Name: Bosch SGV2HVX20E
Brand: Bosch

Best prices in UK

N/A~ £400

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#241 in Best Bosch Dishwashers
#495 in Best Integrated 60 cm Dishwashers
#578 in Best Integrated Dishwashers
#1119 in Best Dishwashers

Verdict

The Bosch SGV2HVX20E is a 60 cm fully-integrated Serie 2 dishwasher featuring a 13 place setting capacity, a Vario basket system with a 3-level Rackmatic adjustable top basket, and a durable EcoSilence Drive inverter motor. Operating at a moderate noise level of 46 dB (Class C), it consumes 9.5 liters of water per cycle and carries an energy efficiency class E rating under the latest standards. Its main pros include an efficient heat exchanger drying system with an ExtraDry option, an InfoLight floor beam to signal operation, an AquaStop leak protection system, and 4 specialized washing programs (Eco 50°C, Auto 45-65°C, Intensive 70°C, and Express 65°C). However, notable cons include its lower energy efficiency class E rating, a lack of smart features due to no Home Connect Wi-Fi integration, and a plastic (Polinox) base instead of a full stainless steel interior tub.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Bosch SGV2HVX20E

Overall score

6.8

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Performance

6.9

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Energy efficiency class

What it is: This attribute refers to Energy efficiency class.

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Importance: HIGH

Washing efficiency class

What it is: This attribute refers to Washing efficiency class.

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Importance: MEDIUM

Drying efficiency class

What it is: This attribute refers to Drying efficiency class.

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Importance: MEDIUM

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

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

Programmes

6.1

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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

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

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

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

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

Features

6.9

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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

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

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

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

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

Design

7.8

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Type of installation

What it is: This attribute refers to Type of installation.

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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

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

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

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

Bosch SGV2HVX20E vs the average dishwasher

Why is Bosch SGV2HVX20E better than the average dishwasher?

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570 L/year lower annual water consumption
Bosch SGV2HVX20E uses less water annually than the average dishwasher (2090 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 SGV2HVX20E uses less water annually than the average dishwasher (2090 L/year vs 2660 L/year).2090 L/year vs 2660 L/year
Supports voice control
Bosch SGV2HVX20E 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 SGV2HVX20E 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 SGV2HVX20E 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 SGV2HVX20E has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).1.75 m vs 1.5 m
Has a self-latching door
Bosch SGV2HVX20E has a self-latching door, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-latching door. 10.2% of dishwashers have a self-latching door.
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Self-latching door.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.
Importance: LOW
Bosch SGV2HVX20E has a self-latching door, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-latching door. 10.2% of dishwashers have a self-latching door.
0.1 m longer supply hose length
Bosch SGV2HVX20E 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 SGV2HVX20E has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).1.65 m vs 1.55 m
0.5 cm shorter height
Bosch SGV2HVX20E is shorter than the average dishwasher (81.5 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 SGV2HVX20E is shorter than the average dishwasher (81.5 cm vs 82 cm).81.5 cm vs 82 cm
1 cm shallower depth
Bosch SGV2HVX20E is shallower than the average dishwasher (55 cm vs 56 cm).
What it is: This attribute refers to Depth.
When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Depth across dishwashers.
Importance: LOW
Bosch SGV2HVX20E is shallower than the average dishwasher (55 cm vs 56 cm).55 cm vs 56 cm
10 min shorter Eco wash time
Bosch SGV2HVX20E finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (225 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 SGV2HVX20E finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (225 min vs 235 min).225 min vs 235 min
570 L/year lower annual water consumption
Bosch SGV2HVX20E uses less water annually than the average dishwasher (2090 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
10 min shorter Eco wash time
Bosch SGV2HVX20E finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (225 min vs 235 min).
Supports voice control
Bosch SGV2HVX20E 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 SGV2HVX20E has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).
Has a self-latching door
Bosch SGV2HVX20E has a self-latching door, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-latching door. 10.2% of dishwashers have a self-latching door.
0.1 m longer supply hose length
Bosch SGV2HVX20E has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).
0.5 cm shorter height
Bosch SGV2HVX20E is shorter than the average dishwasher (81.5 cm vs 82 cm).
1 cm shallower depth
Bosch SGV2HVX20E is shallower than the average dishwasher (55 cm vs 56 cm).
3.1 kg lighter weight
Bosch SGV2HVX20E is lighter than the average dishwasher (36 kg vs 39.1 kg).

Why is Bosch SGV2HVX20E worse than the average dishwasher?

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0.19 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
Bosch SGV2HVX20E uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
Uses a different motor type
Bosch SGV2HVX20E uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
Worse noise emission class
Bosch SGV2HVX20E has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
Worse energy efficiency class
Bosch SGV2HVX20E has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).
2 dB higher noise level
Bosch SGV2HVX20E has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).
30 min longer quick wash time
Bosch SGV2HVX20E takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (60 min vs 30 min).
Does not have a half-load option
Bosch SGV2HVX20E does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. 72.7% of dishwashers have a half-load option.
15 h shorter maximum delay duration
Bosch SGV2HVX20E supports a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (9 h vs 24 h).
2 fewer wash programs
Bosch SGV2HVX20E offers fewer wash programs than the average dishwasher (4 vs 6).
Does not have an automatic door-opening feature
Bosch SGV2HVX20E 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 detergent tablet counter in the app
Bosch SGV2HVX20E does not have a detergent tablet counter in the app, while the average dishwasher has a detergent tablet counter in the app. 67.1% of dishwashers have a detergent tablet counter in the app.
1 fewer place settings
Bosch SGV2HVX20E holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).
Does not have a child lock
Bosch SGV2HVX20E does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
Does not have a digital display
Bosch SGV2HVX20E does not have a digital display, while the average dishwasher has a digital display. 90.3% of dishwashers have a digital display.
Does not have an automatic door-opening feature
Bosch SGV2HVX20E 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 SGV2HVX20E 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.
0.19 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
Bosch SGV2HVX20E uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
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
Bosch SGV2HVX20E uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.937 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
Uses a different motor type
Bosch SGV2HVX20E 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 SGV2HVX20E uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.brushless vs inverter
30 min longer quick wash time
Bosch SGV2HVX20E 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 SGV2HVX20E takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (60 min vs 30 min).60 min vs 30 min
Does not have a half-load option
Bosch SGV2HVX20E does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. 72.7% of dishwashers have a half-load option.
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Half load option.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.
Importance: MEDIUM
Bosch SGV2HVX20E does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. 72.7% of dishwashers have a half-load option.
Worse noise emission class
Bosch SGV2HVX20E has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
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
Bosch SGV2HVX20E has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).C vs B
15 h shorter maximum delay duration
Bosch SGV2HVX20E supports a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (9 h vs 24 h).
What it is: This attribute refers to Maximum delay duration.
When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Maximum delay duration across dishwashers.
Importance: LOW
Bosch SGV2HVX20E supports a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (9 h vs 24 h).9 h vs 24 h
Worse energy efficiency class
Bosch SGV2HVX20E has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E 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 SGV2HVX20E has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).E vs D

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What customers like about Bosch SGV2HVX20E?

Delivers deep cleaning performance that easily removes stubborn food residue
Operates quietly thanks to the built-in EcoSilence Drive motor technology
Provides extra loading flexibility for utensils and cutlery via the top VarioDrawer
Effectively dries plastic containers and regular dishes using the Extra Dry phase option
Features a spacious interior layout capable of accommodating up to 13 place settings

What customers dislike about Bosch SGV2HVX20E?

Lacks a standard lower cutlery basket, forcing reliance on the top tray layout
Utilizes plastic finishes on certain upper components that can scratch easily
Standard eco-cycles can take a relatively long time to fully complete
The plastic faux-stainless accents can look less premium compared to full steel

Expert reviews

altroconsumo.it

30/01/2022

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Il test sulle lavastoviglie BOSCH SGV2HVX20E Archivio

The Altroconsumo review of the Bosch SGV2HVX20E dishwasher awards this fully integrated, 60 cm model a "Good Quality" (Qualità buona) score of 69 out of 100, designating it a "Best Buy" due to its competitive pricing. Key strengths include excellent washing performance, the AquaStop system, and flexible loading options like the RackMatic basket and VarioDrawer. Limitations include a lower E-rated energy efficiency, a limited selection of only four programs, and an InfoLight that only shows if the machine is active rather than a time-remaining countdown.

altroconsumo.it

01/09/2021

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BOSCH SGV2HVX20E dishwasher test archive

According to Altroconsumo's testing, the Bosch SGV2HVX20E is a "good quality" (69/100) and "Best Buy" designated fully-integrated dishwasher. It excels in cleaning performance, operates at a quiet 46 dB, features an Info Light for status, and offers adjustable Vario Flex baskets for flexible loading. Cons include an E-class energy rating, a lack of smart connectivity, and average drying performance on plastics, consistent with its heat-exchanger system.

altroconsumo.it

01/09/2021

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The test on BOSCH SGV2HVX20E dishwashers Archive

Altroconsumo is Italy’s largest independent, non-profit consumer organization, providing comprehensive product testing, legal representation in class-action lawsuits, and complaint assistance. Key pros include their robust advocacy, such as high-profile actions against automakers, and expert comparison tools, while a significant con is that full access to test data and legal support requires a paid subscription. The organization operates across multiple, sometimes fragmented, publication branches covering general consumer goods and specialized financial advice.

altroconsumo.it

01/09/2026

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Bosch SGV2HVX20E dishwasher review archive

The Bosch SGV2HVX20E fully integrated dishwasher, a "Miglior Acquisto" (Best Buy) winner with a 70/100 rating from Altroconsumo, delivers excellent washing and drying performance alongside a 13-place setting capacity and features like the InfoLight system. While lauded for its value and functionality, the unit's primary drawbacks include a lower Energy Class E rating, resulting in higher electricity consumption compared to more efficient models.

consumentenbond.nl

01/07/2022

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Bosch dishwasher independent review Consumentenbond

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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Bosch SGV2HVX20E

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