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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£390
  • Avg. price in US: ~$420
  • No. of place settings: 12
  • Energy efficiency class: E
  • Noise level: 48 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Bosch SMS26AW01F review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.9

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%

7.5

Technical Score

20.0%

9.3

User score

Very good
7.5

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%

6.8

Performance

30.0%

8.6

Features

25.0%

7.6

Programmes

10.0%

6.9

Design

Very good
9.3

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%

9.0

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.5
(109)

(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 SMS26AW01F is a 60 cm freestanding Series 2 dishwasher featuring a 12 place setting capacity, a quiet EcoSilence Drive motor operating at 48 dB, and 6 wash programs (including Eco 50°C, Intensive 70°C, and Glass 40°C) alongside 3 special options like VarioSpeed Plus and Extra Dry. Key pros include an adjustable 3-stage RackMatic top basket, intelligent AquaSensor dirt detection, reliable AquaStop leak protection, and a highly efficient 9.5-liter water consumption per cycle. However, major cons include a lower Class E energy efficiency rating (consuming 92 kWh per 100 cycles), the lack of a dedicated top cutlery drawer (using a traditional basket instead), and a plastic Polinox base rather than a full stainless steel interior.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Bosch SMS26AW01F

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%

6.8

Performance

30.0%

8.6

Features

25.0%

7.6

Programmes

10.0%

6.9

Design

7.5
Bosch SMS26AW1F has a technical score of 7.54 points, which is lower than 59.7% 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%

9.0

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.5
(109)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

9.3
Bosch SMS26AW1F has a user score of 9.3 points, which is higher than 93.3% 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 SMS26AW1F 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%

7.9

Overall score

40.0%

8.5

Price

8.1
Bosch SMS26AW1F 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

E
Bosch SMS26AW1F 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 SMS26AW1F 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 SMS26AW1F 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 SMS26AW1F 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 SMS26AW1F 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

6
Bosch SMS26AW1F 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 SMS26AW1F 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 SMS26AW1F 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 SMS26AW1F 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 SMS26AW1F 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 SMS26AW1F 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 SMS26AW1F 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 SMS26AW1F 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 SMS26AW1F 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 SMS26AW1F 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 SMS26AW1F 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 SMS26AW1F 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 SMS26AW1F 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 SMS26AW1F has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Bosch SMS26AW01F vs the average dishwasher

  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Bosch SMS26AW1F has a self-cleaning filter system, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-cleaning filter system. 33.8% of dishwashers have a self-cleaning filter system.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Self-cleaning filter system.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: HIGH

    Bosch SMS26AW1F has a self-cleaning filter system, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-cleaning filter system. 33.8% of dishwashers have a self-cleaning filter system.
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Bosch SMS26AW1F has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Hygiene programme.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Bosch SMS26AW1F has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
  • 1 more wash temperatures
    Bosch SMS26AW1F offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (5 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 SMS26AW1F offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (5 vs 4).5 vs 4
  • 25 min shorter Eco wash time
    Bosch SMS26AW1F 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 SMS26AW1F 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 SMS26AW1F 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 SMS26AW1F 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 SMS26AW1F 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 SMS26AW1F has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).1.65 m vs 1.55 m
  • 16.3% higher user score
    Bosch SMS26AW1F has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (9.3 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 SMS26AW1F has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (9.3 vs 8).9.3 vs 8
  • 10x more popular
    Bosch SMS26AW1F 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 SMS26AW1F is more popular than the average dishwasher (10 vs 1).10 vs 1
  • 1 more wash temperatures
    Bosch SMS26AW1F offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (5 vs 4).
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Bosch SMS26AW1F has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
  • 25 min shorter Eco wash time
    Bosch SMS26AW1F finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (210 min vs 235 min).
  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Bosch SMS26AW1F has a self-cleaning filter system, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-cleaning filter system. 33.8% of dishwashers have a self-cleaning filter system.
  • 0.25 m longer cable length
    Bosch SMS26AW1F has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).
  • 0.1 m longer supply hose length
    Bosch SMS26AW1F has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).

Total
Overall
Performance
Programmes
Features
Design
  • Uses a different motor type
    Bosch SMS26AW1F uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
  • 4 dB higher noise level
    Bosch SMS26AW1F has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (48 dB vs 44 dB).
  • 0.17 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Bosch SMS26AW1F uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • Worse noise emission class
    Bosch SMS26AW1F has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Bosch SMS26AW1F has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).
  • 30 min longer quick wash time
    Bosch SMS26AW1F takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (60 min vs 30 min).
  • Does not have a quiet wash program
    Bosch SMS26AW1F does not have a quiet wash program, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a quiet wash program.
  • Does not have a favorite cycle
    Bosch SMS26AW1F does not have a favorite cycle, while the average dishwasher has a favorite cycle. 67.4% of dishwashers have a favorite cycle.
  • Does not have a detergent tablet counter in the app
    Bosch SMS26AW1F 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 SMS26AW1F holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (12 vs 14).
  • 4 cm deeper depth
    Bosch SMS26AW1F is deeper than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 13.81 kg heavier weight
    Bosch SMS26AW1F is heavier than the average dishwasher (52.9 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 2.5 cm taller height
    Bosch SMS26AW1F is taller than the average dishwasher (84.5 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 0.2 cm wider width
    Bosch SMS26AW1F is wider than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 59.8 cm).
  • Uses a different motor type
    Bosch SMS26AW1F 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 SMS26AW1F uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.brushless vs inverter
  • 4 dB higher noise level
    Bosch SMS26AW1F 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 SMS26AW1F 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 SMS26AW1F 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 SMS26AW1F 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 SMS26AW1F 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 SMS26AW1F 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 SMS26AW1F 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 SMS26AW1F holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (12 vs 14).12 vs 14
  • Worse noise emission class
    Bosch SMS26AW1F 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 SMS26AW1F has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).C vs B
  • Does not have a quiet wash program
    Bosch SMS26AW1F does not have a quiet wash program, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a quiet wash program.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Quiet wash program.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Bosch SMS26AW1F does not have a quiet wash program, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a quiet wash program.
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Bosch SMS26AW1F 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 SMS26AW1F has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).E vs D
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Performance
Programmes
Features
Design

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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
amazon
4.5
109 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about Bosch SMS26AW01F?

  • Operates quietly with the EcoSilence Drive motor
  • Excellent drying results, especially with the Extra Dry option
  • Easy to use and program
  • Great value for money with high washing efficiency
  • High loading flexibility due to the 3-stage RackMatic height-adjustable top basket
  • Reliable safety features including the AquaStop leak protection system

What customers dislike about Bosch SMS26AW01F?

  • Lower energy efficiency rating (Class E)
  • Higher water consumption per cycle (9.5 liters) compared to newer mid-tier models
  • Lacks advanced smart features like Wi-Fi or Home Connect app integration found in higher Series models
  • Limited capacity of 12 place settings which may feel small for larger families
  • A maximum noise level of 48 dB, which some users might consider slightly louder than premium 44 dB options

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