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Bosch and Miele are the two best dishwashers on the market. Usually, you find Miele dishwashers priced at $1,000 and up while Bosch dishwashers are found between $600-$1,000.

However, recently Miele has decided to sell their units starting below $900, and Bosch introduced their Benchmark series over $1,000. Both brands now compete heavily against each other, especially at their $899-priced dishwasher.

Are you looking for a decent dishwasher under $550? Perhaps you looked at Miele, Asko, the regular Bosch line or even KitchenAid. Many of the better dishwashers start at $699 and most are sold at about $900.

If you are looking for a dishwasher, you probably should not compare these two dishwashers. But, we will look at both brands and then explain why you want one versus the other.

On Bosch's website they currently list 50 available dishwashers.  

24 have a recessed handle, 20 are integrated with the hidden controls on the top, 6 are available to be panelized, and one is apartment sized at 18 inches. 

Dishwashers should be rather straightforward. Dishwashers used to be as simple as water being sprayed at your dishes until they are clean. Now dishwashers have a number of new options. For instance, LG uses steam, Samsung now employs a “Water Wall” to wash your dishes, Fisher &Paykel has drawers, and more premium dishwashers have third racks.

Have you ever purchased a product to find out, you could have bought the same exact product under a different name for much cheaper? 

In our industry, there are a few OEMs (short for original equipment manufacturer) yet tons of labels. Typically, the price difference between the OEM and the name brand is significant.

Dishwashers have changed a bit since the last time you looked. Bosch and KitchenAid are still popular, but LG and Samsung are the fastest growing appliance companies in the US. Both have re-engineered the dishwasher in different ways. 

When you need a new dishwasher you will ask about the quietness, along with cycles, racks, and overall capacity.

Now, it is the first time to talk about reliability. This article is all about reliability within the first year and the most reliable/unreliable brands. First, let's look at the methodology.

Quite a bit has changed since the last time you bought a dishwasher. The premium dishwasher companies like Miele, Bosch, and KitchenAid can be purchased for less than they were 5 years ago.

The Korean companies like LG and Samsung have become more popular. In fact, Samsung is now the most popular appliance brand in the US. However, most of that volume is in refrigeration and laundry. How does their dishwasher compete against the premium KitchenAid?

Most of the time when I compare models in different articles, there is no clear “best” option. However, there are details important in kitchens to consider. If you are paneling a dishwasher (or any other appliance), you do not want it aesthetically protruding past the cabinets. It ruins the look of the kitchen to see the side. You would be better off buying it in stainless steel.