When comparing LG Studio LSDF9962ST vs Bosch 500 SHX65T55UC, the Slant community recommends LG Studio LSDF9962ST for most people. In the question“What is the best dishwasher?” LG Studio LSDF9962ST is ranked 2nd while Bosch 500 SHX65T55UC is ranked 4th. The most important reason people chose LG Studio LSDF9962ST is:
This dishwasher has a steam wash cycle that uses steam to clean dirtiest dishes.
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Pros
Pro You don’t have to pre-wash dishes
This dishwasher has a steam wash cycle that uses steam to clean dirtiest dishes.
Pro You won’t have to clean filters from pieces of food
This unit is equipped with hard-food disposer that hacks up pieces of solid food so they wouldn’t get stuck in a filter.
Pro Only $27 in annual electric bill
This is a very energy-efficient product and has been awarded the Energy Star by U.S. Department of Energy.
Pro High washing capacity
On a single load, you can wash up to 14 place settings. This is great for larger families or for when you’re having guests over.
Pro Operates quietly
This unit produces only 42 dB of noise, which is basically the same amount as your computer.
Pro 19-hour delay start timer allows you wash dishes at more convenient times
If you live in a municipality where energy costs less at night, then you can set your dishwasher to start working while you’re sleeping to save money.
Pro Solid warranty
For this unit, LG offers a 2-year warranty on parts and labor, 5-year warranty on the control board and rack parts, 10-year warranty on direct drive motor, and lifetime warranty on stainless steel tub and door liner.
Pro Good water and energy efficiency
This machine will cost you $27 annually to operate and has been awarded the Energy Star by U.S. Department of Energy.
Pro Various designs to choose from to fit your decor
There's an option to choose from white or stainless steel models. You can choose if you want the control panel to be hidden above the door, or you can have it in the front. With this unit, you can also choose from three types of handles - pocket handles, recessed handles or a bar handle.
Pro Flexible rack system
The height of the upper rack can be adjusted so you can fit larger items on the top or the bottom rack. Tines on the upper rack can be adjusted to fit pots, pans or bowls.
Pro A light beam that indicates that the dishwasher is running
When your start your washing cycle, the dishwasher will project a red light beam onto the floor. When the cycle is done, light is turned off.
Pro Has a sanitize wash option
With this option you can be sure that your dishes will be sanitized. That will be achieved by using a high-temperature water on your dishes.
Pro Good warranty
Which includes a 1-year warranty for the entire appliance. 5-year warranty for microprocessor or printed circuit board and racks. And a lifetime warranty for rust-through on inner tub liner.
Pro Quiet
The produced noise level of Bosch 500 is 44 dB, which is only a little bit louder then your computer.
Pro Easier to load than most dishwashers
Cons
Con Can break down because of the low quality pump
The pump on this machine has been known to break down. While the parts of this machine are under warranty it will be fixed for free, but after that, you might have to invest some money.
Con Does not have a drying function
This means that your dishes won't be completely dry after the machine has finished washing them.