Bosch built its dishwasher reputation on German-made tanks that ran silent for fifteen years, but the current Benchmark line is a different machine wearing the same badge. Control boards fail within two years, racks slide like they're fighting you, and warranty repairs stretch into six-week waits while you hand-wash. The 800 series still cleans beautifully and runs quieter than your refrigerator, but you're gambling on whether you get a survivor or join the chorus of buyers wondering what happened to the brand they remembered. If the premium price reflects the old Bosch, shop elsewhere; if you're paying for current reality and accept the service lottery, the cleaning performance and third rack still deliver.
This midrange front loader delivers genuinely useful features: TurboWash cuts cycle times, EzDispense means refilling detergent monthly instead of per load, and the 4.5 cu ft drum handles king-size comforters without complaint. When bearings or the spider arm eventually wear out, typically 8-12 years in, the sealed tub design forces a $500-600 assembly replacement instead of a $200 parts swap that older LG models allowed. If you clean gaskets religiously, leave the door cracked, and don't plan to keep this past a decade, it's a smart buy at the right price; if you want a washer you can repair indefinitely, look elsewhere.