Is a Bosch 800 Series worth the price over a 500 Series or a budget brand?

Across the reviewers we read, the 800 Series justifies its premium primarily on three points: a 42 dBA noise floor, CrystalDry drying that handles plastics, and reported longevity. Specialist subreddits note the cleaning gap versus cheaper models is real but narrower than the price gap; the quietness and drying are where buyers consistently say they feel the money.