clean dishes without hand washing, it delivers. The no-hookup flexibility is genuinely useful, and the cleaning performance surprised me in a good way.

Buy it if you’re in an apartment, dorm, or RV where space is limited and you need dishwashing capability. Skip it if you have room for a full-size dishwasher or if you regularly use large pots and pans that won’t fit the compact interior.

Pro tip: Get dish soap pods from the start. The powder simply doesn’t clean as effectively in this smaller chamber, but pods consistently deliver the shiny, clean results you want.