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Bosch SMV2ITX16E Series 2 Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price in UK: ~£390
Avg. price in US: ~$480
No. of place settings: 12
Energy efficiency class: E
Noise level: 50 dB
Overflow protection: yes
Height adjustable top basket: no

Bosch SMV2ITX16E Series 2 review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

6.7

Good

6.7

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3.5
Efficient operation
Score components:
35.0%
1.0
Energy consumption per cycle
25.0%
5.0
Water usage per cycle
20.0%
6.0
Energy efficiency class
10.0%
1.0
Noise level
10.0%
6.4
No. of place settings
3.3
Quiet operation
Score components:
45.0%
1.0
Noise level
20.0%
6.0
Noise emission class
15.0%
6.0
Energy efficiency class
10.0%
1.0
Energy consumption per cycle
10.0%
6.4
No. of place settings

Best prices in UK

N/A~ £390

Best rankings

#14 in Best Bosch Series 2 Dishwashers
#244 in Best Bosch Dishwashers
#502 in Best Integrated 60 cm Dishwashers
#585 in Best Integrated Dishwashers
#1141 in Best Dishwashers

Verdict

The Bosch SMV2ITX16E Series 2 is a fully integrated, full-size (60 cm) dishwasher accommodating up to 12 place settings, featuring a 50 dB noise level and operating via an EcoSilence Drive motor. Main pros include its advanced Home Connect smart Wi-Fi integration, a floor-projecting red InfoLight status indicator, lifelong AquaStop water-leakage safety, and multiple specialized functions like VarioSpeed Plus and Extra Dry, utilizing 10.5 liters of water per cycle. On the downside, it holds a lower class E energy efficiency rating, lacks an adjustable top rack height, and relies on a Polinox plastic-mixture base rather than an entirely stainless steel interior tub.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Bosch SMV2ITX16E Series 2

Overall score

6.7

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Performance

5.9

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Energy efficiency class

What it is: This attribute refers to Energy efficiency class.

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Importance: HIGH

Washing efficiency class

What it is: This attribute refers to Washing efficiency class.

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Importance: MEDIUM

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

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

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

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Programmes

6.3

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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

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

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

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

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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Features

7.8

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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

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

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

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

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

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Design

6.9

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Type of installation

What it is: This attribute refers to Type of installation.

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Importance: LOW

built-in

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

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

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

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

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Bosch SMV2ITX16E Series 2 vs the average dishwasher

Why is Bosch SMV2ITX16E Series 2 better than the average dishwasher?

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Has a self-cleaning filter system
Bosch SMV2ITX16E Series 2 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 SMV2ITX16E Series 2 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 SMV2ITX16E Series 2 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 SMV2ITX16E Series 2 supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
Supports voice control
Bosch SMV2ITX16E Series 2 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 SMV2ITX16E Series 2 supports voice control, while the average dishwasher does not support voice control. 39.8% of dishwashers support voice control.
Has a program sequence indicator
Bosch SMV2ITX16E Series 2 has a program sequence indicator, while the average dishwasher does not have a program sequence indicator. 17.8% of dishwashers have a program sequence indicator.
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Program sequence indicator.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.
Importance: LOW
Bosch SMV2ITX16E Series 2 has a program sequence indicator, while the average dishwasher does not have a program sequence indicator. 17.8% of dishwashers have a program sequence indicator.
0.25 m longer cable length
Bosch SMV2ITX16E Series 2 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 SMV2ITX16E Series 2 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 SMV2ITX16E Series 2 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 SMV2ITX16E Series 2 has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).1.65 m vs 1.55 m
8.7 kg lighter weight
Bosch SMV2ITX16E Series 2 is lighter than the average dishwasher (30.4 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 SMV2ITX16E Series 2 is lighter than the average dishwasher (30.4 kg vs 39.1 kg).30.4 kg vs 39.1 kg
0.5 cm shorter height
Bosch SMV2ITX16E Series 2 is shorter than the average dishwasher (81.5 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 SMV2ITX16E Series 2 is shorter than the average dishwasher (81.5 cm vs 82 cm).81.5 cm vs 82 cm
Has a program sequence indicator
Bosch SMV2ITX16E Series 2 has a program sequence indicator, while the average dishwasher does not have a program sequence indicator. 17.8% of dishwashers have a program sequence indicator.
Has a self-cleaning filter system
Bosch SMV2ITX16E Series 2 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 SMV2ITX16E Series 2 supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
Supports voice control
Bosch SMV2ITX16E Series 2 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 SMV2ITX16E Series 2 has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).
0.1 m longer supply hose length
Bosch SMV2ITX16E Series 2 has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).
0.5 cm shorter height
Bosch SMV2ITX16E Series 2 is shorter than the average dishwasher (81.5 cm vs 82 cm).
8.7 kg lighter weight
Bosch SMV2ITX16E Series 2 is lighter than the average dishwasher (30.4 kg vs 39.1 kg).
1 cm shallower depth
Bosch SMV2ITX16E Series 2 is shallower than the average dishwasher (55 cm vs 56 cm).

Why is Bosch SMV2ITX16E Series 2 worse than the average dishwasher?

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6 dB higher noise level
Bosch SMV2ITX16E Series 2 has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (50 dB vs 44 dB).
0.27 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
Bosch SMV2ITX16E Series 2 uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (1 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
Uses a different motor type
Bosch SMV2ITX16E Series 2 uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
Worse noise emission class
Bosch SMV2ITX16E Series 2 has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
1 L higher water usage per cycle
Bosch SMV2ITX16E Series 2 uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (10.5 L vs 9.5 L).
Worse energy efficiency class
Bosch SMV2ITX16E Series 2 has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).
280 L/year higher annual water consumption
Bosch SMV2ITX16E Series 2 uses more water annually than the average dishwasher (2940 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
30 min longer quick wash time
Bosch SMV2ITX16E Series 2 takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (60 min vs 30 min).
Does not have a delicate wash program
Bosch SMV2ITX16E Series 2 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.
Does not have a quiet wash program
Bosch SMV2ITX16E Series 2 does not have a quiet wash program, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a quiet wash program.
15 h shorter maximum delay duration
Bosch SMV2ITX16E Series 2 supports a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (9 h vs 24 h).
35 min longer Eco wash time
Bosch SMV2ITX16E Series 2 takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (270 min vs 235 min).
2 fewer wash programs
Bosch SMV2ITX16E Series 2 offers fewer wash programs than the average dishwasher (4 vs 6).
Does not have an automatic door-opening feature
Bosch SMV2ITX16E Series 2 does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. 65.7% of dishwashers have an automatic door-opening feature.
Does not have a rinse aid indicator
Bosch SMV2ITX16E Series 2 does not have a rinse aid indicator, while the average dishwasher has a rinse aid indicator. 95.3% of dishwashers have a rinse aid indicator.
Does not have a salt indicator
Bosch SMV2ITX16E Series 2 does not have a salt indicator, while the average dishwasher has a salt indicator. 97.6% of dishwashers have a salt indicator.
2 fewer place settings
Bosch SMV2ITX16E Series 2 holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (12 vs 14).
Does not have a child lock
Bosch SMV2ITX16E Series 2 does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
Does not have a height-adjustable top basket
Bosch SMV2ITX16E Series 2 does not have a height-adjustable top basket, while the average dishwasher has a height-adjustable top basket. 93% of dishwashers have a height-adjustable top basket.
Does not have an automatic door-opening feature
Bosch SMV2ITX16E Series 2 does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. 65.7% of dishwashers have an automatic door-opening feature.
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
Bosch SMV2ITX16E Series 2 does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. 65.7% of dishwashers have an automatic door-opening feature.
6 dB higher noise level
Bosch SMV2ITX16E Series 2 has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (50 dB vs 44 dB).
What it is: This attribute refers to Noise level.
When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Noise level across dishwashers.
Importance: HIGH
Bosch SMV2ITX16E Series 2 has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (50 dB vs 44 dB).50 dB vs 44 dB
0.27 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
Bosch SMV2ITX16E Series 2 uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (1 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 SMV2ITX16E Series 2 uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (1 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).1.02 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
Uses a different motor type
Bosch SMV2ITX16E Series 2 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 SMV2ITX16E Series 2 uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.brushless vs inverter
30 min longer quick wash time
Bosch SMV2ITX16E Series 2 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 SMV2ITX16E Series 2 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 SMV2ITX16E Series 2 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 SMV2ITX16E Series 2 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 SMV2ITX16E Series 2 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 SMV2ITX16E Series 2 holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (12 vs 14).12 vs 14
Worse noise emission class
Bosch SMV2ITX16E Series 2 has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
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
Bosch SMV2ITX16E Series 2 has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).C vs B

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Bosch SMV2ITX16E Series 2?

Excellent cleaning performance that leaves dishes sparkly clean
Extremely quiet operation due to the EcoSilence Drive brushless motor
Convenient smart home monitoring via the Home Connect app
Helpful InfoLight projects a red dot on the floor to show it is running
Safe for plastic dishes thanks to the Pure Dry heating-element-free system
Reliable AquaStop leak protection system

What customers dislike about Bosch SMV2ITX16E Series 2?

Energy-saving Eco programs take a long time to finish
Lacks a built-in display timer on the front to show remaining cycle time
Drying results can sometimes be average for certain non-glass materials
Basic interior rack customization with fewer foldable elements compared to higher series
Lower energy efficiency rating (Class E) under newer standards

Expert reviews

qualescegliere.it

27/09/2024

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Bosch Serie 2 SMV2ITX16E Review

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testmagazin.cz

04/11/2021

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Bosch SMV2ITX16E dishwasher review

According to a TestMagazin.cz review, the fully integrated, 60 cm Bosch SMV2ITX16E is an affordable, smart-enabled dishwasher featuring Home Connect, Extra Dry, SpeedPerfect, and a machine care program. While offering solid performance, the model operates at a higher 50 dB noise level, lacks an automatic door-opening feature, has a 10.5-liter eco-cycle, and utilizes a basic cutlery basket rather than a dedicated drawer.

qualescegliere.it

27/09/2024

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