Bosch 45 cm wide freestanding dishwashers fit kitchens where a full-size machine won't. They suit flats, smaller homes and households of one to three people. There are two levels to choose between, Series 2 and Series 4. All of them can connect to the internet, so you can use the Home Connect app to keep an eye on a cycle from your phone.

The Series 2 holds 9 place settings and has 5 wash programmes. It's rated F for energy and runs at 48 dB. Cutlery goes in a traditional basket, and the eco programme takes 3 hours 35 minutes. The Series 4 models hold 10 place settings and have 6 programmes. They're rated D for energy and run more quietly at 44 dB, which you'll notice in an open-plan room. Their eco cycle is longer, at 4 hours 35 minutes: slower eco cycles are a common way to save energy. Instead of a basket, cutlery sits flat in a tray at the top, which frees up space in the lower basket. The Series 4 comes in white or in an anti-fingerprint silver inox finish.

If price matters most and you're happy with a slightly louder machine, the Series 2 covers the basics. If you want lower running costs, a quieter wash and a cutlery tray, choose the Series 4, then pick the colour that suits your kitchen. If you'd prefer a slim machine hidden behind a cabinet door, see Bosch 45 cm wide built-in dishwashers, or browse every option in Bosch slimline dishwashers.