HAVA vs Hermitlux Countertop Dishwashers: Which Is Better? (October 2026)

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1. HAVA vs Hermitlux countertop dishwasher: what’s different?
2. Does HAVA or Hermitlux work without installation?
3. Which wash programs suit your routine?
4. How do their drying and delay features compare?
5. Which one uses less water or electricity?
6. Which countertop dishwasher should you choose?
7. Related countertop dishwasher guides

Choose Hermitlux for 5 place settings, a Glass program and an 18-hour delay; choose HAVA for 4 place settings and a Heavy/Baby Care program. This HAVA vs Hermitlux countertop dishwasher comparison covers capacity, setup and cycle options.

Both have a built-in 5 L tank and can connect to a faucet.

Hermitlux fits 5 place settings and needs at least 20.08 in of clearance below wall cabinets. HAVA fits 4 place settings and has a Heavy/Baby Care program.

Both offer 60 minutes of hot-air drying and 72 hours of automatic ventilation. Choose based on your load size, cabinet height and preferred cycle options.

HAVA vs Hermitlux countertop dishwasher: what’s different?

Hermitlux fits one more place setting and has one more wash program; HAVA has a Heavy/Baby Care program and fits dishes up to 11 in at an angle. Their dimensions are similar, though Hermitlux is slightly taller.

HAVA measures 16.7 x 16.8 x 18 in in width, depth and height. Hermitlux measures 16.85 x 16.73 x 18.23 in in the same order.

Hermitlux needs at least 20.08 in between the countertop and wall cabinets. Measure that gap before deciding.

For a broader fit checklist, see our guide to choosing a countertop dishwasher.

Which model fits more dishes?

Hermitlux holds 5 full place settings, compared with 4 for HAVA. Both brands describe room for more than 30 pieces of kitchenware, but rack and dish shapes affect how a load fits.

HAVA fits dishes up to 11 in when loaded at an angle. Hermitlux fits dishes up to 10.25 in at an angle.

Count your usual plates, bowls and cups, then compare their shapes with the rack arrangement. A place-setting count won’t tell you whether your largest plates, pans or mugs fit comfortably.

Does HAVA or Hermitlux work without installation?

Either model can run from its built-in 5 L water tank or connect to a faucet. You can use the tank where a faucet connection is inconvenient, as long as you can fill it and route the drain as directed.

HAVA includes an inlet hose and drain hose. Hermitlux supports tank filling with a funnel and faucet connection.

Check each manual for setup steps and the right hose arrangement. Our guide to setting up a countertop dishwasher covers the space, water and drain planning to do before the first cycle.

Where should you put each dishwasher?

Place either unit on a stable counter with room for loading, ventilation and your chosen water supply method. Measure the cabinet height, depth and available counter space.

The Hermitlux clearance note matters if wall cabinets hang low. HAVA is 18 in high, while Hermitlux is 18.23 in high.

Think about where you’ll add water and send wastewater. The tank option avoids a faucet connection, but you still need to fill the tank and handle drainage.

Which wash programs suit your routine?

Hermitlux has Glass and Self-clean programs; HAVA has Heavy/Baby Care and a dedicated Fruit program. Choose based on the loads you expect to wash, rather than the program count alone.

HAVA has Normal, Speed, Soft, Heavy/Baby Care, Fruit and Dry modes. Hermitlux has Standard, Quick, Strong, ECO, Fruit, Self-clean and Glass wash programs, plus Delay, Child Lock and Dry functions.

HAVA’s Heavy/Baby Care mode washes at 167 °F. Check the manual’s guidance for the items you put inside.

Is a glass program worth choosing Hermitlux for?

Choose Hermitlux if you want a named Glass program for delicate glassware. HAVA offers a Soft cycle, but its program names don’t include a Glass cycle.

Program names alone don’t tell you which glasses are safe to wash. Check the care instructions for each item and the dishwasher manual before loading fragile pieces.

If you often wash fruit and vegetables, either model has a Fruit program. HAVA includes a fruit basket, while Hermitlux has a Fruit wash program.

How do their drying and delay features compare?

Both offer 60 minutes of hot-air drying and 72 hours of automatic ventilation; Hermitlux also has an 18-hour delayed start. That timer can suit a routine where you prefer to schedule a load.

Hermitlux’s drying mode can run with any cycle except Fruit or by itself. HAVA has a separate Dry mode and the same drying duration and ventilation period.

Follow each manual’s directions for unloading and care. To learn more about drying in a compact model, read what countertop dishwashers can clean well.

Which one uses less water or electricity?

Both use 5 L of water per cycle according to their product information, so that figure does not separate them. Their energy figures use different formats and don’t support a direct comparison.

HAVA operates at 950 W. Hermitlux has an energy consumption figure of 0.38 kWh, without a matching cycle duration or measurement basis.

Those numbers aren’t a like-for-like efficiency comparison. Use the figures and cycle details in each manual; our guide to countertop dishwasher electricity use explains what to compare.

Which countertop dishwasher should you choose?

Choose Hermitlux if you want 5 place settings, a Glass program or an 18-hour delay; choose HAVA if 4 place settings and a Heavy/Baby Care program suit your routine. Check cabinet clearance and dish sizes first.

HAVA suits a smaller routine, or loads that benefit from its Heavy/Baby Care mode. It fits dishes up to 11 in at an angle.

Hermitlux suits a larger load and has Glass, Self-clean, Child Lock and Delay functions. It fits dishes up to 10.25 in at an angle and needs at least 20.08 in of clearance below wall cabinets.

For more model options, browse countertop dishwasher reviews and comparisons. You can also compare other brands in our COMFEE' vs Midea countertop dishwasher guide.

Related countertop dishwasher guides

Use these guides to check fit, setup and cleaning before choosing:

• How to choose a countertop dishwasher
• How to set up a countertop dishwasher
• Do countertop dishwashers really get dishes clean?

Sources

• HAVA 6-Program Countertop Dishwasher
• Hermitlux 7-Program Countertop Dishwasher
• HAVA official website
• Hermitlux official website

Frequently asked questions

Is HAVA or Hermitlux better for a small kitchen?

Both offer a 5 L tank and faucet connection, so either can work without a permanent water hookup. HAVA fits 4 place settings; Hermitlux fits 5 and needs at least 20.08 in between the counter and wall cabinets.

Measure your available space before choosing.

Which countertop dishwasher holds more dishes?

Hermitlux holds 5 full place settings, while HAVA holds 4. Both brands describe room for more than 30 pieces of kitchenware, but place settings are a useful way to compare typical loads.

Check your plates and rack layout if you regularly wash larger dishes.

Do HAVA and Hermitlux need a faucet hookup?

No permanent hookup is required for either model. Each has a built-in 5 L tank, and each can also connect to a faucet with an inlet hose.

Consider where the drain hose will reach and how you'll fill or connect the machine before picking a counter location.

Which has more wash programs, HAVA or Hermitlux?

Hermitlux has 7 wash programs, including Glass and Self-clean; HAVA has 6, including Soft, Heavy/Baby Care and Fruit. Their program names differ, so choose based on the dishes and tasks you handle most.

Both also offer a drying function.

Can either model dry dishes?

Yes. Both offer 60 minutes of hot-air drying and 72 hours of automatic ventilation.

Hermitlux says its drying mode works with any cycle except Fruit, or on its own; HAVA lists a separate Dry mode.

Follow each manual for operation and care.