Bosch Series 2 60cm 12 Place Setting Dishwasher - White vs Series 4 Dishwasher 10 Place Settings - White — Comparison

The Bosch SMS26AW08G Series 2 60cm 12 Place Setting Dishwasher - White costs £399 and sits as a straightforward full-size dishwasher in Bosch’s Series 2 range. The Bosch SPS4HMW49G Series 4 Dishwasher 10 Place Settings - White is £449, stepping up to Series 4 while reducing stated capacity. Both are white Bosch dishwashers, but they target different buyers: one prioritises load size and value, the other prioritises higher-series connected features.

SMS26AW08G offers 12 place settings, Auto Programmes, Extra Dry, Silence Programme, a height adjustable top basket and DosageAssist. SPS4HMW49G lists 10 place settings, Home Connect app control, Active Water and DossageAssist. The Series 2 model holds two more place settings and has more cycle and loading features supplied, including Extra Dry and Silence Programme. The Series 4 model costs £50 more, but brings smart app control and Active Water as its main advantages.

Choose SMS26AW08G if you want a larger 12-place dishwasher for less money and do not need app connectivity. It suits households that care about drying, quiet operation and flexible loading for everyday mixed items. Choose SPS4HMW49G if a 10-place capacity is enough and you would rather have the Series 4 position with Home Connect. It is better for smaller households or buyers who value remote monitoring and Bosch’s Active Water feature above raw capacity and lower upfront cost. Before deciding, check the available width, place-setting needs, drying expectations, noise sensitivity and how often you run small or mixed loads, because those habits can matter as much as colour, app control, finish or headline programme count.

Bottom line: "choose SMS26AW08G if you want 12 place settings, Extra Dry and Silence Programme for £399 / opt for SPS4HMW49G if Series 4, Home Connect and Active Water are worth £449 despite the 10-place capacity."