Bosch 500 vs 800 Dishwasher review

Bosch 500 vs 800 Dishwasher review

[BDNADLER]

How times have changed in 2020 when I bought my Bosch 800 series dishwasher. Today both the 500 and the 800 series have the third rack. The 500 series (as well as the 300 series) is rated at 44DB (Silence Plus). The 800 series is rated at 42DB (Super Silence Plus). The biggest differences between the 500 and 800 series is that the 500 series has mechanical push buttons while the 800 series has electronic touch keys. While the 500 series has Auto Open Dry, the 800 series has a new system called Crystal Dry. Having two dishwashers looks like this is a household that either has a big family or does alot of entertaining. When demand for use is not high, I would recommend running both machines on a rotational basis so that they both receive equal or close to equal usage.

[lyndafreeman]

For those of you looking at these dishwashers in 2015, this is NOT the 500 that she is comparing to the 800. She first says she's comparing the 300 to the 800 and then changes it to the 500. The thing that clued me in right away was the decibel number. The 500 has a decibel of 44, as well as the 800. The dishwasher on the left says 46 decibels. And the 500 DOES have the 3rd tray, just like the 800, and the controls on the left dishwasher are NOT the layout of the 500. I think this review needs to be changed to the correct model comparisons. So do NOT be swayed by this review if you are indeed trying to compare the Bosch 500 to the Bosch 800.

[BronzeLincolns]

Damn, this video is 9 years old. I just bought a Bosch 800 a week ago. Really like it so far. Don't have to pre-wash anything other than scraping off food particles. Just throw it in there and everything comes out sparkly. I like using the pods as well. Quiet as a mouse and the indicator light is a nice touch to let you know it's running because it's pretty stealth. My only gripe is I got the model that doesn't have wifi connectivity. Would've liked to control the washer from my phone.

[yorkieperson]

Thank you for your review.  I just purchased an 800 Bosch and can't wait for it to be installed which will be this coming Wednesday.  The "quiet" is one of the many things I am looking forward to.  By the way I never get people who make a comment that has nothing to do with what the presenter is trying to say.  They are looking all over your kitchen and making useless comments about something that has nothing to do with what we originally tuned into to look at regarding your generous review.  These people, I feel, should just not comment.  Oh well, they just need to be ignored because they are truly showing how rude and ignorant they are.  I see this all the time on Utube and some of them come out with vile comments.  Really the limit.  Anyway thank you for taking the time out of your day to do a review which I really appreciate.  *_*

[CarMaintenanceGuy]

I have the 800 model. Best dishwasher I ever owned. I bought it not knowing that it had a built-in water softener. I am SO GLAD that I have this. My water hardness is at a level 6 here. HORRIBLE water. Culligan wants nearly $3, 000 to install a nice water softener. At least our dishes are clean. My co-workers ragged on me for spending such an outrageous amount of money on a dishwasher stating that any cheap dishwasher will do the trick. YEAH, RIGHT. Like $300-600 dishwashers all have water softeners built in. GOOD LUCK finding that.

[faith.hope.love...]

Can anyone tells me what is this TSP washing detergent mentioned in this video that helps the cleaning outcome?

[Robalo]

The dishwasher on the left is a 630 series, predecessor to the current 640 series on the right.  Those drop downs are cup shelves, usually see them in the upper rack.

[TuBizzleFoRizzle]

This is helpful. Interestingly, Bosch's website shows that the 500-series dishwasher also has the upper 3rd rack. (It also shows that the bigger upper rack is adjustable up / down, so that you can put bigger glasses in that rack.)  The only apparent difference that I've seen between the 500 and 800 is that the 800 has one additional wash cycle.

[evonline]

Thanks for taking the time to make the video and to post it.  I have been wanting to have a better view of the interior of an 800 and you gave me a good opportunity to do that.  (No one in my city is stocking the 800 series.)

[lynettehartmann]

Thank you for taking the time to upload this review.  I am considering the two dishwashers and I found this very helpful.  Please ignor the idiots commenting with their snide comments.  I thought that this was very helpful!!

[poorpossum]

Well done... Especially with kids in the background. Helped us on our way to getting one or the other. Question - why was the repair man called out for the 500? PS I have no problem with your style or what you have on your counter (wth!!??)

[TheLaunderetteExplorer_uk]

At 3:08 those things are for holding large stem wine glasses in place. As you mentioned, there is less height due to the Vario drawer (the knife and fork drawer) unlike the 500 you can't fit large glasses in the top with the Vario drawer in place, therefore you place the large glass in the bottom and use either auto 35-45 or delicates 40/45 (depending on model).

[wlms]

Are you running a restaurant or something? Why do you have 2 dishwashers?

[tabbycats]

The 500 Series has a 3rd rack available too. Also, this 800 is actually an 800 Plus Series-it has the water softener.

[tracimarks]

You may also not know that the filter on the bottom of the dishwashers comes out so that you can clean it in the sink. These dishwashers don't automatically clean their filters like all other American brands do like GE, Whirlpool etc. You have to take it out and clean it periodically like once a month or so or you will start seeing the dishwasher not clean well. If you see it not cleaning well then take the filter out and clean it. It's easy peezy. Just look at your manual. It sounds like a lot but it's not.

[davidevans]

Just purchased the 800 series. Gets delivered Monday. This is my first dishwasher. How has the 800 been on reliability? I bought a 5 year warranty on it because with Bosch it's like owning a Mercedes. When something breaks it's expensive!! Are you satisfied with the 800? Thanks!!!

[BroccoliBeefed]

(cont) @3:08sec ...Those auxiliary racks are for dessert cups or tea cups or small serving trays (butter dish top, large wine glasses, support rack, etc. Depending on how you have your dishwasher loaded, they're quite handy. @4:17sec. The dishwasher shows a "0" because it acts as an electronic "The dishes have been cleaned" sign. I don't know why this bothers so many people. . One last thing.. Are you sure the plate racks on both machines don't fold down flat?

[estherkertzman]

Do you need to add rinse aid before every load? or does the dishwasher have a reservoir for the rinse aid?

[timchang]

be gentle and slow down on the camera movements... good info, but man, i'm dizzy.

[Sazonman]

I've own the 100 model for 10+ yes it's and still going strong with no issues what so ever not including no basic repair, I'm in the market now to replace it with the 800 model...luv Bosch best decision on purchasing it.