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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£410
  • Avg. price in US: ~$400
  • No. of place settings: 12
  • Energy efficiency class: E
  • Noise level: 48 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Bosch SMS25AI05E review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.4

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%

6.9

Technical Score

20.0%

9.2

User score

Very good
6.9

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%

6.5

Performance

30.0%

7.1

Features

25.0%

7.5

Programmes

10.0%

6.2

Design

Good
9.2

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%

8.8

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.4
(440)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

Exceptional
  • 4.8
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    1.8

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    8.3

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    6.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    2.3

    Noise level

    10.0%

    6.4

    No. of place settings

  • 3.9
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    2.3

    Noise level

    20.0%

    6.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    6.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    1.8

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    6.4

    No. of place settings

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Verdict

The Bosch SMS25AI05E is a freestanding, full-size (60 cm) stainless steel dishwasher featuring a 12 place setting capacity, an EcoSilence Drive inverter motor, and a 48 dB noise level. Operating on 9.5 liters of water per cycle and 92 kWh per 100 cycles under its E energy efficiency class, it offers 5 wash programs—including Eco 50°C, Intensive 70°C, and a 1-hour 65°C cycle—along alongside a 24-hour delayed start timer and an anti-fingerprint brushed steel exterior. Main advantages include a lifetime AquaStop leak protection warranty, a time-saving VarioSpeed option that cuts cycle times by up to 65%, and specialized GlassProtect technology for delicate tableware. However, notable drawbacks include a lower E energy rating compared to modern high-efficiency units, longer run times on eco modes, a lack of a dedicated third cutlery drawer, and a mixed interior tub construction utilizing a Polinox plastic base rather than full stainless steel.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Bosch SMS25AI05E

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%

6.5

Performance

30.0%

7.1

Features

25.0%

7.5

Programmes

10.0%

6.2

Design

6.9
Bosch SMS25AI5E has a technical score of 6.9 points, which is lower than 83.4% 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%

8.8

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.4
(440)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

9.2
Bosch SMS25AI5E has a user score of 9.16 points, which is higher than 87.9% 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 SMS25AI5E 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%

7.4

Overall score

40.0%

8.4

Price

7.7
Bosch SMS25AI5E has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.7 points, which is lower than 60.5% 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

E
Bosch SMS25AI5E has energy efficiency class E, which is worse than that of 67.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 26.5% 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 SMS25AI5E 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 SMS25AI5E 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

C
Bosch SMS25AI5E has noise emission class C, which is worse than that of 55.5% of dishwashers and equal to that of 40.4% 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

0.92 kWh
Bosch SMS25AI5E uses 0.92 kWh per cycle, which is higher than that of 78.8% of dishwashers and equal to that of 5.5% 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

5
Bosch SMS25AI5E offers 5 wash programs, which is fewer than that of 78% of dishwashers and equal to that of 18.8% 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 SMS25AI5E 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 SMS25AI5E 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

210 min
Bosch SMS25AI5E completes its Eco wash in 210 min, which is shorter than that of 76.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 5.1% 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 SMS25AI5E 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

no
Bosch SMS25AI5E 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 SMS25AI5E 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 SMS25AI5E 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 SMS25AI5E 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 SMS25AI5E 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

freestanding
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

12
Bosch SMS25AI5E holds 12 place settings, which is fewer than that of 76% of dishwashers and equal to that of 5.4% 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

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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 SMS25AI5E 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 SMS25AI5E has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Bosch SMS25AI05E vs the average dishwasher

  • 0.4 W lower standby power consumption
    Bosch SMS25AI5E has lower standby power consumption than the average dishwasher (0.1 W vs 0.5 W).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Standby power consumption.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Standby power consumption across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Bosch SMS25AI5E has lower standby power consumption than the average dishwasher (0.1 W vs 0.5 W).0.1 W vs 0.5 W
  • 25 min shorter Eco wash time
    Bosch SMS25AI5E finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (210 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 SMS25AI5E finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (210 min vs 235 min).210 min vs 235 min
  • 0.25 m longer cable length
    Bosch SMS25AI5E 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 SMS25AI5E 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 SMS25AI5E 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 SMS25AI5E has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).1.65 m vs 1.55 m
  • 14.5% higher user score
    Bosch SMS25AI5E has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (9.16 vs 8).
    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.
    Bosch SMS25AI5E has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (9.16 vs 8).9.16 vs 8
  • 10x more popular
    Bosch SMS25AI5E is more popular than the average dishwasher (10 vs 1).
    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.
    Bosch SMS25AI5E is more popular than the average dishwasher (10 vs 1).10 vs 1
  • 2.4% cheaper
    Bosch SMS25AI5E is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£410 vs £420).
    Bosch SMS25AI5E is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£410 vs £420).£410 vs £420
  • 0.4 W lower standby power consumption
    Bosch SMS25AI5E has lower standby power consumption than the average dishwasher (0.1 W vs 0.5 W).
  • 25 min shorter Eco wash time
    Bosch SMS25AI5E finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (210 min vs 235 min).
  • 0.25 m longer cable length
    Bosch SMS25AI5E has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).
  • 0.1 m longer supply hose length
    Bosch SMS25AI5E has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).

Total
Overall
Performance
Programmes
Design
  • Uses a different motor type
    Bosch SMS25AI5E uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
  • 4 dB higher noise level
    Bosch SMS25AI5E has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (48 dB vs 44 dB).
  • 0.17 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Bosch SMS25AI5E uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • Worse noise emission class
    Bosch SMS25AI5E has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Bosch SMS25AI5E has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).
  • 1 fewer wash temperatures
    Bosch SMS25AI5E offers fewer wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (3 vs 4).
  • 30 min longer quick wash time
    Bosch SMS25AI5E takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (60 min vs 30 min).
  • 1 fewer wash programs
    Bosch SMS25AI5E offers fewer wash programs than the average dishwasher (5 vs 6).
  • Does not have an automatic door-opening feature
    Bosch SMS25AI5E 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 SMS25AI5E 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.
  • 2 fewer place settings
    Bosch SMS25AI5E holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (12 vs 14).
  • Does not have a child lock
    Bosch SMS25AI5E does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
  • 4 cm deeper depth
    Bosch SMS25AI5E is deeper than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 2.5 cm taller height
    Bosch SMS25AI5E is taller than the average dishwasher (84.5 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 7.9 kg heavier weight
    Bosch SMS25AI5E is heavier than the average dishwasher (47 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 0.2 cm wider width
    Bosch SMS25AI5E is wider than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 59.8 cm).
  • Does not have an automatic door-opening feature
    Bosch SMS25AI5E 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 SMS25AI5E 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 SMS25AI5E 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 SMS25AI5E uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.brushless vs inverter
  • 4 dB higher noise level
    Bosch SMS25AI5E has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (48 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 SMS25AI5E has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (48 dB vs 44 dB).48 dB vs 44 dB
  • 0.17 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Bosch SMS25AI5E 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 SMS25AI5E uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.92 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 30 min longer quick wash time
    Bosch SMS25AI5E 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 SMS25AI5E takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (60 min vs 30 min).60 min vs 30 min
  • 2 fewer place settings
    Bosch SMS25AI5E holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (12 vs 14).
    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

    Bosch SMS25AI5E holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (12 vs 14).12 vs 14
  • Worse noise emission class
    Bosch SMS25AI5E 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 SMS25AI5E has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).C vs B
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Bosch SMS25AI5E 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 SMS25AI5E has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).E vs D
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Programmes
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Design

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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
amazon
4.4
440 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about Bosch SMS25AI05E?

  • Operates very quietly due to the EcoSilence brushless motor
  • Delivers excellent and reliable overall cleaning performance
  • Features a clear digital display that tracks remaining cycle time
  • Low water consumption of only 9.5 liters on default cycles
  • Equipped with useful time-saving functions like VarioSpeedPlus and a quick program
  • Anti-fingerprint stainless steel finish makes the exterior easy to clean and maintain

What customers dislike about Bosch SMS25AI05E?

  • Standard energy-saving and Eco programs take a long time to finish
  • Lower rack prong design is optimized for standard place settings and can be awkward for large mixing bowls or cookware
  • Drying results can occasionally leave lingering moisture inside, requiring regular use to prevent damp smells
  • Relies on a Polinox plastic base rather than a full stainless steel interior tub

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