BOSCH SMS50C26UK vs SMEG DF4SS-1 Dishwasher Comparison

So you’ve found lots of new dishwashers, narrowed down your search but now stuck on whether to go for the BOSCH SMS50C26UK or the SMEG DF4SS-1? Our guide will help you compare some of the best features of both dishwashers, and when you’re ready you can do a quick price comparison and our system will find the best price today.

BOSCH SMS50C26UK vs SMEG DF4SS-1

	BOSCH SMS50C26UK	SMEG DF4SS-1
Brand	Bosch	Smeg
Key Features	12 place settings Water consumption: 9.5 litres per cycle Noise level: 48 dB(A) Energy rating: A++ Two-year manufacturer‰Ûªs guarantee	10 place settings Water consumption: 9.5 litres per cycle Noise level: 46 dB(A) Energy rating: A+ One-year manufacturer‰Ûªs guarantee
Type	Full-size freestanding dishwasher	Slimline freestanding dishwasher
Manufacturers Guarantee	2 years	1 year
Number of programmes	5	10
Programs	– Economy 50 å¡C – Intensive 70 å¡C – Normal 65 å¡C – Quick Wash 45 å¡C – Pre Rinse	– Auto 45-65 – Crystal – Delicate Quick – Eco – Eco Quick – Normal Quick – Soak – Speed – Strong and fast – Super
Quick wash time	29 minutes	27 minutes
Half Load time	N/A	N/A
Eco Wash Time	210 minutes	175 minutes
Time Remaining Indicator	Yes	Yes
Delay Timer	Yes	Yes – 24 hours
Height Adjustable top basket	Yes	Yes
Cutlery Basket	Yes	Basket
Adjustable Water Softner	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Prongs	N/A	N/A
Interior Material	tbc	Stainless steel
Overflow Protection	No	Yes
Digital Display	LED screen	Yes
Rinse Aid Indicator	Yes	Yes
Salt Indicator	Yes	Yes
Wash Efficiency Rating	A	A
Energy Efficiency Rating	A++	A+
Place Settings	12	10
Annual Energy Consumption	258 kWh	236 kWh
Annual Water Consumption	2660 litres	2660 litres
Energy Consumption Per Cycle	0.9 kWh	0.83 kWh
Water Consumption Per Cycle	9.5 litres	9.5 litres
Drying efficiency rating	A	A
Noise Level	48 dB(A)	46 dB(A)
Power Consumption in Off-Mode	0.1 W	0.02 kWh
Power Consumption in Standby	0.1 W	0.8 kWh
Installation	tbc	Please note this product should be installed by a qualified engineer, such as one of our Knowhow experts.
Dimensions	– 845 x 600 x 600 mm (H x W x D) – 33.2 x 23.6 x 23.6 inches (H x W x D)	848 x 448 x 600 mm (H x W x D)
Recess Dimensions	845 x 600 x 600 mm (H x W x D)	tbc
Boxed Dimensions	875 x 670 x 670 mm (H x W x D)	920 x 500 x 670 mm (H x W x D)
In The Box	Bosch Serie 4 SMS50C26UK Full-size Dishwasher	Manual
Weight	49 kg	34 kg
Boxed Weight	50 kg	36 kg
Adjustable Racking	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Glass Holder	N/A	N/A
Number of wash temperatures	4	4
Price	£349.99	£499
Number of Reviews	147	1
Review Score	9.3	6
Buy	Find Best Price	Find Best Price

Finding the best dishwasher

Finding your perfect dishwasher is often harder than you first imagined. There are many different features and levels of specification which only adds to the complication. But with a direct comparison, iComparedit have made life that bit easier for you. So you can pick out key features of the BOSCH SMS50C26UK and decide if these features are more suited to you than those offered on the SMEG DF4SS-1. These tips will help you to get the best dishwasher.

1. Price – Make sure you’re savvy and check out the best deals, but be careful who you buy from. Stick to retailers that you know well. Use price comparisons like ours, as they search the prices of a range of retailers to provide you with the best price available, it just saves you that extra time hunting around. And often finds a deal that you might miss. Today’s search found BOSCH SMS50C26UK from £349.99 and SMEG DF4SS-1 from £499.
2. Reviews – A customer review says 1000 words. It’s really important that you get a good understanding of the product from customers that have already bought your dishwasher. Using the average rating is also one of the best ways to help you make a decision when you are stuck on the fence and can’t decide which one to buy. In this comparison the BOSCH SMS50C26UK Scores 9.3 out of 10 based on 147 reviews and the SMEG DF4SS-1 Scores 6.0 out of 10 based on 1 review.
3. Key Features – The BOSCH SMS50C26UK key features and SMEG DF4SS-1 key features will be one of the more important parts of the decision. The important features give you a quick snapshot of what the dishwasher can offer over the comparison model and other competitor models. other things to consider are the programs available on the dishwasher. For example the BOSCH SMS50C26UK has the following programs
4. – Economy 50 å¡C
   – Intensive 70 å¡C
   – Normal 65 å¡C
   – Quick Wash 45 å¡C
   – Pre Rinse
5. whilst the SMEG DF4SS-1 has these programs
6. – Auto 45-65
   – Crystal
   – Delicate Quick
   – Eco
   – Eco Quick
   – Normal Quick
   – Soak
   – Speed
   – Strong and fast
   – Super

BOSCH SMS50C26UK video

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