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Bosch SMS4ECI14E Series 4 Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£550No. of place settings:13Energy efficiency class:CNoise level:44 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

Bosch SMS4ECI14E Series 4 Review: Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.1

Overall score

Score
8.1/ 10
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An overall evaluation of products in the Dishwashers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 62% of models
Score components

80%

7.9

Technical score

20%

8.9

User score

â–²Better than 62% of dishwashers
7.9

Technical score

Technical score
7.9/ 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–² Better than 55% of models
Score components

35%

7.8

Performance

30%

8.9

Features

25%

6.7

Programmes

10%

7.9

Design

â–²Better than 55% 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 92% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

Based on 88 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.
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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Bosch SMS4ECI14E Series 4

Technical score
Technical score
7.9/ 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–² Better than 55% of models
Score components:

35%

7.8

Performance

30%

8.9

Features

25%

6.7

Programmes

10%

7.9

Design

7.9
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

9.1

Number of reviews

Based on 88 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
9.1/ 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 86% of models
Popularity:
Bosch SMS4ECI14E Series 4 has a popularity score of 9.1 points, which is higher than 86.4% of products in this category.
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Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 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 51% of models
Score components:

60%

8.1

Overall score

40%

7.6

Price

7.9
Energy efficiency class
C
Energy efficiency class
C
â–² Better than 54% of models
This dishwasher has energy efficiency class C, better than that of 53.9% of dishwashers and the same as that of 20.8% 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
B
Noise emission class
B
â–² Better than 45% of models
This dishwasher has noise-emission class B, better than that of 44.6% of dishwashers and the same as that of 54.1% of dishwashers.
Energy consumption per cycle
0.82 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.82 kWh
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.82 kWh; it is higher than that of 59.4% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 1% 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
275 min
Eco wash time
275 min
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 275 min; it is longer than that of 86.9% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 2.7% 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
yes
Automatic door opening
yes
â–² Better than 35% of models
This dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 65% 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
13
No. of place settings
13
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Market range: <10 – >15
The number of place settings on this dishwasher is 13; it is lower than that of 55.2% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 20.7% of the dishwashers.
Cutlery basket
no
Cutlery basket
no
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
This dishwasher does not have 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 SMS4ECI14E Series 4 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.
  • Has a detergent-tablet counter in the app
    Detergent tablet counter (app)
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    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, 39.5% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    C
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This dishwasher has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).
    C vs D
  • 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
  • 9.06x more popular
    Bosch SMS4ECI14E Series 4 is more popular than the average dishwasher (9.06 vs 1).
    9.06 vs 1
  • 9.06x more popular
    Bosch SMS4ECI14E Series 4 is more popular than the average dishwasher (9.06 vs 1).
    9.06 vs 1
  • 11% 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 SMS4ECI14E Series 4
    the average dishwasher
    Bosch SMS4ECI14E Series 4 has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (8.88 vs 8.000).
    8.88 vs 8
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    C
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This dishwasher has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).
    C vs D
  • 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 a detergent-tablet counter in the app
    Detergent tablet counter (app)
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    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, 39.5% 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 40 min longer Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    275 min
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a longer Eco programme than the average dishwasher (275 min vs 235 min).
    275 min vs 235 min
  • 1 fewer place settings
    No. of place settings
    13
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).
    13 vs 14
  • No cutlery basket
    Cutlery basket
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. Overall, 57.6% 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.
  • 31% more expensive
    Bosch SMS4ECI14E Series 4 is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£550 vs £420).
    £550 vs £420
  • 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
  • 0.07 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.82 kWh
    â–¼ Worse than 59% 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 (0.8 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.82 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.
  • 40 min longer Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    275 min
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a longer Eco programme than the average dishwasher (275 min vs 235 min).
    275 min vs 235 min
  • 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 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.
  • 1 fewer place settings
    No. of place settings
    13
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).
    13 vs 14
  • No cutlery basket
    Cutlery basket
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. Overall, 57.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 38.7% heavier
    Weight
    54.3 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (54.3 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    54.3 kg vs 39.15 kg

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Based on 88 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Bosch SMS4ECI14E Series 4

  • Excellent cleaning performance that leaves oily and heavily soiled dishes spotless
  • EfficientDry feature automatically opens the door at the end of the cycle to improve drying and reduce energy consumption
  • Whisper-quiet operation assisted by the EcoSilence motor
  • Smart features and remote operation via the Bosch Home Connect mobile app
  • Flexible storage layout with an adjustable top rack (Rackmatic) and a spacious 13 place-setting capacity
  • Great water and electricity efficiency, particularly when using the Eco program

What we don't like about Bosch SMS4ECI14E Series 4

  • Higher upfront purchase price compared to competitor models in the same tier
  • Occasional Wi-Fi connectivity drops with the smartphone app, disrupting notifications
  • Standard/Auto cycles can be quite lengthy, often lasting over two hours
  • The cutlery tray layout can sometimes feel tedious and tiring to load item-by-item compared to a standard basket
  • Minor delays in processing or program responsiveness immediately after powering on the machine

Verdict

The Bosch SMS4ECI14E Series 4 is a freestanding 60 cm dishwasher featuring an anti-fingerprint brushed steel exterior, a 13 place setting capacity, a 3-tier Flex basket system with a Vario cutlery drawer, and 6 wash programs. Notable operational pros include its energy-efficient EU Class C rating (consuming 74 kWh per 100 cycles and 9.5 liters of water per Eco cycle), its remarkably quiet 44 dB Silence Plus performance, smart functionality via the Home Connect app, and an EfficientDry automatic door-opening feature that naturally enhances the drying cycle. However, some minor drawbacks are its relatively long 275-minute Eco cycle runtime, standard plastic items may not dry as thoroughly compared to higher-end Zeolith models, and it lacks custom panel integration due to its standalone full-console design.

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