Step-up pick
simplehuman Steel Frame Dishrack, Compact
Stainless frame, a tray that spreads water to dry, and a spout that drains into the sink.
Our take
A stainless steel frame with silicone-capped wires over a tray treated to spread water thin, so it evaporates instead of pooling. A swivel spout turns to drain straight into the sink, and the tray has a coating meant to resist hard-water residue. It carries a five-year warranty. The compact version is still larger than the OXO, about 15 by 15.5 inches, so measure before buying. What you pay for is not holding more dishes. It is not having to empty, scrub and replace a slimy tray.
Worth knowing
- The spout has to reach your sink. Check the counter layout first.
- Bigger than the name suggests: about 15 × 15.5 in for the compact model (listed).
- Five-year warranty (listed).
Where it fits
This is the step-up pick in Dish rack: plastic tray or steel frame?. Our verdict there: It depends
Save if you live alone and empty the tray daily. Spend if puddles, film and replacing racks every couple of years wear you down.
The other pick: OXO Good Grips Compact Dish Rack.
Specs as stated by the maker, checked on October 30, 2026. Confirm them on the listing before buying.