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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£410
  • Avg. price in US: ~$530
  • No. of place settings: 12
  • Energy efficiency class: E
  • Noise level: 46 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Bosch SMS26AI08G review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.6

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%

10

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%

6.9

Performance

30.0%

7.2

Features

25.0%

6.9

Programmes

10.0%

6.5

Design

Good
10

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%

10

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
5.0
(23)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

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  • 5.0
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    1.7

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    8.3

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    6.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    4.9

    Noise level

    10.0%

    6.4

    No. of place settings

  • 5.1
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    4.9

    Noise level

    20.0%

    6.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    6.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    1.7

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    6.4

    No. of place settings

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Verdict

The Bosch Series 2 SMS26AI08G is a full-size, freestanding 60 cm dishwasher featuring a 12 place setting capacity, an anti-fingerprint silver inox finish, and an EcoSilence Drive motor that operates at a quiet 46 dB. It offers 6 wash programs (including Intensive 70°C, Auto 45-65°C, and Eco 50°C) alongside specialized functions like ExtraDry for plastics, VarioSpeed Plus, and an adjustable upper basket for loading flexibility. Major advantages include an efficient water consumption of just 9.5 liters per eco cycle, active AquaMix glass protection, and an automated DosageAssist system that ensures uniform detergent dissolution. However, notable drawbacks include a lower E-class energy efficiency rating under current standards, the absence of smart Wi-Fi Home Connect compatibility, and the lack of a dedicated modern cutlery tray, relying instead on a traditional cutlery basket.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Bosch SMS26AI08G

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%

6.9

Performance

30.0%

7.2

Features

25.0%

6.9

Programmes

10.0%

6.5

Design

6.9
Bosch SMS26AI8G has a technical score of 6.94 points, which is lower than 82.1% 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%

10

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
5.0
(23)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

10
Bosch SMS26AI8G has a user score of 10 points, which is higher than 99.8% 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 SMS26AI8G 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%

7.6

Overall score

40.0%

8.4

Price

7.8
Bosch SMS26AI8G has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.8 points, which is lower than 51.5% 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 SMS26AI8G 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 SMS26AI8G 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 SMS26AI8G 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 SMS26AI8G 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

0.923 kWh
Bosch SMS26AI8G uses 0.923 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

6
Bosch SMS26AI8G 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 SMS26AI8G 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 SMS26AI8G 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 SMS26AI8G 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

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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 SMS26AI8G 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 SMS26AI8G 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 SMS26AI8G 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 SMS26AI8G 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 SMS26AI8G 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 SMS26AI8G 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

yes
Bosch SMS26AI8G has a cutlery basket. This feature is present in 58.4% 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 SMS26AI8G 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 SMS26AI8G has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Bosch SMS26AI08G vs the average dishwasher

  • 0.4 W lower standby power consumption
    Bosch SMS26AI8G 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 SMS26AI8G 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 SMS26AI8G 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 SMS26AI8G 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 SMS26AI8G 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 SMS26AI8G 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 SMS26AI8G 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 SMS26AI8G has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).1.65 m vs 1.55 m
  • 25% higher user score
    Bosch SMS26AI8G has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (10 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 SMS26AI8G has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (10 vs 8).10 vs 8
  • 10x more popular
    Bosch SMS26AI8G 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 SMS26AI8G is more popular than the average dishwasher (10 vs 1).10 vs 1
  • 2.4% cheaper
    Bosch SMS26AI8G is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£410 vs £420).
    Bosch SMS26AI8G is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£410 vs £420).£410 vs £420
  • 0.4 W lower standby power consumption
    Bosch SMS26AI8G has lower standby power consumption than the average dishwasher (0.1 W vs 0.5 W).
  • 25 min shorter Eco wash time
    Bosch SMS26AI8G finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (210 min vs 235 min).
  • 0.25 m longer cable length
    Bosch SMS26AI8G has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).
  • 0.1 m longer supply hose length
    Bosch SMS26AI8G has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).

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Performance
Programmes
Design
  • Uses a different motor type
    Bosch SMS26AI8G uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
  • 0.17 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Bosch SMS26AI8G uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • Worse noise emission class
    Bosch SMS26AI8G has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Bosch SMS26AI8G has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).
  • 2 dB higher noise level
    Bosch SMS26AI8G has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).
  • 30 min longer quick wash time
    Bosch SMS26AI8G takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (60 min vs 30 min).
  • Does not have a half-load option
    Bosch SMS26AI8G 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 an automatic door-opening feature
    Bosch SMS26AI8G 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 SMS26AI8G 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 SMS26AI8G holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (12 vs 14).
  • Does not have a child lock
    Bosch SMS26AI8G 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 SMS26AI8G is deeper than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 2.5 cm taller height
    Bosch SMS26AI8G is taller than the average dishwasher (84.5 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 8.6 kg heavier weight
    Bosch SMS26AI8G is heavier than the average dishwasher (47.7 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 0.2 cm wider width
    Bosch SMS26AI8G is wider than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 59.8 cm).
  • Does not have an automatic door-opening feature
    Bosch SMS26AI8G 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 SMS26AI8G 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 SMS26AI8G 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 SMS26AI8G uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.brushless vs inverter
  • 0.17 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Bosch SMS26AI8G 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 SMS26AI8G uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.923 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 30 min longer quick wash time
    Bosch SMS26AI8G 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 SMS26AI8G 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 SMS26AI8G 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 SMS26AI8G 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.
  • 2 fewer place settings
    Bosch SMS26AI8G 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 SMS26AI8G holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (12 vs 14).12 vs 14
  • Worse noise emission class
    Bosch SMS26AI8G 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 SMS26AI8G has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).C vs B
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Bosch SMS26AI8G 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 SMS26AI8G has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).E vs D
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Programmes
Features
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United Kingdom
amazon
5.0
23 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about Bosch SMS26AI08G?

  • Very quiet operation (46 dB EcoSilence Drive motor)
  • Excellent cleaning performance leaving dishes sparkling clean
  • Effective drying capabilities enhanced by the ExtraDry function
  • User-friendly programming and clear LED display
  • Economical water consumption using just 9.5 litres per cycle
  • Convenient 1-hour quick wash option
  • Flexible loading with a height-adjustable upper basket
  • Brushed steel finish is highly resistant to fingerprints

What customers dislike about Bosch SMS26AI08G?

  • Standard and Eco wash cycles take a long time to complete
  • Lower energy efficiency rating (E-rated under newer scales)
  • Lacks a dedicated pull-out cutlery tray (uses a standard cutlery basket)
  • Capacity is limited to 12 place settings, which may feel tight for larger families
  • Basic Series 2 model lacking advanced adjustment systems found in higher series

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