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Bosch SMS2HTI54E Series 2 Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£410No. of place settings:12Energy efficiency class:ENoise level:46 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

Bosch SMS2HTI54E Series 2 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

Score
7.6/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components

80%

7.3

Technical score

20%

8.9

User score

â–¼Worse than 61% of dishwashers
7.3

Technical score

Technical score
7.3/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

35%

6.9

Performance

30%

7.6

Features

25%

7.0

Programmes

10%

8.1

Design

â–¼Worse than 73% of dishwashers
8.9

User score

User score
8.9/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

8.7

Number of reviews

Based on 140 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
★Better than 93% of dishwashers
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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Bosch SMS2HTI54E Series 2

Technical score
Technical score
7.3/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components:

35%

6.9

Performance

30%

7.6

Features

25%

7.0

Programmes

10%

8.1

Design

7.3
User score
User score
8.9/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

8.7

Number of reviews

Based on 140 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.9
Popularity
Popularity
8.7/ 10
✕
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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 84% of models
Popularity:
Bosch SMS2HTI54E Series 2 has a popularity score of 8.7 points, which is higher than 83.7% of products in this category.
8.7
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components:

60%

7.6

Overall score

40%

8.4

Price

7.8
Energy efficiency class
E
Energy efficiency class
E
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This dishwasher has energy efficiency class E, worse than that of 67.6% of dishwashers and the same as that of 26.5% of dishwashers.
Washing efficiency class
A
Washing efficiency class
A
â–² Better than 1% of models
This dishwasher has washing efficiency class A, better than that of 1.1% of dishwashers and the same as that of 98.9% of dishwashers.
Drying efficiency class
A
Drying efficiency class
A
â–² Better than 1% of models
This dishwasher has drying efficiency class A, better than that of 1.1% of dishwashers and the same as that of 98.9% of dishwashers.
Noise emission class
C
Noise emission class
C
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
This dishwasher has noise-emission class C, worse than that of 55.5% of dishwashers and the same as that of 40.4% of dishwashers.
Energy consumption per cycle
0.92 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.92 kWh
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.92 kWh; it is higher than that of 78.8% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 5.5% of the dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
5
No. of wash programs
5
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <5 – >10
The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is 5; it is lower than that of 77.9% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 18.8% of the dishwashers.
Quick wash program
yes
Quick wash program
yes
Category Benchmark
This dishwasher has a quick wash programme. Overall, 99.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
Quick wash time
60 min
Quick wash time
60 min
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <28 min – >60 min
This dishwasher completes the quick programme in 60 min; it is longer than that of 76.8% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the programme on 19.9% of the dishwashers.
Eco wash time
225 min
Eco wash time
225 min
â–² Better than 60% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 225 min; it is shorter than that of 60.3% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 2.1% of the dishwashers.
Delicate wash program
no
Delicate wash program
no
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
This dishwasher does not have a delicate wash programme. Overall, 60.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Automatic door opening
no
Automatic door opening
no
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
This dishwasher does not have an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 65.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
Touch screen
no
Touch screen
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This dishwasher does not have a touch screen. Overall, 10.9% of dishwashers have this feature.
Load sensor
yes
Load sensor
yes
â–² Better than 30% of models
This dishwasher has a load sensor. Overall, 69.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
Overflow protection
yes
Overflow protection
yes
â–² Better than 3% of models
This dishwasher has overflow protection. Overall, 97.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
Adjustable water softener
yes
Adjustable water softener
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This dishwasher has an adjustable water softener. Overall, 99% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Type of installation
freestanding
No. of place settings
12
No. of place settings
12
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Market range: <10 – >15
The number of place settings on this dishwasher is 12; it is lower than that of 76% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 5.5% of the dishwashers.
Cutlery basket
yes
Cutlery basket
yes
â–² Better than 42% of models
This dishwasher has a cutlery basket. Overall, 57.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
Height adjustable top basket
yes
Height adjustable top basket
yes
â–² Better than 8% of models
This dishwasher has a height-adjustable top basket. Overall, 91.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
Digital display
yes
Digital display
yes
â–² Better than 10% of models
This dishwasher has a digital display. Overall, 90.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Bosch SMS2HTI54E Series 2 vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Self-cleaning filter system
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This dishwasher has a self-cleaning filter system, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-cleaning filter system. Overall, 34.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has Wi-Fi
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not have Wi-Fi. Overall, 43.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has voice control
    Voice control
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This dishwasher has voice control, while the average dishwasher does not have voice control. Overall, 40.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 0.25 m longer cable
    Cable length
    1.75 m
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <1.3 m – >1.75 m
    This dishwasher 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
    Supply hose length
    1.65 m
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >1.65 m
    This dishwasher has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).
    1.65 m vs 1.55 m
  • 8.66x more popular
    Bosch SMS2HTI54E Series 2 is more popular than the average dishwasher (8.66 vs 1).
    8.66 vs 1
  • 11.2% higher user score
    User score
    8.9/ 10
    ✕
    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 distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Bosch SMS2HTI54E Series 2
    the average dishwasher
    Bosch SMS2HTI54E Series 2 has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (8.90 vs 8.000).
    8.9 vs 8
  • 10 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    225 min
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (225 min vs 235 min).
    225 min vs 235 min
  • 8.66x more popular
    Bosch SMS2HTI54E Series 2 is more popular than the average dishwasher (8.66 vs 1).
    8.66 vs 1
  • 11.2% higher user score
    User score
    8.9/ 10
    ✕
    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 distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Bosch SMS2HTI54E Series 2
    the average dishwasher
    Bosch SMS2HTI54E Series 2 has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (8.90 vs 8.000).
    8.9 vs 8
  • 2.4% cheaper
    Bosch SMS2HTI54E Series 2 is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£410 vs £420).
    £410 vs £420
  • 10 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    225 min
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (225 min vs 235 min).
    225 min vs 235 min
  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Self-cleaning filter system
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This dishwasher has a self-cleaning filter system, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-cleaning filter system. Overall, 34.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has Wi-Fi
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not have Wi-Fi. Overall, 43.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has voice control
    Voice control
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This dishwasher has voice control, while the average dishwasher does not have voice control. Overall, 40.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 0.25 m longer cable
    Cable length
    1.75 m
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <1.3 m – >1.75 m
    This dishwasher 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
    Supply hose length
    1.65 m
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >1.65 m
    This dishwasher has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).
    1.65 m vs 1.55 m
  • No automatic door-opening feature
    Automatic door opening
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This dishwasher does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 65% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Motor type
    Motor type
    brushless
    â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
    This dishwasher uses brushless as its motor type, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    brushless vs inverter
  • 0.17 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.92 kWh
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.92 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 30 min longer quick programme
    Quick wash time
    60 min
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <28 min – >60 min
    This dishwasher has a longer quick programme than the average dishwasher (60 min vs 30 min).
    60 min vs 30 min
  • No delicate wash programme
    Delicate wash program
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a delicate wash programme, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash programme. Overall, 60.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 2 fewer place settings
    No. of place settings
    12
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (12 vs 14).
    12 vs 14
  • Worse noise-emission class
    Noise emission class
    C
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    E
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).
    E vs D
  • 0.5% worse value for money
    Bosch SMS2HTI54E Series 2 offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (7.82 vs 7.9).
    7.82 vs 7.86
  • Motor type
    Motor type
    brushless
    â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
    This dishwasher uses brushless as its motor type, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    brushless vs inverter
  • 0.17 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.92 kWh
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.92 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • Worse noise-emission class
    Noise emission class
    C
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    E
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).
    E vs D
  • 2 dB louder
    Noise level
    46 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).
    46 dB vs 44 dB
  • 30 min longer quick programme
    Quick wash time
    60 min
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <28 min – >60 min
    This dishwasher has a longer quick programme than the average dishwasher (60 min vs 30 min).
    60 min vs 30 min
  • No delicate wash programme
    Delicate wash program
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a delicate wash programme, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash programme. Overall, 60.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 1 fewer wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    5
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (5 vs 6).
    5 vs 6
  • No automatic door-opening feature
    Automatic door opening
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This dishwasher does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 65% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No rinse-aid indicator
    Rinse aid indicator
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a rinse-aid indicator, while the average dishwasher has a rinse-aid indicator. Overall, 95.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No salt indicator
    Salt indicator
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a salt indicator, while the average dishwasher has a salt indicator. Overall, 97.4% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 2 fewer place settings
    No. of place settings
    12
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (12 vs 14).
    12 vs 14
  • 26.7% heavier
    Weight
    49.6 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (49.6 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    49.6 kg vs 39.15 kg

Third-party reviews

Based on 140 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Bosch SMS2HTI54E Series 2

  • Whisper-quiet operation thanks to the EcoSilence Drive brushless motor
  • Convenient smart home features and remote control via the Home Connect app
  • Resource-efficient half-load function saves water and energy for smaller loads
  • Flexible height-adjustable top basket (Rackmatic system) accommodates larger pots and pans
  • Reliable leak protection provided by the built-in AquaStop safety system
  • DosageAssist ensures even dissolving and distribution of the detergent tablet

What we don't like about Bosch SMS2HTI54E Series 2

  • Basic washing performance compared to higher-end Bosch series models
  • Drying efficiency can be sub-optimal, sometimes requiring dishes to air-dry manually afterward
  • Plastic parts and overall build quality can feel cheaper and more basic due to its entry-level design
  • Limited selection of built-in washing programs on the physical console
  • Standard eco-cycles can be quite long to complete

Verdict

The Bosch SMS2HTI54E Series 2 is a freestanding 60 cm stainless steel dishwasher offering a 12 place setting capacity and powered by an efficient, quiet EcoSilence Drive brushless motor operating at 46 dB. It features 6 wash programs (including Eco 50°C and Intensive 70°C), smart Wi-Fi integration via the Home Connect app, a lifetime AquaStop flood protection warranty, and an EcoDosage assistant for even detergent distribution. Main advantages include convenient remote operation, reliable leak safety, specialized Extra Drying technology, and an adjustable upper Vario basket for loading flexibility. However, it holds a relatively lower Energy Efficiency Class E rating, lacks a dedicated third cutlery drawer (relying on a bottom basket instead), and has a plastic Polinox base rather than a full stainless steel interior tub.

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