This replaced a 6 year old high-end GE Profile installed by my builder.  We had a Bosch before and when the GE started showing issues, we replaced with this Bosch 500 about a month ago.  Both GE and Bosch are quiet.  The biggest difference is how much better the Bosch cleans everything.  I was first concerned the silverware caddy was too small...but I've yet to run out of room and it is a good size.