Buying a Bosch dishwasher is incredibly confusing.
You have several different series, the 100,
300, 500, 800, 800+ and two Benchmark models.
Then the blizzard of model numbers will be
confounding with up to 5 different model numbers for a dishwasher.
In this video, you'll learn about the 5
best Bosch dishwashers to consider, their features, options, prices.
Availability is also a big part as some
of Bosch's best selling, yet unavailable models are not
in this video. It was tough finding five for you to buy
currently. Many other brands also have supply chain issues.
At the end of the video, you'll see a short comparison between
Bosch and their cheap competition, Miele, KitchenAid and Beko.
So you'll have a good idea of what dishwasher or what brand to consider.
The "Ascenta" or 100 series is not a typical Bosch dishwasher.
It has a plastic interior at the bottom, not stainless steel.
Unlike every other Bosch, it is comparatively
loud at 50 decibels with a lighter door and has some basic cycles.
However, it does have the Bosch label
and is relatively inexpensive, usually at $599
after rebate.
You may not have the other Bosch dishwasher's features,
but it is comparable to other dishwashers in this price range.
The Ascenta is suitable if you want
the name at $250 less than the regular series.
It's not currently available at Yale.
However, you'll probably find incentives
at box stores like Home Depot, Lowes and Best Buy.
It's a pretty big jump from $599 to $1049,
but there's currently nothing available in the middle.
The SHP865ZP5N has better ball
bearing racks as well as the rack stop at the bottom.
The ball bearing racks glide out better,
especially when they're laid in with plates and cups.
The rack stop below will ensure your toddler
doesn't fling the tray out of the dishwasher.
I have a toddler. I get it.
The dishwasher is quiet at 44 decibels, so
you can run it even if your kitchen is oven to your living room.
The 500 series also has their AutoAir drying feature.
Opening the door at the end of the cycle to release steam and heat.
Availability is good. Of course, there are ten varieties of this
dishwasher, so you should be able to buy some iteration of this model number.
I really hope this dishwasher stays in stock.
The SHX78Z55N has Crystal dry,
so it is the least expensive 800 series with this feature.
Crystal dry is the best drying dishwasher
and will work on plastics or any less dense items.
At 42 decibels it is quiet as well.
Availability is good, but it's rapidly declining.
This dishwasher also has Crystal dry for the best drying mini dishwasher.
The difference between this dishwasher and the previous is quietness.
At 40 Decibels, you won't hear your dishwasher.
You should currently be able to find this dishwasher.
Very similar to the SHP878ZP5N, just the panelized version.
As we said before, buy a European because it will sit flush
with cabinets, whereas an American dishwasher grill
protrude and be noticeable. Bosch panel dishwashers are almost impossible to find
in any model and from almost any other manufacturer.
However, buying a panel dishwasher is
similar to buying a regular one in stainless.
Pick the features you want and then look
at the corresponding and available dishwasher.
If it's not Bosch, look at Beko, Asko,
and Miele because they will be seamless to your cabinets as well.
Benchmark One and Two series are similar
to the 800 and 800+ series but are more expensive, so you're paying over
$2,000 for a Bosch. But you're paying mostly for a TFT digital
display on the controls and an incredibly quiet 38 decibels.
Then again, you can buy a still quiet, 42 decibels with Crystal dry and all
the significant cycles for almost half at $1249.
Their newer dishwasher,
the KitchenAid M Series, has a new top rack and washing system.
Their drying cycle pulls in outside the air from your kitchen.
The hot steamier air is attracted to the cooler side and dissipated water.
However, Bosch will be technically quieter and will have better drying
in the Crystal Dry series.
Miele has probably the best wash system and has a good drying system.
There's three full wash arms, one in the top, middle and bottom.
Their clean air drying allows air into the side of the dishwasher.
The hot moist air is attracted to the cooler side and then dissipated as water.
Miele will have the best racks as well because they're all removable and adjustable.
Their new G700 series has brand new cycles
and an auto dispenser holding 20 loads of detergent.
Bosch will have better cycles and drying
in their 800 series, while Miele has some great dishwashers
especially $1500 and over. Availability with Miele is as tough as Bosch, if not worse.
If KitchenAid is Bosch's number one
competitor, then Beko will not be far behind.
Beko is Turkish and manufacturers dishwashers for Viking in this country.
In terms of availability, Beko has been the best by far throughout the pandemic.
Their $599 dishwasher is comparable
to the Bosch Ascenta, but it's quieter at 48 decibels and it's all
stainless. Whereas the Bosch is metal and plastic.
However, Beko is feature loaded at $899 with 39 decibels, special
intense cycles, and separate sprays for extra scouring power for baked on dishes.
It even as WiFi. It's a good alternative
to the nonexistent Bosch dishwashers under $1,000. If you're placing a panel on your
dishwasher, you may end up with Beko through lack of choice.
It's also more affordable at $1129
for a panel ready dishwasher with 39 decibels, WiFi, special scouring cycles
and sprays for tough dishes and tons of cycles.
I'm beginning to believe your best Bosch is the available one.
However, if you're builder and want the name
and not the price, then the Bosch Ascenta dishwasher is an ideal choice.
It's a pretty big step from the lowest series at $599, all the way up to the better
500 series at $1049, as well as the more expensive 800 series ending at $1399.
Our most popular Bosch, up until 2020, was
the lower priced 500 series but they're not available.
I know this video is the five best models but you have to deviate from buying a Bosch
nowadays to a more available brand or any brand or dishwasher you can find. Click
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