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Quick Verdict
My first dishwasher ever, and after one month it freed up hours with my kids. The 45-minute Speed cycle cleans bottles, coffee cups, plates and bowls thoroughly, just know it washes but doesn’t dry.
Buy if you:
- Live in an apartment, dorm or RV with zero space for a built-in
- Have a toddler and want a baby-care cycle for bottles
- Want to set it and forget it while you handle the kids
- Have a white kitchen and want it to blend in on the counter
Skip if you:
- Want dishes dry the second you open it on the quick cycle, the 45-minute one washes but leaves them wet
- Have never loaded a dishwasher and hate a small learning curve
- Need to wash for more than 2-3 people at a time
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| Dimensions | 17.2 × 21.7 × 19.7 in |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 6 place settings, up to 70 pieces |
| Wash programs | 8 (Speed, Baby-Care, ECO, Glass + more) |
| Water use | As little as 2.77 gal per cycle |
| Max temp | Up to 154°F |
| Color | White (also Black) |
My First Dishwasher Ever, One Month In
I had never owned a dishwasher in my life until a month ago. Now this COMFEE’ countertop unit runs every single day, and I genuinely can’t believe I hand-washed dishes this long. If you want to grab the one I got, here’s the COMFEE’ countertop dishwasher on Amazon. It’s larger than “portable” implies, 21.7 inches wide, but that size is the whole point: it holds 6 full place settings while still sitting on my counter.
The reason I kept it running daily is simple. It frees up a lot of time, which means I get to do more around the house and more with my kids. Set it and forget it, then go about my day.
Eight Wash Programs (and I Use One)
Eight wash programs, and I only really use one of them. The COMFEE’ runs cycles from a quick 24-minute rinse all the way up to a full 2 hours and 35 minutes for bottles. In between there’s an eco-friendly glass cycle, a 45-minute wash, and a couple of longer ones around an hour and 40 minutes and the 2:35 that both wash and dry. It fits 6 place settings, up to 70 pieces of tableware, and plates up to 10 inches.
I got mine in white because my whole kitchen is white, so it just blends right in on the counter. The install was simple. It comes with hoses, one for the dirty water going out and one that connects to hot water going in. You just connect it and you’re set. There’s a lock button and a timer for the hours right on the front.
The 45-Minute Cycle Is the One I Live On
Everything came out super clean. My first real test load was my toddler’s bottle, plus coffee cups, plates and bowls, and I used a Cascade Complete pod. I ran the 45-minute cycle, closed it up, and just went about my day. When 45 minutes were up and I opened it, everything was hot and looked pretty clean. The glasses especially, they came out clear.
And it’s not noisy at all. That mattered more than I expected with a toddler in the house. I can run it while she’s napping and not think twice. There’s also a spot to add a rinse aid so you don’t get water spots on wine glasses, though I typically don’t use it. It’s an option if you want it.
The 45-Minute Cycle Washes but Won’t Dry
Here’s the one catch. The 45-minute cycle I use every day cleans, but it does not dry. When I open it, everything’s clean and hot, but still wet. If you want dishes bone-dry the second you open the door, you have to run one of the longer cycles, the hour and 40 or the 2 hours and 35 minutes, because those are the ones that include drying.
So it depends on what you want. I’d rather have clean dishes in 45 minutes and air-dry them myself than wait 2 and a half hours. But if you’re the kind of person who unloads straight into the cabinet, that quick cycle is going to leave you with a wet surprise. Worth knowing before you buy.
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Built for 2, 3 People in Small Spaces
My kitchen counter has exactly one stretch of open space, and the COMFEE’ now lives there permanently. At 21.7 inches wide it fits a 2, 3 person household’s dishes in one load, six place settings, plates up to 10 inches, without needing a single inch of cabinet or a plumber. If you’re renting an apartment, cramming into a dorm, or living in an RV where a built-in was never an option, this connects to your faucet with two hoses and that’s the entire install.
The baby-care cycle sold me as a mom of a toddler. Between bottles, sippy cups, and toddler plates, I’m always washing something, and being able to load it and walk away is the whole reason I got more time back with my kids. If your day is a juggle of dishes and little humans, this fits right into it.
Pick Your Cycle Based on Your Patience, Not Runtime
Pick your cycle based on your patience, not the marketing. I use the 45-minute wash for everyday loads and just let things air-dry. If drying matters to you, plan on the longer 2:35 cycle and don’t be surprised by the run time. Learn where the rinse-aid slot is early even if you skip it most days, it’s the trick for spotless wine glasses.
And if you’ve never owned a dishwasher, the loading curve is real but short, I had zero experience and nailed my arrangement by the second load. Toddler bottles and tall coffee cups go on the top rack; plates and bowls claim the bottom. After a month of daily cycles I haven’t had a single load come out less than clean. If your counter has the space and your schedule doesn’t have time for hand-washing, just buy it.
Pros
- Dishes came out super clean, glasses especially
- Not noisy at all, easy to run around nap time
- 45-minute Speed cycle is fast for everyday loads
- Simple install, just connect the two hoses
- Compact enough to live on the counter in a small kitchen
- Baby-care cycle plus 8 programs total for flexibility
Cons
- The 45-minute cycle washes but leaves dishes wet
- Drying only happens on the longer cycles, up to 2:35
- Sized for 2-3 people, not big family loads
- A slight learning curve if you’ve never loaded a dishwasher
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the countertop dishwasher need a special hookup?
No permanent plumbing needed. It comes with hoses, one for dirty water out and one for hot water in, and connects to your faucet with the right adaptor. I just set it on the counter and connected it, no installer required.
How many people can it wash for?
It’s built for 2-3 people. It holds 6 place settings, up to 70 pieces, and plates up to 10 inches. For a small family or couple it’s plenty; for a big household you’d be running it more than once.
Will it fit in a cupboard instead of the counter?
Yes, it can be tucked into a cupboard for a built-in look, or left out on the counter like I do. It measures 17.2″ high by 21.7″ wide by 19.7″ deep, so measure your space first.
Is it loud enough to bother a sleeping baby?
Not for me. I run it during naps and it’s not noisy at all. I set it and go about my day without it being a distraction.
Do I need a special detergent?
Standard dishwasher pods work fine. I use a Cascade Complete pod and my dishes come out clean. There’s also a slot for rinse aid if you want to skip water spots on glasses, but I usually leave it out.
Which cycle should I use day to day?
The 45-minute Speed cycle for normal loads. It cleans well but doesn’t dry, so switch to the hour-and-40 or the 2-hour-35 cycle when you want dishes to come out dry. The 24-minute option is really just a rinse.
Is it good for washing baby bottles?
Yes, and it has a dedicated baby-care cycle for exactly that. My first test load was my toddler’s bottle and it came out clean. As a mom that cycle was a big part of why I bought it.
Is there water inside when it arrives?
A little water inside a brand-new unit is normal. These are factory-tested before shipping, so a bit of leftover water isn’t a defect, it just means it passed its test run.
Does it come in other colors?
Yes, it comes in white and black. I got white because my whole kitchen is white and it blends right in on the counter. Pick whichever matches your space.
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