Bosch vs Midea dishwasher: compared by budget and noise
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The short answer: up to SAR 1,500, the Midea WQP14W5233CS (14 place settings, third rack, 47 dB, SAR 1,416) gives the most capacity for the lowest price. If quiet running is your priority, the Midea WQP14W7703MKSA states 44 dB, the same as Bosch Series 4, for SAR 2,199, SAR 297 less than the cheapest Bosch with that figure. Choose the Bosch Series 4 SMS4HMI65M (SAR 2,496) if you want the Bosch name; today it is SAR 410 below its usual price.
Prices and specs last checked: 5 November 2026. Figures come from the product pages on Amazon Saudi as Muqaranati shows them; they are values stated by the maker, not our measurements.
Spec table
| Model | Price (SAR) | Place settings | Third rack | Stated noise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midea WQP125201CW | 1,099 | 12 | No | 55 dB |
| Midea WQP14W5233CS | 1,416 | 14 | Yes | 47 dB |
| Bosch Series 2 | 1,699 | 13 | Not stated | 48 dB |
| Midea WQP14W7703MKSA | 2,199 | 14 | Not stated | 44 dB |
| Bosch Series 4 SMS4HMI65M | 2,496 | 13 | Yes | 44 dB |
| Bosch Series 4 SMS4HMC65M | 2,749 | 14 | Yes | 44 dB |
| Bosch Series 6 SMS6ECI38M | 4,599 | 13 | Yes | 42 dB |
"Not stated" means the product page doesn't mention the feature, not that it is missing.
Decision rules
- Family of 4 or more on a budget under SAR 1,500: Midea WQP14W5233CS; 14 place settings and a third rack for SAR 283 less than the cheapest Bosch.
- One to three people at the lowest cost: Midea WQP125201CW with 12 place settings, accepting more noise (55 dB).
- Kitchen open to the living room, or night-time runs: 44 dB or less. The cheapest route there is the Midea WQP14W7703MKSA (SAR 2,199), then the Bosch Series 4 (SAR 2,496).
- You want the quietest stated figure: Bosch Series 6 (42 dB), but you pay SAR 2,103 over the Series 4 for a 2 dB difference.
- You want Bosch at the lowest price: Series 2 (SAR 1,699), but it costs SAR 283 more than the 14-setting Midea with less capacity.
Two examples from the price history
A real drop: the Bosch Series 4 SMS4HMI65M cost SAR 2,906 in most of our checks over the last 30 days; today it is SAR 2,496 (14% less).
A cosmetic discount: Amazon shows a crossed-out SAR 2,099 next to the Bosch Series 2, but we recorded it at SAR 1,499 in the same month, so today's price (SAR 1,699) is SAR 200 above the lowest price we saw.
Open the Bosch Series 4 price history · Bosch Series 2 history
How to read a Bosch model number
SMS means a freestanding 60 cm dishwasher, and the digit after it usually shows the series: SMS4… Series 4 and SMS6… Series 6. SMV usually means fully integrated. The letters that follow mark the version, so two Series 4 models can differ in place settings, as in the table (13 and 14).
Saudi-specific considerations
- Hard water: use dishwasher salt in the softener and rinse aid to reduce white spots and scale.
- Installation: all models are freestanding and need a water inlet, drain and earthed socket nearby.
- Warranty and service: check the warranty length and service centres in your city with the seller before paying.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better: a Bosch or a Midea dishwasher?
There's no single winner. In our table Midea offers more capacity for less money, and the Midea WQP14W7703MKSA reaches 44 dB like the Bosch Series 4. Bosch leads on the quietest stated figure (Series 6, 42 dB) and on range.
What is the difference between Bosch Series 2, 4 and 6?
In the models shown: Series 2 with 13 place settings and 48 dB (SAR 1,699); Series 4 with 13 or 14 place settings, a third rack and 44 dB (SAR 2,496 to 2,749); Series 6 with a third rack and 42 dB (SAR 4,599).
Do I need a third rack?
It helps families who cook daily because it frees the lower basket for pots. If you run it rarely, it may not be worth the price gap.
Does a dishwasher save water?
Usually yes compared with hand washing under running water, provided you run it full on the eco programme. Check the maker's sheet for the per-cycle figure.
How this guide was made
Prices and specs from Amazon Saudi product pages on 5 November 2026; the "usual price" is the price seen in most of our checks over the last 30 days. We did not test the appliances. Data reviewed by Imran H. (editorial lead). How we compare.