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Bosch SMS4ETI14E Series 4 Review | 59 Data compared

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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£330
  • Avg. price in US: ~$410
  • No. of place settings: 12
  • Energy efficiency class: C
  • Noise level: 44 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Bosch SMS4ETI14E 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.

8.3

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%

8.1

Technical Score

20.0%

9.2

User score

Excellent
8.1

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%

8.1

Performance

30.0%

9.5

Features

25.0%

6.6

Programmes

10.0%

7.1

Design

Excellent
9.2

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%

8.8

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.4
(52)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

Exceptional
  • 7.4
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    6.8

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    8.3

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    8.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    7.4

    Noise level

    10.0%

    6.4

    No. of place settings

  • 7.5
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    7.4

    Noise level

    20.0%

    8.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    8.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    6.8

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    6.4

    No. of place settings

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Verdict

The Bosch SMS4ETI14E Series 4 is a full-size (60 cm) freestanding dishwasher featuring an anti-fingerprint brushed steel exterior, a 12 place setting capacity, and an EcoSilence Drive motor operating at a quiet 44 dB noise level. Rated with a Class C energy efficiency rank, it utilizes 9.5 liters of water per eco cycle and comes equipped with 6 washing programs, AquaStop leak protection, and Home Connect Wi-Fi integration for smart remote control. Key advantages include the EfficientDry feature that automatically opens the door to improve drying results, the highly flexible VarioFlex basket system with a Rackmatic height-adjustable upper rack, and a SpeedPerfect Plus mode that accelerates wash times. However, notable drawbacks include its lack of a dedicated top VarioDrawer cutlery tray (utilizing a standard bottom basket instead) and a partial plastic tub material composition rather than a full premium stainless steel interior.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Bosch SMS4ETI14E Series 4

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%

8.1

Performance

30.0%

9.5

Features

25.0%

6.6

Programmes

10.0%

7.1

Design

8.1
Bosch SMS4ETI14E Series 4 has a technical score of 8.06 points, which is higher than 61.3% 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%

8.8

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.4
(52)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

9.2
Bosch SMS4ETI14E Series 4 has a user score of 9.16 points, which is higher than 87.9% 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 SMS4ETI14E Series 4 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%

8.3

Overall score

40.0%

8.8

Price

8.4
Bosch SMS4ETI14E Series 4 has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.4 points, which is higher than 85.2% 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

C
Bosch SMS4ETI14E Series 4 has energy efficiency class C, which is better than that of 53.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 20.8% 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 SMS4ETI14E Series 4 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 SMS4ETI14E Series 4 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

B
Bosch SMS4ETI14E Series 4 has noise emission class B, which is better than that of 44.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 54.2% 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

0.72 kWh
Bosch SMS4ETI14E Series 4 uses 0.72 kWh per cycle, which is lower than that of 64.4% of dishwashers and equal to that of 0.6% of dishwashers.
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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

5
Bosch SMS4ETI14E Series 4 offers 5 wash programs, which is fewer than that of 78% of dishwashers and equal to that of 18.8% 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 SMS4ETI14E Series 4 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 SMS4ETI14E Series 4 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

295 min
Bosch SMS4ETI14E Series 4 completes its Eco wash in 295 min, which is longer than that of 91.5% of dishwashers and equal to that of 5.2% 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 SMS4ETI14E Series 4 does not have a delicate wash program. This feature is present in 60% of dishwashers.
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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

yes
Bosch SMS4ETI14E Series 4 has an automatic door-opening feature. This feature is present in 65.7% 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 SMS4ETI14E Series 4 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 SMS4ETI14E Series 4 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 SMS4ETI14E Series 4 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 SMS4ETI14E Series 4 has an adjustable water softener. This feature is present in 99% of dishwashers.
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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 SMS4ETI14E Series 4 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 SMS4ETI14E Series 4 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 SMS4ETI14E Series 4 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 SMS4ETI14E Series 4 has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Bosch SMS4ETI14E Series 4 vs the average dishwasher

  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Bosch SMS4ETI14E Series 4 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 SMS4ETI14E Series 4 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 SMS4ETI14E Series 4 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 SMS4ETI14E Series 4 supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • Supports voice control
    Bosch SMS4ETI14E Series 4 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 SMS4ETI14E Series 4 supports voice control, while the average dishwasher does not support voice control. 39.8% of dishwashers support voice control.
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Bosch SMS4ETI14E Series 4 has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C 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 SMS4ETI14E Series 4 has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).C vs D
  • 0.25 m longer cable length
    Bosch SMS4ETI14E Series 4 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 SMS4ETI14E Series 4 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 SMS4ETI14E Series 4 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 SMS4ETI14E Series 4 has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).1.65 m vs 1.55 m
  • 0.03 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Bosch SMS4ETI14E Series 4 uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.7 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 SMS4ETI14E Series 4 uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.7 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.72 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 14.5% higher user score
    Bosch SMS4ETI14E Series 4 has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (9.16 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 SMS4ETI14E Series 4 has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (9.16 vs 8).9.16 vs 8
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Bosch SMS4ETI14E Series 4 has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).
  • 0.03 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Bosch SMS4ETI14E Series 4 uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.7 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Bosch SMS4ETI14E Series 4 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 SMS4ETI14E Series 4 supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • Supports voice control
    Bosch SMS4ETI14E Series 4 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 SMS4ETI14E Series 4 has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).
  • 0.1 m longer supply hose length
    Bosch SMS4ETI14E Series 4 has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).

Total
Overall
Performance
Features
Design
  • Uses a different motor type
    Bosch SMS4ETI14E Series 4 uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
  • 30 min longer quick wash time
    Bosch SMS4ETI14E Series 4 takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (60 min vs 30 min).
  • Does not have a delicate wash program
    Bosch SMS4ETI14E Series 4 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.
  • 60 min longer Eco wash time
    Bosch SMS4ETI14E Series 4 takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (295 min vs 235 min).
  • 1 fewer wash programs
    Bosch SMS4ETI14E Series 4 offers fewer wash programs than the average dishwasher (5 vs 6).
  • 2 fewer place settings
    Bosch SMS4ETI14E Series 4 holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (12 vs 14).
  • 4 cm deeper depth
    Bosch SMS4ETI14E Series 4 is deeper than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 2.5 cm taller height
    Bosch SMS4ETI14E Series 4 is taller than the average dishwasher (84.5 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 0.2 cm wider width
    Bosch SMS4ETI14E Series 4 is wider than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 59.8 cm).
  • 1.8 kg heavier weight
    Bosch SMS4ETI14E Series 4 is heavier than the average dishwasher (40.9 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • Uses a different motor type
    Bosch SMS4ETI14E Series 4 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 SMS4ETI14E Series 4 uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.brushless vs inverter
  • 30 min longer quick wash time
    Bosch SMS4ETI14E Series 4 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 SMS4ETI14E Series 4 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 SMS4ETI14E Series 4 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 SMS4ETI14E Series 4 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 SMS4ETI14E Series 4 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 SMS4ETI14E Series 4 holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (12 vs 14).12 vs 14
  • 60 min longer Eco wash time
    Bosch SMS4ETI14E Series 4 takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (295 min vs 235 min).
    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

    Bosch SMS4ETI14E Series 4 takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (295 min vs 235 min).295 min vs 235 min
  • 4 cm deeper depth
    Bosch SMS4ETI14E Series 4 is deeper than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 56 cm).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Depth.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Depth across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Bosch SMS4ETI14E Series 4 is deeper than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 56 cm).60 cm vs 56 cm
  • 2.5 cm taller height
    Bosch SMS4ETI14E Series 4 is taller than the average dishwasher (84.5 cm vs 82 cm).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Height.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Height across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Bosch SMS4ETI14E Series 4 is taller than the average dishwasher (84.5 cm vs 82 cm).84.5 cm vs 82 cm
  • 1 fewer wash programs
    Bosch SMS4ETI14E Series 4 offers fewer wash programs than the average dishwasher (5 vs 6).
    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

    Bosch SMS4ETI14E Series 4 offers fewer wash programs than the average dishwasher (5 vs 6).5 vs 6
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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
amazon
4.4
52 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about Bosch SMS4ETI14E Series 4?

  • Excellent cleaning results, easily removing tough grease and oily stains from dishes.
  • Very quiet operation, measuring at around 44 dB to 46 dB which does not disrupt home environments.
  • Highly energy and water efficient, featuring an eco-mode that optimizes utility consumption.
  • Flexible loading with adjustable Rackmatic upper baskets and a dedicated cutlery drawer.
  • Convenient smart features, including smartphone integration via the Home Connect app for remote control.
  • Efficient Dry feature automatically opens the door after the cycle to reduce condensation and improve drying results.

What customers dislike about Bosch SMS4ETI14E Series 4?

  • Drying performance on plastic items can be less effective compared to higher-end models.
  • Higher upfront purchase price and potentially expensive spare parts compared to some competitors.
  • Occasional Wi-Fi connectivity drops, leading to missed push notifications or tracking issues on the app.
  • Standard wash programs and cycles can take a long time to complete.
  • Manually arranging a large amount of cutlery in the top drawer can feel tedious compared to using a traditional basket.

Expert reviews

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ocu.org
08/06/2023
Summary of the review
Laboratory test results: Bosch SMS4ETI14E - OCU
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consumentenbond.nl
01/08/2021
Summary of the review
Bosch SMS4ETI14E review - Dutch Consumers' Association
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