The dishwasher is as quiet as was advertised.  However, as others have noted, I do not like the configuration of the top rack.  We do not often have stemware to wash and thus seems like we fit fewer glasses/small bowls in the top rack than we did in our previous Bosch dishwasher.  Also, the finish on the door is annoying as everything smudges it - especially damp hands when opening and closing the door. I really need to polish the door to remove the marks.  I do not remember this being the case on our previous machine. I'd say 2.5 stars.