The flagship Bosch 800 Series SHP878ZD5N uses PerfectDry zeolite technology to dry even difficult plastic items. The 16-place-setting rack layout includes a flexible third rack and a VarioFlex Pro system with six folding tines. Noise is rated at 42 dBA, making it one of the quietest dishwashers in its class. The push-to-open door is a premium touch that works with handle-free kitchen designs.
DishwashersThe Bosch 800 is at the top of the consumer market. The zeolite drying really works on plastics. The build quality is excellent. The only reason I gave four stars instead of five is the price, which is hard to justify for a dishwasher even if it is the best.
My husband works night shift and sleeps during the day, and this dishwasher does not wake him up. The 42 dBA rating is not a marketing number — it is honestly quiet. The third rack is well designed and the interior light is a small but useful feature.
The Bosch 800 is the most expensive dishwasher I have ever bought but the build quality and the drying performance are unmatched. The push to open door is a nice feature for a handle-free kitchen. The cycle time on the intensive setting is over three hours.
Zeolite drying sounds gimmicky until you use it. I loaded a rack of Tupperware, ran the normal cycle, and everything was bone dry when I opened the door. No towel drying required. The VarioFlex Pro rack system is incredibly flexible. This is the best dishwasher I have ever owned.
I upgraded to the Bosch 800 after my 500 Series died, and the PerfectDry is a noticeable step up. Plastic containers come out completely dry. The rack layout is the best in the industry and the push to open door is a real premium feature. The 42 dBA rating is whisper quiet.