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The Bosch 800 Series SHP78CM5N is a near-perfect dishwasher. It scrubbed out every stain we threw at it, in record time, and has great smart features. Read More
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Bosch has built and maintained a great reputation for high-end performance and design as a refrigerator, cooktop, and dishwasher brand. Their German-engineered dishwashers come at a high price because they were some of the first to offer quiet operation.
Bosch’s modern models also boast resource-efficient dishwashing, great features, and a sleek look that can bring a sense of elegance to any kitchen. In real estate ads, the words "Bosch dishwasher" are often used as a point of pride and a selling point.
In our lab tests, we've found that Bosch models offer great cleaning performance, consistently ranking amongst our top-scoring dishwashers. After numerous tests and Bosch dishwasher reviews in the controlled environment of our labs, we've named the Bosch 800 Series SHP78CM5N (available at Best Buy for $1,299.99) the top Bosch dishwasher you can buy.
Dries plastics
Stellar stain removal
Quiet operation
Nothing significant that we could find
Quiet
Great cleaning ability
Gets dishes dry
None that we could find
Great cleaning performance
Drying feature that works
Third rack
Drying option extends cycle times
Great cleaning performance
Great features
Too expensive for what it offers
Confusing controls
Hello! We're Reviewed's appliance testing team, and we've spent many years testing major appliances in the lab and using them practically in our everyday lives.
This combination helps give us a good sense for which appliances have truly useful features, as opposed to features that just sound exciting. Our years of experience and data also gives us insight into how much performance you should expect for your money, helping us find great bargains. Bosch runs more expensive than other brands, but in our experience, typically gives you what you pay for.
Testing dishwashers is a dirty job, and we're happy to do it. We assess each dishwasher on the three major parts of the dishwasher experience, including performance, features, and user experience.
To look at performance we test a dishwasher's ability to remove stains and combat redeposit. We also look at cycle time and drying. Read for more on how our lab team tests dishwashers in the Reviewed lab.
Bosch occupies an enviable location in the dishwasher market—in the sweet spot for four different facets of a dishwasher: performance, noise, aesthetics, and price.
We're always impressed by how well Bosch's dishwashers clean our test dishes; almost every dishwasher on this list removed over 99% of stains on all three of the cycles we test: Quick, Normal, and Heavy.
While you may be thinking, "Well, obviously a dishwasher should be able to get my dishes 100% clean," it doesn’t always work that way, especially when it comes to the Quick cycle. We use the same dirty dishes for both the Quick and Normal cycle, and the Quick’s shorter cycle time means it doesn’t always get the job done.
We also know that since we deliberately bake food stains onto our dishes, they’re way harder to remove than most real-life food stains. We give our test dishwashers a "worst-case scenario" to see if they will rise to the occasion. For a brand to have multiple dishwashers that can remove over 99% of our food stains is no small feat.
Bosch was one of the first companies to really push the quiet dishwasher trend. This is especially helpful in open floor plan homes, where kitchen noise can flow straight into entertainment spaces like the living room or the dining room and overpower conversations.
The more expensive a Bosch-made dishwasher is, the quieter it is. The Bosch 800 series dishwasher we tested, with its stainless steel tub, has a sound rating of 39 dBA, which is similar to the average noise level in a library.
Bosch prides itself on its streamlined but functional design. Most dishwashers offer pocket handles and top-mounted hidden controls so that, from the front, there's nothing to break up the clean lines of the dishwasher's stainless steel finish. Unsurprisingly, though, Bosch tends to favor function over form at lower price tiers, and front-mounted controls with handles become more prevalent.
As you might expect, the price of a top-of-the-line dishwasher from Bosch is probably going to come in at four figures. At this price tier, you'll get great cleaning performance, quiet operation, neat extra features, and magazine-level design and finishes. However, if your budget is smaller, Bosch has a number of different options at a variety of price points.
Even better, we don't see a major performance drop off at lower price tiers. The Bosch 100 series dishwasher, while not our favorite affordable dishwasher, still removed more than 90% of our food stains on the Quick cycle and did even better on the Normal and Heavy cycles.
Yes, the 100 series is louder, has a front-mounted control panel, and has a matte stainless steel finish) instead of a metal one, but the essential Bosch flavor and performance level is still there. If you have a relatively healthy budget, you should be able to easily pick the Bosch model that fits your kitchen, floor plan, and demand for dish cleanliness.
Note: If the cost of the most affordable Bosch dishwasher models are still not in your price range, check out our list of the most affordable dishwashers.
With the exception of some Benchmark models which are manufactured in Germany, Bosch dishwashers are made in the U.S.
Bosch’s dishwashers include a warranty to cover the entire appliance for a year, then a parts-only limited warranty covers the microprocessor or printed circuit board and the racks. They also offer a lifetime limited warranty for rust-through on the inner tub liner.
A common issue with Bosch dishwashers is that it can get stuck in a mode where the power button turns red and the dishwasher doesn't react to most commands. This primarily happens when a cycle has been interrupted, but can also occur when there's an actual issue.
If your Bosch dishwasher isn't responding, the first step is to firmly press the Start button, release it after a second or so, and then wait a few seconds to see if the cycle resumes. If it doesn't, you may need to actually reset the device.
Most modern Bosch dishwashers can be reset by holding the Start button for three to five seconds. Older models will require a combination of buttons that is specific to the model, but should be indicated on the machine and spelled out clearly in the instruction manual.
Mark Brezinski works on the Home Team, reviewing refrigerators, minifridges, dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, air conditioners, air purifiers, and fans.
Michael Garrett Steele has been writing and editing professionally since 2013, and has been a part of Reviewed since 2020. An MFA in music composition, Garrett has lent audio expertise to everyone from Independence Community College to Bethesda Softworks, informing reviews of audio equipment and services. Garrett also covers tech, drawing on experience working everywhere from IT helpdesks to enterprise architecture sales. Steele has also become a go-to reviewer for minor plumbing fixtures since covering bidets for Reviewed in early 2020.
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