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Bosch SPV4EMX21E Series 4 Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£550No. of place settings:10Energy efficiency class:DNoise level:45 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

Bosch SPV4EMX21E 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.

8.1

Overall score

Score
8.1/ 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
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 61% of models
Score components

80%

8.1

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–²Better than 61% of dishwashers
8.1

Technical score

Technical score
8.1/ 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 60% of models
Score components

35%

7.7

Performance

30%

9.5

Features

25%

7.3

Programmes

10%

6.6

Design

â–²Better than 60% of dishwashers
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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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 78% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £550

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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Bosch SPV4EMX21E Series 4

Technical score
Technical score
8.1/ 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 60% of models
Score components:

35%

7.7

Performance

30%

9.5

Features

25%

7.3

Programmes

10%

6.6

Design

8.1
User score
User score
8.0/ 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 78% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Bosch SPV4EMX21E Series 4 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 10
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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–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components:

60%

8.1

Overall score

40%

7.6

Price

7.9
Energy efficiency class
D
Energy efficiency class
D
â–¼ Worse than 46% of models
This dishwasher has energy efficiency class D, better than that of 32.5% of dishwashers and the same as that of 21.4% 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
C
Noise emission class
C
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
This dishwasher has noise-emission class C, worse than that of 55.5% of dishwashers and the same as that of 40.4% of dishwashers.
Energy consumption per cycle
0.73 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.73 kWh
â–² Better than 63% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.73 kWh; it is lower than that of 63% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 1.3% 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
210 min
Eco wash time
210 min
â–² Better than 76% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 210 min; it is shorter than that of 76.4% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 5.1% 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
built-in
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 SPV4EMX21E Series 4 vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • 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 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.
  • 25 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    210 min
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (210 min vs 235 min).
    210 min vs 235 min
  • 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
  • 22.9% lighter
    Weight
    30.2 kg
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% lighter: this dishwasher is lighter than the average dishwasher (30.2 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    30.2 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 0.02 kWh less energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.73 kWh
    â–² Better than 63% 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 (0.7 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.73 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 25 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    210 min
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (210 min vs 235 min).
    210 min vs 235 min
  • 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
  • 22.9% lighter
    Weight
    30.2 kg
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% lighter: this dishwasher is lighter than the average dishwasher (30.2 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    30.2 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
  • 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.
  • Worse noise-emission class
    Noise emission class
    C
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • 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.
  • 1 dB louder
    Noise level
    45 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (45 dB vs 44 dB).
    45 dB vs 44 dB
  • 31% more expensive
    Bosch SPV4EMX21E Series 4 is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£550 vs £420).
    £550 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
  • Worse noise-emission class
    Noise emission class
    C
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • 1 dB louder
    Noise level
    45 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (45 dB vs 44 dB).
    45 dB vs 44 dB
  • 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.
  • 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.

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What we like about Bosch SPV4EMX21E Series 4

  • Excellent cleaning performance that handles tough grease and soiled dishes effectively.
  • Extremely quiet operation, utilizing features like Silence Plus and Silence on demand.
  • EfficientDry technology automatically opens the door after a cycle for spot-free, improved drying.
  • Smart home integration through the Bosch Home Connect app allows for remote tracking and control.
  • Flexible storage layout with an adjustable top rack (Rackmatic) and a dedicated Vario cutlery drawer.
  • Useful TimeLight feature that projects the remaining program status directly onto the kitchen floor.

What we don't like about Bosch SPV4EMX21E Series 4

  • More expensive than many competing slimline dishwashers on the market.
  • Plastic items and containers can occasionally require extra time or manual drying.
  • The Home Connect smartphone app can occasionally drop its wireless connection with the appliance.
  • The interface can feel slightly sluggish when first booting up or choosing a specific cycle option.
  • The extensive digital configuration menu can feel overwhelming or overly complex for simple everyday use.

Verdict

The Bosch SPV4EMX21E Series 4 is a fully integrated, slimline 45 cm dishwasher featuring a 10 place-setting capacity, a low 45 dB noise level, and a Class D energy efficiency rating that utilizes 9.5 liters of water per Eco cycle. Its main advantages include smart Home Connect Wi-Fi integration, flexible VarioFlex baskets with a third VarioDrawer cutlery rack, a TimeLight floor projection status, and an EfficientDry automatic door-opening mechanism for enhanced drying performance. However, notable drawbacks include its relatively modest Class D energy rating and an eco program duration that takes up to 3 hours and 30 minutes to complete.

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