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Bosch 800 Series SHX78CM5N vs GE 24" Portable Dishwasher with Sanitize Cycle

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

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The short answer

Bosch 800 Series SHX78CM5N comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.8 vs 4.6). Bosch 800 Series SHX78CM5N is best for: 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.

Bosch 800 Series SHX78CM5N
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Bosch 800 Series SHX78CM5N
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Spend around $1,300 and the Bosch 800 Series SHX78CM5N is the dishwasher most worth buying. 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 keeps it near the top of any service-rate chart that includes the major US brands.

Strengths
  • — CrystalDry zeolite system delivers genuinely dry plastics that most competitors leave wet, per Masters Wholesale
  • — PrecisionWash with PowerControl spray arm targets dirtier zones without a full Heavy cycle
  • — Flexible 3rd rack with adjustable middle rack swallows utensils, lids, and 6-inch stemware
Watch-outs
  • — Touch controls can feel finicky and several useful options live only in the Home Connect app
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GE 24" Portable Dishwasher with Sanitize Cycle
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GE 24" Portable Dishwasher with Sanitize Cycle
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The GE GPT225SSLSS is a 24-inch convertible dishwasher with a stainless steel tub that rolls on casters and runs from a kitchen faucet, or can be fully installed. Reviewed found its cleaning and drying matched higher-end built-in machines, and Wirecutter names the GPT series its top portable pick for strong cleaning and an easy hook-up. Both note drawbacks: Reviewed measured heavy water use and a short cycle list, and Wirecutter points out it cannot run from a standard water line without extra plumbing. It suits renters and small kitchens with no dishwasher connection; anyone who can install a built-in machine, or who wants a tighter water budget, should look elsewhere.

Strengths
  • — Cleaned 98.5% of test stains on its Normal cycle and almost 99% on Heavy in Reviewed's lab
  • — Dries well, with only one or two items short of fully dry from a full load
  • — Input and output hoses come pre-attached, so hooking up to a faucet is quick
Watch-outs
  • — Reviewed estimates water use at over 1,394 gallons a year, more than twice a typical built-in
  • — Only three wash cycles and few ways to customise a wash
  • — Cannot connect to a standard water line without extra plumbing work
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How they stack up

Bosch 800 Series SHX78CM5N

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.

GE 24" Portable Dishwasher with Sanitize Cycle

Unlike the built-in LG LDTH7972S and Bosch 800 Series SHX78CM5N, the GE rolls on casters and connects to a kitchen faucet, and can later be converted to a permanent installation. It is a full 24-inch-wide machine, so it holds far more than the Farberware FCD06ABBWHA Countertop Dishwasher, but it needs floor space and a compatible faucet rather than a spot on the counter.

Specs side-by-side

SpecBosch 800 Series SHX78CM5NGE 24" Portable Dishwasher with Sanitize Cycle
Width24 inches—
Noise Level42 dBA—
Place Settings16—
Wash Cycles8 (Auto, Heavy, Normal, Speed60, Eco, Rinse, Glass, Express)Light, Heavy, AutoSense
Third RackYes, flexible 3D MyWay—
Energy StarYes, certified—
Smart FeaturesHome Connect Wi-Fi app + voice (Alexa, Google)—
Warranty1-year full parts and labor1 year parts and labour
Dimensions36"D x 27"W x 26"H—
MaterialStainless Steel—
Model—GE GPT225SSLSS
Type—Portable, convertible to built-in
Dimensions (HWD)—36 x 23.63 x 25.38 in
Cycle Options—Wash boost, Sanitize
Tub—Stainless steel
Finishes—Stainless steel, white, black
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