Most of us know that Bosch dishwashers represent fine engineering, craftsmanship, and quality.
They are one of the most popular brands in the world.
But if you're in the market for a Bosch, how do you decide which one of their 50+ models is best for you? The answer partially depends on what features are important to you.
Is energy efficiency and saving money on utility bills a priority, or do you just want the best cleaning performance that you can buy for your budget? To help you make that decision, I compiled the following top 5 Bosch dishwasher lists.
Top 5 Most Energy Efficient: 1.
SHX98M09UC - 190 kWh annual electricity usage 2.
SHE68P02UC - 234 kWh annual electricity usage 3.
SHE43P02UC - 259 kWh annual electricity usage 4.
SHE43P15UC - 259 kWh annual electricity usage 5.
SHE55M15UC - 259 kWh annual electricity usage Note that the average Energy Star dishwasher uses 307 kWh of electricity annually.
Top 5 Quietest Bosch 24" Dishwashers: 1.
SHX98M09UC - 42 dbA level of noise 2.
SHE68P05UC - 44 dbA noise level 3.
SHE55M15UC - 47 dbA level of noise 4.
SHE55P05UC - 47 dbA noise level 5.
SHE65P05UC - 47 dbA noise level Note that the average dishwasher noise level is 55 dbA.
A difference of 3 dbA is like being twice as close or twice as far from the dishwasher.
Top 5 Bosch for Overall Performance: 1.
SHX98M09UC - Rated 9.
7 out of 10 2.
SHE68P05UC - Rated 9.
4 out of 10 3.
SHX65P05UC - Rated 9.
3 out of 10 4.
SHX45P05UC - Rated 9.
2 out of 10 5.
SHE55M15UC - Rated 9.
0 out of 10 Note that these performance ratings are based on cleaning, drying, loading, noise, and efficiency.
Top 5 Lowest Priced Bosch 24" Built-Ins: 1.
SHE4AM02UC - MSRP is $549 2.
SHE4AM12UC - MSRP is $549 3.
SHE5AL02UC - MSRP is $599 4.
SHE6AF02UC - MSRP is $699 5.
SHE6AP02UC - MSRP is $699 Note that the average MSRP of a new dishwasher is $765.