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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£890
  • Avg. price in US: ~$1,210
  • No. of place settings: 14
  • Energy efficiency class: A
  • Noise level: 42 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height 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.

8.8

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%

8.8

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Excellent
8.8

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%

9.5

Performance

30.0%

9.8

Features

25.0%

7.4

Programmes

10.0%

7.3

Design

Excellent
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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%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 9.6
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    8.3

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    10

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    10

    Noise level

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

  • 9.6
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    10

    Noise level

    20.0%

    8.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    10

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    10

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

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Best prices in UK

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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.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Bosch SMS8TCI04E

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%

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Performance

30.0%

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Features

25.0%

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Programmes

10.0%

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Design

8.8
Bosch SMS8TCI4E has a technical score of 8.85 points, which is higher than 94.3% 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%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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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.
1.0
Bosch SMS8TCI4E has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% 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%

8.8

Overall score

40.0%

5.8

Price

7.9
Bosch SMS8TCI4E has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.9 points, which is higher than 48.6% 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

A
Bosch SMS8TCI4E has energy efficiency class A, which is better than that of 88.3% of dishwashers and equal to that of 11.8% 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 SMS8TCI4E 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 SMS8TCI4E 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 SMS8TCI4E 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

0.543 kWh
Bosch SMS8TCI4E uses 0.543 kWh per cycle, which is lower than that of 86.5% of dishwashers and equal to that of 8.8% 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

8
Bosch SMS8TCI4E offers 8 wash programs, which is more than that of 64% of dishwashers and equal to that of 20.3% 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 SMS8TCI4E 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

89 min
Bosch SMS8TCI4E completes its quick wash in 89 min, which is longer than that of 97.2% of dishwashers and equal to that of 2.3% 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 SMS8TCI4E 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

yes
Bosch SMS8TCI4E has a delicate wash program. This feature is present in 59.9% 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 SMS8TCI4E 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

yes
Bosch SMS8TCI4E has a touch screen. This feature is present in 10.1% 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 SMS8TCI4E 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 SMS8TCI4E 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 SMS8TCI4E 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 SMS8TCI4E 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 SMS8TCI4E 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 SMS8TCI4E 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 SMS8TCI4E has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Bosch SMS8TCI04E vs the average dishwasher

  • Better energy efficiency class
    Bosch SMS8TCI4E has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (A 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 SMS8TCI4E has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (A vs D).A vs D
  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Bosch SMS8TCI4E 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 SMS8TCI4E 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.
  • 0.21 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Bosch SMS8TCI4E uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.5 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 SMS8TCI4E uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.5 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.543 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Bosch SMS8TCI4E has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Hygiene programme.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Bosch SMS8TCI4E has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
  • 2 more wash temperatures
    Bosch SMS8TCI4E offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (6 vs 4).
    What it is: This attribute refers to No. of wash temperatures.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare No. of wash temperatures across dishwashers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Bosch SMS8TCI4E offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (6 vs 4).6 vs 4
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Bosch SMS8TCI4E 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 SMS8TCI4E supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • Has a touch screen
    Bosch SMS8TCI4E has a touch screen, while the average dishwasher does not have a touch screen. 10.2% of dishwashers have a 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

    Bosch SMS8TCI4E has a touch screen, while the average dishwasher does not have a touch screen. 10.2% of dishwashers have a touch screen.
  • 570 L/year lower annual water consumption
    Bosch SMS8TCI4E uses less water annually than the average dishwasher (2090 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 SMS8TCI4E uses less water annually than the average dishwasher (2090 L/year vs 2660 L/year).2090 L/year vs 2660 L/year
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Bosch SMS8TCI4E has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (A vs D).
  • 0.21 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Bosch SMS8TCI4E uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.5 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • 2 more wash temperatures
    Bosch SMS8TCI4E offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (6 vs 4).
  • 570 L/year lower annual water consumption
    Bosch SMS8TCI4E uses less water annually than the average dishwasher (2090 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
  • 2 dB lower noise level
    Bosch SMS8TCI4E has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (42 dB vs 44 dB).
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Bosch SMS8TCI4E has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
  • 2 more wash programs
    Bosch SMS8TCI4E offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).
  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Bosch SMS8TCI4E 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 SMS8TCI4E supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • Has a touch screen
    Bosch SMS8TCI4E has a touch screen, while the average dishwasher does not have a touch screen. 10.2% of dishwashers have a touch screen.
  • Supports voice control
    Bosch SMS8TCI4E supports voice control, while the average dishwasher does not support voice control. 39.8% of dishwashers support voice control.
  • Has an interior light
    Bosch SMS8TCI4E has an interior light, while the average dishwasher does not have an interior light. 13.2% of dishwashers have an interior light.
  • 0.25 m longer cable length
    Bosch SMS8TCI4E has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).
  • 0.1 m longer supply hose length
    Bosch SMS8TCI4E has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).

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Design
  • Uses a different motor type
    Bosch SMS8TCI4E uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
  • 59 min longer quick wash time
    Bosch SMS8TCI4E takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (89 min vs 30 min).
  • Does not have a half-load option
    Bosch SMS8TCI4E does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. 72.7% of dishwashers have a half-load option.
  • 60 min longer Eco wash time
    Bosch SMS8TCI4E takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (295 min vs 235 min).
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    Bosch SMS8TCI4E 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 SMS8TCI4E is deeper than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 13.1 kg heavier weight
    Bosch SMS8TCI4E is heavier than the average dishwasher (52.2 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 2.5 cm taller height
    Bosch SMS8TCI4E is taller than the average dishwasher (84.5 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 0.2 cm wider width
    Bosch SMS8TCI4E is wider than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 59.8 cm).
  • Uses a different motor type
    Bosch SMS8TCI4E 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 SMS8TCI4E uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.brushless vs inverter
  • 59 min longer quick wash time
    Bosch SMS8TCI4E takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (89 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 SMS8TCI4E takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (89 min vs 30 min).89 min vs 30 min
  • Does not have a half-load option
    Bosch SMS8TCI4E does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. 72.7% of dishwashers have a half-load option.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Half load option.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Bosch SMS8TCI4E does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. 72.7% of dishwashers have a half-load option.
  • 60 min longer Eco wash time
    Bosch SMS8TCI4E 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 SMS8TCI4E takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (295 min vs 235 min).295 min vs 235 min
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    Bosch SMS8TCI4E 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 SMS8TCI4E 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 SMS8TCI4E 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 SMS8TCI4E is deeper than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 56 cm).60 cm vs 56 cm
  • 13.1 kg heavier weight
    Bosch SMS8TCI4E is heavier than the average dishwasher (52.2 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 SMS8TCI4E is heavier than the average dishwasher (52.2 kg vs 39.1 kg).52.2 kg vs 39.1 kg
  • 2.5 cm taller height
    Bosch SMS8TCI4E 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 SMS8TCI4E is taller than the average dishwasher (84.5 cm vs 82 cm).84.5 cm vs 82 cm
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Third-party reviews

What customers 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 customers dislike 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

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