Bosch SHX5AEM5N 24 inch 100 Series Smart Built-In Dishwasher with 15 Place Setting, 3rd Rack, 8 Cycles, PureDry, Home Connect and RackMatic (Stainless Steel)

The 24" 100 Series Smart Built-In Dishwasher by Bosch comes with 15 place settings with 8 wash cycles and 7 options to optimize your dishwashing. Bosch's PrecisionWash® dishwasher features intelligent sensors for optimal cleaning, while the PureDry® system dries dishes safely without outside air. Its Standard 3rd Rack and adjustable RackMatic® provide flexible loading options for various items. Operating at just 46 dBA, it's the quietest dishwasher brand in the U.S., allowing use anytime. The Wi-Fi enabled Home Connect simplifies cycle selection, and the InfoLight® projects a red light to indicate when the dishwasher is in use.

Features:

A smarter clean with PrecisionWash®
With Bosch PrecisionWash®, simply start your dishwasher and walk away. Intelligent sensors continually scan and check the progress of dishes throughout the cycle, and powerful, precision spray arms go to work targeting every item of every load. So when your dishes are done, so are you.

Not just dry, but PureDry®
PureDry® is an energy efficient, closed drying system that does not pull in outside air and gently whisks moisture away from dishes as they cool. And with no exposed heating element, you can safely place plastics anywhere.

Loading flexibility with a 3rd rack dishwasher
The Standard 3rd Rack provides the perfect space for flatware, large utensils, measuring cups, or nearly anything else that’s difficult to fit in a traditional dishwasher, while its V shape leaves room below both sides for taller items like stemware in the middle rack.

Fit in tall items with RackMatic®
RackMatic® easily adjusts to three different heights and up to nine separate rack positions, allowing taller items like stemware to fit in the middle rack while leaving room for pots and pans below.

46 dBA - the quietest dishwasher brand in the U.S.
A range of technologies makes Bosch the quietest dishwasher brand in the U.S. with impressively low decibel levels. For you, that means never having to wait until going to bed to run the dishwasher. *Based on an average of sound ratings of 24"" Full Size Stainless Steel Tub dishwashers contained in major brands websites. Major brands defined as TraQline Top 5 Market Share December 2021.

Enhance your cleaning experience with Wi-Fi enabled Home Connect.
Smart Cycle takes the guesswork out of cycle selection by quickly helping you identify and save the best program combination for your needs. Now you can clean smarter, not harder – only with Home Connect.

InfoLight®
InfoLight® projects a red light onto the floor to let you know it’s on.

✅ Pros

🔇 Super Quiet (≈46 dBA)

• Operates so quietly “you can’t always tell it is running” and includes InfoLight for status visibility.

🍽 Smart Cleaning & Safety

• Features PrecisionWash® sensors and spray technology for automated, efficient cleaning.
• Equipped with PureDry®, suitable for plastics anywhere in the tub; and a 24/7 overflow-protection system ensures leak safety.

🌐 Smart App & Flexibility

• Home Connect® Wi‑Fi enables remote operation, Smart Cycles, and voice assistant control.
• The RackMatic® adjustable upper rack (9 positions) and third rack boost capacity and loading versatility.

🧱 Solid Build & Value

• Stainless-steel tub, top-tier rust warranty (10 years), and strong water/energy efficiency noted by Consumer Reports.
• Customer reviews praise its quietness and cleaning, with the third rack a hit .

❌ Cons

💧 Plastics & Drying

• Despite PureDry, some users report lingering moisture on cups or plastics after cycles.

🏗 Interior Simplicity

• The interior racks have minimal adjustability beyond RackMatic; some note it’s less customizable.

🕒 Fewer Cycles vs. Higher Series

• Offers 5 cycles (+ 3 via app) but lacks the broader cycle variety found in Bosch’s 300/500 Series .

🧩 App Control Limits

• Some controls and options are accessible only via app—a feature some users find cumbersome

✅ Final Verdict

The Bosch SHX5AEMN is a smart, quiet, and well-built Bosch dishwasher that provides excellent value in the 100 Series tier. With strong cleaning performance, reliable safety features, and convenient smart-home compatibility, it’s a great option for users looking to step into Bosch quality and connectivity at a more accessible price point.

However, if perfect drying of plastics, deeper rack customization, or a wider selection of built-in cycles are priorities, consider upgrading to the Bosch 300 or 500 Series, which offer more advanced functionality and drying systems.