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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£550
  • Avg. price in US: ~$690
  • No. of place settings: 10
  • Energy efficiency class: B
  • Noise level: 44 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Bosch SPI4EMS17E review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.3

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%

8.3

Technical Score

20.0%

?

User score

Excellent
8.3

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%

9.1

Performance

30.0%

8.4

Features

25.0%

7.4

Programmes

10.0%

7.2

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%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 8.8
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    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%

    2.8

    No. of place settings

  • 7.6
    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%

    10

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    2.8

    No. of place settings

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £550

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All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The Bosch SPI4EMS17E Series 4 is a 45 cm slimline, partially integrated built-in dishwasher offering a 10 place setting capacity, a quiet EcoSilence Drive motor operating at 44 dB, and an impressive Class B energy efficiency rating consuming 51 kWh per 100 cycles and 8.7 liters of water per Eco cycle. Its main pros include high loading flexibility provided by the VarioFlex baskets and the Vario3 cutlery drawer, intelligent remote management via the Home Connect Wi-Fi app, and enhanced drying performance through the EfficientDry automatic door-opening system. However, its compact 45 cm slim width naturally limits its capacity for larger cookware compared to full-sized 60 cm models, and it lacks support for a half-load wash option.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Bosch SPI4EMS17E

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%

?

Features

25.0%

?

Programmes

10.0%

?

Design

8.3
Bosch SPI4EMS17E has a technical score of 8.28 points, which is higher than 70.5% 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 SPI4EMS17E 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%

8.3

Overall score

40.0%

7.6

Price

8.1
Bosch SPI4EMS17E has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.1 points, which is higher than 63.9% 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 SPI4EMS17E 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 SPI4EMS17E 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 SPI4EMS17E 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 SPI4EMS17E 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

0.512 kWh
Bosch SPI4EMS17E uses 0.512 kWh per cycle, which is lower than that of 95.4% of dishwashers and equal to that of 0.9% 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 SPI4EMS17E 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 SPI4EMS17E 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

90 min
Bosch SPI4EMS17E completes its quick wash in 90 min, which is longer than that of 99.5% of dishwashers and equal to that of 0.5% 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 SPI4EMS17E 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

yes
Bosch SPI4EMS17E 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

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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 SPI4EMS17E 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 SPI4EMS17E 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 SPI4EMS17E 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 SPI4EMS17E 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

semi-integrated
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

10
Bosch SPI4EMS17E holds 10 place settings, which is fewer than that of 82.4% of dishwashers and equal to that of 9.3% 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 SPI4EMS17E 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 SPI4EMS17E 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 SPI4EMS17E has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Bosch SPI4EMS17E vs the average dishwasher

  • 0.24 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Bosch SPI4EMS17E 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 SPI4EMS17E uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.5 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.512 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Bosch SPI4EMS17E 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 SPI4EMS17E has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs D).B vs D
  • 0.8 L lower water usage per cycle
    Bosch SPI4EMS17E uses less water per cycle than the average dishwasher (8.7 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 SPI4EMS17E uses less water per cycle than the average dishwasher (8.7 L vs 9.5 L).8.7 L vs 9.5 L
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Bosch SPI4EMS17E 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 SPI4EMS17E supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • 15 cm narrower width
    Bosch SPI4EMS17E is narrower than the average dishwasher (44.8 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 SPI4EMS17E is narrower than the average dishwasher (44.8 cm vs 59.8 cm).44.8 cm vs 59.8 cm
  • 224 L/year lower annual water consumption
    Bosch SPI4EMS17E uses less water annually than the average dishwasher (2436 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 SPI4EMS17E uses less water annually than the average dishwasher (2436 L/year vs 2660 L/year).2436 L/year vs 2660 L/year
  • Supports voice control
    Bosch SPI4EMS17E 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 SPI4EMS17E supports voice control, while the average dishwasher does not support voice control. 39.8% of dishwashers support voice control.
  • 1 more wash temperatures
    Bosch SPI4EMS17E offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (5 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 SPI4EMS17E offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (5 vs 4).5 vs 4
  • 0.24 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Bosch SPI4EMS17E uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.5 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Bosch SPI4EMS17E has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs D).
  • 0.8 L lower water usage per cycle
    Bosch SPI4EMS17E uses less water per cycle than the average dishwasher (8.7 L vs 9.5 L).
  • 224 L/year lower annual water consumption
    Bosch SPI4EMS17E uses less water annually than the average dishwasher (2436 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
  • 1 more wash temperatures
    Bosch SPI4EMS17E offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (5 vs 4).
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Bosch SPI4EMS17E supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • Supports voice control
    Bosch SPI4EMS17E supports voice control, while the average dishwasher does not support voice control. 39.8% of dishwashers support voice control.
  • 15 cm narrower width
    Bosch SPI4EMS17E is narrower than the average dishwasher (44.8 cm vs 59.8 cm).
  • 0.25 m longer cable length
    Bosch SPI4EMS17E has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).
  • 0.1 m longer supply hose length
    Bosch SPI4EMS17E has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).
  • 0.5 cm shorter height
    Bosch SPI4EMS17E is shorter than the average dishwasher (81.5 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 8.3 kg lighter weight
    Bosch SPI4EMS17E is lighter than the average dishwasher (30.8 kg vs 39.1 kg).

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Overall
Performance
Features
Design
  • Uses a different motor type
    Bosch SPI4EMS17E uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
  • 60 min longer quick wash time
    Bosch SPI4EMS17E takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (90 min vs 30 min).
  • 4 fewer place settings
    Bosch SPI4EMS17E holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (10 vs 14).
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    Bosch SPI4EMS17E does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
  • Does not have a child lock
    Bosch SPI4EMS17E does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
  • 1.3 cm deeper depth
    Bosch SPI4EMS17E is deeper than the average dishwasher (57.3 cm vs 56 cm).
  • Uses a different motor type
    Bosch SPI4EMS17E 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 SPI4EMS17E uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.brushless vs inverter
  • 60 min longer quick wash time
    Bosch SPI4EMS17E takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (90 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 SPI4EMS17E takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (90 min vs 30 min).90 min vs 30 min
  • 4 fewer place settings
    Bosch SPI4EMS17E holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (10 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 SPI4EMS17E holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (10 vs 14).10 vs 14
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    Bosch SPI4EMS17E 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 SPI4EMS17E does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
  • Does not have a child lock
    Bosch SPI4EMS17E does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Child lock.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Bosch SPI4EMS17E does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
  • 31% more expensive
    Bosch SPI4EMS17E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£550 vs £420).
    Bosch SPI4EMS17E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£550 vs £420).£550 vs £420
  • 1.3 cm deeper depth
    Bosch SPI4EMS17E is deeper than the average dishwasher (57.3 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 SPI4EMS17E is deeper than the average dishwasher (57.3 cm vs 56 cm).57.3 cm vs 56 cm
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What customers like about Bosch SPI4EMS17E?

  • EfficientDry system automatically opens the door at the end of the cycle to enhance drying results and prevent condensation.
  • Very quiet operation with an EcoSilence Drive motor rated at just 44 dB, making it suitable for open-plan kitchens.
  • Excellent loading flexibility provided by the VarioFlex basket system, Vario3 cutlery drawer, and height-adjustable Rackmatic top basket.
  • Excellent energy efficiency with a Class B rating, consuming only about 8.7 litres of water per Eco cycle.
  • Smart connectivity via the Home Connect app allows for remote control, cycle notifications, and download of additional wash programs.
  • Compact 45 cm slimline design makes it ideal for smaller kitchens or households without sacrificing premium features.

What customers dislike about Bosch SPI4EMS17E?

  • Standard wash programs (like the Eco mode) can feature relatively long cycle times.
  • Higher upfront cost compared to standard budget 45 cm slimline dishwashers on the market.
  • The 10 place settings capacity may require more frequent runs for larger families or heavy cooking sessions.

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