5 Best Dishwashers With Third Rack: My Honest Picks

I always assumed a third rack ate into the upper rack space, but it turns out it sits in dead space at the top and adds about 30% more room. Pulling the silverware basket out actually freed up my whole bottom rack.

**Here's the guide that breaks this down way better (with rack types, drying tech, and dBA levels compared):** 👉 https://xcellenthomes.com/best-dishwasher-with-third-rack/

1. **Samsung Bespoke DW80B7070US**: StormWash+ dual arms plus a rotating jet, and the door pops open to dry, all at 42 dBA 👉 Best for: skipping the pre-rinse entirely ❌ Full features need the SmartThings app
2. **LG LDTS5552S**: Adjustable third rack that flexes for odd utensils, plus TrueSteam cutting spots 60% 👉 Best for: households with wildly different utensil sizes ❌ 46 dBA and steam stretches cycle times
3. **Bosch 300 Series SHE53B75UC**: V-shaped third rack leaving room for stemware below, plus a built-in water softener 👉 Best for: hard water on a mid-range budget ❌ Weaker plastic drying and visible front controls
4. **Bosch Benchmark SHP9PCM5N**: Flexible third rack with fold-down wings that holds mugs and ramekins, at 38 dBA 👉 Best for: the most versatile rack you can buy ❌ Flagship price and panel-ready costs extra
5. **Bosch 500 Series SHP65CM5N**: Zone Wash blasts one dirty rack section, AutoAir opens the door to finish drying 👉 Best for: greasy cookware without a heavy cycle ❌ Standard V-rack, no CrystalDry

Quick takeaway: Load straight from the table → Samsung Bespoke Utensils of every shape → LG LDTS5552S Hard water, mid budget → Bosch 300 Series Want mugs on the top rack → Bosch Benchmark Pots and pans every night → Bosch 500 Series

For those who upgraded to a third rack — did you actually stop using the silverware basket, or do you still keep it in the bottom rack out of habit?