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  • Avg. price: ~£730
  • No. of place settings: 14
  • Energy efficiency class: A
  • Noise level: 42 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height 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.

8.7

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%

8.6

Technical Score

20.0%

9.4

User score

Excellent
8.6

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%

9.5

Performance

30.0%

8.9

Features

25.0%

6.9

Programmes

10.0%

8.4

Design

Excellent
9.4

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%

9.2

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.6
(35)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

Exceptional
  • 9.6
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    8.3

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    10

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    10

    Noise level

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

  • 9.6
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    10

    Noise level

    20.0%

    8.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    10

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    10

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

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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.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Bosch SMD8TCX04E

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%

9.5

Performance

30.0%

8.9

Features

25.0%

6.9

Programmes

10.0%

8.4

Design

8.6
Bosch SMD8TCX4E has a technical score of 8.57 points, which is higher than 84.8% 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%

9.2

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.6
(35)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

9.4
Bosch SMD8TCX4E has a user score of 9.44 points, which is higher than 96.1% of products in this category.
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.
10
Bosch SMD8TCX4E has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 65.6% 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%

8.7

Overall score

40.0%

6.7

Price

8.1
Bosch SMD8TCX4E has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.1 points, which is higher than 63.9% 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

A
Bosch SMD8TCX4E has energy efficiency class A, which is better than that of 88.3% of dishwashers and equal to that of 11.8% 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 SMD8TCX4E 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 SMD8TCX4E 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 SMD8TCX4E 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

0.543 kWh
Bosch SMD8TCX4E uses 0.543 kWh per cycle, which is lower than that of 86.5% of dishwashers and equal to that of 8.8% 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

8
Bosch SMD8TCX4E offers 8 wash programs, which is more than that of 64% of dishwashers and equal to that of 20.3% 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 SMD8TCX4E 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

89 min
Bosch SMD8TCX4E completes its quick wash in 89 min, which is longer than that of 97.2% of dishwashers and equal to that of 2.3% 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 SMD8TCX4E 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

yes
Bosch SMD8TCX4E has a delicate wash program. This feature is present in 59.9% of dishwashers.
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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

yes
Bosch SMD8TCX4E has an automatic door-opening feature. This feature is present in 65.7% 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 SMD8TCX4E 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 SMD8TCX4E 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 SMD8TCX4E 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 SMD8TCX4E 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

built-in
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 SMD8TCX4E 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

no
Bosch SMD8TCX4E does not have a cutlery basket. This feature is present in 58.5% 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 SMD8TCX4E 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 SMD8TCX4E has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Bosch SMD8TCX04E vs the average dishwasher

  • Better energy efficiency class
    Bosch SMD8TCX4E has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (A 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 SMD8TCX4E has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (A vs D).A vs D
  • 0.21 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Bosch SMD8TCX4E uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.5 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 SMD8TCX4E uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.5 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.543 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 2 more wash temperatures
    Bosch SMD8TCX4E offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (6 vs 4).
    What it is: This attribute refers to No. of wash temperatures.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare No. of wash temperatures across dishwashers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Bosch SMD8TCX4E offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (6 vs 4).6 vs 4
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Bosch SMD8TCX4E 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 SMD8TCX4E 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 SMD8TCX4E 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 SMD8TCX4E has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (42 dB vs 44 dB).42 dB vs 44 dB
  • 2 more wash programs
    Bosch SMD8TCX4E offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).
    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

    Bosch SMD8TCX4E offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).8 vs 6
  • Supports Bluetooth
    Bosch SMD8TCX4E supports Bluetooth, while the average dishwasher does not support Bluetooth. 16.3% of dishwashers support Bluetooth.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Bluetooth.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Bosch SMD8TCX4E supports Bluetooth, while the average dishwasher does not support Bluetooth. 16.3% of dishwashers support Bluetooth.
  • Supports voice control
    Bosch SMD8TCX4E 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 SMD8TCX4E supports voice control, while the average dishwasher does not support voice control. 39.8% of dishwashers support voice control.
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Bosch SMD8TCX4E has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (A vs D).
  • 0.21 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Bosch SMD8TCX4E uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.5 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • 2 more wash temperatures
    Bosch SMD8TCX4E offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (6 vs 4).
  • 2 dB lower noise level
    Bosch SMD8TCX4E has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (42 dB vs 44 dB).
  • 2 more wash programs
    Bosch SMD8TCX4E offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Bosch SMD8TCX4E supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • Supports Bluetooth
    Bosch SMD8TCX4E supports Bluetooth, while the average dishwasher does not support Bluetooth. 16.3% of dishwashers support Bluetooth.
  • Supports voice control
    Bosch SMD8TCX4E 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 SMD8TCX4E has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).
  • Has a self-latching door
    Bosch SMD8TCX4E 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 SMD8TCX4E has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).
  • 0.5 cm shorter height
    Bosch SMD8TCX4E is shorter than the average dishwasher (81.5 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 1 cm shallower depth
    Bosch SMD8TCX4E is shallower than the average dishwasher (55 cm vs 56 cm).

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Performance
Programmes
Features
Design
  • 59 min longer quick wash time
    Bosch SMD8TCX4E takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (89 min vs 30 min).
  • Does not have a half-load option
    Bosch SMD8TCX4E 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.
  • 60 min longer Eco wash time
    Bosch SMD8TCX4E takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (295 min vs 235 min).
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    Bosch SMD8TCX4E does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
  • 4 kg heavier weight
    Bosch SMD8TCX4E is heavier than the average dishwasher (43.1 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 59 min longer quick wash time
    Bosch SMD8TCX4E takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (89 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 SMD8TCX4E takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (89 min vs 30 min).89 min vs 30 min
  • Does not have a half-load option
    Bosch SMD8TCX4E 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 SMD8TCX4E 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.
  • 60 min longer Eco wash time
    Bosch SMD8TCX4E 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 SMD8TCX4E 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 cutlery basket
    Bosch SMD8TCX4E does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a 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

    Bosch SMD8TCX4E does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
  • 73.8% more expensive
    Bosch SMD8TCX4E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£730 vs £420).
    Bosch SMD8TCX4E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£730 vs £420).£730 vs £420
  • 4 kg heavier weight
    Bosch SMD8TCX4E is heavier than the average dishwasher (43.1 kg vs 39.1 kg).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Weight.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Weight across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Bosch SMD8TCX4E is heavier than the average dishwasher (43.1 kg vs 39.1 kg).43.1 kg vs 39.1 kg
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United Kingdom
amazon
4.6
35 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers 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 customers dislike 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

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