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Bosch SMS8TCI04E Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£890No. of place settings:14Energy efficiency class:ANoise level:42 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

Bosch SMS8TCI04E Review: Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

9.0

Overall score

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Technical score

Technical score
9.0/ 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.
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9.5

Performance

30%

9.8

Features

25%

7.4

Programmes

10%

8.7

Design

★Better than 96% of dishwashers
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User score
8.0/ 10
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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.
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    N/A~ £890

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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Bosch SMS8TCI04E

Technical score
Technical score
9.0/ 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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★ Better than 96% of models
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35%

9.5

Performance

30%

9.8

Features

25%

7.4

Programmes

10%

8.7

Design

9.0
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
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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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Popularity
1.0/ 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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Popularity:
Bosch SMS8TCI04E has a popularity score of 1 point, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 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.
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â–² Better than 58% of models
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9.0

Overall score

40%

5.8

Price

8.0
Energy efficiency class
A
Energy efficiency class
A
â–² Better than 88% of models
This dishwasher has energy efficiency class A, better than that of 88.3% of dishwashers and the same as that of 11.8% 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
0.543 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.543 kWh
â–² Better than 86% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.543 kWh; it is lower than that of 86.5% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 8.8% of the dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
8
No. of wash programs
8
â–² Better than 64% of models
Market range: <5 – >10
The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is 8; it is higher than that of 64.1% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 20.3% 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
89 min
Quick wash time
89 min
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Market range: <28 min – >60 min
This dishwasher completes the quick programme in 89 min; it is longer than that of 97% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the programme on 2.2% of the dishwashers.
Eco wash time
295 min
Eco wash time
295 min
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 295 min; it is longer than that of 91.6% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 5.1% of the dishwashers.
Delicate wash program
yes
Delicate wash program
yes
â–² Better than 40% of models
This dishwasher has a delicate wash programme. Overall, 60.1% 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
yes
Touch screen
yes
â–² Better than 89% of models
This dishwasher has a touch screen. Overall, 10.8% 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 SMS8TCI04E vs the average dishwasher

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  • Better energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    A
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    This dishwasher has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (A vs D).
    A 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.
  • 0.21 kWh less energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.543 kWh
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (0.5 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.543 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. Overall, 34.3% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 2 more wash temperatures
    No. of wash temperatures
    6
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <3 – >8
    The number of wash temperatures on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (6 vs 4).
    6 vs 4
  • 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 touch screen
    Touch screen
    yes
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    This dishwasher has a touch screen, while the average dishwasher does not have a touch screen. Overall, 10.9% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 570 L/year less water consumption
    Annual water consumption
    2090 L/year
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <2.2k L/year – >3.1k L/year
    The water consumption of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (2090 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    2,090 L/year vs 2,660 L/year
  • 2.1% better value for money
    Bosch SMS8TCI04E offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.02 vs 7.9).
    8.02 vs 7.86
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    A
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    This dishwasher has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (A vs D).
    A vs D
  • 0.21 kWh less energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.543 kWh
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (0.5 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.543 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 2 more wash temperatures
    No. of wash temperatures
    6
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <3 – >8
    The number of wash temperatures on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (6 vs 4).
    6 vs 4
  • 570 L/year less water consumption
    Annual water consumption
    2090 L/year
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <2.2k L/year – >3.1k L/year
    The water consumption of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (2090 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    2,090 L/year vs 2,660 L/year
  • 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 a hygiene programme
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. Overall, 34.3% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 2 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    8
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).
    8 vs 6
  • 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 touch screen
    Touch screen
    yes
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    This dishwasher has a touch screen, while the average dishwasher does not have a touch screen. Overall, 10.9% 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.
  • Has an interior light
    Interior light
    yes
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This dishwasher has an interior light, while the average dishwasher does not have an interior light. Overall, 13.2% 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
  • 59 min longer quick programme
    Quick wash time
    89 min
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <28 min – >60 min
    This dishwasher has a longer quick programme than the average dishwasher (89 min vs 30 min).
    89 min vs 30 min
  • No half-load option
    Half load option
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. Overall, 72.9% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 60 min longer Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    295 min
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a longer Eco programme than the average dishwasher (295 min vs 235 min).
    295 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
  • 2.12x more expensive
    Bosch SMS8TCI04E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£890 vs £420).
    £890 vs £420
  • 2.12x more expensive
    Bosch SMS8TCI04E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£890 vs £420).
    £890 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
  • 59 min longer quick programme
    Quick wash time
    89 min
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <28 min – >60 min
    This dishwasher has a longer quick programme than the average dishwasher (89 min vs 30 min).
    89 min vs 30 min
  • No half-load option
    Half load option
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. Overall, 72.9% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 60 min longer Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    295 min
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a longer Eco programme than the average dishwasher (295 min vs 235 min).
    295 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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Third-party reviews

What we like about Bosch SMS8TCI04E

  • Excellent energy efficiency with an Class A rating
  • Zeolite PerfectDry technology thoroughly dries plastics and glassware
  • Extremely quiet operation at only 42 decibels
  • Flexible loading with adjustable MaxFlex Pro baskets and a VarioDrawer Pro cutlery tray
  • Powerful stain removal via the IntensiveZone and Extra Clean Zone
  • Convenient remote control and program adjustments via the Home Connect app
  • SpeedPerfect+ function allows cycles to be shortened by up to 75%

What we don't like about Bosch SMS8TCI04E

  • The standard eco cycle takes a long time to finish at nearly 5 hours
  • The included water connection hose and power cable are shorter than expected
  • Higher upfront purchase price compared to lower-tier series or competitors
  • Mixed feedback on drying performance when not using the specific premium dry settings

Verdict

The Bosch SMS8TCI04E Series 8 is a freestanding, 60 cm brushed steel dishwasher offering a spacious 14 place setting capacity and premium energy efficiency with an EU Class A rating, consuming just 54 kWh per 100 cycles and 9.5 liters of water per Eco cycle. Main characteristics and pros include its whisper-quiet 42 dB operation, Home Connect Wi-Fi smart control, a flexible Max Flex Pro basket system with a 3rd VarioDrawer Pro cutlery tray, and advanced PerfectDry technology utilizing natural zeolite minerals to perfectly dry even plastic dishes. On the downside, the dishwasher comes with a high premium price point, an exceptionally long Eco cycle runtime of 295 minutes, and some users have noted that the supplied water connection and power cables are relatively short.

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