This dishwasher seems high middle end. It's not silent since the tub is plastic, but it definitely is quiet. I'm able to watch TV 15 feet away and it doesn't distract from the show. For the price, it is relatively quiet and has a few wash options such as upper and lower rack as well as some bottle jets. It has at very high level stream dry as well. It has a delay timer for up to 12 hours, so you can set it and forget it.