Bosch 800 Series Dishwasher (SHP78CM5N) review

The Bosch 800 Series SHP78CM5N ranks first because it combines the drying and noise figures most replacement buyers ask about with a mid-range price. Bosch lists it at $1,499.00 on its US store, rates it at 42 dBA and pairs its PrecisionWash system with CrystalDry, which Bosch says gives 20x drier dishes. The Flexible 3rd Rack holds utensils, the EasyGlide racks slide on rollers, and the 16 place setting tub runs five programs including Speed 60. Home Connect adds remote start plus extra programs such as Half Load and Machine Care, and the sanitize option is NSF certified. AquaStop leak protection is listed. The trade-offs: Bosch shows no water softener or detergent detection, and the store listed it as out of stock when we checked, so you may need a dealer. Measure the opening before you order: the required cutout is 33 7/8 by 24 by 24 inches. We compared documented features and published prices and did not run wash tests.

Who it is for

households that want a quiet, dry-finishing replacement

Price

$1,499.00 on Bosch's US store as of November 2026.

SHP78CM5N 4.5 (5874) Answers: 52 $1,499.00
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• CrystalDry, which Bosch says gives 20x drier dishes
• 42 dBA silence level
• Flexible 3rd Rack for utensils and EasyGlide rack system
• 16 place settings with Heavy, Auto, Normal, Speed 60 and Favorite programs
• Wi-Fi with Home Connect for remote start and monitoring

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: NSF certified sanitize option
• Strength: AquaStop leak protection is listed in the specifications
• Strength: ENERGY STAR certified at 240 kWh and 688 gallons a year
• Weakness: Bosch's own store showed it out of stock on November 13, 2026
• Weakness: No water softener and no detergent detection per the spec sheet
• Weakness: Requires a 33 7/8 x 24 x 24 inch cutout, so check an older, shorter opening

Key facts

• Price: $1,499.00
• Noise: 42 dBA
• Place settings: 16
• Drying: CrystalDry, PureDry
• Cutout (HxWxD): 33 7/8 x 24 x 24 inches

Where it ranks

Bosch 800 Series Dishwasher (SHP78CM5N) is No. 1 in our Best Dishwashers verdict.