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Bosch SMS46KW02E review: 60 specs compared

Avg. price:~£?No. of place settings:13Energy efficiency class:ENoise level:46 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

Bosch SMS46KW02E Review: Compare 60 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

Bosch SMS46KW02E
7.9/10

Overall score

Score
7.9/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs and ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 75%, User score 25%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

75%

7.8

Technical score

25%

8.2

User score

â–²Better than 50% of dishwashers
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Value for money

Value for money
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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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Score components

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

?

Price

Price not known yet
7.8

Technical score

Technical score
7.8/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 75% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

7.0

Performance

30%

8.2

Features

25%

7.9

Programmes

10%

8.8

Design

â–¼Worse than 54%
8.2

User score

User score
8.2/ 10
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What it is
How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.7, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
Share: User score counts 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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70%

8.4

Rating

30%

7.8

Popularity

â–¼Worse than 51%
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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Bosch SMS46KW02E

Technical score
Technical score
7.8/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 75% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components:

35%

7.0

Performance

30%

8.2

Features

25%

7.9

Programmes

10%

8.8

Design

7.8
Value for money
Value for money
8.5/ 10
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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–² Better than 87% of models
Score components:

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

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Price

8.5
Energy efficiency class
E
This dishwasher has energy efficiency class E, worse than that of 68.2% of dishwashers and the same as that of 26.3% of dishwashers.
Washing efficiency class
A
This dishwasher has washing efficiency class A, better than that of 0.9% of dishwashers and the same as that of 99.1% of dishwashers.
Drying efficiency class
A
This dishwasher has drying efficiency class A, better than that of 1% of dishwashers and the same as that of 99% of dishwashers.
Noise emission class
B
This dishwasher has noise-emission class B, better than that of 45.1% of dishwashers and the same as that of 53.4% of dishwashers.
Energy consumption per cycle
0.937 kWh
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.937 kWh; it is higher than that of 89.2% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 4.2% of the dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
?
Quick wash program
yes
This dishwasher has a quick wash programme. Overall, 99.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
Quick wash time
60 min
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 20% of the dishwashers.
Eco wash time
?
Delicate wash program
yes
This dishwasher has a delicate wash programme. Overall, 61.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Automatic door opening
no
This dishwasher does not have an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 63.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
Touch screen
no
This dishwasher does not have a touch screen. Overall, 9.5% of dishwashers have this feature.
Load sensor
yes
This dishwasher has a load sensor. Overall, 69.4% of dishwashers have this feature.
Overflow protection
yes
This dishwasher has overflow protection. Overall, 96.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
Adjustable water softener
yes
This dishwasher has an adjustable water softener. Overall, 99.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Type of installation
freestanding
No. of place settings
13
Market range: <10 – >15
The number of place settings on this dishwasher is 13; it is lower than that of 55% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 20.4% of the dishwashers.
Cutlery basket
yes
This dishwasher has a cutlery basket. Overall, 62.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
Height adjustable top basket
yes
This dishwasher has a height-adjustable top basket. Overall, 92% of dishwashers have this feature.
Digital display
yes
This dishwasher has a digital display. Overall, 91.5% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Bosch SMS46KW02E vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • Has Wi-Fi
    This dishwasher has Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not have Wi-Fi. Overall, 42.4% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has voice control
    This dishwasher has voice control, while the average dishwasher does not have voice control. Overall, 38.3% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has a detergent-tablet counter in the app
    This dishwasher has a detergent-tablet counter in the app, while the average dishwasher does not have a detergent-tablet counter in the app. Overall, 36.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 0.25 m longer cable
    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
    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
  • 7.1% better value for money
    Bosch SMS46KW02E offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.51 vs 7.9).
    8.51 vs 7.94
  • 2.5% higher user score
    User score
    8.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
    How we count it
    Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.7, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
    Share: User score counts 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models

    70%

    8.4

    Rating

    30%

    7.8

    Popularity

    8.2 vs 8.0
  • 7.1% better value for money
    Bosch SMS46KW02E offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.51 vs 7.9).
    8.51 vs 7.94
  • 2.5% higher user score
    User score
    8.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
    How we count it
    Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.7, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
    Share: User score counts 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models

    70%

    8.4

    Rating

    30%

    7.8

    Popularity

    8.2 vs 8.0
  • Has Wi-Fi
    This dishwasher has Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not have Wi-Fi. Overall, 42.4% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has a detergent-tablet counter in the app
    This dishwasher has a detergent-tablet counter in the app, while the average dishwasher does not have a detergent-tablet counter in the app. Overall, 36.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has voice control
    This dishwasher has voice control, while the average dishwasher does not have voice control. Overall, 38.3% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 0.25 m longer cable
    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
    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
    This dishwasher does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 63.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 0.19 kWh more energy per cycle
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.937 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • Motor type
    This dishwasher uses brushless as its motor type, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    brushless vs inverter
  • 30 min longer quick programme
    This dishwasher has a longer quick programme than the average dishwasher (60 min vs 30 min).
    60 min vs 30 min
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    This dishwasher has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).
    E vs D
  • 2 dB louder
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).
    46 dB vs 44 dB
  • 1 fewer place settings
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).
    13 vs 14
  • 34.4% heavier
    This dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (52.4 kg vs 39 kg).
    52.4 kg vs 39 kg
  • 0.19 kWh more energy per cycle
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.937 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • Motor type
    This dishwasher uses brushless as its motor type, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    brushless vs inverter
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    This dishwasher has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).
    E vs D
  • 2 dB louder
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).
    46 dB vs 44 dB
  • 30 min longer quick programme
    This dishwasher has a longer quick programme than the average dishwasher (60 min vs 30 min).
    60 min vs 30 min
  • No automatic door-opening feature
    This dishwasher does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 63.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 1 fewer place settings
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).
    13 vs 14
  • 34.4% heavier
    This dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (52.4 kg vs 39 kg).
    52.4 kg vs 39 kg

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What customers like about Bosch SMS46KW02E

  • The brushless motor has no brushes to wear out.
  • Wi-Fi lets you start or check the cycle from your phone.
  • 13 place settings cover a family meal in one run.
  • The half load option saves water on small washes.
  • The delicate program suits glasses and thin china.
  • The time remaining indicator shows how far the cycle has got.

What customers don't like about Bosch SMS46KW02E

  • The quick wash takes 60 min, which is long when plates are needed fast.
  • There is no hygiene programme, so there is no dedicated sanitising cycle.
  • Four wash temperatures give less choice for different loads.
  • At 52.4 kg it is hard to move for cleaning behind it.
  • Each cycle uses 0.937 kWh in energy class E.

Verdict

With a brushless motor, Wi-Fi and a half load option, the Bosch SMS46KW02E suits a mid-sized family that runs the machine often. It holds 13 place settings and runs at 46 dB, which is quiet enough for an open kitchen. Each cycle uses 9.5 L of water and 0.937 kWh, and the half load option saves water on small washes. The quick wash takes 60 min, which is long if you want clean plates in a hurry. There is no hygiene programme, and the four wash temperatures top out at 70 °C. Over a year the machine uses 2660 L of water. A delay start of up to 24 h suits a household on a different timetable. It suits a family that wants a plain everyday machine and does not need a hygiene cycle.

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