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expiredSheriffMamba posted Oct 24, 2024 10:34 AM
Costco Members: Bosch Benchmark Top Control Towel Bar Stainless Steel Dishwasher
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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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Oh, I also have been selling Bosch dishwashers for 15+ years. Before they had the "crystal dry" or even the "auto air," the SUCKED at drying. If you want a d/w that WORKS, has a water softener, has a light inside (you would be shocked at how handy that would be...wish mine had it) and has the crystal dry.....and have the money, BUY IT. Great phookin d/w.
the 800 has the same things below:
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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It for the near luxury homes that can't afford the themadors or subzeros.
Read consumer reports 800 and benchmark perf is identical.
But technically it was 'fine' too.
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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I have one of those and an 800 series Crystal Dry and would choose the Crystal Dry every time. Note that Crystal Dry absolutely relies on the wash water getting super hot, if I forget to pre run the hot water, I notice significantly worse drying performance.
There's no argument that dishwashers with an electric heating element dry things better, but they also consume a lot more electricity and even risk damaging plastics and delicates.
The Bosches are super nice in that basically anything that can withstand your hot tap water are effectively dishwasher safe both on the top and bottom racks.
I've had 3 in our 2 houses for 10+ years and never had one break.
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