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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£850
  • Avg. price in US: ~$1,040
  • No. of place settings: 14
  • Energy efficiency class: A
  • Noise level: 42 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Bosch SBD6ECX21E review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

9.0

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of products in the Dishwashers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Dishwashers category.

Score components:

80.0%

9.0

Technical Score

20.0%

?

User score

Exceptional
9.0

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Dishwashers category across these key areas: Performance, Programmes, Features, Design.

When it matters: When you want to compare products in the Dishwashers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.

Score components:

35.0%

9.5

Performance

30.0%

9.8

Features

25.0%

7.8

Programmes

10.0%

7.7

Design

Exceptional
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Dishwashers category.

When it matters: When you want to know how products in the Dishwashers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 10
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    10

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    10

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    10

    Noise level

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

  • 9.6
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    10

    Noise level

    20.0%

    8.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    10

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    10

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

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Verdict

The Bosch SBD6ECX21E Serie 6 is a fully integrated, XXL-height (86.5 cm) built-in dishwasher that features a 14 place setting capacity, Max Flex baskets with a VarioDrawer third rack, and a highly efficient Class A energy rating consuming just 54 kWh per 100 cycles and 9 liters of water in Eco mode. Operating at a remarkably quiet 42 dB with its EcoSilence Drive motor, its main pros include an automated door-opening EfficientDry system, an intense Extra Clean Zone with specialized spray nozzles, OpenAssist handle-free opening, and a TimeLight floor projection showing the remaining cycle status. However, minor cons include its reliance on an internet connection for full custom smart program management via the Home Connect app, a long 4.5-hour duration for the eco cycle, and the requirement of purchasing a separate custom kitchen front panel since it arrives fully unclad.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Bosch SBD6ECX21E

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Dishwashers category across these key areas: Performance, Programmes, Features, Design.

When it matters: When you want to compare products in the Dishwashers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.

Score components:

35.0%

?

Performance

30.0%

?

Features

25.0%

?

Programmes

10.0%

?

Design

9.0
Bosch SBD6ECX21E has a technical score of 8.97 points, which is higher than 96.5% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Dishwashers category.

When it matters: When you want to know how products in the Dishwashers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Dishwashers category.
When it matters: When you prefer products in the Dishwashers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
1.0
Bosch SBD6ECX21E has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Dishwashers category with their prices.

When it matters: When you are comparing products in the Dishwashers category and want a good balance between quality and price.

Score components:

60.0%

9.0

Overall score

40.0%

6.0

Price

8.1
Bosch SBD6ECX21E has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.1 points, which is higher than 63.9% of products in this category.
Energy efficiency class
What it is: This attribute refers to Energy efficiency class.
When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

Importance: HIGH

A
Bosch SBD6ECX21E has energy efficiency class A, which is better than that of 88.3% of dishwashers and equal to that of 11.8% of dishwashers.
Washing efficiency class
What it is: This attribute refers to Washing efficiency class.
When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

Importance: MEDIUM

A
Bosch SBD6ECX21E has washing efficiency class A, which is better than that of 1.1% of dishwashers and equal to that of 98.9% of dishwashers.
Drying efficiency class
What it is: This attribute refers to Drying efficiency class.
When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

Importance: MEDIUM

A
Bosch SBD6ECX21E has drying efficiency class A, which is better than that of 1.1% of dishwashers and equal to that of 98.9% of dishwashers.
Noise emission class
What it is: This attribute refers to Noise emission class.
When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

Importance: MEDIUM

B
Bosch SBD6ECX21E has noise emission class B, which is better than that of 44.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 54.2% of dishwashers.
Energy consumption per cycle
What it is: This attribute refers to Energy consumption per cycle.
When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Energy consumption per cycle across dishwashers.

Importance: HIGH

0.54 kWh
Bosch SBD6ECX21E uses 0.54 kWh per cycle, which is lower than that of 86.5% of dishwashers and equal to that of 8.8% of dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
What it is: This attribute refers to No. of wash programs.
When it matters: This matters if you want to compare No. of wash programs across dishwashers.

Importance: MEDIUM

?
Quick wash program
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Quick wash program.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Bosch SBD6ECX21E has a quick wash program. This feature is present in 99.6% of dishwashers.
Quick wash time
What it is: This attribute refers to Quick wash time.
When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Quick wash time across dishwashers.

Importance: MEDIUM

45 min
Bosch SBD6ECX21E completes its quick wash in 45 min, which is longer than that of 72% of dishwashers and equal to that of 0.3% of dishwashers.
Eco wash time
What it is: This attribute refers to Eco wash time.
When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Eco wash time across dishwashers.

Importance: MEDIUM

270 min
Bosch SBD6ECX21E completes its Eco wash in 270 min, which is longer than that of 77.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 9.2% of dishwashers.
Delicate wash program
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Delicate wash program.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: LOW

yes
Bosch SBD6ECX21E has a delicate wash program. This feature is present in 59.9% of dishwashers.
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Automatic door opening
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Automatic door opening.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Bosch SBD6ECX21E has an automatic door-opening feature. This feature is present in 65.7% of dishwashers.
Touch screen
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Touch screen.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: LOW

no
Bosch SBD6ECX21E does not have a touch screen. This feature is present in 10.2% of dishwashers.
Load sensor
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Load sensor.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Bosch SBD6ECX21E has a load sensor. This feature is present in 69.6% of dishwashers.
Overflow protection
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Overflow protection.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Bosch SBD6ECX21E has overflow protection. This feature is present in 97.1% of dishwashers.
Adjustable water softener
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Adjustable water softener.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Bosch SBD6ECX21E has an adjustable water softener. This feature is present in 99% of dishwashers.
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Type of installation
What it is: This attribute refers to Type of installation.
When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

Importance: LOW

fully integrated
No. of place settings
What it is: This attribute refers to No. of place settings.
When it matters: This matters if you want to compare No. of place settings across dishwashers.

Importance: MEDIUM

14
Bosch SBD6ECX21E holds 14 place settings, which is more than that of 44.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 43.7% of dishwashers.
Cutlery basket
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Cutlery basket.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: LOW

no
Bosch SBD6ECX21E does not have a cutlery basket. This feature is present in 58.5% of dishwashers.
Height adjustable top basket
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Height adjustable top basket.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: LOW

yes
Bosch SBD6ECX21E has a height-adjustable top basket. This feature is present in 93% of dishwashers.
Digital display
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Digital display.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: LOW

yes
Bosch SBD6ECX21E has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Bosch SBD6ECX21E vs the average dishwasher

  • Better energy efficiency class
    Bosch SBD6ECX21E has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (A vs D).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Energy efficiency class.
    When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

    Importance: HIGH

    Bosch SBD6ECX21E has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (A vs D).A vs D
  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Bosch SBD6ECX21E has a self-cleaning filter system, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-cleaning filter system. 33.8% of dishwashers have a self-cleaning filter system.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Self-cleaning filter system.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: HIGH

    Bosch SBD6ECX21E has a self-cleaning filter system, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-cleaning filter system. 33.8% of dishwashers have a self-cleaning filter system.
  • 0.21 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Bosch SBD6ECX21E uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.5 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Energy consumption per cycle.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Energy consumption per cycle across dishwashers.

    Importance: HIGH

    Bosch SBD6ECX21E uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.5 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.54 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Bosch SBD6ECX21E supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Wi-Fi.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Bosch SBD6ECX21E supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • 2 dB lower noise level
    Bosch SBD6ECX21E has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (42 dB vs 44 dB).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Noise level.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Noise level across dishwashers.

    Importance: HIGH

    Bosch SBD6ECX21E has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (42 dB vs 44 dB).42 dB vs 44 dB
  • Supports voice control
    Bosch SBD6ECX21E supports voice control, while the average dishwasher does not support voice control. 39.8% of dishwashers support voice control.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Voice control.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Bosch SBD6ECX21E supports voice control, while the average dishwasher does not support voice control. 39.8% of dishwashers support voice control.
  • 0.5 L lower water usage per cycle
    Bosch SBD6ECX21E uses less water per cycle than the average dishwasher (9 L vs 9.5 L).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Water usage per cycle.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Water usage per cycle across dishwashers.

    Importance: HIGH

    Bosch SBD6ECX21E uses less water per cycle than the average dishwasher (9 L vs 9.5 L).9 L vs 9.5 L
  • 1 more wash temperatures
    Bosch SBD6ECX21E offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (5 vs 4).
    What it is: This attribute refers to No. of wash temperatures.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare No. of wash temperatures across dishwashers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Bosch SBD6ECX21E offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (5 vs 4).5 vs 4
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Bosch SBD6ECX21E has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (A vs D).
  • 0.21 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Bosch SBD6ECX21E uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.5 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • 2 dB lower noise level
    Bosch SBD6ECX21E has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (42 dB vs 44 dB).
  • 0.5 L lower water usage per cycle
    Bosch SBD6ECX21E uses less water per cycle than the average dishwasher (9 L vs 9.5 L).
  • 1 more wash temperatures
    Bosch SBD6ECX21E offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (5 vs 4).
  • 140 L/year lower annual water consumption
    Bosch SBD6ECX21E uses less water annually than the average dishwasher (2520 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Bosch SBD6ECX21E has a self-cleaning filter system, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-cleaning filter system. 33.8% of dishwashers have a self-cleaning filter system.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Bosch SBD6ECX21E supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • Supports voice control
    Bosch SBD6ECX21E supports voice control, while the average dishwasher does not support voice control. 39.8% of dishwashers support voice control.
  • 0.25 m longer cable length
    Bosch SBD6ECX21E has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).
  • 0.1 m longer supply hose length
    Bosch SBD6ECX21E has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).
  • 1 cm shallower depth
    Bosch SBD6ECX21E is shallower than the average dishwasher (55 cm vs 56 cm).

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Overall
Performance
Features
Design
  • Uses a different motor type
    Bosch SBD6ECX21E uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
  • 35 min longer Eco wash time
    Bosch SBD6ECX21E takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (270 min vs 235 min).
  • 15 min longer quick wash time
    Bosch SBD6ECX21E takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (45 min vs 30 min).
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    Bosch SBD6ECX21E does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
  • 4.5 cm taller height
    Bosch SBD6ECX21E is taller than the average dishwasher (86.5 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 1.2 kg heavier weight
    Bosch SBD6ECX21E is heavier than the average dishwasher (40.3 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • Uses a different motor type
    Bosch SBD6ECX21E uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    What it is: This attribute refers to Motor type.
    When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

    Importance: HIGH

    Bosch SBD6ECX21E uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.brushless vs inverter
  • 35 min longer Eco wash time
    Bosch SBD6ECX21E takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (270 min vs 235 min).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Eco wash time.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Eco wash time across dishwashers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Bosch SBD6ECX21E takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (270 min vs 235 min).270 min vs 235 min
  • 15 min longer quick wash time
    Bosch SBD6ECX21E takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (45 min vs 30 min).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Quick wash time.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Quick wash time across dishwashers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Bosch SBD6ECX21E takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (45 min vs 30 min).45 min vs 30 min
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    Bosch SBD6ECX21E does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Cutlery basket.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Bosch SBD6ECX21E does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
  • 4.5 cm taller height
    Bosch SBD6ECX21E is taller than the average dishwasher (86.5 cm vs 82 cm).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Height.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Height across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Bosch SBD6ECX21E is taller than the average dishwasher (86.5 cm vs 82 cm).86.5 cm vs 82 cm
  • 2.02x more expensive
    Bosch SBD6ECX21E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£850 vs £420).
    Bosch SBD6ECX21E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£850 vs £420).£850 vs £420
  • 1.2 kg heavier weight
    Bosch SBD6ECX21E is heavier than the average dishwasher (40.3 kg vs 39.1 kg).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Weight.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Weight across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Bosch SBD6ECX21E is heavier than the average dishwasher (40.3 kg vs 39.1 kg).40.3 kg vs 39.1 kg
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Bosch SBD6ECX21E?

  • Excellent cleaning performance that handles tough stains easily
  • Extremely quiet operation at 42 dB
  • Outstanding A-rated energy and water efficiency
  • EfficientDry system automatically opens the door to improve drying
  • Spacious and flexible loading layout with Max Flex baskets and a 3rd rack
  • Convenient TimeLight feature projects the remaining cycle time onto the floor
  • Smart connectivity via the Home Connect app for remote control and custom cycles
  • OpenAssist feature allows the door to open easily with just a gentle push

What customers dislike about Bosch SBD6ECX21E?

  • Standard cleaning cycles take a long time to complete due to eco-friendly settings
  • Premium price point makes it more expensive than competitor models
  • No standard cutlery basket included as it relies on a top cutlery tray instead
  • App connectivity and smartphone integration can occasionally be finicky to set up
  • Top internal plastic components can look a bit cheap and prone to minor scratches

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