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Bosch SHV78CM3N Review

An 800 Series option for a kitchen designed around a separately supplied cabinet panel.

Bosch SHV78CM3N

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01Our cabinet-matching choice
Bosch SHV78CM3N
Panel-ready42 dBA

Panel-ready

Bosch SHV78CM3N

This recommendation exists for a distinct installation need. It shares much of the 800 Series feature set with our stainless-steel upgrade and is not counted as evidence of another independent performance result.

A cabinet panel needs to be designed around the appliance. Reusing an old panel without checking dimensions, weight and mounting locations can create an expensive fit problem.

Bosch specifies a supported weight range and a narrower factory-ready range. Coordinate the cabinetmaker and installer before the panel is fabricated.

Compare the complete project price, including the panel and handle, with a finished-door machine. This is a design decision as much as an appliance decision.

Why consider it

  • Custom-panel installation
  • CrystalDry system
  • Adjustable loading

Consider before buying

  • Panel and handle add cost
  • Panel weight and hinge setup need checking
  • Shared 800 Series platform, not an additional performance winner
Specifications, contents & buying checks
Width
23 9/16 in
Height
33 7/8 in minimum
Depth
23 1/16 in before custom panel
Noise
42 dBA
Capacity
16 place settings
Drying
CrystalDry
Electrical
120 V / 60 Hz; 12 A appliance rating
Third rack
Flexible third rack

Contents & use

  • Power cord, drain hose and toe-kick.
  • Custom cabinet panel and handle are separate; supply hose and hardwire junction box optional.

Before you buy

  • Panel range is 7–24 lb; factory setup is 11–18 lb.
  • Contact Bosch when the panel is outside the factory weight range.
  • Use the actual template for dimensions and fixing positions.

Include the cabinetry in the purchase

This is an integrated-appearance decision as much as an appliance decision. The custom panel and handle affect cost, dimensions and installation. Ask for the appliance, panel work, approved hardware and fitting to be priced as one project, and confirm the permissible panel weight before ordering cabinetry.

The stainless-front SHP78CM5N is the practical alternative if a matching cabinet door is not essential. Both reviewed 800 Series models list CrystalDry, a flexible third rack and 42 dBA. That makes the front treatment and project requirements more informative than presenting the panel-ready model as an additional cleaning-performance winner.

Compare before you choose

Choose SHV78CM3N for an approved custom-panel installation; choose SHP78CM5N when a finished stainless front avoids unnecessary cabinetry work.

Bosch SHV78CM3N and Bosch SHP78CM5N: documented differences
Buying checkBosch SHV78CM3NBosch SHP78CM5N
Width23 9/16 in23 9/16 in
Height33 7/8 in minimum33 7/8 in minimum
DryingCrystalDryCrystalDry
Capacity16 place settings16 place settings
Third rackFlexible third rackFlexible third rack
Noise42 dBA42 dBA

Manufacturer specifications and labelled product details; these are not side-by-side test results. Read the alternative assessment →