Bosch 500 Series Dishwasher (shpm88z75n) vs KitchenAid 39 dBA Dishwasher (KDTM804KPS)
Bosch 500 Series Dishwasher wins — Bosch 500 Series wins — lower price, CrystalDry for plastics, and better long-term reliability
Scores: Bosch 500 Series Dishwasher (shpm88z75n) 9/10 · KitchenAid 39 dBA Dishwasher (KDTM804KPS) 8/10
Bosch 500 Series wins — lower price, CrystalDry for plastics, and better long-term reliability. KitchenAid is 5 dBA quieter but costs $150 more and has higher service rates. Unless absolute silence is your priority, Bosch is the smarter appliance purchase for most households.
Bosch 500 Series Dishwasher (shpm88z75n) lists at $999 while KitchenAid 39 dBA Dishwasher (KDTM804KPS) lists at $1,149 — Bosch 500 Series Dishwasher (shpm88z75n) undercuts KitchenAid 39 dBA Dishwasher (KDTM804KPS) by $150 (15%).
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Bosch 500 Series Dishwasher (shpm88z75n) | KitchenAid 39 dBA Dishwasher (KDTM804KPS) |
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| noise | 44 dBA | 39 dBA |
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| capacity | 16 place settings | 15 place settings |
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| drying | CrystalDry with zeolite minerals | ProDry heated dry + fan assist |
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| rack | MyWay third rack (full-width) | Third level rack standard |
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| soil_sensor | Yes, auto-cycle adjustment | Yes |
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| energy | Energy Star, 3.5 gallons per cycle | Energy Star, 3.3 gallons per cycle |
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Bosch 500 Series Dishwasher (shpm88z75n)
What works
- CrystalDry zeolite technology dries plastics 20-25% better than Bosch's own heated dry — no hand-drying Tupperware
- 44 dBA is quiet enough to run mid-conversation without raising your voice
- MyWay third rack holds spatulas, measuring cups, and serving spoons flat — 30% more usable space than standard third racks
What doesn't
- No hard food disposer — large food particles must be rinsed before loading or they recirculate
- Loading flexibility can be confusing; the lower rack tines configuration takes getting used to
- At $999 it's $200 more than comparable KitchenAid — Bosch charges a brand premium
KitchenAid 39 dBA Dishwasher (KDTM804KPS)
What works
- 39 dBA is 5 dBA quieter than Bosch 500 Series — whisper-quiet, barely audible in adjacent room
- Stainless steel interior with two spray arms delivers better wash performance on large pots and baking sheets
- ProDry ProForce blower increases drying airflow — outperforms Bosch on tall glasses and angled plastics
What doesn't
- 15 place settings vs 16 — smaller interior on a wider footprint is a legitimate complaint
- At $1149, costs $150 more than Bosch 500 Series with no clear wash-quality advantage
- Whirlpool-owned brand has mixed long-term reliability data — service call rate above Bosch in J.D. Power
Bottom line
Our pick: Bosch 500 Series Dishwasher (shpm88z75n).
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