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Bosch SMS4EMI01E Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£440No. of place settings:14Energy efficiency class:CNoise level:42 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

Bosch SMS4EMI01E Review: Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.5

Overall score

Score
8.5/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Dishwashers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
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Score distribution
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â–² Better than 82% of models
Score components

80%

8.3

Technical score

20%

9.3

User score

â–²Better than 82% of dishwashers
8.3

Technical score

Technical score
8.3/ 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–² Better than 71% of models
Score components

35%

8.3

Performance

30%

9.5

Features

25%

6.7

Programmes

10%

8.6

Design

â–²Better than 71% of dishwashers
9.3

User score

User score
9.3/ 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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★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 170 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 99% of dishwashers
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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Bosch SMS4EMI01E

Technical score
Technical score
8.3/ 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–² Better than 71% of models
Score components:

35%

8.3

Performance

30%

9.5

Features

25%

6.7

Programmes

10%

8.6

Design

8.3
User score
User score
9.3/ 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 99% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 170 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.
9.3
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 10
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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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★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
Bosch SMS4EMI01E has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 92% of products in this category.
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Value for money
Value for money
8.4/ 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–² Better than 86% of models
Score components:

60%

8.5

Overall score

40%

8.2

Price

8.4
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
0.747 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.747 kWh
â–² Better than 48% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.747 kWh; it is lower than that of 48.1% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 11.3% of the dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
6
No. of wash programs
6
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
Market range: <5 – >10
The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is 6; it is higher than that of 22.1% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 30% 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
14
No. of place settings
14
â–² Better than 45% of models
Market range: <10 – >15
The number of place settings on this dishwasher is 14; it is higher than that of 44.9% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 43.7% 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 SMS4EMI01E 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.
  • 2 dB quieter
    Noise level
    42 dB
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is quieter than the average dishwasher (42 dB vs 44 dB).
    42 dB vs 44 dB
  • 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
  • Has a self-latching door
    Self-latching door
    yes
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This dishwasher has a self-latching door, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-latching door. Overall, 10.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 10x more popular
    Bosch SMS4EMI01E is more popular than the average dishwasher (10 vs 1).
    10 vs 1
  • 16.3% higher user score
    User score
    9.3/ 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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    â–¼
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    Bosch SMS4EMI01E
    the average dishwasher
    Bosch SMS4EMI01E has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (9.30 vs 8.000).
    9.3 vs 8
  • 6.9% better value for money
    Bosch SMS4EMI01E offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.41 vs 7.9).
    8.41 vs 7.86
  • 2 dB quieter
    Noise level
    42 dB
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is quieter than the average dishwasher (42 dB vs 44 dB).
    42 dB vs 44 dB
  • 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
  • Has a self-latching door
    Self-latching door
    yes
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This dishwasher has a self-latching door, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-latching door. Overall, 10.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 33.3% heavier
    Weight
    52.2 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (52.2 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    52.2 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 4.8% more expensive
    Bosch SMS4EMI01E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£440 vs £420).
    £440 vs £420
  • 4.8% more expensive
    Bosch SMS4EMI01E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£440 vs £420).
    £440 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 33.3% heavier
    Weight
    52.2 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (52.2 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    52.2 kg vs 39.15 kg

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Based on 170 buyer reviews from online shops.
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What we like about Bosch SMS4EMI01E

  • EfficientDry feature automatically opens the door at the end of the cycle to improve drying performance and eliminate condensation.
  • Very quiet operation utilizing the brushless EcoSilence Drive motor with a maximum noise level of 42 dB.
  • Excellent overall cleaning performance and effective removal of caked-on food in the designated intensive zone.
  • Smart home integration allows remote control, program adjustment, and cycle notifications through the Home Connect app.
  • Spacious 14-place setting capacity enhanced by a third-level cutlery drawer that leaves more space in the lower racks.
  • Highly flexible loading with fully customizable, collapsible grids and an adjustable Rackmatic upper basket.

What we don't like about Bosch SMS4EMI01E

  • Lacks a dedicated gentle cycle or specialized protection program specifically for fragile glassware.
  • Occasional connectivity issues where the machine loses its connection to smartphone apps.
  • Standard drying results can sometimes be basic or average on certain materials like plastics if the EfficientDry function isn't fully utilized.
  • Typically carries a higher initial purchase price compared to main competitors in the same category.

Verdict

The Bosch SMS4EMI01E is a 60 cm freestanding Serie 4 dishwasher featuring a 14 place setting capacity, a robust stainless steel interior, and a C-class energy rating with an eco-cycle consumption of 9.5 liters of water and 75 kWh per 100 cycles. Its primary advantages include an exceptionally quiet 42 dB operating volume with a brushless EcoSilence Drive motor, a flexible VarioFlex basket system equipped with a height-adjustable Rackmatic top basket, a dedicated VarioDrawer for cutlery, smart control through the Home Connect Wi-Fi app, and EfficientDry technology which automatically opens the door to improve drying results. On the downside, the door can feel somewhat heavy to operate, full cycle times for optimal efficiency can be quite long at 4 hours and 35 minutes, and some users find that plastic items may not always dry completely.

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