Samsung Versus GE Dishwashers

Samsung and GE are two of today’s most reputable appliance brands, with both making high-quality, high-performance dishwashers. But who wins in a side-by-side comparison? To find out, let’s look at Samsung versus GE dishwashers, based on price, selection, rating, and reliability.

On the low end, Samsung dishwashers start at $584, with the basic Digital Touch Control 55 dBA Dishwasher. On the high end, its dishwashers max out at $1,169 with the Bespoke Smart 39dBA Dishwasher with Linear Wash, which has all the bells and whistles. This means that on average, you can expect to pay $800 to $1,000 for a Samsung dishwasher.

With a wide range of products, GE dishwashers can vary in price significantly. Currently, GE has a few clearance items that are priced below $350, which is about as affordable as you’re going to find anywhere. Conversely, its most expensive product, the GE Profile Top Control with Stainless Steel Interior Dishwasher with Sanitize Cycle & Twin Turbo Dry Boost, retails for $1,649. Across the board, most GE dishwashers cost around $600 to $800.

While there’s not a dramatic difference in pricing and many similar products are in the same ballpark, GE dishwashers tend to cost a bit less than those from Samsung.

Hands down, GE beats out Samsung when it comes to selection. As of August 2022, GE had 77 different dishwashers available on their website, while Samsung only had 14. Although Samsung’s line is respectable, with many having innovative features, it can’t simply compete with GE in terms of selection.

Top Consumer Reviews gives Samsung dishwashers 3 ½ stars out of 5 and gives GE dishwashers 4 stars. While it praises both brands for offering quality products, GE gets the slight edge for overall rating.

Yes. Generally speaking, Samsung dishwashers are reliable. In particular, consumers comment that these products have highly efficient dry cycles. The main complaints, however, are drainage issues and error codes. But on the whole, Samsung dishwashers are built to last with a solid lifespan of around 10 years, which is about average.

Yes. GE dishwashers are some of the most reliable on the market. Consumer Review site Prudent Reviews even said, “We stay with GE because, overall, they are more reliable than many other brands. Also, they are serviceable, and most parts are readily available.”

Although GE dishwashers don’t have as many cutting-edge features as Samsung dishwashers, they are extremely reliable. And if there is an issue, it’s usually a fairly easy fix.

Let us start by reiterating that both Samsung and GE are quality brands that make great dishwashers. But when you compare the two brands based on price, selection, rating, and reliability, GE is the clear winner. So if you’re considering which brand to buy from, we suggest GE.

In most cases, you can expect to pay at least $600 for a new dishwasher. However, as we mentioned earlier, high-end models can cost more than $1,600. Because the basic manufacturer warranty lasts just one year and only covers defects in materials and workmanship, we always recommend getting an extended dishwasher warranty. The best warranty is from Upsie.

Upsie’s extended warranties overlap with the manufacturer's warranty and provide much longer protection for more peace of mind with your investment. And it’s more affordable than you may think. A three-year warranty from Upsie for a $600 GE dishwasher is $79.99 with no deductible, and a five-year warranty is $129.99, also with no deductible. Upsie’s warranties cost up to 70% less than warranties from competitors. As a result, you get the best protection at the best price.

Given that an average dishwasher repair costs $230 but can run as high as $600, an extended warranty pays for itself. Also, note that besides simply covering defects in materials and workmanship, Upsie also protects against internal leaks, mechanical failure, power failure, drain failure, and more. In addition, making a claim is quick and easy and can be done 24/7 by either filling out an online form or by calling Upsie’s claims experts.

You can purchase Upsie warranties for large appliances bought in the last 11 months.