A good dishwasher should run quiet, hold a full day of dishes, and dry everything by the time you open the door. The Bosch 500 Series does all three, and this month it costs less than most people expect. We picked the Bosch 500 Series SHP65DM5N dishwasher as our item of the month, with a current Masters price of $897. That price gets you 44 dBA sound, a third rack, AutoAir drying, and Home Connect Wi-Fi in one machine. Here is what the SHP65DM5N does well, who it fits, and two honest things to check before you buy.
Our quick verdict
Yes, this is a smart buy for most kitchens. The Bosch SHP65DM5N gives you real 500 Series cleaning at a price closer to mid-range machines.
What we like:
- 44 dBA operation, quiet enough for an open kitchen
- 16 place settings, a standard third rack, and adjustable racks
- AutoAir drying, Home Connect Wi-Fi, AquaStop leak protection, and ENERGY STAR efficiency
Two things to check first. Masters has no customer reviews for this exact model yet, and the product page lists it as available in 5 to 6 days, not same-day pickup.
Price and value at Masters this month
Masters lists the Bosch SHP65DM5N at $897 right now. That number is the reason we made it our feature this month.
Here is the honest version of the value story. The regular list price on this model is $1,249, and that $1,249 figure is what we see at several other retailers and in current search listings. At $897, Masters sits hundreds of dollars below those visible prices. We will not make an absolute price-rank claim, because we can’t check every store’s live checkout total on any given day. What we can say is that $897 for a 500 Series Bosch with a third rack and AutoAir is a strong value, and it lands close to what plenty of basic dishwashers cost.
| Current Masters price | $897 |
| Regular list price | $1,249 |
| Price seen at other retailers | around $1,249 |
| What you get | 500 Series cleaning, 44 dBA, third rack, AutoAir, Home Connect |
For a lot of shoppers, that gap is the whole reason to act this month. You pay mid-range money and walk away with a quiet, full-size Bosch. At $897, Masters is hundreds below several visible retailer and search-result prices for this Bosch 500 Series model.
Bosch SHP65DM5N specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | SHP65DM5N |
| Series | Bosch 500 Series |
| Finish | Anti-Fingerprint Stainless Steel |
| Dimensions | 23.56 in W x 33.88 in H x 23.75 in D |
| Place settings | 16 |
| Noise level | 44 dBA |
| Tub material | Stainless steel |
| Controls | Top control |
| Racks | Standard third rack, RackMatic (3 heights, up to 9 positions), EasyGlide |
| Drying | AutoAir / condensation |
| Smart features | Home Connect Wi-Fi, app control |
| Leak protection | AquaStop |
| Efficiency | ENERGY STAR certified |
| Warranty | 1 Year Parts & Labor |
| Masters price | $897 |
| Availability | Available in 5 to 6 days |
In plain terms, this is a 24-inch built-in dishwasher with a top control panel, so the buttons sit on the top edge of the door and stay hidden when it is closed. The anti-fingerprint finish keeps smudges down on a busy kitchen. Sixteen place settings is a lot of room, and the stainless tub holds heat well for drying. The rest of this review walks through the parts that change your day-to-day: the quiet operation, the loading, the drying, and the smart and safety features.
Quiet enough for an open kitchen
At 44 dBA, the SHP65DM5N runs quiet. To put that in plain terms, normal conversation sits around 60 dBA, so this dishwasher is well below the sound of people talking. In an open kitchen that flows into the living room, you can run a load and still hear the TV or talk across the island.
This is the part open-floor-plan homes care about most. You can start a load right after dinner, let it run during family time, or set it overnight without it waking anyone. We would not call it silent, and no dishwasher is. The motor and the water still make a soft hum if you stand next to it. From across the room, though, most people forget it is running.
Bosch built its name on quiet machines, and the Bosch 500 Series is a big reason why. For families who keep the kitchen open to the rest of the house, the low sound is worth a lot.
Cleaning power and loading flexibility
The SHP65DM5N earns its 500 Series badge inside the tub. Zone Wash gives you a dedicated heavy-duty zone with up to three times the water power, aimed at the dishes that need it most. Load a sheet pan with baked-on cheese or a pot with dried sauce on one side, run Zone Wash, and the machine pushes more water and pressure right where the mess is. It saves you from pre-scrubbing every greasy pan by hand.
Loading is where this model shines for big households. The standard third rack sits up top, across the full width, for flatware, serving spoons, spatulas, and small utensils. Keeping those off the bottom rack frees real space for plates, bowls, and cookware. People moving up from an older two-rack dishwasher tend to notice the difference on the first load.
RackMatic handles the awkward items. The middle rack adjusts to three heights and up to nine positions, so you can drop it for tall dinner plates or raise it to clear a stockpot below. Wine glasses, water bottles, and pitchers all find a spot. EasyGlide rails on all three racks let you pull a loaded rack out without it sticking or tipping, which matters when your hands are full.
Sixteen place settings means you can run one load a day for a family instead of two. For anyone who hosts dinners or holidays, that capacity clears the table fast.
Who benefits from the third rack
The third rack pays off most for:
- Flatware-heavy households that fill a basket every meal
- Families loading spatulas, ladles, and odd utensils
- Anyone stepping up from a basic two-rack dishwasher
What AutoAir does for drying
Drying is the spec most dishwasher shoppers worry about, and AutoAir is Bosch’s answer. At the end of the cycle, the door opens a few inches on its own. That vents the warm, damp air out and lets fresh air finish the job naturally. Bosch rates AutoAir at up to 40% drier dishes compared with leaving the door shut.
Bosch dishwashers use condensation drying instead of a hot heating element. The stainless tub holds heat, the water evaporates off your dishes, and the moisture condenses on the cooler walls and drains away. It is gentle on glass and plastic, and it skips the exposed coil that can warp lightweight items.
A few honest notes help you get the best results. Use rinse aid, since it helps water sheet off cleanly instead of beading up and leaving spots. Load cups and bowls at an angle so they don’t cradle water. Plastics dry slower than glass and metal with any condensation system, so give a few lightweight items an extra minute or a quick towel pass. With those habits, most loads come out ready to put away.
Smart controls, leak protection, and efficiency
The SHP65DM5N connects to Bosch Home Connect over Wi-Fi. From the app on your phone, you can start a cycle, check how much time is left, pause for a forgotten dish, and get an alert when the load is done. Smart Cycle can adjust settings based on the load. None of this is required to run the machine, and the top control panel handles everything on its own. The app is there for the people who want their kitchen connected.
AquaStop is the feature we point to for peace of mind. It is Bosch’s leak protection system, and it watches for water where it shouldn’t be. If it senses a leak, it shuts off the water supply and pumps out what is in the tub, so a failed hose or seal doesn’t turn into a flooded floor. On a built-in unit tucked against your cabinets, that protection is worth having.
The SHP65DM5N is ENERGY STAR certified. It runs full-size loads on a few gallons of water and sips power compared with a dishwasher from ten or fifteen years ago. Over the years you own it, that shows up as smaller water and electric bills. It also has a sanitize option that runs a hot final rinse, which is handy for baby bottles, cutting boards, and anything you want extra clean.
What to know before you buy
We try to give you the full picture, so here are the honest caveats.
First, Masters does not have any customer reviews for this exact model in our database yet. That means we can’t point you to owner ratings or quote what buyers say about it. The specs and features are solid, and Bosch’s reputation for quiet, reliable dishwashers is well earned, but we are not going to invent feedback we don’t have.
Second, the product page lists this model as available in 5 to 6 days. It is a special-order item, not something you carry out the same afternoon. If you are replacing a dishwasher that still works, a short wait is usually no problem. If yours just failed, plan around that timeline.
Third, on price, we are confident the $897 figure is a strong value against the prices we can see, which cluster near $1,249. We stop short of making an absolute price-rank claim, because that would mean checking every store’s live checkout total, and we haven’t done that. Treat it as a verified strong deal, not an absolute claim.
Who should buy the SHP65DM5N
This dishwasher fits a clear set of homes. It is a good match if you:
- Have a family and want 16 place settings so one load a day is enough
- Live with an open kitchen where a quiet machine matters
- Want a third rack and adjustable racks for flatware, tall glasses, and cookware
- Like the idea of app control through Home Connect
- Care about ENERGY STAR efficiency and lower utility bills
It is not the right pick if you need a dishwasher installed today, or if you want to read local owner reviews before you commit. In both of those cases, the 5 to 6 day timeline and the empty review history are fair reasons to wait or look elsewhere.
How it compares with basic dishwashers
It helps to frame the SHP65DM5N against Bosch 100 Series entry-level machines in the same price range, not against other premium models. At $897, you are paying close to budget-dishwasher money for a unit that cleans and loads like a much pricier one.
A basic dishwasher usually runs louder, often in the mid-50 dBA range, where you can clearly hear it across the room. Many stick to two racks and a plastic tub. Most skip smart controls, leak protection, and a true drying assist. The SHP65DM5N gives you 44 dBA sound, a stainless tub, a third rack, AutoAir drying, AquaStop, and Home Connect for a price that overlaps with those simpler machines this month. That is the case for it: premium 500 Series hardware at a promotional price, not a stripped-down model.
We won’t line it up against named competitor models or quote their prices here, since we keep our comparisons to what we can verify. The fair takeaway is that $897 buys a step up in quiet, capacity, and drying over the basics.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Bosch SHP65DM5N at Masters?
We list it at $897 right now as our item of the month. The regular list price is $1,249, which matches what we see at several other retailers and in current search results. At $897, you save hundreds against those visible prices, though we can’t promise it beats every store’s checkout total.
Is the Bosch SHP65DM5N quiet?
Yes. It runs at 44 dBA, well below the roughly 60 dBA of normal conversation. That is quiet enough for an open kitchen. You can run a load and still hold a conversation, watch TV, or talk in the next room without it getting in the way.
Does it have a third rack?
Yes. The SHP65DM5N has a standard third rack on top for flatware, serving spoons, and small utensils, which frees the lower racks for plates and cookware. RackMatic also lets you raise or lower the middle rack to three heights and up to nine positions for tall items.
What is AutoAir drying?
AutoAir opens the door a few inches at the end of the cycle. That vents the warm, moist air and lets dishes dry on their own without a heating element. Bosch rates it at up to 40% drier dishes. For the best results, use rinse aid and give plastics a little extra time.
Is it ENERGY STAR certified?
Yes, the SHP65DM5N is ENERGY STAR certified. It runs full-size loads on a few gallons of water and uses less power than older dishwashers, which keeps your utility bills down over the years you own it. Bosch dishwashers are known for efficient cycles.
How soon can I get it?
The product page lists this model as available in 5 to 6 days. It is a special-order item, not a same-day pickup. If you are replacing a dishwasher that still runs, that timeline is usually fine. If yours has already failed, plan for a short wait before delivery.
Is Masters’ price competitive?
Our price checks found Masters at $897, hundreds below several visible retailer and search-result prices that sit near $1,249. We stop short of making an absolute price-rank claim, since we can’t verify every store’s live checkout price. Based on what we can see, it is a strong value this month.
Our take
The Bosch SHP65DM5N dishwasher is an easy one to recommend this month. You get 500 Series cleaning, 44 dBA quiet operation, AutoAir drying, a third rack with RackMatic flexibility, Home Connect Wi-Fi, AquaStop leak protection, and ENERGY STAR efficiency in one machine. The $897 Masters price is a verified strong value against the prices we can see, while we stop short of an absolute price-rank claim.
Keep the two caveats in mind: it ships in about 5 to 6 days, and we don’t have owner reviews for it yet. If those work for you, the SHP65DM5N is a strong value for shoppers who want a quiet Bosch 500 Series dishwasher at $897. You can see the current price on the Bosch 500 Series SHP65DM5N dishwasher page, or browse the rest of our dishwasher selection at Masters to compare.