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Bosch SMD8TCX04E Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£730No. of place settings:14Energy efficiency class:ANoise level:42 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

Bosch SMD8TCX04E Review: Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.6

Overall score

Score
8.6/ 10
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An overall evaluation of products in the Dishwashers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
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Score distribution
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â–² Better than 87% of models
Score components

80%

8.6

Technical score

20%

8.7

User score

â–²Better than 87% of dishwashers
8.6

Technical score

Technical score
8.6/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 84% of models
Score components

35%

9.5

Performance

30%

8.9

Features

25%

6.9

Programmes

10%

8.8

Design

â–²Better than 84% of dishwashers
8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

7.4

Number of reviews

Based on 35 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 88% of dishwashers
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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Bosch SMD8TCX04E

Technical score
Technical score
8.6/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 84% of models
Score components:

35%

9.5

Performance

30%

8.9

Features

25%

6.9

Programmes

10%

8.8

Design

8.6
User score
User score
8.7/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

7.4

Number of reviews

Based on 35 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.7
Popularity
Popularity
7.4/ 10
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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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 77% of models
Popularity:
Bosch SMD8TCX04E has a popularity score of 7.4 points, which is higher than 76.9% of products in this category.
7.4
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 58% of models
Score components:

60%

8.6

Overall score

40%

6.7

Price

8.0
Energy efficiency class
A
Energy efficiency class
A
â–² Better than 88% of models
This dishwasher has energy efficiency class A, better than that of 88.3% of dishwashers and the same as that of 11.8% of dishwashers.
Washing efficiency class
A
Washing efficiency class
A
â–² Better than 1% of models
This dishwasher has washing efficiency class A, better than that of 1.1% of dishwashers and the same as that of 98.9% of dishwashers.
Drying efficiency class
A
Drying efficiency class
A
â–² Better than 1% of models
This dishwasher has drying efficiency class A, better than that of 1.1% of dishwashers and the same as that of 98.9% of dishwashers.
Noise emission class
B
Noise emission class
B
â–² Better than 45% of models
This dishwasher has noise-emission class B, better than that of 44.6% of dishwashers and the same as that of 54.1% of dishwashers.
Energy consumption per cycle
0.543 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.543 kWh
â–² Better than 86% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.543 kWh; it is lower than that of 86.5% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 8.8% of the dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
8
No. of wash programs
8
â–² Better than 64% of models
Market range: <5 – >10
The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is 8; it is higher than that of 64.1% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 20.3% of the dishwashers.
Quick wash program
yes
Quick wash program
yes
Category Benchmark
This dishwasher has a quick wash programme. Overall, 99.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
Quick wash time
89 min
Quick wash time
89 min
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Market range: <28 min – >60 min
This dishwasher completes the quick programme in 89 min; it is longer than that of 97% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the programme on 2.2% of the dishwashers.
Eco wash time
295 min
Eco wash time
295 min
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 295 min; it is longer than that of 91.6% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 5.1% of the dishwashers.
Delicate wash program
yes
Delicate wash program
yes
â–² Better than 40% of models
This dishwasher has a delicate wash programme. Overall, 60.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Automatic door opening
yes
Automatic door opening
yes
â–² Better than 35% of models
This dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 65% of dishwashers have this feature.
Touch screen
no
Touch screen
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This dishwasher does not have a touch screen. Overall, 10.9% of dishwashers have this feature.
Load sensor
yes
Load sensor
yes
â–² Better than 30% of models
This dishwasher has a load sensor. Overall, 69.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
Overflow protection
yes
Overflow protection
yes
â–² Better than 3% of models
This dishwasher has overflow protection. Overall, 97.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
Adjustable water softener
yes
Adjustable water softener
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This dishwasher has an adjustable water softener. Overall, 99% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Type of installation
built-in
No. of place settings
14
No. of place settings
14
â–² Better than 45% of models
Market range: <10 – >15
The number of place settings on this dishwasher is 14; it is higher than that of 44.9% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 43.7% of the dishwashers.
Cutlery basket
no
Cutlery basket
no
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
This dishwasher does not have a cutlery basket. Overall, 57.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
Height adjustable top basket
yes
Height adjustable top basket
yes
â–² Better than 8% of models
This dishwasher has a height-adjustable top basket. Overall, 91.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
Digital display
yes
Digital display
yes
â–² Better than 10% of models
This dishwasher has a digital display. Overall, 90.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Bosch SMD8TCX04E vs the average dishwasher

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  • Better energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    A
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    This dishwasher has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (A vs D).
    A vs D
  • 0.21 kWh less energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.543 kWh
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (0.5 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.543 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 2 more wash temperatures
    No. of wash temperatures
    6
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <3 – >8
    The number of wash temperatures on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (6 vs 4).
    6 vs 4
  • Has Wi-Fi
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not have Wi-Fi. Overall, 43.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 2 dB quieter
    Noise level
    42 dB
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is quieter than the average dishwasher (42 dB vs 44 dB).
    42 dB vs 44 dB
  • 2 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    8
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).
    8 vs 6
  • Has Bluetooth
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has Bluetooth, while the average dishwasher does not have Bluetooth. Overall, 14.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has voice control
    Voice control
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This dishwasher has voice control, while the average dishwasher does not have voice control. Overall, 40.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 7.44x more popular
    Bosch SMD8TCX04E is more popular than the average dishwasher (7.44 vs 1).
    7.44 vs 1
  • 8.4% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 10
    ✕
    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 distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Bosch SMD8TCX04E
    the average dishwasher
    Bosch SMD8TCX04E has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (8.67 vs 8.000).
    8.67 vs 8
  • 2.1% better value for money
    Bosch SMD8TCX04E offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.03 vs 7.9).
    8.03 vs 7.86
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    A
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    This dishwasher has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (A vs D).
    A vs D
  • 0.21 kWh less energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.543 kWh
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (0.5 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.543 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 2 more wash temperatures
    No. of wash temperatures
    6
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <3 – >8
    The number of wash temperatures on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (6 vs 4).
    6 vs 4
  • 2 dB quieter
    Noise level
    42 dB
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is quieter than the average dishwasher (42 dB vs 44 dB).
    42 dB vs 44 dB
  • 2 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    8
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).
    8 vs 6
  • Has Wi-Fi
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not have Wi-Fi. Overall, 43.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has Bluetooth
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has Bluetooth, while the average dishwasher does not have Bluetooth. Overall, 14.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has a detergent-tablet counter in the app
    Detergent tablet counter (app)
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This dishwasher has a detergent-tablet counter in the app, while the average dishwasher does not have a detergent-tablet counter in the app. Overall, 39.5% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has voice control
    Voice control
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This dishwasher has voice control, while the average dishwasher does not have voice control. Overall, 40.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 0.25 m longer cable
    Cable length
    1.75 m
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <1.3 m – >1.75 m
    This dishwasher 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
    Self-latching door
    yes
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This dishwasher has a self-latching door, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-latching door. Overall, 10.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 0.1 m longer supply hose
    Supply hose length
    1.65 m
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >1.65 m
    This dishwasher has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).
    1.65 m vs 1.55 m
  • 59 min longer quick programme
    Quick wash time
    89 min
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <28 min – >60 min
    This dishwasher has a longer quick programme than the average dishwasher (89 min vs 30 min).
    89 min vs 30 min
  • No half-load option
    Half load option
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. Overall, 72.9% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 60 min longer Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    295 min
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a longer Eco programme than the average dishwasher (295 min vs 235 min).
    295 min vs 235 min
  • No cutlery basket
    Cutlery basket
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. Overall, 57.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 73.8% more expensive
    Bosch SMD8TCX04E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£730 vs £420).
    £730 vs £420
  • 10.1% heavier
    Weight
    43.1 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (43.1 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    43.1 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 73.8% more expensive
    Bosch SMD8TCX04E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£730 vs £420).
    £730 vs £420
  • 59 min longer quick programme
    Quick wash time
    89 min
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <28 min – >60 min
    This dishwasher has a longer quick programme than the average dishwasher (89 min vs 30 min).
    89 min vs 30 min
  • No half-load option
    Half load option
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. Overall, 72.9% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 60 min longer Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    295 min
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a longer Eco programme than the average dishwasher (295 min vs 235 min).
    295 min vs 235 min
  • No cutlery basket
    Cutlery basket
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. Overall, 57.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 10.1% heavier
    Weight
    43.1 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (43.1 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    43.1 kg vs 39.15 kg

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Based on 35 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Bosch SMD8TCX04E

  • Excellent drying performance, even on plastic containers, due to the PerfectDry Zeolith technology
  • Highly energy and water efficient with a top-tier Class A energy rating
  • Extremely quiet operation at 42 dB, making it suitable for open-plan kitchens
  • Versatile and highly adjustable interior layout with Max Flex Pro baskets and a Rackmatic height-adjustable upper basket
  • Powerful cleaning options like the IntensiveZone and Extra Clean Zone for removing stubborn, baked-on food stains
  • Convenient smart control via the Home Connect app, including status monitoring and downloadable programs
  • Handy floor projection features like TimeLight to display cycle status and remaining time

What we don't like about Bosch SMD8TCX04E

  • Significantly long program duration when using the energy-saving Eco cycle
  • High initial purchase and installation cost as a premium Series 8 appliance
  • The cutlery drawer has an overly dense structure that some users find tedious to load
  • The handleless OpenAssist/push-to-open door mechanism can feel annoying or overly sensitive to some users
  • Occasional connectivity or pairing reliability issues with the smartphone app

Verdict

The Bosch SMD8TCX04E Series 8 is a premium, fully integrated 60 cm dishwasher featuring a 14-place setting capacity, a robust stainless steel interior, and dimensions of 81.5 x 59.8 x 55 cm. It boasts an exceptional Class A energy efficiency rating, consuming just 0.54 kWh of electricity and 9.5 liters of water per cycle during its 295-minute Eco program. Key pros include an ultra-quiet 42 dB operating noise level, Zeolith mineral drying technology for cupboard-ready plastic items, a flexible MaxFlex Pro three-basket layout with a VarioDrawer Pro cutlery tray, OpenAssist handle-free door opening, and smart remote operation through the Home Connect app. However, its primary downsides are a highly prolonged 295-minute standard cycle length when using the default Eco mode and a lack of quick cleaning performance unless explicitly modifying settings via premium speed-up options.

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