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Bosch SPV4EMX17E Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£480No. of place settings:10Energy efficiency class:BNoise level:44 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

Bosch SPV4EMX17E Review: Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.2

Overall score

Score
8.2/ 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 71% of models
Score components

80%

8.5

Technical score

20%

7.3

User score

â–²Better than 71% of dishwashers
8.5

Technical score

Technical score
8.5/ 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 80% of models
Score components

35%

8.8

Performance

30%

9.7

Features

25%

7.2

Programmes

10%

6.8

Design

â–²Better than 80% of dishwashers
7.3

User score

User score
7.3/ 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–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

User ratings

30%

6.5

Number of reviews

Based on 20 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 SPV4EMX17E

Technical score
Technical score
8.5/ 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 80% of models
Score components:

35%

8.8

Performance

30%

9.7

Features

25%

7.2

Programmes

10%

6.8

Design

8.5
User score
User score
7.3/ 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–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

User ratings

30%

6.5

Number of reviews

Based on 20 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.
7.3
Popularity
Popularity
6.5/ 10
✕
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 73% of models
Popularity:
Bosch SPV4EMX17E has a popularity score of 6.5 points, which is higher than 72.5% of products in this category.
6.5
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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 73% of models
Score components:

60%

8.2

Overall score

40%

8.0

Price

8.2
Energy efficiency class
B
Energy efficiency class
B
â–² 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
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
89 min
Quick wash time
89 min
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Market range: <28 min – >60 min
This dishwasher completes the quick programme in 89 min; it is longer than that of 97% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the programme on 2.2% 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
?
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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
fully integrated
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 SPV4EMX17E 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.
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    B
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This dishwasher has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs D).
    B vs D
  • 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.
  • Has Bluetooth
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has Bluetooth, while the average dishwasher does not have Bluetooth. Overall, 14.6% 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.
  • 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.
  • 6.47x more popular
    Bosch SPV4EMX17E is more popular than the average dishwasher (6.47 vs 1).
    6.47 vs 1
  • 3.9% better value for money
    Bosch SPV4EMX17E 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
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    B
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This dishwasher has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs D).
    B vs D
  • 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 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 Bluetooth
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has Bluetooth, while the average dishwasher does not have Bluetooth. Overall, 14.6% 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
  • 23.9% lighter
    Weight
    29.8 kg
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% lighter: this dishwasher is lighter than the average dishwasher (29.8 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    29.8 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 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
  • 59 min longer quick programme
    Quick wash time
    89 min
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <28 min – >60 min
    This dishwasher has a longer quick programme than the average dishwasher (89 min vs 30 min).
    89 min vs 30 min
  • 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.
  • No child lock
    Child lock
    no
    â–¼ 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.
  • 10.2% lower user score
    User score
    7.3/ 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
    Bosch SPV4EMX17E
    the average dishwasher
    Bosch SPV4EMX17E has a lower user score than the average dishwasher (7.26 vs 8.000).
    7.26 vs 8
  • 14.3% more expensive
    Bosch SPV4EMX17E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£480 vs £420).
    £480 vs £420
  • 10.2% lower user score
    User score
    7.3/ 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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Bosch SPV4EMX17E
    the average dishwasher
    Bosch SPV4EMX17E has a lower user score than the average dishwasher (7.26 vs 8.000).
    7.26 vs 8
  • 14.3% more expensive
    Bosch SPV4EMX17E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£480 vs £420).
    £480 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
  • 59 min longer quick programme
    Quick wash time
    89 min
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <28 min – >60 min
    This dishwasher has a longer quick programme than the average dishwasher (89 min vs 30 min).
    89 min vs 30 min
  • 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.
  • No child lock
    Child lock
    no
    â–¼ 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.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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05/12/2025
Summary of the review
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Third-party reviews

Based on 20 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Bosch SPV4EMX17E

  • Whisper-quiet operation at only 44 dB
  • EfficientDry feature automatically opens the door after a cycle to optimize drying
  • Flexible storage via the third-level VarioDrawer cutlery tray and Rackmatic adjustable upper basket
  • Smart home integration with remote controls and alerts through the Home Connect app
  • Solid Energy Efficiency Class B rating that helps lower utility bills
  • InfoLight beam projects a status light onto the floor so you know when it is running

What we don't like about Bosch SPV4EMX17E

  • Compact 45cm width means a smaller 10 place-setting capacity compared to standard models
  • Standard Eco wash cycle takes a long time to complete (nearly 4 hours)
  • Fitting very large pots and pans alongside standard dishes can be difficult
  • Requires careful manual layout and organization to maximize the tight interior space
  • Occasional Wi-Fi connectivity dropouts with the smartphone app
  • Does not include a decorative front door trim panel, requiring a custom kitchen cabinet front

Verdict

The Bosch SPV4EMX17E is a fully integrated, slimline Series 4 dishwasher that measures 45 cm wide and holds up to 10 place settings, making it an ideal compact choice for smaller kitchens. It features a highly efficient Class B energy rating, consuming just 51 kWh per 100 eco cycles, and utilizes an EcoSilence Drive motor that ensures whisper-quiet performance at an impressive 44 dB airborne noise emission level. Key performance characteristics include smart Home Connect Wi-Fi connectivity for voice and remote control, a highly flexible VarioFlex basket system with a 3-position adjustable Rackmatic upper basket, and a dedicated third-level VarioDrawer for cutlery. Key benefits include the EfficientDry system, which automatically opens the door at the end of a cycle to enhance drying results, and a specialized AquaStop safety valve for total flood prevention. Main disadvantages include basic or average drying performance on plastics, lengthy standard wash programs that can run close to 4 hours on the eco setting, and a premium price point compared to some other slimline competitors.

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