Bosch Dishwasher Comparison Featuring the 800 Series Dishwasher (SHPM78W55N) 2019 

Thank you for this video. I could find no manual for the Silence Plus 84 dBa when I moved into my new house. Thanks to you I can finally run a load!

Great tutorial. We just purchased ours and the manual did not explain any of what you did in detail!! I just learned a great deal! Thank you so much! Well done!

Well done. Thank you for going through all the features of this dishwasher and the helpful tips.

Thank you for the great review. I was concerned about the drying issue reviews I found online, but your video helped explain how to achieve successful drying with the 800 series.

This video was very helpful in repairing our dishwasher. Our upper tray sprayer fell off during a cycle. We thought it must somehow connect to the back wall, but it didn't seem to fit securely. At video minute 9:42 there is a picture of the top tray with the sprayer moving out attached securely to the tray. Once we realized the sprayer doesn't connect to the back wall we were able to figure out how it attaches to the upper tray. We fixed it within minutes. Thank you!!!

Excellent and instructive video. I just installed the newest version of 500 Bosch dishwasher, and it does have the Speed 6o setting.I'm still learning all the features (especially the reset and drying tips), so please keep these tips coming.

Two family members own houses with open plans and their old noisy dishwashers were heard all over their houses. Both bought the Bosch 800 series and they both are very happy with them. I bought the 800 series with a 40dbA rating and cannot hear it run. It does an excellent cleaning job as well.

Thank you this is so helpful, we just bought this model and we read the manuel but your video helped. We finally figured out the rinse aid is essential to make the dishes dry at the end of the cycle.

Thanks for this review. I just got my Bosch 2 weeks ago and I love it! Best dishwasher I ever had. I did have some questions about a few things, but they were answered here.

I've owned my Bosch 100 model for 10+ yrs, no issues what so ever and looks like new like I just purchased it yesterday...I'm in the market for the 800 model

I just bought one with the crystal dry and so far after two washes I love it. It is really quiet compared to my older Kitchenaid model which finally died after 14 years and numerous repairs for the soap dispenser and control board fuse.

Awesome review! So very thorough and informative! Thanks for covering the types of detergent to use and tips and tricks for better drying!

Purchased a LG originally due to the suite sale the store was offering. The stove and Fridge are working great but I had problems with the dish washer (all within 2 weeks). The store took the LG back and I purchased a Bosch 800. It will come on Wednesday. I thank you for the tutorial and the information on the products to use. If the manual is as bad as the LG, I am ahead of the game already! Again, thank you.

Super informative. My 800 will be delivered/installed tomorrow and your tips are things I wouldn’t have thought about. Thank you!

This is the most thorough review I've seen. Thank you!

This is, hands down, the best Bosch diswasher review I’ve seen. Thank you!

I got a Series 4 - Independent (not incorporable, called Series 4,6 8 here in Europe). The best option that I have is the Door Open -natural dry. It adds 20-40 minutes to the washing cycle, depending on program, but at the end it will also auto open the door for @ 10 centimeters. I really really like that option, since everything is dry when i go to check the dishes in the morning. Good video.

I'm looking at buying all new appliances and Bosch is what i'm looking at the most for brand name. You give in depth details about this appliance. I spend hours researching everything I buy. Nice to see a video that gives me so much info. Thanks

We love our Bosch Dishwasher - the Sanitize Feature is fantastic!

Excellent, thank you. We bought an 800 series last night from Lowe's and this was a factor in our decision making process. Thanks again!

Thank you for the great review. We just bought this same model dishwasher and absolutely love it. I did not know about the light starting to flash if it detects a leak; that is very awesome since we purchased this one to replace a 21 year old one that started leaking..not good for wood floors.

I went from Bosch to Kitchenaid during a remodel 8 years ago, and I only switched to match my built-in fridge and other Kitchenaid appliances. I bought their top of the line model, and 8 years later I’ve had too many plastic parts break on the rack glides, including the adjustable height mechanism that I’ve replaced twice, and also the plastic wheels on the bottom rack. I just started reviewing dishwashers again, and I’m planning to go back to Bosch after watching this video. Who cares if the bar handle is not exactly the same as the fridge!

Thank you! We just put ours in and you allayed some of our worries and questions

Fantastic, thorough review. THANK YOU! I’m shopping now and was almost sold on the bottle washers too. Bosch it is!

Thanks for the great video - I have the Bosch 300 series with front controls - I like the machine the drying is just fine except for the plastics, but that is fine - I expected that. I usually run the Auto cycle and the cleaning is excellent!

Thanks for the through review! I have an 800 coming next week and I feel like I understand the machine!

Thank you for the video. All the info that was given was very helpful for future owners of a Bosch 800.

Nice review. Thanks. Just bought 2 of these 800 models sight unseen. Had to order them. Have liked our old Bosch that lasted over 15 years without a hitch.

I'm looking for a new dishwasher and I really appreciated your video. Thanks!

I'm about to order one, and your video saved me from reading the manual. Thank you. Now I can explain it to my wife and pretend like I'm the expert! We've been happy with our 12 yr old German made Bosch, and after a remodel, it's still running strong. It's going to a relative.

I just bought a Bosch 500 and it has the delicate cycle and the 60 minute speed cycle. Great review. Thank you

Awesome, informative video. Thanks for reviewing it in great detail. Having this dishwasher installed in a week.

I am so impressed by this thorough review that compares this product to other brands and models. I am in the market for a Bosch Benchmark or Bosch 800 Series and this helped a lot.

I really appreciate your detailed description. Good Job 👍

I have an old Bosch and looking to upgrade. Thanks for a thorough review.

SO helpful! I noticed a lot of the things you mentioned in comparing the KitchenAid & Bosch at Best Buy. The KA just felt much sturdier, and the spray arm was metal. The Bosch shelves felt loose and cheap when pulled out, with a cheap feeling plastic spray arm. But the cons you discussed regarding the KA are quite noteworthy, and I think I prefer the top rack better with Bosch. For those reasons I'll probably go with Bosch--IF I can find one! Thanks so much for this informative review.

Really appreciate the thoroughness of the review, thanks!

Great information about this diswasher! I just got one so I'm still learning.

Fantastic review and introduction to this product. I purchased and installed one recently and learned more features just watching this. Bosch should sponsor you.

Thank you so much for your very helpful and thorough review!

I bought the 300 24inch scoop handle 6 months ago. Super quiet. When I put in a new faucet I inadvertently turned off the dishwasher water supply and ran the machine. My old GE ran a waterless cycle after a water disruption and the heater melted the plastic interior (bulged but still useable). My Bausch simply stopped the operation after 3 minutes. Yes, if you leave the door closed after a load the water won’t evaporate and the dishes remain a bit damp, but the ideal situation is to open the door after a cycle; the machine water is so hot it evaporates very quickly. Personally, I think the $1k price difference between the 300 and the 800 is ridiculous. The cycles are overkill for the price. Love my Bausch.

We just ordered a Bosch 800 series and went back and forth between the 500 and 800. I liked that the 500 had the option to have the door pop open but thought it was odd that the 800 didn’t have that option. I saw people saying the drying was really good on the 800 so decided to take a chance on that model. Time will tell I guess. We are getting rid of our Samsung water wall model after dealing with horrible cleaning the entire time of owning it. Also the only cycle that worked was the 60min cycle. The rest didn’t function. The water inlet valve went bad. I replaced that myself. Then now the water wall pump died. It’s about 4 years old now. I looked up the most reliable brand and found most preferred Bosch so that’s what we went with. I’m tired of super high priced junk that breaks and/or under performs. I’m either going commercial appliances when we buy our new house or going to get an old set and completely refurbish the old school appliances that would run for 20 years.

Thanks so much I just bought a 300 series yesterday I get it next week sometime installed.

Comprehensive review, thanks. Especially the CR references.

A wonderful review. So informative and detailed and explained lots of features!

Great job explaining the Bosch Dishwasher. TY.

Just ordered the 800 series. Thanks for your review.

We just got the 800. We are having trouble loading large glasses on the top rack. They are not secure and fall over unless it is is full and the glasses are packed in there. There are only 2 off us so we put a few things in at a time and the glasses always fall over. Any advise?

Thank you for your post. I’m very glad that I found you about this dishwasher. I will refer to it once I get mine going. Hopefully soon. New sub!👍 *I didn’t see your sub count go up from 308. Just an FYI.

Thank you so much! I can understand this Bosch dishwasher better. I do have the 800 and my main problem is drying it, now i need to buy the Finish detergent. 😁

Bosch offers an option called Crystal Dry on the 800 series. Not all 800 models have this feature. Crystal Dry is only available within the 800 series; not available on 500, 300, 100, or Ascenta series.

Great explanation. In the middle. Do you explain how to set up the delicate cycle? I got glass on left but not delicate on right.

Me: I'll *never* watch an 11-minute review on a dishwasher ... [12 minutes later]... Well done Gavin. Well done.

Great video. Thank you. Very informative.

Great job. The other new Bosch feature is CrystalDry. Seems like a huge plus.

I leave the door ajar on mine after it's finished and everything comes out dry and spotless!

We just bought the 500 Series Bosch but gained alot of information from your video. Thanks!

Very informative, to the point, and concise review.

Very informative. Thank you!

Cats are going to be mesmerized by that red light. Charles

This is a fantastic review - trying to decide on the SHP865ZD5N and the SHP878ZD5N. Then apparently there is one that is even more expensive that is good for hard water! Not sure it's worth it - or just get the KitchenAid. I have a GE Profile now that I never use - always had to rewash the dishes after it was done.

Good review. I have a Bosch 800 series dishwasher and I have a problem with the ball bearing glide on the upper basket. One of the wheels is gone. Can I replace wheel? Where do I get the wheel and is there a video on how to replace the wheel? Maybe I have to replace the entire assembly? And how do I do that?

Thanks . I learned a lot. Just had mine installed yesterday. One silly question. Do I remove the stickers that are on the inside of the door or leave them on? Thanks

Great video. I just bought a Bisch 800. But I don't see a red light on the floor. Does that need to be turned on some how. Out 800 does have a light on the door. No handle.

Great review, thank you!

Thank you! I really learned a lot.

Also, do I need to add the jet dry to each cycle? My other dishwasher had a tank to fill then when low you only needed to add more jet dry.

8:45 I have an 800-series and it will not run a "SANITIZE" mode in the "SPEED 60" cycle. You can select the EXTRA DRY option with the SPEED 60 cycle.

Very helpful. Thank you!

Great video..... I too am having a drying issue. I'll try using Auto and for the option Sanitize. One thing that I'm noticing is the 60 minute cycle doesn't seem to be 60 minutes. Another thing I've noticed is when I put in an option, the light is red but it doesn't stay red, is that the way it works?

I have a new Bosch 500 SHPM65Z55M which is excellent at cleaning dishes, and very quiet, but I have never seen the Auto Air function open the door. I contacted Bosch, gave them the model info, and they sent a service tech out. He could not figure it out, then contacted Bosch, and was informed that there is no Auto Air on this. I am confused, as I thought all 500's had this feature. Have emailed Bosch again and awaiting a reply. I am also curious as to what actually opens the door when selected in the program.

We have had our Bosch 800 series dishwasher for about a month and we are puzzled by the manual's statement that you will know to add more rinse agent when the "Add Rinse Aid indicator light on the control panel illuminates." Cannot see such a light on the control panel. Is it something you have seen?

When you push any of the dry cycle should the light stay on?

Thanks for the video. I'm wondering if you have any thoughts about the Blomberg DWS51500, as a comparable dishwasher to the Bosch panel-ready 18-inch model? Any feedback would be helpful. Thanks!

Great, deep review

Very helpful information. Wondering if I should be using half amount of Finish powder along with rinse aid when using the half load feature?

Amazing video thank you

Quick question does the 3rd rack hold the silverware in place? I got the Benchmark and the utensils come in a tray that faces front to back, closing the rack makes the utensils slide to the back and come loose. Since this tray is side to side I wanted to know if it would work better. The Benchmark can take either rack (I tested it in the store) and I wanted to know if the 3rd row held cutlery securely.

This is the best review I’ve seen on the Bosche 800 Series Dishwasher. Why did you choose the pocket handle over the external handle? Which is the most popular?

Thinking about getting one of these, 10 months in is it still performing well? Also, can you fit large cups, like the 32oz tumblers on the middle rack? Great video, thanks.

What is the water hardness level at your place. My old bosch dishwasher had water softener where I could add salt into but this one does not. Can the dishwasher get damaged as my town has very hard water.

Does it have jets in the back of the dishwasher?

Quick question. Might anyone know if the 3rd (top) rack is easily removable?

Thank you for the great detailed review of the dishwasher. We just had this dishwasher installed yesterday. Was wondering do you know if this model (SHPM78Z55SS) has the time light feature (where the remain wash time is projected on the floor)? Thank you again! Have a great day!

I just bought one of the upper rack three wheel roller assemblies. It cost $70 ouch. I cannot see a way to remove the old assembly and put on the new assembly. Of course I’m imagining how I would just swap out one of the wheels next time

Hi,thanks for the very thorough review. I'm looking at purchasing either the Bosch SHXM78Z55N or the SHXM 88275N. Cant really see what the difference is between them except one 88275N is a couple of hundred dollars more.

Very useful for future users. Emailed link to entire family MUST READ, I am installing our 800 series next week. Goodbye KitchenAid!

What about the 100 Series??? Thank you!

I have a 500 series 44dba Bosch I recently bought. I am very dissatisfied with the noise level of it at certain times. You can hear the water hit the door in a rhythmic pattern about every 2-3 seconds as the spray arm rotates around. It’s almost like listening to a ticking clock. I am assuming it should not be this loud and I have arranged to return it. Just wondering about the noise of the 42 dba machine. I expect to hear water drain and maybe fill but wondered if you hear water splashing and hitting the door during the wash cycle?

Very informative and well done review, thanks! So why the 800 series over the 500? And is the movable rack actually useful?

Very informative. Thnx 👍🏼

Very informative thank you 👍

I just bought the new Benchmark 800 with Zeolith (Crystal Dry). Can't wait to try it.

Just installed Bosch 800, ran first load. It's louder than entry-level plastic tub variety.

Hi Gavin - We purchased our 800 Bosch after moving into our new home May 2019. I have been a die-hard KitchenAid customer for over 25 years having purchased everything from dishwashers to washer and dryer experiencing great performance and rare service calls. Somehow, I was convinced by the sales guy to try the Bosh. A few weeks into the purchase I am frustrated at the loading design layout and drying results. I purposefully, looked for videos that would help convince me why I shouldn't run screaming back to the appliance store to try and exchange the Bosch. Your video was very helpful and pointed out several features we didn't remember having (we had to purchase 5 major appliances at once and couldn't remember every feature). I noticed you didn't exactly lay out the silverware in the top rack according to Bosch specs by placing the tine portion in the open space and the handle inside the slot. I also didn't realize the Finish rinse product comes in different formulas and that you're not supposed to block the overflow vent when filling. All very helpful tips. I'm going to try loading and using another Finish formula. Here's hoping. Thanks for a great video. Marianne in AZ.

I have the 800 series. I am having issues starting. I open the door and I see buttons kit fur cycles. I want different cycles . So I hold down the start button for 3 seconds to reset and it flashes “01” . I then choose my cycles and hit start . Close the door and solid red light shows on floor . It sounds like it is turning on. Stays on for a Few minutes and light goes off and it beeps. What ami doing wrong?

Because of a very stupid contractor, the floor was built up after the dishwasher was installed. We did not discover the issue until the shem78z55n Bosch was delivered and thus returned. I picked that one because I was sold on the Crystal Dry feature. I use a lot of plastic that is never dry in my current one. I was planning on remodeling so that I can get that feature (ADA will fit but does not have that feature), but it sounds like it might not be worth it from your review. How well does it dry without the Crystal Dry....is it much worse?

Do this model have the salt dispenser?

How do you make use of all the extra tines that just lay flat. Especially on the bottom rack. I can't get them to move over or up. It seems they don't want to stand up

Very helpful!