OVERALL
SPECS
VS AVERAGE
REVIEWS
ALTERNATIVES

Bosch SMS2HTI79E Review | 59 Data compared

double-arrow
  • Avg. price in UK: ~£550
  • Avg. price in US: ~$670
  • No. of place settings: 12
  • Energy efficiency class: E
  • Noise level: 46 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Bosch SMS2HTI79E 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%

7.5

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%

7.0

Performance

30.0%

8.5

Features

25.0%

7.2

Programmes

10.0%

7.1

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
(53)
amazon
4.5
(46)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

Exceptional
  • 5.0
    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%

    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%

    1.8

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    6.4

    No. of place settings

  • bosch-sms2hti79e
  • bosch-sms2hti79e
  • bosch-sms2hti79e
  • bosch-sms2hti79e
  • bosch-sms2hti79e
  • bosch-sms2hti79e
  • bosch-sms2hti79e
  • bosch-sms2hti79e
  • bosch-sms2hti79e
  • bosch-sms2hti79e
  • bosch-sms2hti79e
  • bosch-sms2hti79e
  • bosch-sms2hti79e
bosch-sms2hti79e
bosch-sms2hti79e
bosch-sms2hti79e
bosch-sms2hti79e
bosch-sms2hti79e
bosch-sms2hti79e
bosch-sms2hti79e
bosch-sms2hti79e
bosch-sms2hti79e
bosch-sms2hti79e
bosch-sms2hti79e
bosch-sms2hti79e
bosch-sms2hti79e

Best prices in UK

Best rankings

?

Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The Bosch SMS2HTI79E is a Serie 2 freestanding 60cm dishwasher featuring a 12 place setting capacity, 6 wash programs, an EcoSilence Drive motor operating at 46 dB, and a water consumption rate of 9.5 liters per cycle under the Eco 50°C program. Main advantages include smart remote management via the Home Connect app, an Extra Dry option that uses higher rinsing temperatures to eliminate plasticware moisture, and reliable AquaStop leak protection. However, it holds an entry-level European energy efficiency rating of Class E, its intensive Eco cycle runs a lengthy 225 minutes, and it lacks the advanced Zeolith drying systems found in higher Bosch tiers.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Bosch SMS2HTI79E

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%

7.0

Performance

30.0%

8.5

Features

25.0%

7.2

Programmes

10.0%

7.1

Design

7.5
Bosch SMS2HTI79E has a technical score of 7.48 points, which is lower than 63.1% 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%

9.0

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.5
(53)
amazon
4.5
(46)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

9.3
Bosch SMS2HTI79E 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 SMS2HTI79E 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%

7.8

Overall score

40.0%

7.6

Price

7.8
Bosch SMS2HTI79E 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 SMS2HTI79E 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 SMS2HTI79E 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 SMS2HTI79E 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 SMS2HTI79E 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 SMS2HTI79E 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.
Show more
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 SMS2HTI79E 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 SMS2HTI79E 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 SMS2HTI79E 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

225 min
Bosch SMS2HTI79E completes its Eco wash in 225 min, which is shorter than that of 60.5% of dishwashers and equal to that of 2.1% 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

no
Bosch SMS2HTI79E does not have a delicate wash program. This feature is present in 60% of dishwashers.
Show more
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 SMS2HTI79E 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 SMS2HTI79E 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 SMS2HTI79E 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 SMS2HTI79E 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 SMS2HTI79E has an adjustable water softener. This feature is present in 99% of dishwashers.
Show more
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 SMS2HTI79E 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 SMS2HTI79E 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 SMS2HTI79E 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 SMS2HTI79E has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
Show more

Bosch SMS2HTI79E vs the average dishwasher

  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Bosch SMS2HTI79E 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 SMS2HTI79E 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.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Bosch SMS2HTI79E 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 SMS2HTI79E supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • 570 L/year lower annual water consumption
    Bosch SMS2HTI79E uses less water annually than the average dishwasher (2090 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Annual water consumption.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Annual water consumption across dishwashers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Bosch SMS2HTI79E uses less water annually than the average dishwasher (2090 L/year vs 2660 L/year).2090 L/year vs 2660 L/year
  • Supports voice control
    Bosch SMS2HTI79E 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 SMS2HTI79E 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 SMS2HTI79E 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 SMS2HTI79E 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 SMS2HTI79E 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 SMS2HTI79E 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 SMS2HTI79E 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 SMS2HTI79E has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (9.3 vs 8).9.3 vs 8
  • 10x more popular
    Bosch SMS2HTI79E 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 SMS2HTI79E is more popular than the average dishwasher (10 vs 1).10 vs 1
  • 570 L/year lower annual water consumption
    Bosch SMS2HTI79E uses less water annually than the average dishwasher (2090 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
  • 10 min shorter Eco wash time
    Bosch SMS2HTI79E finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (225 min vs 235 min).
  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Bosch SMS2HTI79E 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.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Bosch SMS2HTI79E supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • Supports voice control
    Bosch SMS2HTI79E 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 SMS2HTI79E has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).
  • 0.1 m longer supply hose length
    Bosch SMS2HTI79E 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 SMS2HTI79E uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
  • 0.17 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Bosch SMS2HTI79E uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • Worse noise emission class
    Bosch SMS2HTI79E has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Bosch SMS2HTI79E has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).
  • 2 dB higher noise level
    Bosch SMS2HTI79E has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).
  • 30 min longer quick wash time
    Bosch SMS2HTI79E takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (60 min vs 30 min).
  • Does not have a delicate wash program
    Bosch SMS2HTI79E 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.
  • Does not have an automatic door-opening feature
    Bosch SMS2HTI79E 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.
  • 2 fewer place settings
    Bosch SMS2HTI79E holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (12 vs 14).
  • 4 cm deeper depth
    Bosch SMS2HTI79E is deeper than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 2.5 cm taller height
    Bosch SMS2HTI79E is taller than the average dishwasher (84.5 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 9.6 kg heavier weight
    Bosch SMS2HTI79E is heavier than the average dishwasher (48.7 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 0.2 cm wider width
    Bosch SMS2HTI79E is wider than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 59.8 cm).
  • Does not have an automatic door-opening feature
    Bosch SMS2HTI79E 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 SMS2HTI79E 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 SMS2HTI79E 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 SMS2HTI79E uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.brushless vs inverter
  • 0.17 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Bosch SMS2HTI79E 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 SMS2HTI79E 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 SMS2HTI79E 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 SMS2HTI79E 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 delicate wash program
    Bosch SMS2HTI79E 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 SMS2HTI79E 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.
  • 2 fewer place settings
    Bosch SMS2HTI79E 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 SMS2HTI79E holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (12 vs 14).12 vs 14
  • Worse noise emission class
    Bosch SMS2HTI79E 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 SMS2HTI79E has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).C vs B
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Bosch SMS2HTI79E 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 SMS2HTI79E has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).E vs D
Total
Overall
Performance
Programmes
Features
Design

Graphic comparison of Bosch SMS2HTI79E and other products in the Dishwashers category

Attribute category
Attribute
No results found

Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
amazon
4.5
53 Reviews
amazon
4.5
46 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about Bosch SMS2HTI79E?

  • Cleans dishes effectively, removing stubborn masala and grease stains
  • Operates very quietly with a dedicated Silence program
  • Smart features allow convenient remote control via the Home Connect app
  • ExtraDry option delivers excellent drying performance, even for plastic containers
  • Flexible storage layout with a height-adjustable upper basket
  • Highly water-efficient, using minimal water per cycle
  • Anti-fingerprint brushed steel finish stays clean and visually appealing

What customers dislike about Bosch SMS2HTI79E?

  • Cannot completely clean heavily or woefully burnt food residues without manual scrubbing
  • Unsuitable for non-dishwasher-safe materials like cast iron, aluminum, and wood
  • Requires proper and precise arrangement of dishes for an optimal clean
  • Regular maintenance is necessary to prevent food debris from clogging the bottom filters

Best alternatives

hoover-hf4a4s3psa
Hoover HF4A4S3PSA

Dishwashers

9.0
bosch-sms4emw06g
Bosch SMS4EMW06G

Dishwashers

8.7
No image
Beko BDFN36550PFG

Dishwashers

8.6
bosch-sms4emi06e
Bosch SMS4EMI06E

Dishwashers

8.5
haier-xf5c4m1x
Haier XF5C4M1X

Dishwashers

8.6
bosch-sms6ecw04e
Bosch SMS6ECW04E

Dishwashers

8.4
No image
Bosch SMS4ECW28E

Dishwashers

8.5
bosch-sps4emi17e
Bosch SPS4EMI17E

Dishwashers

8.6
bosch-sms6ecc12e
Bosch SMS6ECC12E

Dishwashers

9.1
whirlpool-w7fhs41
Whirlpool W7FHS41

Dishwashers

8.1
bosch-sms4eci14e-series-4
Bosch SMS4ECI14E Series 4

Dishwashers

8.0
No image
Hisense Standard Dishwasher - Black - A Rated

Dishwashers

9.0

Compare Bosch SMS2HTI79E with other products in the Dishwashers category

VS
VS

Compare