Best overall
Tom’s Guide · Published February 3, 2026 · Editorial guide
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Bosch SHP65CM5N vs Bosch SHP78CM5N
These two Bosch models list the same appliance dimensions and 16 place settings. The 500 Series SHP65CM5N lists door-opening drying at 44 dBA. The 800 Series SHP78CM5N lists CrystalDry and a 42 dBA rating.
If the opening is your first constraint, check the same listed 24-inch opening width for each model against its installation drawing. Once the fit is clear, compare the drying approach, noise rating, and dated seller prices.
| Specification | Bosch SHP65CM5N | Bosch SHP78CM5N |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance dimensions | 23.5625 × 23.75 × 33.875 in (W × D × H) | 23.5625 × 23.75 × 33.875 in (W × D × H) |
| Declared noise | 44 dBA | 42 dBA |
| Place settings | 16 | 16 |
| Features | Third rack · Wi-Fi · Auto-opening door · Sanitize · Leak protection | Third rack · Wi-Fi · CrystalDry · Sanitize |
| Installation opening | Manufacturer cutout H × W × D: 33 7/8'' x 24'' x 24''. Verify installation drawing. | Manufacturer cutout H × W × D: 33 7/8'' x 24'' x 24''. Verify installation drawing. |
| Observed price | $1,249.00Shop Appliances · observed November 3, 2026Stock check neededStock checked November 3, 2026 | $1,349.00Town Appliance · observed November 12, 2026Available to orderStock checked November 12, 2026 |
| Editorial evidence | Overall pickReviewed · Jonathan Chan, Leigh Harrington and Danielle DeSiato · Updated March 10, 2026 · Publisher testing Reviewed cites strong stain removal and drying in its tests. Read the original from ReviewedSource checked November 9, 2026 Overall drying pickReviewed · Reviewed editors · Updated May 13, 2026 · Publisher testing Reviewed highlights drying results with its CrystalDry system. Read the original from ReviewedSource checked November 9, 2026 Third-rack alternativeReviewed · Jonathan Chan, Mark Brezinski and Danielle DeSiato · Updated September 15, 2025 · Publisher testing Reviewed also names this Bosch among its favorites for a third rack. Read the original from ReviewedSource checked November 9, 2026 | |
| Specifications source | Source for SHP65CM5N | Source for SHP78CM5N |
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