Cleans well enough but not sure it is worth the extra $ – Bought this model mainly for the low noise level for an open plan kitchen and it is pretty quiet. Has a really long wash cycle (2 1/2 hours for normal wash), so not very practical to run a load through just before the guests arrive. Washing ability not great if run on the shorter settings. Also throws plastic containers around a lot so leaves them full of soapy water. Love the movable cutlery basket. Not sure if it cleans any better than my previous 15 year old fisher and paykel at half the price. Fairly quiet, movable cutlery basket Looong run time (2 1/2 hours for normal wash)