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Bosch SMS8YCI03E Series 8 Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£890No. of place settings:14Energy efficiency class:BNoise level:43 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

Bosch SMS8YCI03E Series 8 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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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 83% of models
Score components

80%

8.3

Technical score

20%

9.2

User score

▲Better than 83% of dishwashers
8.3

Technical score

Technical score
8.3/ 10
✕
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
▲ Better than 73% of models
Score components

35%

9.0

Performance

30%

8.7

Features

25%

7.2

Programmes

10%

8.1

Design

▲Better than 73% of dishwashers
9.2

User score

User score
9.2/ 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 98% of models
Score components

70%

9.4

User ratings

30%

8.7

Number of reviews

Based on 71 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.
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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Bosch SMS8YCI03E Series 8

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
▲ Better than 73% of models
Score components:

35%

9.0

Performance

30%

8.7

Features

25%

7.2

Programmes

10%

8.1

Design

8.3
User score
User score
9.2/ 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 98% of models
Score components

70%

9.4

User ratings

30%

8.7

Number of reviews

Based on 71 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.
9.2
Popularity
Popularity
8.7/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 84% of models
Popularity:
Bosch SMS8YCI03E Series 8 has a popularity score of 8.7 points, which is higher than 83.7% of products in this category.
8.7
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 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
▼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components:

60%

8.5

Overall score

40%

5.8

Price

7.7
Energy efficiency class
B
Energy efficiency class
B
▲ Better than 75% of models
This dishwasher has energy efficiency class B, better than that of 74.8% of dishwashers and the same as that of 13.4% of dishwashers.
Washing efficiency class
A
Washing efficiency class
A
▲ 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
▲ 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
▲ 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
0.65 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.65 kWh
▲ Better than 71% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.65 kWh; it is lower than that of 70.7% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 5.9% of the dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
7
No. of wash programs
7
▲ Better than 52% of models
Market range: <5 – >10
The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is 7; it is higher than that of 52.3% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 11.8% 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
90 min
Quick wash time
90 min
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Market range: <28 min – >60 min
This dishwasher completes the quick programme in 90 min; it is longer than that of 99.3% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the programme on 0.7% of the dishwashers.
Eco wash time
235 min
Eco wash time
235 min
▼ Worse than 48% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 235 min; it is shorter than that of 45.5% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 6.5% of the dishwashers.
Delicate wash program
yes
Delicate wash program
yes
▲ 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
no
Automatic door opening
no
▼ Worse than 65% of models
This dishwasher does not have an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 65.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
Touch screen
yes
Touch screen
yes
▲ 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
▲ 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
▲ 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
▲ 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
built-in
No. of place settings
14
No. of place settings
14
▲ 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
▼ 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
▲ 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
▲ Better than 10% of models
This dishwasher has a digital display. Overall, 90.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Bosch SMS8YCI03E Series 8 vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Self-cleaning filter system
    yes
    ▲ 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.
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    B
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    This dishwasher has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs D).
    B vs D
  • 2 more wash temperatures
    No. of wash temperatures
    6
    ▲ 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
    ▲ 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 voice control
    Voice control
    yes
    ▲ 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
    ▲ 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.
  • 0.1 kWh less energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.65 kWh
    ▲ Better than 71% 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 (0.7 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.65 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 8.68x more popular
    Bosch SMS8YCI03E Series 8 is more popular than the average dishwasher (8.68 vs 1).
    8.68 vs 1
  • 14.8% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 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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    ▼
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    Bosch SMS8YCI03E Series 8
    the average dishwasher
    Bosch SMS8YCI03E Series 8 has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (9.18 vs 8.000).
    9.18 vs 8
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    B
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    This dishwasher has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs D).
    B vs D
  • 2 more wash temperatures
    No. of wash temperatures
    6
    ▲ 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
  • 0.1 kWh less energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.65 kWh
    ▲ Better than 71% 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 (0.7 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.65 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 1 dB quieter
    Noise level
    43 dB
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is quieter than the average dishwasher (43 dB vs 44 dB).
    43 dB vs 44 dB
  • 60 L/year less water consumption
    Annual water consumption
    2,600 L/year
    ▲ Better than 64% 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 (2600 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    2,600 L/year vs 2,660 L/year
  • 1 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    7
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (7 vs 6).
    7 vs 6
  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Self-cleaning filter system
    yes
    ▲ 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
    ▲ 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
    ▲ 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
    ▲ 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
    ▲ 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
    ▲ 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
    ▲ 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
  • No automatic door-opening feature
    Automatic door opening
    no
    ▼ Worse than 65% of models
    This dishwasher does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 65% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Motor type
    Motor type
    brushless
    ▼ Worse than 45% of models
    This dishwasher uses brushless as its motor type, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    brushless vs inverter
  • 60 min longer quick programme
    Quick wash time
    90 min
    ▼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <28 min – >60 min
    This dishwasher has a longer quick programme than the average dishwasher (90 min vs 30 min).
    90 min vs 30 min
  • No half-load option
    Half load option
    no
    ▼ 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.
  • No cutlery basket
    Cutlery basket
    no
    ▼ 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.
  • No child lock
    Child lock
    no
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. Overall, 52.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 45.3% heavier
    Weight
    56.9 kg
    ▼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (56.9 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    56.9 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 2.12x more expensive
    Bosch SMS8YCI03E Series 8 is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£890 vs £420).
    £890 vs £420
  • 2.12x more expensive
    Bosch SMS8YCI03E Series 8 is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£890 vs £420).
    £890 vs £420
  • 2% worse value for money
    Bosch SMS8YCI03E Series 8 offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (7.71 vs 7.9).
    7.71 vs 7.86
  • Motor type
    Motor type
    brushless
    ▼ Worse than 45% of models
    This dishwasher uses brushless as its motor type, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    brushless vs inverter
  • 60 min longer quick programme
    Quick wash time
    90 min
    ▼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <28 min – >60 min
    This dishwasher has a longer quick programme than the average dishwasher (90 min vs 30 min).
    90 min vs 30 min
  • No half-load option
    Half load option
    no
    ▼ 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.
  • No automatic door-opening feature
    Automatic door opening
    no
    ▼ Worse than 65% of models
    This dishwasher does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 65% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No cutlery basket
    Cutlery basket
    no
    ▼ 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.
  • No child lock
    Child lock
    no
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. Overall, 52.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 45.3% heavier
    Weight
    56.9 kg
    ▼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (56.9 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    56.9 kg vs 39.15 kg

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Third-party reviews

Based on 71 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Bosch SMS8YCI03E Series 8

  • Extremely quiet operation (43 dB noise level)
  • Excellent drying results even on plastics due to PerfectDry Zeolith technology
  • Thorough and deep cleaning performance
  • Flexible loading options with a height-adjustable top basket (Rackmatic) and Max Flex Pro baskets
  • Convenient 3rd-level cutlery drawer (VarioDrawer Pro) freeing up space below
  • Smart features and remote control integration via the Home Connect app
  • Good energy efficiency (B energy rating)

What we don't like about Bosch SMS8YCI03E Series 8

  • High premium purchase price compared to standard competitors
  • Standard and intensive wash programs can take a long time to finish
  • Touch control panel buttons can sometimes be stiff or require a firm press
  • Tall dinner plates or oversized glasses can occasionally conflict with the cutlery tray placement if baskets are not perfectly adjusted
  • Lack of a dedicated physical child safety door lock on some freestanding iterations

Verdict

The Bosch SMS8YCI03E Series 8 is a premium 60cm freestanding dishwasher featuring a 14 place setting capacity, a Class B energy efficiency rating, and a highly resource-efficient operation that consumes just 9.5 liters of water per cycle and 65 kWh per 100 cycles. Key pros include its advanced Zeolith (PerfectDry) mineral drying system that ensures pristine results even on plastics, an ultra-quiet 43 dB noise level (reducing to 41 dB in Silence mode), highly adaptable Max Flex Pro baskets with a VarioDrawer Pro cutlery tray, and modern smart control via the Home Connect app's Intelligent Programme. However, notable cons include its high initial premium price tag, a lack of a physical child safety lock feature, and long durations on its most resource-saving eco cycles.

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