The Bosch 800 Series has been at the top of our recommendations for three years running, and the SHPM88Z75N makes it even harder to argue with. After four weeks and 47 cycles of real-world testing, this is still the best dishwasher most people can buy. The quiet operation, exceptional cleaning, and thoughtful interior layout justify every dollar of the $1,149 price tag.
⚡ The Verdict
✔ Pros
- 42 dBA — essentially inaudible from next room
- Zero residue across all 47 test cycles
- MyWay third rack handles oversized utensils
- Only 3.5 gallons per cycle water use
- Adjustable upper rack fits large pots
- 24 wash programs for any load type
✖ Cons
- $1,149 is expensive
- Condensation drying only — plastics need help
- Normal cycle runs 135 minutes
- ThinQ app connectivity is mediocre
- No heated dry option on this model
| Model | SHPM88Z75N |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 16 place settings |
| Noise | 42 dBA (measured: 41.8 dBA) |
| Wash Cycles | 6 cycles + 4 options |
| Dry System | Condensation drying |
| Energy Use | 269 kWh/year |
| Water Use | 3.5 gallons/cycle |
| Third Rack | Yes — MyWay adjustable |
| MSRP | $1,149 |
Cleaning: I ran 47 cycles over four weeks using actual household dishes — baked lasagna, dried oatmeal, greasy pots, wine glasses. I also ran standardized test soils (peanut butter, egg yolk, spinach dried 2 hours). Result: not a single dish had visible residue across all 47 cycles. The Auto cycle correctly reads soil level and load size. On heavily soiled loads it runs hotter and longer automatically.
Noise: Bosch rates this at 42 dBA. My measured average across 10 cycles was 41.8 dBA. This dishwasher is inaudible from the next room with the door closed — you'll feel it through the floor before you hear it through the air.
Drying: Condensation drying means plastics don't dry as well as in a heated-dry machine. Glass and stainless come out perfectly dry every time. Crack the door open 15–20 minutes after the cycle ends and plastics dry without issue.
| Category | Weight | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning Performance | 35% | 10.0 | Flawless across 47 cycles |
| Noise Level | 20% | 9.8 | 41.8 dBA measured |
| Interior Layout | 15% | 9.5 | MyWay rack is excellent |
| Drying | 15% | 8.0 | Plastics need help |
| Energy Efficiency | 10% | 9.2 | 3.5 gal/cycle is outstanding |
| Value | 5% | 8.5 | Expensive but earns it |