Head-to-head · Best Dishwashers

Bosch 800 Series SHX78CM5N vs Miele G 7266 SCVi

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 narrow margin (4.8 vs 4.7). 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 #4 in Best Dishwashers

Miele G 7266 SCVi

4.7

$1,999

The Miele G 7266 SCVi is the buy-it-once dishwasher. It's tested to a 20-year service life, has Miele's industry-low 5.6% twelve-month service rate, and its AutoOpen door delivers drying that Bosch and KitchenAid only approach with electric heating elements. The catch is the cycle time and the $2,000 price — both are real trade-offs.

Strengths

— Tested for the equivalent of 20 years of service life — longest of any consumer dishwasher
— AutoOpen door pops ajar after the cycle, letting steam escape and air-drying dishes
— 42 dBA cabinet is as quiet as the Bosch 800 Series despite a deeper feature set

Watch-outs

— Panel-ready design requires a custom cabinet panel; not a drop-in stainless install
— Cycle time runs long — Consumer Reports judged it 'poor' on cycle time for full heavy loads
— $2,000 price tag is roughly double the LG LDTH7972S for the same noise level

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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.

Miele G 7266 SCVi

The longevity story is its real differentiator over the Bosch 800 SHX78CM5N — same noise level, but Miele's 5.6% service rate beats Bosch's 7.8% on Yale's 33,000-call dataset. AutoOpen drying is a real step above the KitchenAid KDTM604KPS Fan-Enabled ProDry and roughly matches the Bosch 800's CrystalDry on plastics. Far quieter than the LG LDTH7972S Heavy cycle and miles ahead of the Farberware FCD06ABBWHA. The 9-cycle program list is the most flexible in this comparison.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Bosch 800 Series SHX78CM5N	Miele G 7266 SCVi
Width	24 inches	24 inches
Noise Level	42 dBA	42 dBA
Place Settings	16	16
Wash Cycles	8 (Auto, Heavy, Normal, Speed60, Eco, Rinse, Glass, Express)	9 (Auto, QuickIntenseWash, ComfortWash, Eco, Pots & Pans, SaniWash, Express, Rinse, Glassware)
Third Rack	Yes, flexible 3D MyWay	Yes, 3D MultiFlex cutlery tray
Energy Star	Yes, certified	Yes, certified
Smart Features	Home Connect Wi-Fi app + voice (Alexa, Google)	Miele@home Wi-Fi app
Warranty	1-year full parts and labor	2-year full coverage, 20-year tested service life
Water Softener	—	Built-in
Drying System	—	AutoOpen door drying

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