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Written by Steve Sheinkopf | Aug 27, 2013 3:19:00 PM

Bosch and GE are two of the worlds largest companies. They have become increasingly competitive, especially in the high end. GE offers three premium lines: GE Cafe, GE Profile and GE Monogram. Bosch is represented by Thermador as well as the Bosch line. Although GE owns a wide edge in most product categories, dishwashers are very different.

GE Monogram

GE Monogram is the super premium line of GE with built-in refrigerators, professional ranges, wall ovens and cooktops. GE is builder, not consumer driven, and appeals mostly to that niche. GE is mostly manufactured in Louisville, Kentucky. To be transparent, we do not sell any GE products.

Bosch

Bosch is a huge German company. Oddly enough, their American appliance division is manufactured in America. They also own the largest dishwasher manufacturing factory in the world, located in North Carolina.

Above all, Bosch is a dishwasher company. They were the first with quiet dishwashers, stainless tubs and integrated controls. Every year, Bosch will introduce a new, improved line of dishwashers, which is very unusual in the appliance industry.

Let's look at the two models...

Bosch 800 Plus Series SHX68TL5UC - $999.99

Features

Operational Convenience
44dBA
24h delay start
Detergent tray optimizes
detergent dissolving
Express wash in 30 min or less
Extra Large Capacity
16 place settings
3^rd rack for
additional loading capacity
9 possible rack positions
3 top rack positions
Flexible silverware basket

Additional Cycles and Innovations

6 programs and 6 cycle options
LED remaining time display
Extra tall item sprinkler cleans
items 22’’ tall
Load size turbidity sensor
automates wash temperature
Sanitize option eliminates
bacteria and enhances drying results

GE Monogram ZBD6920DSS - $1,699

Features

Operational Convenience
48 dBA
2, 4, or 8 hr delay start
Last cycle memory
Extra Large Capacity
16 place settings
2 racks with adjustable tines

Additional Cycles and Innovations

5 options and 4 cycles including
a cycle specifically for crystal and valuable china
Hidden integrated electronic
controls
Steam prewash option
Powerful forced-air drying system
End of cycle indicator light
3 spray arms
Load size turbidity sensor
automates wash temperature
Antibacterial cycle extracts
99.9% of germs

Bosch vs GE Monogram Dishwashers

Both machines are similar in terms of appearance, cycle options, and capacity. They both hold 16 place settings and have heat boost. Bosch has the added third rack and is quieter at 48 DB vs 44 DB. From a feature benefit standpoint, Bosch is a better dishwasher.

It is also $700 cheaper. How is that possible (you are probably thinking)? As I said before, Bosch owns the largest and most efficient dishwasher plant in the world. Over the years, they used this scale to produce a superb, yet more affordable dishwasher. In recent years, you have seen this gap grow wider against less focused competition.

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