Neither green or cost efficient
Pros: Nice controls and extra cycles; quiet
Cons: Hard to load in limited capacity
Pros: Nice controls and extra cycles; quiet
Cons: Hard to load in limited capacity

Pros: energy efficent, compact, cleans dishes well
Cons: Have to be careful not to overfill the detergent well

Pros: Convenient, can be used as extra counter space
Cons: Can get in the way
“This machine is small, but big enough to comfortably accommodate my household of two (and could handle a third). Cleans dishes as well as if done by hand in almost all cases. Could be quieter but isn't overly loud (after not having a dishwasher at all, it's hard to judge). It was very easy to install (small enough to fit in back of my Volvo and light enough to lift out by myself) as well as...” --neffben1
“Not energy efficient and overrated.Having owned portable dishwashers for over 40 years, we are disappointed with the Whirlpool. Usually Whirlpool is tops. Given that this Whirlpool was the most expensive portable and had high ratings, we bought it. It was not a good buy.The capacity of the dish trays is limited. It is hard to fit cereal and other bowls in the racks. It is a weird setup. You...” --jackjack
“I'd lived without a dishwasher for about 15 years. My mother decided I needed one, so she bought me the Maytag. It works well, it's quiet, and does a great job getting the dishes clean. The user manual is easy to understand. If you're looking for a portable, this is a good one.” --anasazi
Maytag MDC4650AWB 24" Jetclean II w/ 2-Racks, 3 Wash Arms, 4-Cycles, 6 Touch Pads, Polymer Interior, Convertible - - Black
Economical yet powerful. This portable, with the DuraWash System, provides reliable, consistent cleaning with 3-level wash that distributes water to both the upper and lower racks