Bosch Benchmark SHX9PCM5N review

Bosch Benchmark SHX9PCM5N is the quietest Bosch here at 39 dBA, and it adds features that matter when a dishwasher is in plain view. Bosch's TimeLight projects the cycle status onto the floor, so in a quiet kitchen you can tell the machine is running without opening it and breaking the cycle. A built-in water softener helps in hard water areas, where scale can make spray arms noisier over time. It shares the 800 Series' core hardware: 16 place settings, CrystalDry, PrecisionWash with PowerControl, a flexible third rack, EasyGlide Plus racks and AquaStop. Home Connect adds Intensive Zone, Quick Wash 45°C and Save Time. The catch is value: at $1,999 when checked it costs $500 more than the 800 Series for 3 dBA and a few extras, and the Samsung top pick is rated quieter for less. Bosch's own store showed it out of stock when we checked. We compared documented features and published prices.

Who it is for

Open kitchens where the dishwasher sits beside a dining table and every decibel counts.

Price

$1,999 on the Bosch US store when checked.

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Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 8, 2026.

Key features

• 39 dBA silence level, Bosch's quietest in this list
• CrystalDry drying and PrecisionWash with PowerControl
• Built-in water softener
• TimeLight projection that shows cycle status on the floor
• Extra Home Connect programs including Intensive Zone and Quick Wash 45°C

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: 3 dBA quieter than the 800 Series on paper
• Strength: Water softener helps in hard water areas
• Strength: TimeLight shows the time remaining without opening the door
• Weakness: $500 more than the 800 Series when checked
• Weakness: Bosch's own store listed it as out of stock when checked
• Weakness: Not panel ready, so it will not blend into cabinetry

Key facts

• Price: $1,999 when checked
• Noise rating: 39 dBA
• Place settings: 16
• Water softener: Yes

Where it ranks

Bosch Benchmark SHX9PCM5N is No. 3 in our Best Quiet Dishwashers verdict.