Overall drying pick
Yale Appliance · Steve Sheinkopf · Published October 19, 2026 · Retailer editorial
Yale favors its drying performance on plastic containers.
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Bosch SHX78CM5N vs KitchenAid KDFS324SPS
The Bosch SHX78CM5N lists CrystalDry and 16 place settings. KitchenAid’s KDFS324SPS lists ProDry, an auto-opening door, and 15 place settings. Their published ratings are 42 and 41 dBA, respectively.
The listed appliance dimensions differ. The Bosch record includes a manufacturer opening specification. Check the KitchenAid installation drawing for its required opening before deciding whether it fits the same space.
| Specification | Bosch SHX78CM5N | KitchenAid KDFS324SPS |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance dimensions | 23.5625 × 23.75 × 33.875 in (W × D × H) | 23.9375 × 24.5 × 33.625 in (W × D × H) |
| Declared noise | 42 dBA | 41 dBA |
| Place settings | 16 | 15 |
| Features | Third rack · Wi-Fi · CrystalDry · Sanitize · Leak protection | Third rack · Leak detection · ProWash · ProDry · Auto-opening door |
| Installation opening | Manufacturer cutout H × W × D: 33 7/8'' x 24'' x 24''. Verify installation drawing. | Not provided in source matrix. Confirm exact-model installation drawing before making cabinet changes. |
| Observed price | $1,399.00Town Appliance · observed November 12, 2026Available to orderStock checked November 12, 2026 | $899.00Town Appliance · observed November 12, 2026Available to orderStock checked November 12, 2026 |
| Editorial evidence | Value pickYale Appliance · Steve Sheinkopf · Published October 19, 2026 · Retailer editorial Yale highlights the combination of a third rack, quiet operation and price. Read the original from Yale ApplianceSource checked November 9, 2026 | |
| Specifications source | Source for SHX78CM5N | Source for KDFS324SPS |
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