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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£550
  • Avg. price in US: ~$680
  • No. of place settings: 14
  • Energy efficiency class: C
  • Noise level: 42 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Bosch SBV4HCX07E review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.0

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of products in the Dishwashers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Dishwashers category.

Score components:

80.0%

8.0

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Excellent
8.0

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Dishwashers category across these key areas: Performance, Programmes, Features, Design.

When it matters: When you want to compare products in the Dishwashers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.

Score components:

35.0%

8.6

Performance

30.0%

8.2

Features

25.0%

6.9

Programmes

10.0%

7.9

Design

Excellent
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Dishwashers category.

When it matters: When you want to know how products in the Dishwashers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 8.2
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    6.0

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    10

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    8.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    10

    Noise level

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

  • 8.9
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    10

    Noise level

    20.0%

    8.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    8.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    6.0

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

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Verdict

The Bosch SBV4HCX07E (Series 4) is a fully integrated, extra-tall (86.5 cm) dishwasher featuring a generous 14 place setting capacity, flexible Flex baskets, a dedicated third cutlery drawer, and a quiet 42 dB EcoSilence Drive motor. Operating on an efficient EU energy class C, it consumes 75 kWh per 100 eco cycles and just 9.0 liters of water per run, while offering smart control via the Home Connect app, an InfoLight floor beam, and an ExtraDry heat exchanger option. Key pros include its exceptionally quiet operation, versatile loading flexibility with the 3-level Rackmatic system, and robust AquaStop leak protection. However, notable cons include a very lengthy Eco program runtime of 4 hours and 55 minutes, basic convection drying that may leave plastics damp compared to higher-end zeolite models, and the lack of a child safety lock.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Bosch SBV4HCX07E

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Dishwashers category across these key areas: Performance, Programmes, Features, Design.

When it matters: When you want to compare products in the Dishwashers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.

Score components:

35.0%

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Performance

30.0%

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Features

25.0%

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Programmes

10.0%

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Design

8.0
Bosch SBV4HCX7E has a technical score of 7.98 points, which is higher than 58.4% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Dishwashers category.

When it matters: When you want to know how products in the Dishwashers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Dishwashers category.
When it matters: When you prefer products in the Dishwashers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
1.0
Bosch SBV4HCX7E has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Dishwashers category with their prices.

When it matters: When you are comparing products in the Dishwashers category and want a good balance between quality and price.

Score components:

60.0%

8.0

Overall score

40.0%

7.6

Price

7.9
Bosch SBV4HCX7E has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.9 points, which is higher than 48.6% of products in this category.
Energy efficiency class
What it is: This attribute refers to Energy efficiency class.
When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

Importance: HIGH

C
Bosch SBV4HCX7E has energy efficiency class C, which is better than that of 53.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 20.8% of dishwashers.
Washing efficiency class
What it is: This attribute refers to Washing efficiency class.
When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

Importance: MEDIUM

A
Bosch SBV4HCX7E has washing efficiency class A, which is better than that of 1.1% of dishwashers and equal to that of 98.9% of dishwashers.
Drying efficiency class
What it is: This attribute refers to Drying efficiency class.
When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

Importance: MEDIUM

A
Bosch SBV4HCX7E has drying efficiency class A, which is better than that of 1.1% of dishwashers and equal to that of 98.9% of dishwashers.
Noise emission class
What it is: This attribute refers to Noise emission class.
When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

Importance: MEDIUM

B
Bosch SBV4HCX7E has noise emission class B, which is better than that of 44.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 54.2% of dishwashers.
Energy consumption per cycle
What it is: This attribute refers to Energy consumption per cycle.
When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Energy consumption per cycle across dishwashers.

Importance: HIGH

0.75 kWh
Bosch SBV4HCX7E uses 0.75 kWh per cycle, which is lower than that of 48.2% of dishwashers and equal to that of 11.2% of dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
What it is: This attribute refers to No. of wash programs.
When it matters: This matters if you want to compare No. of wash programs across dishwashers.

Importance: MEDIUM

6
Bosch SBV4HCX7E offers 6 wash programs, which is more than that of 22.1% of dishwashers and equal to that of 30.3% of dishwashers.
Quick wash program
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Quick wash program.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Bosch SBV4HCX7E has a quick wash program. This feature is present in 99.6% of dishwashers.
Quick wash time
What it is: This attribute refers to Quick wash time.
When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Quick wash time across dishwashers.

Importance: MEDIUM

60 min
Bosch SBV4HCX7E completes its quick wash in 60 min, which is longer than that of 76.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 19.9% of dishwashers.
Eco wash time
What it is: This attribute refers to Eco wash time.
When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Eco wash time across dishwashers.

Importance: MEDIUM

295 min
Bosch SBV4HCX7E completes its Eco wash in 295 min, which is longer than that of 91.5% of dishwashers and equal to that of 5.2% of dishwashers.
Delicate wash program
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Delicate wash program.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: LOW

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Automatic door opening
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Automatic door opening.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: HIGH

no
Bosch SBV4HCX7E does not have an automatic door-opening feature. This feature is present in 65.8% of dishwashers.
Touch screen
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Touch screen.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: LOW

no
Bosch SBV4HCX7E does not have a touch screen. This feature is present in 10.2% of dishwashers.
Load sensor
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Load sensor.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Bosch SBV4HCX7E has a load sensor. This feature is present in 69.6% of dishwashers.
Overflow protection
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Overflow protection.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Bosch SBV4HCX7E has overflow protection. This feature is present in 97.1% of dishwashers.
Adjustable water softener
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Adjustable water softener.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Bosch SBV4HCX7E has an adjustable water softener. This feature is present in 99% of dishwashers.
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Type of installation
What it is: This attribute refers to Type of installation.
When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

Importance: LOW

fully integrated
No. of place settings
What it is: This attribute refers to No. of place settings.
When it matters: This matters if you want to compare No. of place settings across dishwashers.

Importance: MEDIUM

14
Bosch SBV4HCX7E holds 14 place settings, which is more than that of 44.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 43.7% of dishwashers.
Cutlery basket
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Cutlery basket.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: LOW

yes
Bosch SBV4HCX7E has a cutlery basket. This feature is present in 58.4% of dishwashers.
Height adjustable top basket
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Height adjustable top basket.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: LOW

yes
Bosch SBV4HCX7E has a height-adjustable top basket. This feature is present in 93% of dishwashers.
Digital display
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Digital display.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: LOW

yes
Bosch SBV4HCX7E has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Bosch SBV4HCX07E vs the average dishwasher

  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Bosch SBV4HCX7E supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Wi-Fi.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Bosch SBV4HCX7E supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • 2 dB lower noise level
    Bosch SBV4HCX7E has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (42 dB vs 44 dB).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Noise level.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Noise level across dishwashers.

    Importance: HIGH

    Bosch SBV4HCX7E has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (42 dB vs 44 dB).42 dB vs 44 dB
  • Supports voice control
    Bosch SBV4HCX7E supports voice control, while the average dishwasher does not support voice control. 39.8% of dishwashers support voice control.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Voice control.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Bosch SBV4HCX7E supports voice control, while the average dishwasher does not support voice control. 39.8% of dishwashers support voice control.
  • 0.5 L lower water usage per cycle
    Bosch SBV4HCX7E uses less water per cycle than the average dishwasher (9 L vs 9.5 L).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Water usage per cycle.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Water usage per cycle across dishwashers.

    Importance: HIGH

    Bosch SBV4HCX7E uses less water per cycle than the average dishwasher (9 L vs 9.5 L).9 L vs 9.5 L
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Bosch SBV4HCX7E has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Energy efficiency class.
    When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

    Importance: HIGH

    Bosch SBV4HCX7E has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).C vs D
  • 0.25 m longer cable length
    Bosch SBV4HCX7E has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Cable length.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Cable length across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Bosch SBV4HCX7E has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).1.75 m vs 1.5 m
  • 140 L/year lower annual water consumption
    Bosch SBV4HCX7E uses less water annually than the average dishwasher (2520 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Annual water consumption.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Annual water consumption across dishwashers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Bosch SBV4HCX7E uses less water annually than the average dishwasher (2520 L/year vs 2660 L/year).2520 L/year vs 2660 L/year
  • 0.1 m longer supply hose length
    Bosch SBV4HCX7E has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Supply hose length.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Supply hose length across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Bosch SBV4HCX7E has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).1.65 m vs 1.55 m
  • 2 dB lower noise level
    Bosch SBV4HCX7E has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (42 dB vs 44 dB).
  • 0.5 L lower water usage per cycle
    Bosch SBV4HCX7E uses less water per cycle than the average dishwasher (9 L vs 9.5 L).
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Bosch SBV4HCX7E has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).
  • 140 L/year lower annual water consumption
    Bosch SBV4HCX7E uses less water annually than the average dishwasher (2520 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Bosch SBV4HCX7E supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • Supports voice control
    Bosch SBV4HCX7E supports voice control, while the average dishwasher does not support voice control. 39.8% of dishwashers support voice control.
  • 0.25 m longer cable length
    Bosch SBV4HCX7E has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).
  • 0.1 m longer supply hose length
    Bosch SBV4HCX7E has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).
  • 1 cm shallower depth
    Bosch SBV4HCX7E is shallower than the average dishwasher (55 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 3.8 kg lighter weight
    Bosch SBV4HCX7E is lighter than the average dishwasher (35.3 kg vs 39.1 kg).

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Performance
Features
Design
  • Uses a different motor type
    Bosch SBV4HCX7E uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
  • 30 min longer quick wash time
    Bosch SBV4HCX7E takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (60 min vs 30 min).
  • 60 min longer Eco wash time
    Bosch SBV4HCX7E takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (295 min vs 235 min).
  • Does not have an automatic door-opening feature
    Bosch SBV4HCX7E does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. 65.7% of dishwashers have an automatic door-opening feature.
  • Does not have a child lock
    Bosch SBV4HCX7E does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
  • 4.5 cm taller height
    Bosch SBV4HCX7E is taller than the average dishwasher (86.5 cm vs 82 cm).
  • Does not have an automatic door-opening feature
    Bosch SBV4HCX7E does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. 65.7% of dishwashers have an automatic door-opening feature.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Automatic door opening.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: HIGH

    Bosch SBV4HCX7E does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. 65.7% of dishwashers have an automatic door-opening feature.
  • Uses a different motor type
    Bosch SBV4HCX7E uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    What it is: This attribute refers to Motor type.
    When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

    Importance: HIGH

    Bosch SBV4HCX7E uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.brushless vs inverter
  • 30 min longer quick wash time
    Bosch SBV4HCX7E takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (60 min vs 30 min).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Quick wash time.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Quick wash time across dishwashers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Bosch SBV4HCX7E takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (60 min vs 30 min).60 min vs 30 min
  • 60 min longer Eco wash time
    Bosch SBV4HCX7E takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (295 min vs 235 min).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Eco wash time.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Eco wash time across dishwashers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Bosch SBV4HCX7E takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (295 min vs 235 min).295 min vs 235 min
  • Does not have a child lock
    Bosch SBV4HCX7E does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Child lock.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Bosch SBV4HCX7E does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
  • 4.5 cm taller height
    Bosch SBV4HCX7E is taller than the average dishwasher (86.5 cm vs 82 cm).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Height.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Height across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Bosch SBV4HCX7E is taller than the average dishwasher (86.5 cm vs 82 cm).86.5 cm vs 82 cm
  • 31% more expensive
    Bosch SBV4HCX7E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£550 vs £420).
    Bosch SBV4HCX7E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£550 vs £420).£550 vs £420
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What customers like about Bosch SBV4HCX07E?

  • Operates very quietly at a low noise level of 42 dB
  • Delivers excellent and reliable cleaning performance
  • Offers flexible and highly adjustable rack layouts for easy loading
  • Features convenient smart control and extra program downloads via the Home Connect app
  • Provides an effective Extra Dry option for better drying results

What customers dislike about Bosch SBV4HCX07E?

  • Drying performance on plastic items can be average without extra settings
  • The intensive and standard eco wash cycles take a relatively long time to finish
  • Requires precise loading and proper item arrangement to ensure optimal cleaning results
  • Commands a higher price tag compared to budget competitor models
  • The Home Connect mobile app can occasionally suffer from connectivity drops

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