Black+Decker BPD8B 18-Inch Portable Dishwasher Review

The BPD8B connects to a kitchen faucet through a quick-connect assembly, so no cabinet is cut and no water line is added. The adapter is included, the hose runs 59 inches, and the machine plugs into a standard 115 V outlet.

It is built to move. Four casters carry a freestanding body, and it is recommended for small kitchens, apartments, RVs and dorms, which is exactly where people have no built-in machine.

Cleaning is where buyers on Amazon are happiest. The summary of their reviews says the dishwasher is effective and that cleaning performance draws praise, with one buyer noting dishes come out sparkling. That fits the hardware: a stainless steel tub and interior, two racks, an adjustable upper rack and a movable silverware basket, with room for 8 place settings.

Six cycles cover the range from a heavy wash to a rapid one, and the LED display shows a countdown so you know how long is left. The published noise level is 45 dB. The top of the machine is a worktop, so in a tight kitchen it gives back the counter space it takes.

The hose connection is the point to watch. Several buyers on Amazon report water leaking onto the floor, and one buyer reports hoses coming unscrewed at the base.

The hookup itself divides opinion. Some buyers find the quick-connect assembly awkward to install, and the adapter has to match the faucet. A standard faucet that accepts the included adapter works; pull-down and pull-out sprayer faucets are the usual mismatch, so check yours before ordering.

Reports on fit inside the tub are mixed too. Some buyers find the racks tight, and one notes that dinner plates barely fit. The machine has no certified sanitize cycle.

Every figure here changes something in daily use, so read each as a consequence rather than a bare number.

The 23.6-inch width and 17.6-inch depth are the footprint you need to clear beside the sink, and the 35.6-inch height sets how tall the unit stands. The stainless tub, six cycles, quick-connect hookup and 45 dB noise level are what justify its place in the portable market.

Quick connect means the adapter screws onto the faucet, the hoses run to the machine, and nothing is permanent.

Check the faucet first

Before ordering, look at the faucet you plan to use. It has to accept the included adapter, and a pull-down or pull-out sprayer head is the usual reason a portable dishwasher goes back.

Where it rolls, and where it does not

Smooth kitchen and hallway floors suit the casters. At 116 lb, the machine is heavy to move up stairs or over raised thresholds.

Each of the six cycles is named for the kind of load it suits. Heavy is the pick for dishes with baked-on, stubborn soil, while Normal fits an everyday load. ECO suits days when you want a gentler approach to energy use, and Glass is the one to choose for delicate glassware. If you want a longer wash, 90 min is there for that, and Rapid is the choice when you need a quick turnaround on lightly used dishes.

The BPD8B is the black version. The same dishwasher is sold in white under a different model number, and the two share the same specifications: the same 8 place settings, the same stainless steel tub, the same six cycles, the same 45 dB noise level and the same 59-inch hose, with the adapter included.