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expiredSheriffMamba posted Oct 24, 2024 10:34 AM
Costco Members: Bosch Benchmark Top Control Towel Bar Stainless Steel Dishwasher
+ Free Delivery & Installation$1,400
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Bosch 800 vs. Benchmark: Key Takeaways
Noise Level: The Bosch 800 series operates at a low 42 dB noise level, while the Benchmark series reduces this even further to 40 dB.
EasyGlide Rack System: Both include the EasyGlide Rack system for smooth loading, but the Benchmark series features premium ball bearings for a smoother glide.
Flexible Tines: Both series feature adjustable FlexSpace Tines, but the 800 series has these on the front half of the lower rack, while the Benchmark series features them throughout the lower rack.
Water Softener: All Benchmark series models include a built-in water softener. Only select 800 series dishwashers have this feature.
Sizes: 800 series dishwashers are available in 24 and 17 ¾ inch sizes. All Benchmark series dishwashers are 24 inches wide.
Indicator Light: The 800 series uses a red dot as an indicator light, while the Benchmark series also displays the time remaining for the dishwasher cycle.
Interior Lights: The Benchmark series includes interior lights for easy loading in dim conditions, a feature the 800 series lacks.
Drying System: While all 800 series models feature CrystalDry, only three higher-end Benchmark models include it, with the rest using PureDry.
Price: The Bosch 800 series falls within a more economical price range ($1,099 to $1,499), whereas the Benchmark series, with its superior features, commands a higher price ($1,799 to $2,299).
Overall, I'd stick with a 800 if you can find one on sale. The stuff you care about is crystal dry which is in the 800 series. The 40 to 42db noise from the 800 series isn't that much louder than the 38 to 40db rating of the benchmark series. 42db is still freaking quiet, waaay quieter than the builders grade stuff you see installed in rentals. I'm a little disappointed that Bosch is going the KitchenAid route and trying to justify an extra 500 to 800 bucks for some lights, tines, and ball bearing glides.
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Bosch dishwashers have topped the performance and reliability charts for 10+ years at all pricepoints, not only the top models.
I have personally installed 5x of them and never had an issue., 3 of which sill running like new for over 10 years . If it smells or pools you have an installation problem or bad water….customer support is also excellent….
But technically it was 'fine' too.
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Either way, KitchenAide makes some excellent models too. That's what I had before this (lasted about 8-9 years before dying).
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I've done all the work myself to the Whirlpool, so the total is probably only $150, but that's with me doing the work. If I had to pay someone to do all that work I'm sure it would've probably already cost more than what we paid for it. Never again will I buy any dishwasher other than a Bosch.
Bought KitchenAid and couldn't be happier. Prodry. Stainless steel spray arms. Three sets of spray arms so that the third rack has it's own spray arms. Superior in every way to the Bosch I had.
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Bosch 800 vs. Benchmark: Key Takeaways
Noise Level: The Bosch 800 series operates at a low 42 dB noise level, while the Benchmark series reduces this even further to 40 dB.
EasyGlide Rack System: Both include the EasyGlide Rack system for smooth loading, but the Benchmark series features premium ball bearings for a smoother glide.
Flexible Tines: Both series feature adjustable FlexSpace Tines, but the 800 series has these on the front half of the lower rack, while the Benchmark series features them throughout the lower rack.
Water Softener: All Benchmark series models include a built-in water softener. Only select 800 series dishwashers have this feature.
Sizes: 800 series dishwashers are available in 24 and 17 ¾ inch sizes. All Benchmark series dishwashers are 24 inches wide.
Indicator Light: The 800 series uses a red dot as an indicator light, while the Benchmark series also displays the time remaining for the dishwasher cycle.
Interior Lights: The Benchmark series includes interior lights for easy loading in dim conditions, a feature the 800 series lacks.
Drying System: While all 800 series models feature CrystalDry, only three higher-end Benchmark models include it, with the rest using PureDry.
Price: The Bosch 800 series falls within a more economical price range ($1,099 to $1,499), whereas the Benchmark series, with its superior features, commands a higher price ($1,799 to $2,299).
Overall, I'd stick with a 800 if you can find one on sale. The stuff you care about is crystal dry which is in the 800 series. The 40 to 42db noise from the 800 series isn't that much louder than the 38 to 40db rating of the benchmark series. 42db is still freaking quiet, waaay quieter than the builders grade stuff you see installed in rentals. I'm a little disappointed that Bosch is going the KitchenAid route and trying to justify an extra 500 to 800 bucks for some lights, tines, and ball bearing glides.
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