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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£700
  • Avg. price in US: ~$850
  • No. of place settings: 14
  • Energy efficiency class: D
  • Noise level: 42 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Bosch SMP4ECS79S review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.8

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%

7.8

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Very good
7.8

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%

7.9

Performance

30.0%

8.7

Features

25.0%

6.7

Programmes

10.0%

7.7

Design

Very good
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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

  • 6.7
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    3.5

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    8.3

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    7.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    10

    Noise level

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

  • 8.5
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    10

    Noise level

    20.0%

    8.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    7.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    3.5

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £700

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Verdict

The Bosch SMP4ECS79S is a 60cm built-under Series 4 dishwasher featuring a 14 place setting capacity, a 3rd Rack cutlery drawer, and a flexible Max Flex basket system with a Rackmatic adjustable upper rack. It operates with high resource efficiency, consuming 9.5 liters of water and 85 kWh of electricity per 100 cycles under its Eco program, which takes 4 hours and 35 minutes to complete. Main advantages include its exceptionally quiet Silence Plus operation at just 42 dB, integrated Home Connect smart app connectivity, an automated Extra Clean Area for intensive stain removal, and an EfficientDry heat exchanger system that automatically opens the door to assist drying. On the downside, the Eco cycle has a notably long runtime, and its standard drying capabilities can underperform on plastic items compared to higher-end zeolite models.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Bosch SMP4ECS79S

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

7.8
Bosch SMP4ECS79S has a technical score of 7.8 points, which is higher than 52% 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 SMP4ECS79S 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%

7.8

Overall score

40.0%

6.8

Price

7.5
Bosch SMP4ECS79S has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.5 points, which is lower than 74.1% 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

D
Bosch SMP4ECS79S has energy efficiency class D, which is better than that of 32.5% of dishwashers and equal to that of 21.4% 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 SMP4ECS79S 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 SMP4ECS79S 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 SMP4ECS79S 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

0.85 kWh
Bosch SMP4ECS79S uses 0.85 kWh per cycle, which is higher than that of 68.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 8.1% 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 SMP4ECS79S 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 SMP4ECS79S 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 SMP4ECS79S 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

275 min
Bosch SMP4ECS79S completes its Eco wash in 275 min, which is longer than that of 86.8% of dishwashers and equal to that of 2.8% 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

no
Bosch SMP4ECS79S does not have a delicate wash program. This feature is present in 60% 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 SMP4ECS79S 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 SMP4ECS79S 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 SMP4ECS79S 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 SMP4ECS79S 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 SMP4ECS79S 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-under
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 SMP4ECS79S 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 SMP4ECS79S 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 SMP4ECS79S 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 SMP4ECS79S has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Bosch SMP4ECS79S vs the average dishwasher

  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Bosch SMP4ECS79S 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 SMP4ECS79S 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 SMP4ECS79S 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 SMP4ECS79S has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (42 dB vs 44 dB).42 dB vs 44 dB
  • Supports voice control
    Bosch SMP4ECS79S 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 SMP4ECS79S 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 SMP4ECS79S 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 SMP4ECS79S has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).1.75 m vs 1.5 m
  • 0.1 m longer supply hose length
    Bosch SMP4ECS79S 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 SMP4ECS79S 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 SMP4ECS79S 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 SMP4ECS79S is shorter than the average dishwasher (81.5 cm vs 82 cm).81.5 cm vs 82 cm
  • 2 dB lower noise level
    Bosch SMP4ECS79S has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (42 dB vs 44 dB).
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Bosch SMP4ECS79S supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • Supports voice control
    Bosch SMP4ECS79S 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 SMP4ECS79S has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).
  • 0.1 m longer supply hose length
    Bosch SMP4ECS79S has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).
  • 0.5 cm shorter height
    Bosch SMP4ECS79S is shorter than the average dishwasher (81.5 cm vs 82 cm).

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Performance
Features
Design
  • Uses a different motor type
    Bosch SMP4ECS79S uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
  • 0.1 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Bosch SMP4ECS79S uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • 30 min longer quick wash time
    Bosch SMP4ECS79S takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (60 min vs 30 min).
  • Does not have a half-load option
    Bosch SMP4ECS79S 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.
  • Does not have a delicate wash program
    Bosch SMP4ECS79S does not have a delicate wash program, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a delicate wash program.
  • 40 min longer Eco wash time
    Bosch SMP4ECS79S takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (275 min vs 235 min).
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    Bosch SMP4ECS79S does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
  • Does not have a child lock
    Bosch SMP4ECS79S does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
  • 5.5 kg heavier weight
    Bosch SMP4ECS79S is heavier than the average dishwasher (44.6 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 1.3 cm deeper depth
    Bosch SMP4ECS79S is deeper than the average dishwasher (57.3 cm vs 56 cm).
  • Uses a different motor type
    Bosch SMP4ECS79S 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 SMP4ECS79S uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.brushless vs inverter
  • 30 min longer quick wash time
    Bosch SMP4ECS79S 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 SMP4ECS79S 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 SMP4ECS79S 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 SMP4ECS79S 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.
  • Does not have a delicate wash program
    Bosch SMP4ECS79S does not have a delicate wash program, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a 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

    Bosch SMP4ECS79S does not have a delicate wash program, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a delicate wash program.
  • 0.1 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Bosch SMP4ECS79S 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 SMP4ECS79S uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.85 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 40 min longer Eco wash time
    Bosch SMP4ECS79S takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (275 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 SMP4ECS79S takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (275 min vs 235 min).275 min vs 235 min
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    Bosch SMP4ECS79S 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 SMP4ECS79S does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
  • Does not have a child lock
    Bosch SMP4ECS79S 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 SMP4ECS79S does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
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What customers like about Bosch SMP4ECS79S?

  • Extremely quiet operation during its wash cycles
  • Excellent cleaning results with the Extra Clean Zone feature
  • Efficient Dry feature automatically opens the door to improve drying
  • Flexible loading options with the adjustable Rackmatic top basket and VarioDrawer cutlery tray
  • Seamless integration with smart devices using the Home Connect mobile application

What customers dislike about Bosch SMP4ECS79S?

  • Standard and Eco cleaning programs can take a very long time to finish
  • Plastic items and containers can sometimes remain slightly damp without extra drying options
  • The initial configuration and pairing process for the mobile application can be frustrating
  • Premium pricing compared to entry-level alternative brands

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