Bosch SMV4EMX71S built-in dishwasher, 60 cm, 14 place settings, class B

On the EU energy label scale from A to G, the SMV4EMX71S is rated class B, and the Eco programme uses 65 kWh of electricity per 100 cycles. A dishwasher stays in the home for years and often runs several times a week, so lower consumption shows up every month. And because 14 place settings fit in at once, you also need to run it less often.

The noise level is 42 dB, noise class B on the A–D scale. This matters most when the kitchen opens onto the living room and the machine runs in the evening while the family watches TV or the children are asleep. The delay start of up to 24 hours lets you time a wash for the night or for when nobody is at home, so the running noise does not disturb anyone.

Fourteen place settings is a large capacity for a 60 cm machine: one load handles a big family's daily dishes or the whole table after guests. Alongside the six programmes there is a quick wash option for days when the dishes need to be clean fast. AquaSensor monitors how cloudy the water is and helps the programme adjust wash time and water quantity to the soiling, so lightly soiled dishes do not waste water or time.

The display shows the selected programme and settings clearly, so the machine is easy to use even for family members who rarely start it. The dishwasher has Wi-Fi, which lets you connect it to your home network. Rated power is 2400 W. According to the manufacturer's data this model has no child lock, which is worth keeping in mind if there are small children at home.

AquaStop protects the kitchen from water damage: if a leak occurs in the machine or the inlet hose, the system cuts off the water supply. For a built-in machine this is especially important, because a leak under the kitchen units could otherwise go unnoticed for a long time. The machine is 60 cm wide, 55 cm deep and 82 cm high, and weighs 34.93 kg. Exact niche dimensions are in the Bosch installation instructions.

The SMV4EMX71S suits a household that runs the dishwasher every day and cares about both electricity use and quiet operation, especially in an open-plan kitchen. Room for 14 place settings, quick wash and delay start cover both busy weekdays and evenings with guests, and Wi-Fi suits people who are used to connecting home appliances to a smartphone.