Bosch vs Hotpoint Dishwashers

Bosch dishwashers (Series 2 from £399, up to Series 8 above £800) are among the quietest on the UK market — 44–46dB on mid-range models — with VarioDrawer cutlery-tray flexibility and EcoSilence Drive motors rated to last the life of the machine. The 14-place SMS2HVI67G (£449) is a strong mid-range choice; Series 4 and above add PerfectDry zeolite drying for genuinely dry results.

Hotpoint fills the budget end with slimline 45 cm models from £299 (9-place HF9E1B19, White) and full-size 60 cm from around £329. They cover the basics — anti-flood device, standard wash programmes — at a price more suited to a rental property or first home.

Bottom line: choose Bosch for a near-silent, long-running machine you will own for a decade. Choose Hotpoint if keeping upfront cost low or fitting a slimline unit is the priority.