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Bosch 800 Series SHX78CM5N vs Farberware FCD06ABBWHA Countertop Dishwasher

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

Bosch 800 Series SHX78CM5N comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.8 vs 4.3). The gap is mostly about Buyers who want the quietest possible 42 dBA cabinet, the best drying on plastics, and a US-supported build-quality story without paying Miele money. — read the strengths below before deciding.

Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Dishwashers

Bosch 800 Series SHX78CM5N

4.8

$1,349

The Bosch 800 Series SHX78CM5N is the dishwasher most worth buying if you can spend around $1,300. It pairs the best wash and drying performance in its class with one of the quietest cabinets you can put in an open-plan kitchen, and Bosch's reliability record continues to put it near the top of any service-rate chart that includes the major US brands.

Strengths

— 42 dBA noise level is among the quietest in any built-in dishwasher under $1,500
— CrystalDry zeolite system delivers genuinely dry plastics that most competitors leave wet
— PrecisionWash with PowerControl spray arm targets dirtier zones without a full Heavy cycle

Watch-outs

— Touch controls can feel finicky and several useful options live only in the Home Connect app
— Normal cycle runs around 2 hours, which feels slow if you only run one load a day
— Bar-handle SHX variant ships only in stainless; no panel-ready option at this price

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Ranked #5 in Best Dishwashers

Farberware FCD06ABBWHA Countertop Dishwasher

4.3

$340

The Farberware FCD06ABBWHA is the right dishwasher if you can't install one. It sits on a countertop, hooks up to any standard kitchen faucet, washes 6 place settings of dishes up to 10 inches, and includes a Baby Care cycle that sanitizes at 158°F. Don't expect built-in cleaning consistency, but for apartments, RVs, and rentals where a permanent install isn't possible, it is the most-reviewed and best-rated countertop dishwasher on the market.

Strengths

— Fits on a standard countertop with no installation, plumbing, or cabinet work required
— Uses only 2.85 gallons of water per Normal cycle versus 3-4 for built-ins
— 7 wash programs including dedicated Baby Care (158°F sanitization), Glass, and Speed 45-Min cycles

Watch-outs

— Only fits dishes up to 10 inches in diameter — no large dinner plates or cookware
— Plastic items remain damp after the cycle; needs air-drying to finish
— 54 dBA is meaningfully louder than any built-in in this comparison

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How they stack up

Bosch 800 Series SHX78CM5N

Cleans as well as the Miele G 7266 SCVi and the KitchenAid KDTM604KPS at a noticeably lower price than the Miele. Drying is a real step above the LG LDTH7972S because of CrystalDry, especially on plastic containers. Quieter than the KitchenAid KDTM604KPS by 2 dBA, and much quieter than the Farberware FCD06ABBWHA countertop unit. Lacks the AutoOpen door of the Miele but the zeolite drying largely compensates.

Farberware FCD06ABBWHA Countertop Dishwasher

Not comparable on raw performance to any of the four built-ins above — the Farberware is for installations where a Bosch 800 SHX78CM5N, KitchenAid KDTM604KPS, LG LDTH7972S, or Miele G 7266 SCVi is not physically possible. Much louder than any built-in here, much smaller capacity, but installs in 10 minutes with no plumbing. The Baby Care sanitization at 158°F roughly matches the KitchenAid Sani-Rinse and the Miele SaniWash, just at a much smaller scale.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Bosch 800 Series SHX78CM5N	Farberware FCD06ABBWHA Countertop Dishwasher
Width	24 inches	19.7 inches (countertop unit)
Noise Level	42 dBA	54 dBA
Place Settings	16	6
Wash Cycles	8 (Auto, Heavy, Normal, Speed60, Eco, Rinse, Glass, Express)	7 (Heavy, Normal, Baby Care, Light, Glass, Speed 45, Self Clean)
Third Rack	Yes, flexible 3D MyWay	—
Energy Star	Yes, certified	—
Smart Features	Home Connect Wi-Fi app + voice (Alexa, Google)	—
Warranty	1-year full parts and labor	1-year limited
Water Usage	—	2.85 gallons per Normal cycle
Weight	—	44.1 lbs
Hookup	—	Faucet quick-connect, no permanent install

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