Both Bosch and KitchenAid offer efficient, high-performing dishwasher versions. Differences in characteristics, such as sound levels throughout the item lines, help you to differentiate involving the manufacturers. There’s also a significant difference in cost between the 2 brands.
Cleaning Performance
KitchenAid touts the superior cleaning performance of its dishwashers, and Consumer Reports designated the KitchenAid KDTM354DSS its leading dishwasher model for 2014, thanks to its short wash cycles and also superior drying performance. The top-performing KitchenAid versions are the ones which include the Ultra-Fine Filter Wash System, the ProDry Alternative and the ProScrub Trio Alternative. Consumer Reports praises the performance of Bosch dishwashers as well, noting that the brand is famous for its washing efficacy.
Noise Degree
Bosch has compared to the normal sound level of its dishwasher versions to that of other manufacturers and determined that Bosch dishwashers, complete, are more rapid than any other big brand. The quietest Bosch dishwasher, model SHX9PT75UC, creates 38 decibels when it is operating. KitchenAid dishwashers are almost as quiet, however — 2 KitchenAid versions, the KDHE704DSS and the KDTE504DSS, each produce only 39 decibels. At the noisy end of this scale, KitchenAid dishwashers are really heavier; the loudest KitchenAid models create 46 decibels, while the noisiest Bosch model tops out at 50 decibels.
Features
KitchenAid dishwashers are, generally speaking, equipped with high-end features such as steam cleaning and function screens targeted toward wealthy homeowners. Bosch, in contrast, focuses on midrange features such as a hybrid tub with stainless steel walls and a plastic base. Consumer Reports also points out that Bosch dishwashers feature European-style manual filters, rather than the automatic filters found in most other washers offered in the United States.
Price
KitchenAid positions itself as a luxury brand aimed at the high end of this dishwasher market, therefore KitchenAid dishwashers tend to be more expensive than Bosch versions. At the time of publication, several versions in the top end of this KitchenAid dishwasher line market at a retail price above $1,600, and also its expensive versions retail for over $600. By comparison, several Bosch dishwasher versions retail for over $600, and also its most expensive versions are available for over $900.