The Bosch Serie 8 is the next step up from the Bosch Serie 6 and has all those features we like about the Bosch Serie 6. Bosch Serie 8 dishwashers offer some additional outstanding features to make them the best dishwasher on the market.
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Bosch Serie 6 vs Bosch Serie 8 Dishwasher
Bosch Serie 8 and Serie 6 dishwashers are almost identical in operation and Both clean equally well but Bosch Serie 8 dishwasher has some innovative features. But it is worth paying extra for the Bosch Serie 8 dishwasher? Let’s find out in our Bosch Serie 8 dishwasher review.
| Parameter | Bosch Serie 6 | Bosch Serie 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 13-14 | 14 |
| Noise Level | 44 dB (some 39 dB) | 43 dB |
| Drying | PerfectDry | PerfectDry |
| Home Connect | Yes | Yes |
| Energy Efficiency | A+-A++ | A+++ |
| Price (RRP) | £ 700.00- £ 1000.00 | £ 1,139.00 |
| Check Offer Price | Serie 6 | Serie 8 |
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Bosch Serie 8 Dishwasher Review
Design and Quality
Currently There are 2 Bosch Serie 8 dishwasher models.
- Bosch SMS8YCI01E (Freestanding Dishwasher): The controls located on the top, and are hidden. its stylish finish makes it look really expensive and classy.
- Bosch SMD8YCX01G (Fully-integrated dishwasher): Controls located on the top, and they are hidden. Hidden controls improve the look of the machine.
The multicoloured TFT display is responsive and located on the top front, it shows what cycles and options were selected, the dishwashing progress, time remaining, and much more.
The Bosch Serie 8 dishwasher has a stainless steel exterior and interior, The dishwasher is durable and overall well-designed.
Design and Quality Rating 10/10
Capacity
Bosch Serie 8 has a place setting of 14 so it is ideal for medium to large families, it has 3 loading racks. Bosch Serie 8 dishwasher offers high flexibility with the Max Flex Pro baskets. The Max Flex Pro baskets were designed with flexibility in mind, it can fit in all kind of dishes safely and with ease.
The Flexible cutlery drawer increases loading capacity by 30 per cent compared to dishwashers with only two racks.
Capacity Rating 9/10
Cleaning Performance
Bosch Serie 8 dishwasher offers cleaning flexibility with 8 wash programs (Eco 50 °C, Auto 45-65 °C, Intensive 70 °C, Express 60 °C, Express 45 °C, Glass 40 °C, Silence 50 °C, Favourite) and 5 options (Remote Start, Extra Dry, Intensive Zone, Hygiene+, SpeedPerfect+).
- The Intensive 70 °C program is perfect for cleaning dishes with baked-on food and removed all stains in our test.
- The Auto 45-65 °C wash program recommended for normally soiled dishes and did a decent job in our test.
- Express 60 °C wash program saves your wash time but recommended for normally soiled dishes only.
This Bosch Serie 8 dishwasher is the best cleaning dishwasher available on the market.
Cleaning Performance Rating 9/10
Drying
The Bosch Entry-level dishwashers are not good at drying. The Bosch Serie 8 dishwasher dries your dishes very well with PerfectDry.
PerfectDry feature uses the patented Zeolith® technology. Zeolith is a natural mineral that uses the humidity of the cleaning phase and releases it in form of warm and dry air during the drying phase.
PerfectDry works well to dry even plastics without increasing energy consumption.
Drying Rating 9/10
Noise
Bosch Serie 8 dishwasher comes with a 43 dBA rating so it’s super quiet, you can hardly hear it when it is running. The Serie 8 dishwasher has a TimeLight feature, it shows program status and remaining time on the floor in high resolution.
Noise Level Rating 9/10
Energy Efficiency
The Bosch Serie 8 dishwasher comes with the highest Energy Efficiency rating (A+++). The more energy efficient a dishwasher, the less energy it will use to run and the less it will cost.
Energy Efficiency Rating 9/10
Pros and Cons of Bosch Serie 8 Dishwasher
Pros
- Good cleaning performer
- Very quiet as 43 dBA
- Best drying with PerfectDry technology
- Innovative features
Cons
- a bit expensive than its competitors.
Final Verdict
Bosch Serie 8 Dishwashers are Super Quiet , Convenient & Effective.
The Bosch Serie 8 Dishwasher has impressed me with its performance and excellent features.
if you can spend a little more money on a great performer and the latest technology dishwasher, a Bosch Serie 8 dishwasher is the dishwasher to buy.
Bosch Serie 8 Dishwasher Models In UK and Ireland
Bosch Serie 8 Fully-integrated dishwasher SMD8YCX01G
- Capacity: 14 Place Setting
- Noise: 43 dBA
- Cutlery Drawer: Yes
- Wash cycles: 8 Programs and 5 options
- Dimensions (HxWxD): 81.5 x 59.8 x 55cm
- TimeLight
- OpenAssist: handle-free easy-opening
- Max Flex Pro baskets
- PerfectDry
- Price: £ 1,139.00
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Bosch Serie 8 Free-standing dishwasher SMS8YCI01E
- Capacity: 14 Place Setting
- Noise: 43 dBA
- Cutlery Drawer: Yes
- Wash cycles: 8 Programs and 5 options
- Dimensions (HxWxD): 84.5 x 60 x 60cm
- Max Flex Pro baskets
- PerfectDry
- Price: £ 1,139.00
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