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Bosch SPS4EMI28E Series 4 Review | 59 Data compared

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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£530
  • Avg. price in US: ~$640
  • No. of place settings: 10
  • Energy efficiency class: D
  • Noise level: 44 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Bosch SPS4EMI28E Series 4 review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.0

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%

8.0

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Excellent
8.0

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%

8.0

Performance

30.0%

9.5

Features

25.0%

7.1

Programmes

10.0%

6.1

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

  • 6.8
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    6.5

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    8.3

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    7.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    7.4

    Noise level

    10.0%

    2.8

    No. of place settings

  • 6.9
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    7.4

    Noise level

    20.0%

    8.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    7.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    6.5

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    2.8

    No. of place settings

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £530

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Verdict

The Bosch SPS4EMI28E Series 4 is a freestanding, 45 cm slimline dishwasher finished in brushed steel with an anti-fingerprint coating, offering a 10 place-setting capacity ideal for compact spaces. It operates on a durable EcoSilence Drive inverter motor with a quiet 44 dB noise level, utilizes 9.5 liters of water per Eco cycle, and is rated in Energy Efficiency Class D. Key technical highlights include a VarioFlex basket system with a 3-stage Rackmatic height-adjustable upper basket, a dedicated VarioDrawer cutlery level, 6 wash programs (ranging from Auto 45-65°C to Intensive 70°C), and smart Home Connect app integration. Major advantages feature EfficientDry automatic door opening to maximize natural air drying, SpeedPerfect+ to reduce cycle times by up to 50%, and an absolute AquaStop water damage guarantee. On the downside, users note its baseline Class D energy score under newer regulations, lengthy 210-minute standard Eco cycle times, and a tendency to struggle with drying plastics thoroughly compared to high-end zeolite mineral systems.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Bosch SPS4EMI28E Series 4

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

8.0
Bosch SPS4EMI28E Series 4 has a technical score of 8.04 points, which is higher than 60.3% 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 SPS4EMI28E Series 4 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%

8.0

Overall score

40.0%

7.7

Price

7.9
Bosch SPS4EMI28E Series 4 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

D
Bosch SPS4EMI28E Series 4 has energy efficiency class D, which is better than that of 32.5% of dishwashers and equal to that of 21.4% 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 SPS4EMI28E Series 4 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 SPS4EMI28E Series 4 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 SPS4EMI28E Series 4 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

0.73 kWh
Bosch SPS4EMI28E Series 4 uses 0.73 kWh per cycle, which is lower than that of 63% of dishwashers and equal to that of 1.3% 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

5
Bosch SPS4EMI28E Series 4 offers 5 wash programs, which is fewer than that of 78% of dishwashers and equal to that of 18.8% 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 SPS4EMI28E Series 4 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

60 min
Bosch SPS4EMI28E Series 4 completes its quick wash in 60 min, which is longer than that of 76.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 19.9% 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

210 min
Bosch SPS4EMI28E Series 4 completes its Eco wash in 210 min, which is shorter than that of 76.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 5.1% 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

no
Bosch SPS4EMI28E Series 4 does not have a delicate wash program. This feature is present in 60% 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 SPS4EMI28E Series 4 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

no
Bosch SPS4EMI28E Series 4 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 SPS4EMI28E Series 4 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 SPS4EMI28E Series 4 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 SPS4EMI28E Series 4 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

10
Bosch SPS4EMI28E Series 4 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 SPS4EMI28E Series 4 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 SPS4EMI28E Series 4 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 SPS4EMI28E Series 4 has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Bosch SPS4EMI28E Series 4 vs the average dishwasher

  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Bosch SPS4EMI28E Series 4 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 SPS4EMI28E Series 4 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 SPS4EMI28E Series 4 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 SPS4EMI28E Series 4 supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • 14.8 cm narrower width
    Bosch SPS4EMI28E Series 4 is narrower than the average dishwasher (45 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 SPS4EMI28E Series 4 is narrower than the average dishwasher (45 cm vs 59.8 cm).45 cm vs 59.8 cm
  • Supports voice control
    Bosch SPS4EMI28E Series 4 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 SPS4EMI28E Series 4 supports voice control, while the average dishwasher does not support voice control. 39.8% of dishwashers support voice control.
  • 25 min shorter Eco wash time
    Bosch SPS4EMI28E Series 4 finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (210 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 SPS4EMI28E Series 4 finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (210 min vs 235 min).210 min vs 235 min
  • 0.25 m longer cable length
    Bosch SPS4EMI28E Series 4 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 SPS4EMI28E Series 4 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 SPS4EMI28E Series 4 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 SPS4EMI28E Series 4 has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).1.65 m vs 1.55 m
  • 0.02 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Bosch SPS4EMI28E Series 4 uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.7 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 SPS4EMI28E Series 4 uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.7 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.73 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 0.02 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Bosch SPS4EMI28E Series 4 uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.7 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • 25 min shorter Eco wash time
    Bosch SPS4EMI28E Series 4 finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (210 min vs 235 min).
  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Bosch SPS4EMI28E Series 4 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 SPS4EMI28E Series 4 supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • Supports voice control
    Bosch SPS4EMI28E Series 4 supports voice control, while the average dishwasher does not support voice control. 39.8% of dishwashers support voice control.
  • 14.8 cm narrower width
    Bosch SPS4EMI28E Series 4 is narrower than the average dishwasher (45 cm vs 59.8 cm).
  • 0.25 m longer cable length
    Bosch SPS4EMI28E Series 4 has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).
  • 0.1 m longer supply hose length
    Bosch SPS4EMI28E Series 4 has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).

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Performance
Programmes
Features
Design
  • Uses a different motor type
    Bosch SPS4EMI28E Series 4 uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
  • 30 min longer quick wash time
    Bosch SPS4EMI28E Series 4 takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (60 min vs 30 min).
  • Does not have a delicate wash program
    Bosch SPS4EMI28E Series 4 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.
  • 1 fewer wash programs
    Bosch SPS4EMI28E Series 4 offers fewer wash programs than the average dishwasher (5 vs 6).
  • 4 fewer place settings
    Bosch SPS4EMI28E Series 4 holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (10 vs 14).
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    Bosch SPS4EMI28E Series 4 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 SPS4EMI28E Series 4 does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
  • 4 cm deeper depth
    Bosch SPS4EMI28E Series 4 is deeper than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 2.5 cm taller height
    Bosch SPS4EMI28E Series 4 is taller than the average dishwasher (84.5 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 3.2 kg heavier weight
    Bosch SPS4EMI28E Series 4 is heavier than the average dishwasher (42.3 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • Uses a different motor type
    Bosch SPS4EMI28E Series 4 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 SPS4EMI28E Series 4 uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.brushless vs inverter
  • 4 fewer place settings
    Bosch SPS4EMI28E Series 4 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 SPS4EMI28E Series 4 holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (10 vs 14).10 vs 14
  • 30 min longer quick wash time
    Bosch SPS4EMI28E Series 4 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 SPS4EMI28E Series 4 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 SPS4EMI28E Series 4 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 SPS4EMI28E Series 4 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 cutlery basket
    Bosch SPS4EMI28E Series 4 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 SPS4EMI28E Series 4 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 SPS4EMI28E Series 4 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 SPS4EMI28E Series 4 does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
  • 4 cm deeper depth
    Bosch SPS4EMI28E Series 4 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 SPS4EMI28E Series 4 is deeper than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 56 cm).60 cm vs 56 cm
  • 2.5 cm taller height
    Bosch SPS4EMI28E Series 4 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 SPS4EMI28E Series 4 is taller than the average dishwasher (84.5 cm vs 82 cm).84.5 cm vs 82 cm
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What customers like about Bosch SPS4EMI28E Series 4?

  • EfficientDry feature automatically opens the door after a cycle to optimize drying performance and cool dishes.
  • Operates very quietly at 44dB thanks to the EcoSilence Drive motor, keeping the kitchen peaceful.
  • Smart connectivity via the Home Connect app allows for remote tracking, adjustments, and customized cycles.
  • The 45-cm slimline freestanding design makes it a flexible fit for compact kitchen spaces.
  • Features a highly customizable rack layout with a Rackmatic height-adjustable top basket and folding plate racks.
  • Excellent baseline cleaning performance with specialised options like Intensive Zone and SpeedPerfect+ to speed up washes.

What customers dislike about Bosch SPS4EMI28E Series 4?

  • Standard eco and intensive cleaning cycles can feel quite long to complete.
  • As a premium brand, it carries a higher upfront purchase price than entry-level competitors.
  • Struggles to entirely clean heavily baked-on or severely burnt food residues without initial manual scrubbing.
  • Not suitable for non-dishwasher safe materials like aluminium, copper, cast iron, or wood, which can discolour or warp.

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