Bosch Series 4 Freestanding Full-Sized Dishwasher vs Series 2 60cm 12 Place Setting Dishwasher - White — Comparison
The Bosch SMS26AW08G Series 2 60cm 12 Place Setting Dishwasher - White costs £150 less. Key differences: Dishwasher Colour: Silver vs White; Eco Programme Duration: 3:35 vs 3:30; Energy Efficency Grade: B vs E; Energy Efficiency Grade: B vs E.
What reviewers say
Bosch Series SMS4EKI06G
Based on 147 verified buyer reviews
- Very quiet, with some saying it is hard to hear running
- Clean, dry results and a good choice of programmes
- Door opens at the end of the cycle to help dishes dry
- Home Connect app makes it easy to control from a phone
- Some find the app takes a while to learn
- One reviewer wishes it loaded and unloaded itself
Sources: AO, bosch-home.co.uk
Bosch SMS26AW08G
Based on 601 verified buyer reviews
- Cleans well, including cups, and runs quietly
- Easy to use, with a delay start function
- Good value and a straightforward replacement for an older Bosch
- Feels more fragile than the older Bosch it replaced, one reviewer says
Sources: AO, bosch-home.co.uk, Currys, hbh-woolacotts.co.uk
| Specification | Bosch Series SMS4EKI06G | Bosch SMS26AW08G |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £399 |
| Brand | Bosch | Bosch |
| Anti-Flood Device | No | No |
| Auto Wash | Yes | Yes |
| Cutlery System | Removable Basket | Removable Basket |
| Delay Start Time | Yes | Yes |
| Delicate Wash | No | No |
| Dishwasher Colour | Silver | White |
| Dishwasher Type | Full Sized | Full Sized |
| Energy Consumption kWh | 64 | — |
| Energy Efficency Grade | B | E |
| Energy Efficiency Grade | B | E |
| Energy Grade | B | E |
| Guarantee | 2 Years | 5 Years |
| Half Load | Yes | No |
| Max Temp water intake | 60 | — |
| Noise Emission | B | C |
| Noise dB | 42 | 46 |
| Place Settings | 13 | 12 |
| Pre-wash | No | Yes |
| Quick Wash | No | Yes |
| Quick Wash Time in mins | 30 | — |
| Residual drying | No | Yes |
| Rinse Aid Level Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Salt Refill Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Smart Dishwasher | Yes | No |
| Time Remaining Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Wash Temperatures | 4 | 4 |
| Water Consumption | 1980 | 9.5 |
| Energy Consumption | — | 92 |
| Dimensions & Physical | ||
| Eco Programme Duration | 3:35 | 3:30 |
| Programmes | 6 | 6 |
| Height in mm | 845 | 845 |
| Width in mm | 600 | 600 |
| Depth in mm | 600 | 600 |
| Weight in kg | 50.1 | 47.6 |