7 Best Bosch Dishwashers (2023 Reviews) - Oh So Spotless (2023)

The Bosch 800 Series 24” Built-In is a must-have for large families. It has a 16-place setting capacity, so there is room for everyone’s dishes. It even has a third rack for extra items, such as utensils.

We also love this for large families because it’s quiet. So when everyone is doing their own thing in the evenings, the dishwasher won’t interrupt you.

What We Like

CrystalDry™ Technology

CrystalDry technology ensures everything is clean and dry — even plastics. The stainless steel tub helps to achieve this as it doesn’t cling to moisture.

EcoSilence

At only 42 decibels, this ultra-quiet dishwasher won’t interrupt your lifestyle, conversations, and quiet evenings. It has the added EcoSilence technology to reduce disruptive sounds during the cycle.

10 Cycle Options

The world is your oyster with this dishwasher. You will find that you can tackle any dishwashing job, no matter how lightly or heavily soiled. The 10 cycles are: half load, delicate wash, normal, auto, rinse, eco wash, heavy wash, sanitary, 1 hour, and CrystalDry.

What We Don't Like

Complex Controls

If you aren’t tech-savvy, the control panel on this dishwasher might be hard to navigate. Customers have had issues figuring it all out, but once you get the hang of it, you’ll be grateful for all the options. Some people just prefer a more simple navigation.

Third Rack Issues

The third rack may be useful for some, but for others — not so much. Because it spans the entire tub width, there is less room on the top rack for tall glasses. If you have a lot of larger tableware, you may need to remove the third rack.

Product Specs

At only 40 decibels, this is one of the quietest dishwashers on the current market. It has EcoSilence technology to minimize the disruptive sounds within the dishwasher.

Compare this to a refrigerator hum or a stream of water — you will barely notice this dishwasher running. This is an excellent choice for small homes and people sensitive to sound.

What We Like

CrystalDry Technology Works on Plastic

This dishwasher uses CrystalDry technology — Bosch’s finest drying mode. It gets dishes 60 percent drier than their other drying cycles. Even your plastic items will be nice and dry, ready to be put away.

Nine Washing Options

With plenty of options to choose from, you can easily customize the settings to suit your load of dishes. The options are half load, delicate, normal, auto, rinse, eco wash, heavy wash, sanitary and one-hour wash.

16 Place Settings (Great for Families)

This dishwasher has room for 16-place settings. This spacious, roomy option allows space for everybody’s daily dishes. If you don’t have a big family, this is still superb for cleaning up after a dinner party.

Easy Bar-Style Handle

While this isn’t a huge feature, it’s one that certainly makes a difference. The bar handle makes it very easy to open this dishwasher, so get your kids involved with cleanup! Plus, it looks super classy on the exterior.

What We Don't Like

Trouble Loading Every Item

Loading this dishwasher is a task. The third rack is a bit of a hit or miss — but thankfully, it can be removed if you don’t like it. However, people generally struggle to place large pots and pans, so if you aren’t hand-washing your cookware, maybe think again before purchasing.

60-Minute Cycle Power

While a one-hour wash cycle sounds terrific, especially if you’re in a rush, it’s best for lightly soiled items. You may also find that water sits on the dishes sometimes, which means they need to be rinsed or re-washed.

Product Specs

CrystalDry is Bosch’s most advanced drying technology. It uses a naturally occurring mineral called Zeolite ⁽¹⁾.

Zeolite absorbs moisture and provides heat. The fan draws excess moisture into the base of the dishwasher where the minerals are.

The minerals heat up, and the fan blows hot air back into the tub to dry the dishes.

What We Like

Touch Top Control

This dishwasher has a top control panel with touch buttons. This keeps buttons away from curious kids and pets.

But it also ensures that the buttons are super simple and easy to press, which is especially user-friendly. The LED lighting behind each button makes it easy to see, even at night.

Quiet Operation at 42 Decibels

You’ll hardly know this dishwasher is running. With EcoSilence technology and a 42-decibel rating, this dishwasher is one of the quietest on the market. Magic for cozy evenings in, small homes and for those with sensitive ears.

16 Place Settings and Third Rack

The 16 place settings make sure there is room for everybody’s dishes. Plus, the third rack provides extra room for utensils, small mugs, and bowls.

Tackle Germs and Bactier

This dishwasher has a sanitization option that will kill bacteria and germs. We appreciate this feature, especially when illness runs rampant through families every winter. Now, you can make sure your tableware is disinfected for the next person.

What We Don't Like

Loading Is Difficult

Watch out for loading the dishes. Some customers find it a tricky process.

First off, the third rack is shallow, so unless the mugs and bowls are really small, they won’t fit. Secondly, the middle rack loses a bit of space because of the third rack. Finally, the cutlery rack on the bottom tier is placed so that tall butter knives can interfere with the spray arm.

Rinse Aid Required

Even if you don’t live in a hard water area, we suggest using a rinse aid with this one since it uses minerals to dry the dishes. You may notice mineral buildup on the dishes if you don’t use a rinse aid. While this isn’t a massive problem, it’s another product to keep in stock.

Product Specs

We can’t help but suggest the 500 series pocket handle dishwasher if you’re in the market for a stylish option.

This dishwasher is available in black or white. The sleek, classy finish on the dishwasher makes it a showstopper in the kitchen. It definitely has a luxurious vibe.

The pocket handle, which is slightly recessed, means the overall design is unobtrusive and subtle.

What We Like

RackMatic

You’ll love the loading options this dishwasher provides. Firstly, it’s been built with RackMatic design so that you can fit every item in the dishwasher. It allows three heights and up to nine positions, so you can customize the layout to suit your dishes.

This appliance also has a third rack to provide extra room. Lastly, the racks have EasyGlide technology to ensure they glide smoothly, making loading and unloading a breeze!

24/7 Aquastop®

The four-part leak prevention system will stop leaks in their tracks. It uses sensors to find and prevent leaks, even if the dishwasher is turned off or in mid-cycle. This protects your floors, the dishwasher, and your bank account!

Quiet Operation

At only 44 decibels, this dishwasher operates super quietly. You may not even know it’s on — but thankfully, there’s an indicator light that lets you know. It also has a sound reduction capability to ensure that the dishwasher remains quiet during the most powerful segments of the wash.

What We Don't Like

Can’t Dry

Customers are disappointed that this dishwasher cannot dry dishes. The description says this has heated and condensation drying. However, it doesn’t tend to do a good job, leaving you with wet dishes.

What’s That Smell?

A few customers have commented on the strange odor this dishwasher has. Even after using it many times, cleaning it, and using proper dishwashing detergent, this dishwasher clings to a weird smell.

Product Specs

If you do a lot of dishes and meal-prepping and you need something that can quickly clean the dishes between meals, then this is one to consider.

This Bosch 300 Series model has a special Speed 60 option, which takes dishes from dirty to dry in only one hour.

Plus, there is room for everything you need due to the third rack and RackMatic system. Get everything clean in no time!

What We Like

RackMatic for Easy Loading

The RackMatic design allows up to nine different rack positions with three different height levels, so you can customize the layout to suit your dishes.

24/7 Aquastop® Prevents Leaks

Worried about leaks? Don’t be! The 24/7 Aquastop is always on standby to sensor and detects leaks.

It stops them in their tracks, so your floors are always protected. This works whether the dishwasher is on or off.

Child Lock Option Protects Kids

If you have little ones running around, this is the dishwasher for you. The child lock ensures that kids are safe from sharp objects and hot steam. It also means kids won’t accidentally turn it on while the child lock is in place.

Five Cycles With Four Options

This dishwasher has five cycle options, including a five-level wash and Speed 60 clean. It also has four extra options, like Extra Dry, so you can make the most of your appliance.

What We Don't Like

Flimsy Plastic Parts

Although RackMatic is fantastic, the racks are pretty flimsy plastic. You need to be careful when adjusting the racks. You should never adjust them once they’re already loaded, as too much pressure can cause the racks to fall off the tracks.

Bad Smell

A common complaint is that this dishwasher has a weird smell, similar to petroleum. Even after cleaning and running it for multiple uses, the smell doesn’t seem to fade. This isn’t prevalent for every customer, though.

Product Specs

While the Bosch designs are sleek and classy, many want their appliances to fit right in with the rest of their kitchen decor.

If that’s the case for you, this 500 Series model is a panel-ready dishwasher so thatyou can add your preferred panel to the front.

As well as fitting into your kitchen, this appliance will fit right into your family. With 16 place settings and flexible loading options, this dishwasher can handle everybody’s dishes.

What We Like

AutoAir™ Dries Dishes Well

With the AutoAir function, the dishwasher door pops open at the end of each cycle to help dry the dishes. The excellent airflow will help remove moisture without the appliance using any additional energy.

Flexible Loading Options

This dishwasher has some thoughtful features that make loading the dishwasher incredibly easy, no matter what items you’re putting in.

The upper basket is adjustable. The tines are foldable. There is a third rack, and FlexSpace tines make extra room for cups and utensils.

24-Hour Delay Start

A 24-hour delay start option allows you to program the cycle to fit your schedule. Kickstart the cycle anywhere from one to 24 hours later. This is amazing for going out of town, so your dishes are freshly cleaned and dried closer to your arrival home.

Custom Panel-Ready Design

If you don’t want a steel, black or white dishwasher, you’re not alone. Many people want a dishwasher that can blend into their kitchen decor. This dishwasher is panel-ready, so you can add a custom panel to it, making it one with the rest of your kitchen.

What We Don't Like

Not 100 Percent Dry Dishes

Although the AutoAir feature is convenient and loved by many, especially for its low energy consumption, it’s not flawless. Your dishes won’t be 100 percent dry unless you let them air dry for a while afterward. So if you’re rushing to put them away, we recommend going with a Bosch CrystalDry model.

Works Best With a Rinse Aid

Nobody likes hearing that you must add extra products to make an appliance work better. But we have to be honest — this dishwasher works best with a rinse aid to eliminate water spots.

Product Specs

This is one of Bosch’s most budget-friendly and affordable dishwashers. But just because it comes at a lower price doesn’t mean it’s bad.

This high-quality dishwasher has lots of space, flexible loading options, and multiple wash cycles.

So no matter how many people are in the family and how messy the dishes are, this dishwasher can handle it.

What We Like

14 Place Settings

This dishwasher has room for the entire family’s dishes. With 14 place settings, everybody can stack their dishes throughout the day, or you can clean up quickly after a dinner party. If you’re still struggling for space, you can reposition the silverware basket and adjust the top rack.

Variable Spray Pressure System

Do you find your experience with dishwashers has been that they can’t clean in hard-to-reach spots? Well, this dishwasher has a variable spray pressure system that uses high and low spray pressure. This enhances the cleaning performance so that all dishes can come out spotless.

Overflow Leak Protection

The 24/7 leak protection system protects against leaks. It works even during the dishwasher cycles or when it is turned off.

The appliance senses leaks, and if the water level becomes too high, the dishwasher pumps the water into the tub and closes the water valve. This protects your floors, electrics and helps to save money from costly accidents.

Triple Filtration System

Skip the rinse! With a triple filtration system, this dishwasher uses a 3-fold corrugated filter to remove food residue from the cycle. Now you don’t need to rinse or even scrape all food particles from your plates.

What We Don't Like

Bottom Rack Comes Off Rails

Annoyingly, the bottom rack isn’t secured to the rails with a stopping system. So you have to be extremely careful when you pull out the bottom rack, or it will fall off and spill the dishes everywhere.

Dishwasher Clings To Moisture

This dishwasher uses condensation to dry the dishes. This involves a super hot wash at the end of the cycle to help the water droplets evaporate quicker. However, this specific mode clings to moisture, leaving the dishes fairly wet.

Product Specs

Pros

• Cost-effective dishwashers.
• Third rack for extra space.
• Indicator light to let you know appliance is running.
• Towel bar on some models.

Cons

• Plastic bottom isn’t as durable.
• Not super quiet — roughly 48-50 dB.

Pros

• Stainless steel tub for durability.
• Some models have a water softener.
• Racks are adjustable.
• ADA-compliant models.
• Pretty quiet at 44 dB.
• Leak protection models.

Cons

• Fairly pricey.
• Drying power isn’t as strong as the higher models.

Pros

• Recessed handle design, which looks classy.
• 44 dB — nice and quiet.
• Easy-glide upper racks.
• AutoAir Dry removes excess moisture on dishes.

Cons

• No 18-inch options.
• No ADA-compliant options.

Pros

• The quietest (most are 39-42 dB).
• Flexible stacking options.
• ADA-compliant models.
• Multiple size options.
• Wi-Fi option for remote controlling.
• CrystalDry ensures your dishes are dry.

Cons

• Some 800 models go up to 44 dB.
• Expensive price point.

Pros

• Panel-ready so you can customize the front door.
• Water softener included.
• Flexible stacking options.
• CrystalDry in certain models.
• Many features for flexible dishwashing.
• Only 40 decibels loud.

Cons

• Super expensive.
• Not very reliable. May need to be serviced more often.