Bosch vs Neff Dishwashers

Bosch and Neff both sell integrated dishwashers with a strong German heritage, and their prices sit close together. The Bosch models in this comparison run from £399 for the SMS26AW08G Series 2 12-place dishwasher to £449 for the SMS2HVI67G Series 2 14-place model with Wi-Fi. Neff ranges from £489 for the S155HVX00G N50 full-size model to £799 for the S187ZCX03G N70 full-size dishwasher, and the S875HKX21G N50 slimline model sits at £549.

Bosch highlights PerfectDry with zeolite minerals for drying plastic items, EcoSilence Drive running at 39dB, AquaSensor and LoadSensor for water use that varies with the load, and a Glass 40°C programme for delicate glassware. Its TimeLight projects the remaining time onto the floor. Neff focuses on the Flex 3 basket with adjustable racks and a dedicated cutlery drawer, a Chef 70°C programme for heavily soiled cookware, Zeolith drying, TimeLight and Home Connect control. It quotes a noise level as low as 42dB and says its Vario Speed Plus option cuts programme time by up to 66%. The N70 adds the premium loading options that suit larger kitchens.

Bosch suits households that want a dependable dishwasher at an accessible price, particularly the Series 2 and Series 4 models with Home Connect. Its 14-place Wi-Fi model suits busy families, and the 12-place option works well for smaller kitchens. Neff suits buyers who want more flexible loading, a hotter cleaning cycle and a wider choice of full-size and slimline models. The N70 at £799 suits larger households and cooks who need the 70°C programme for heavily soiled pans.

Bottom line: choose Bosch if you want a reliable, quiet dishwasher from £399 to £449 that does the job well, with Home Connect on some models; choose Neff if you want more flexible racking, a 70°C programme and a choice of slimline or full-size models, from £489 up to £799.