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Bosch SPS4EMI17E Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£530No. of place settings:10Energy efficiency class:?Noise level:44 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

Bosch SPS4EMI17E Review: Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.4

Overall score

Score
8.4/ 10
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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 distribution
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â–² Better than 76% of models
Score components

80%

8.4

Technical score

20%

8.1

User score

â–²Better than 76% of dishwashers
8.4

Technical score

Technical score
8.4/ 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
â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components

35%

8.8

Performance

30%

9.5

Features

25%

7.1

Programmes

10%

6.9

Design

â–²Better than 77% of dishwashers
8.1

User score

User score
8.1/ 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
â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components

70%

9.6

User ratings

30%

4.7

Number of reviews

Based on 7 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.
â–²Better than 77% of dishwashers
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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Bosch SPS4EMI17E

Technical score
Technical score
8.4/ 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
â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components:

35%

8.8

Performance

30%

9.5

Features

25%

7.1

Programmes

10%

6.9

Design

8.4
User score
User score
8.1/ 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
â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components

70%

9.6

User ratings

30%

4.7

Number of reviews

Based on 7 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
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.
8.1
Popularity
Popularity
4.7/ 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
â–² Better than 63% of models
Popularity:
Bosch SPS4EMI17E has a popularity score of 4.7 points, which is higher than 63.3% of products in this category.
4.7
Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 73% of models
Score components:

60%

8.4

Overall score

40%

7.7

Price

8.2
Energy efficiency class
?
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
0.512 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.512 kWh
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.512 kWh; it is lower than that of 95.5% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 0.9% of the dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
6
No. of wash programs
6
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
Market range: <5 – >10
The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is 6; it is higher than that of 22.1% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 30% 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
60 min
Quick wash time
60 min
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <28 min – >60 min
This dishwasher completes the quick programme in 60 min; it is longer than that of 76.8% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the programme on 19.9% of the dishwashers.
Eco wash time
235 min
Eco wash time
235 min
â–¼ 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
no
Delicate wash program
no
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
This dishwasher does not have a delicate wash programme. Overall, 60.2% 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
no
Touch screen
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This dishwasher does not have a touch screen. Overall, 10.9% 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
10
No. of place settings
10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Market range: <10 – >15
The number of place settings on this dishwasher is 10; it is lower than that of 82.5% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 9.2% 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 SPS4EMI17E vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • 0.24 kWh less energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.512 kWh
    ★ Better than 95% 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).
    0.512 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 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.
  • 0.8 L less water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    8.7 L
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <8.9 L – >11 L
    The water usage per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (8.7 L vs 9.5 L).
    8.7 L vs 9.5 L
  • 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.
  • 746 L/year less water consumption
    Annual water consumption
    1914 L/year
    ★ Better than 96% 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 (1914 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    1,914 L/year vs 2,660 L/year
  • 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 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.
  • 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
  • 4.74x more popular
    Bosch SPS4EMI17E is more popular than the average dishwasher (4.74 vs 1).
    4.74 vs 1
  • 1.8% higher user score
    User score
    8.1/ 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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    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Bosch SPS4EMI17E
    the average dishwasher
    Bosch SPS4EMI17E has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (8.14 vs 8.000).
    8.14 vs 8
  • 3.9% better value for money
    Bosch SPS4EMI17E offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.17 vs 7.9).
    8.17 vs 7.86
  • 0.24 kWh less energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.512 kWh
    ★ Better than 95% 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).
    0.512 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 0.8 L less water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    8.7 L
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <8.9 L – >11 L
    The water usage per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (8.7 L vs 9.5 L).
    8.7 L vs 9.5 L
  • 746 L/year less water consumption
    Annual water consumption
    1914 L/year
    ★ Better than 96% 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 (1914 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    1,914 L/year vs 2,660 L/year
  • 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 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.
  • 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
  • 4 fewer place settings
    No. of place settings
    10
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (10 vs 14).
    10 vs 14
  • 30 min longer quick programme
    Quick wash time
    60 min
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <28 min – >60 min
    This dishwasher has a longer quick programme than the average dishwasher (60 min vs 30 min).
    60 min vs 30 min
  • No delicate wash programme
    Delicate wash program
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a delicate wash programme, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash programme. Overall, 60.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 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.
  • 26.2% more expensive
    Bosch SPS4EMI17E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£530 vs £420).
    £530 vs £420
  • 6.3% heavier
    Weight
    41.6 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (41.6 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    41.6 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 26.2% more expensive
    Bosch SPS4EMI17E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£530 vs £420).
    £530 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
  • 30 min longer quick programme
    Quick wash time
    60 min
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <28 min – >60 min
    This dishwasher has a longer quick programme than the average dishwasher (60 min vs 30 min).
    60 min vs 30 min
  • No delicate wash programme
    Delicate wash program
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a delicate wash programme, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash programme. Overall, 60.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 4 fewer place settings
    No. of place settings
    10
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (10 vs 14).
    10 vs 14
  • 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.
  • 6.3% heavier
    Weight
    41.6 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (41.6 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    41.6 kg vs 39.15 kg

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Third-party reviews

Based on 7 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Bosch SPS4EMI17E

  • Whisper-quiet operation at 44 dB
  • Excellent cleaning and washing performance
  • EfficientDry feature automatically opens the door to improve drying
  • VarioDrawer cutlery tray maximizes interior loading space
  • Convenient smart control via the Home Connect app
  • High energy and water efficiency
  • Ideal space-saving 45cm slimline design for compact kitchens

What we don't like about Bosch SPS4EMI17E

  • Standard auto or eco cycles can take a long time to finish
  • Plastic dishes do not always dry perfectly without extra dry settings
  • Initial washes can emit a slight plastic odor from the inner tub base
  • The extensive list of app features and menu choices can be overwhelming for some users
  • Connecting to iOS software apps can sometimes be difficult or unstable

Verdict

The Bosch SPS4EMI17E is a slimline, 45 cm freestanding Serie 4 dishwasher designed for compact kitchens, featuring an anti-fingerprint brushed steel finish and a 10 place-setting capacity. Powered by a quiet EcoSilence Drive brushless motor, it operates at a low 44 dB noise level while delivering strong resource efficiency with a Class B energy rating, consuming 51 kWh per 100 cycles and just 8.7 litres of water per Eco cycle. Its main pros include an automated EfficientDry door-opening system that enhances drying, smart Home Connect Wi-Fi integration for phone or voice controls, and highly flexible loading options via VarioFlex baskets, a 3-stage Rackmatic adjustable top basket, and a dedicated VarioDrawer cutlery tray. On the downside, its premium engineering makes it more expensive than many compact competitors, and the learning curve of adapting to a top cutlery drawer instead of a traditional basket can be a minor inconvenience for some users.

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