The Bosch Evolution SHU66CO is a great built-in dishwasher. With attractive styling, efficient performance and quality craftsmanship, this model is built to clean the dishes without much hassle.

The SHU66CO offers quiet operation, energy efficiency, good warranty coverage and a good track record with overall low number of problems and complaints. This model is powered by two small motors instead of the usual one. The benefit of this is less motor vibration. Use of these two motors contributes to the overall quiet operation of the SHU66CO. With a rating of 48 decibels, it's among an increasingly large number of dishwashers that produce sound in this low range.

We also really liked the SHU66CO's option of washing just the top rack. Although this setting is not the most efficient way to use water, it is a great way to quickly get your glassware back in service without waiting for an entire load to accumulate. Even better, you can combine top-load-only with Bosch's Optimizer setting and get your load completed 30 percent faster while saving an additional 5 percent energy.

An impressive model, the SHU66CO has been in the Bosch lineup now for a number of years. As a result, a number of other manufacturers have followed Bosch's lead and are offering models that are equally well featured, quiet and efficient. Many models offer sensors, condensation drying, tall item sprinklers and energy-efficient, quiet operation.

Since the introduction of the SHU66CO, additional technology and new special features have entered the marketplace. Be sure to check out some of the new loading patterns, features and designs before you assume the highly rated Bosch SHU66CO is the only dishwasher for you.


Pros: Offers quiet operation, top-rack wash, highly rated
Cons: Has been on the market awhile and is being surpassed in features by other manufacturers with models in this price range

Warranty
1 year, full; 2 years, parts