Café Dishwashers Explained: CDT828 vs CDT858 vs CDT888

Café's 24-inch dishwashers share a lot, which makes the model numbers easy to mix up. This guide compares the CDT828P2VS1, CDT858P2VS1 and CDT888P2VS1 in stainless steel side by side, and also covers the panel-ready CDT858I6ZII, a panel-ready version of the CDT858 that takes a custom cabinet panel.

All of these are 24-inch, fully integrated built-in dishwashers with 16 place settings. The differences come down to noise rating, Wi-Fi, interior lighting, cycles and finish. Browse the full Café dishwasher collection for every finish we carry.

Cafe

Cafe CDT828P2VS1 24 inch Fully Integrated Dishwasher with 16 Place Settings, Ultra Wash and Dry, 42 dBA, Energy Star

CDT828P2VS1

$893View

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Our pick

Cafe

Cafe CDT888P2VS1 24 inch CustomFit Smart Fully Integrated Dishwasher with 16 Place Settings, ENERGY STAR Rated, Ultra Wash Top Rack and Dual Convection Ultra Dry, LED Lights, 39 dBA (Stainless Steel)

CDT888P2VS1

$1,658View

Our verdict

If quiet operation and interior lighting matter, the CDT888P2VS1 is the stronger choice: it is rated at 39 dBA, has LED interior lights and lists Wi-Fi. The CDT828P2VS1 is the simpler model, rated at 42 dBA, and its product page does not list Wi-Fi or interior lighting.

Choose CDT828P2VS1 (42 dBA) if…Choose the CDT828P2VS1 if you want the core Café built-in dishwasher format with a 42 dBA rating and five cycles.

Choose CDT888P2VS1 (39 dBA, LED lights) if…Choose the CDT888P2VS1 if you want the quieter 39 dBA rating, LED lights and Wi-Fi.

Three Café Stainless Dishwashers Side By Side

	CDT828P2VS1	CDT858P2VS1	CDT888P2VS1
Model	CDT828P2VS1	CDT858P2VS1	CDT888P2VS1
Price	$893	$1,043	$1,658
Width	23 3/4"	23 3/4"	23 3/4"
Height	34"	34"	34"
Place settings	16	16	16
Cycles	5	6	6
Wi-Fi	Not listed
Interior lighting	Not listed	Not listed
Sanitize
Delay start
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CDT828, CDT858 And CDT888: What Changes

The CDT828P2VS1, CDT858P2VS1 and CDT888P2VS1 are all 24-inch stainless steel dishwashers with 16 place settings, a third rack, a tall tub, sanitize and delay start. The CDT828P2VS1 lists five cycles and no Wi-Fi, while the CDT858P2VS1 and CDT888P2VS1 list six cycles and Wi-Fi.

The CDT888P2VS1 adds LED interior lights and a 39 dBA rating, while the CDT828P2VS1 is rated at 42 dBA. The CDT858P2VS1 sits in the middle: Wi-Fi and six cycles without the interior lighting of the CDT888P2VS1.

The CDT858I6ZII is the panel-ready variant in the CDT858 family, so it is not in the table above. It takes a custom cabinet panel instead of a stainless front, and like the CDT858P2VS1 its product page lists 16 place settings, Wi-Fi, six cycles, an Ultra Wash Top Rack and Dual Convection Ultra Dry. It also lists a Sabbath mode and leak detection, and it lists no interior lighting. Panels and handles are sold separately.

• CDT828P2VS1: 42 dBA, five cycles, Wi-Fi not listed
• CDT858P2VS1: Wi-Fi and six cycles
• CDT888P2VS1: 39 dBA, Wi-Fi, six cycles, LED interior lights
• CDT858I6ZII: panel ready, Wi-Fi, six cycles, leak detection

Finish, Handles And Kitchen Match

The CDT828, CDT858 and CDT888 product pages describe six Café handle finishes, so you can match the dishwasher to the rest of your hardware. We also carry black and white versions of the CDT858 and CDT888 and a platinum glass CDP888M5VS5; the collection page shows each option.

All of these dishwashers are fully integrated, so they are designed to sit cleanly in a built-in kitchen. The CDT858I6ZII takes a custom cabinet panel, which makes it the one to look at if you want the dishwasher to disappear into your cabinetry.

For a comparison across other brands, see our Bosch vs KitchenAid vs Samsung dishwasher guide.

• All four models are fully integrated 24-inch built-ins
• CDT828, CDT858 and CDT888 pages describe six Café handle finishes
• CDT858I6ZII is panel ready

Noise And Features That Matter In Daily Use

Noise level is the clearest functional difference between the CDT828P2VS1 and CDT888P2VS1: 42 dBA versus 39 dBA. Our dishwasher quietness guide explains what dBA ratings mean in practice.

That gap may seem small on paper, but it can matter in open kitchens and during evening cleanup. If your kitchen opens into a living area, the lower rating is worth weighing.

The CDT888P2VS1 also has LED interior lights, which make it easier to check the tub when loading or unloading. The three stainless models keep the same 16-place-setting capacity and third rack, so you are not giving up size by choosing the simpler model.

• CDT888P2VS1 is rated at 39 dBA
• CDT828P2VS1 is rated at 42 dBA
• CDT888P2VS1 adds LED interior lights

What To Look For Before You Choose A Café Dishwasher

Start with cabinet fit. These models are 23 3/4 inches wide and 34 inches tall, with a 24-inch cutout width and a 33 1/2-inch cutout height.

Next, decide how much quiet operation matters. If you run the dishwasher at night or cook in an open-plan space, the 39 dBA CDT888P2VS1 is the easiest to justify.

Finally, compare the features you will actually use: Wi-Fi, interior lighting, number of cycles, and whether you want a stainless front, another finish or a custom panel.

• Confirm the 24-inch width and 33 1/2-inch cutout height
• Prioritize dBA if your kitchen is open to living space
• Decide between a stainless front, another finish or a custom panel

Which Should You Buy?

If you want the quietest and most feature-rich stainless model here, start with the CDT888P2VS1. It keeps the same 24-inch footprint as the CDT828P2VS1 but adds a 39 dBA rating, LED lights and Wi-Fi.

If Wi-Fi matters but interior lighting does not, the CDT858P2VS1 sits in the middle. If you only need the core features, the CDT828P2VS1 covers the essentials with 16 place settings, a third rack, sanitize and delay start.

If your cabinetry calls for a custom panel, the CDT858I6ZII is the panel-ready choice.

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