I'm sure any new dishwasher would have been quieter than the clunker we were replacing. Most upscale models are pretty darned quiet these days, and this one certainly is.

We decided to go for this Miele model because it was attractive, and because we have a toddler so didn't want one of those models with the big handle you can pull. Of course, the choice of stainless was maybe not so wise (little fingerprints really show).

We also definitely wanted an energy efficient dishwasher, so that aspect of the Miele Platinum G 892 appealed to us.

Another feature that sold us was the top rack for flatware. This means you don't need a basket for your flatware. Not only does that free up space for other things, but I find it much easier to load and unload the flatware with this top shelf. Great for baby bottle parts too!

Finally, we liked this dishwasher because it has a water softener feature. You do have to do some stuff like add special salt, but where we live (Los Angeles) the water is hard, hard, hard so the water softener is a big help in getting the dishes spotless. And spotless they are. We've only had this machine a few months, but so far we've been very pleased with it.

Recommended: Yes

Amount Paid (US$): 1100