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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£480
  • Avg. price in US: ~$660
  • No. of place settings: 14
  • Energy efficiency class: B
  • Noise level: 44 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Bosch SMS4EVI08E review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.6

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%

8.5

Technical Score

20.0%

9.2

User score

Excellent
8.5

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%

8.8

Performance

30.0%

9.6

Features

25.0%

7.3

Programmes

10.0%

7.2

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
(76)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

Exceptional
  • 9.1
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    8.6

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    10

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    9.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    7.4

    Noise level

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

  • 8.2
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    7.4

    Noise level

    20.0%

    8.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    9.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    8.6

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

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Verdict

The Bosch SMS4EVI08E is a freestanding, 60 cm Serie 4 smart dishwasher finished in anti-fingerprint stainless steel, offering a generous 14 place setting capacity and a high Energy Class B efficiency rating. Its primary technical characteristics include a consumption of 9 liters of water per eco cycle, a quiet 44 dB noise level, and full Wi-Fi integration via the Home Connect app. Key advantages include its flexible VarioFlex basket layout with a dedicated VarioDrawer cutlery level, an adjustable Rackmatic top basket, and EfficientDry technology, which automatically opens the door at the cycle's end to optimize natural drying performance. On the downside, some users note a learning curve with the initial setup of its smart app features, and standard plastic items may still require occasional manual drying compared to higher-end models.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Bosch SMS4EVI08E

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%

8.8

Performance

30.0%

9.6

Features

25.0%

7.3

Programmes

10.0%

7.2

Design

8.5
Bosch SMS4EVI8E has a technical score of 8.49 points, which is higher than 81.1% 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%

8.8

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.4
(76)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

9.2
Bosch SMS4EVI8E 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 SMS4EVI8E 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%

8.6

Overall score

40.0%

8.0

Price

8.4
Bosch SMS4EVI8E 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

B
Bosch SMS4EVI8E has energy efficiency class B, which is better than that of 74.8% of dishwashers and equal to that of 13.4% 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 SMS4EVI8E 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 SMS4EVI8E 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 SMS4EVI8E 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

0.645 kWh
Bosch SMS4EVI8E uses 0.645 kWh per cycle, which is lower than that of 70.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 5.9% 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

6
Bosch SMS4EVI8E 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 SMS4EVI8E 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 SMS4EVI8E 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

235 min
Bosch SMS4EVI8E completes its Eco wash in 235 min, which is shorter than that of 45.7% of dishwashers and equal to that of 6.5% 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

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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 SMS4EVI8E 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 SMS4EVI8E 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 SMS4EVI8E 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 SMS4EVI8E 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 SMS4EVI8E 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

14
Bosch SMS4EVI8E holds 14 place settings, which is more than that of 44.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 43.7% 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

no
Bosch SMS4EVI8E does not have a cutlery basket. This feature is present in 58.5% 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 SMS4EVI8E 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 SMS4EVI8E has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Bosch SMS4EVI08E vs the average dishwasher

  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Bosch SMS4EVI8E 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 SMS4EVI8E 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.
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Bosch SMS4EVI8E has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B 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 SMS4EVI8E has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs D).B vs D
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Bosch SMS4EVI8E 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 SMS4EVI8E supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • 0.5 L lower water usage per cycle
    Bosch SMS4EVI8E uses less water per cycle than the average dishwasher (9 L vs 9.5 L).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Water usage per cycle.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Water usage per cycle across dishwashers.

    Importance: HIGH

    Bosch SMS4EVI8E uses less water per cycle than the average dishwasher (9 L vs 9.5 L).9 L vs 9.5 L
  • 0.11 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Bosch SMS4EVI8E uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.6 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 SMS4EVI8E uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.6 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.645 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 0.25 m longer cable length
    Bosch SMS4EVI8E 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 SMS4EVI8E has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).1.75 m vs 1.5 m
  • 140 L/year lower annual water consumption
    Bosch SMS4EVI8E uses less water annually than the average dishwasher (2520 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 SMS4EVI8E uses less water annually than the average dishwasher (2520 L/year vs 2660 L/year).2520 L/year vs 2660 L/year
  • 0.1 m longer supply hose length
    Bosch SMS4EVI8E 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 SMS4EVI8E has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).1.65 m vs 1.55 m
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Bosch SMS4EVI8E has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs D).
  • 0.11 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Bosch SMS4EVI8E uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.6 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • 0.5 L lower water usage per cycle
    Bosch SMS4EVI8E uses less water per cycle than the average dishwasher (9 L vs 9.5 L).
  • 140 L/year lower annual water consumption
    Bosch SMS4EVI8E uses less water annually than the average dishwasher (2520 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Bosch SMS4EVI8E 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 SMS4EVI8E supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • 0.25 m longer cable length
    Bosch SMS4EVI8E has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).
  • 0.1 m longer supply hose length
    Bosch SMS4EVI8E has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).

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Overall
Performance
Features
Design
  • Uses a different motor type
    Bosch SMS4EVI8E uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
  • 30 min longer quick wash time
    Bosch SMS4EVI8E takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (60 min vs 30 min).
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    Bosch SMS4EVI8E does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
  • 4 cm deeper depth
    Bosch SMS4EVI8E is deeper than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 12.2 kg heavier weight
    Bosch SMS4EVI8E is heavier than the average dishwasher (51.3 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 2.5 cm taller height
    Bosch SMS4EVI8E is taller than the average dishwasher (84.5 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 0.2 cm wider width
    Bosch SMS4EVI8E is wider than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 59.8 cm).
  • Uses a different motor type
    Bosch SMS4EVI8E 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 SMS4EVI8E uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.brushless vs inverter
  • 30 min longer quick wash time
    Bosch SMS4EVI8E 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 SMS4EVI8E 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 cutlery basket
    Bosch SMS4EVI8E does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a 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

    Bosch SMS4EVI8E does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
  • 4 cm deeper depth
    Bosch SMS4EVI8E 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 SMS4EVI8E is deeper than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 56 cm).60 cm vs 56 cm
  • 12.2 kg heavier weight
    Bosch SMS4EVI8E is heavier than the average dishwasher (51.3 kg vs 39.1 kg).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Weight.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Weight across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Bosch SMS4EVI8E is heavier than the average dishwasher (51.3 kg vs 39.1 kg).51.3 kg vs 39.1 kg
  • 2.5 cm taller height
    Bosch SMS4EVI8E 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 SMS4EVI8E is taller than the average dishwasher (84.5 cm vs 82 cm).84.5 cm vs 82 cm
  • 0.2 cm wider width
    Bosch SMS4EVI8E is wider than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 59.8 cm).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Width.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Width across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Bosch SMS4EVI8E is wider than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 59.8 cm).60 cm vs 59.8 cm
  • 14.3% more expensive
    Bosch SMS4EVI8E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£480 vs £420).
    Bosch SMS4EVI8E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£480 vs £420).£480 vs £420
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Design

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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
amazon
4.4
76 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about Bosch SMS4EVI08E?

  • High energy and water efficiency with an Energy Class B rating
  • Excellent cleaning performance, especially with the intensive program
  • EfficientDry technology automatically opens the door for better drying results
  • Flexible storage via the adjustable Rackmatic top basket and VarioDrawer cutlery tray
  • Very quiet operation during cycles
  • Smart connectivity through the Home Connect mobile app
  • Anti-fingerprint finish makes the stainless steel surface easy to clean

What customers dislike about Bosch SMS4EVI08E?

  • Drying performance on plastics is less effective compared to higher-end models
  • A slight learning curve is required to navigate the numerous smart features and menu items
  • The cutlery drawer takes some time to get used to if transitioning from a traditional basket

Expert reviews

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