Best value Dishwasher: Bosh Series 4 vs Indesit | The Gadget Show

Summary

This video compares two dishwashers: a premium Bosch model and a budget Indesit option. Both dishwashers are tested on their eco and intensive modes, with the Bosch offering advanced features like Wi-Fi control and a 1-hour Express Wash, while the Indesit is more affordable yet still boasts features like an adjustable top rack and a quick wash program. Despite the Bosch's higher price, the Indesit delivers surprisingly good cleaning performance, making it the winner for best value. The video concludes that for those prioritizing budget, the Indesit is the smarter choice without compromising too much on quality.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Bosch premium dishwasher has a capacity for 13 place settings and features like adjustable top racks and Wi-Fi control, priced at £529.
• 😀 The Indesit budget dishwasher costs £279, offering a similar adjustable top rack and additional features like a quick wash program, but with fewer features than the Bosch.
• 😀 Both dishwashers were tested by Nick Collins, a head chef, who is particular about cleanliness and hygiene in his catering business.
• 😀 Both dishwashers were tested in eco mode to evaluate water usage and electricity consumption, with the Bosch costing 26p per cycle and the Indesit costing 30p.
• 😀 In the eco mode test, the Bosch completed the wash in 5 hours, while the Indesit took just over 3 hours.
• 😀 The Bosch performed slightly better in cleaning, with plates and glasses coming out cleaner than those washed by the Indesit, though there were still minor marks.
• 😀 The Indesit dishwasher was found to be a bit more efficient in cleaning glasses, although it did not outperform the Bosch in every category.
• 😀 In terms of cleaning performance, both dishwashers showed decent results, but some plates, especially larger ones, were not cleaned perfectly in eco mode.
• 😀 Both dishwashers struggled with extremely dirty items, such as baked-on scrambled egg, despite using intensive wash cycles.
• 😀 The final verdict favored the Indesit as the better value for money, as it performed comparably to the Bosch, but at nearly half the price.

Q & A

What are the main features of the premium Bosch dishwasher?

The Bosch dishwasher has room for 13 place settings, an adjustable top rack, six programs including a 1-hour Express Wash, Wi-Fi connectivity, and voice control.

How much does the Bosch dishwasher cost?

The Bosch dishwasher costs £529.

What are the features of the budget Indesit dishwasher?

The Indesit dishwasher has an adjustable top rack, a 4-hour delay timer, a capacity for 14 place settings, and a quick wash program that cleans dishes in 28 minutes.

How much does the Indesit dishwasher cost?

The Indesit dishwasher costs £279.

How do the two dishwashers compare in terms of energy cost during eco mode?

The Bosch costs 26p for an eco wash, while the Indesit costs 30p, making the Bosch slightly cheaper to run.

What did the chef, Nick Collins, think of the dishwashers' design?

Nick preferred the Bosch dishwasher's button controls over the turn dial, finding it more eye-catching and of better quality. He also found the Indesit to feel lighter and less sturdy.

How did the dishwashers perform in the eco mode test?

In the eco mode test, both dishwashers cleaned the dishes reasonably well. The Bosch was slightly more efficient, but the Indesit performed well enough, especially on cutlery.

What challenges did the dishwashers face during the intensive test with greasy pans?

Both dishwashers struggled to fully clean baked-on scrambled eggs, but performed well on greasy baking trays and frying pans.

Which dishwasher provided the better value for money?

The Indesit was considered the better value for money, as it cost nearly half the price of the Bosch and performed comparably in most tests.

What would it take for the Bosch to provide payback for its higher purchase price?

If using the eco wash five times a week, it would take 24 years to get payback for the extra purchase price of the Bosch.