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Bosch SBD6ECX21E Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£850No. of place settings:14Energy efficiency class:ANoise level:42 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight 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

Score
9.0/ 10
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When it matters
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★ Better than 98% of models
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80%

9.0

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20%

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User score

★Better than 98% of dishwashers
9.0

Technical score

Technical score
9.0/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

35%

9.5

Performance

30%

9.6

Features

25%

7.7

Programmes

10%

8.8

Design

★Better than 96% of dishwashers
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
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User ratings

30%

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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Bosch SBD6ECX21E

Technical score
Technical score
9.0/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components:

35%

9.5

Performance

30%

9.6

Features

25%

7.7

Programmes

10%

8.8

Design

9.0
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Bosch SBD6ECX21E has a popularity score of 1 point, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 65% of models
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60%

9.0

Overall score

40%

6.0

Price

8.1
Energy efficiency class
A
Energy efficiency class
A
â–² Better than 88% of models
This dishwasher has energy efficiency class A, better than that of 88.3% of dishwashers and the same as that of 11.8% of dishwashers.
Washing efficiency class
A
Washing efficiency class
A
â–² Better than 1% of models
This dishwasher has washing efficiency class A, better than that of 1.1% of dishwashers and the same as that of 98.9% of dishwashers.
Drying efficiency class
A
Drying efficiency class
A
â–² Better than 1% of models
This dishwasher has drying efficiency class A, better than that of 1.1% of dishwashers and the same as that of 98.9% of dishwashers.
Noise emission class
B
Noise emission class
B
â–² Better than 45% of models
This dishwasher has noise-emission class B, better than that of 44.6% of dishwashers and the same as that of 54.1% of dishwashers.
Energy consumption per cycle
0.54 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.54 kWh
â–² Better than 86% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.54 kWh; it is lower than that of 86.5% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 8.8% of the dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
7
No. of wash programs
7
â–² Better than 52% of models
Market range: <5 – >10
The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is 7; it is higher than that of 52.3% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 11.8% of the dishwashers.
Quick wash program
yes
Quick wash program
yes
Category Benchmark
This dishwasher has a quick wash programme. Overall, 99.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
Quick wash time
45 min
Quick wash time
45 min
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <28 min – >60 min
This dishwasher completes the quick programme in 45 min; it is longer than that of 71.8% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the programme on 0.4% of the dishwashers.
Eco wash time
270 min
Eco wash time
270 min
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 270 min; it is longer than that of 77.8% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 9.1% of the dishwashers.
Delicate wash program
yes
Delicate wash program
yes
â–² Better than 40% of models
This dishwasher has a delicate wash programme. Overall, 60.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Automatic door opening
yes
Automatic door opening
yes
â–² Better than 35% of models
This dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 65% of dishwashers have this feature.
Touch screen
no
Touch screen
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This dishwasher does not have a touch screen. Overall, 10.9% of dishwashers have this feature.
Load sensor
yes
Load sensor
yes
â–² Better than 30% of models
This dishwasher has a load sensor. Overall, 69.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
Overflow protection
yes
Overflow protection
yes
â–² Better than 3% of models
This dishwasher has overflow protection. Overall, 97.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
Adjustable water softener
yes
Adjustable water softener
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This dishwasher has an adjustable water softener. Overall, 99% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Type of installation
fully integrated
No. of place settings
14
No. of place settings
14
â–² Better than 45% of models
Market range: <10 – >15
The number of place settings on this dishwasher is 14; it is higher than that of 44.9% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 43.7% of the dishwashers.
Cutlery basket
no
Cutlery basket
no
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
This dishwasher does not have a cutlery basket. Overall, 57.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
Height adjustable top basket
yes
Height adjustable top basket
yes
â–² Better than 8% of models
This dishwasher has a height-adjustable top basket. Overall, 91.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
Digital display
yes
Digital display
yes
â–² Better than 10% of models
This dishwasher has a digital display. Overall, 90.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Bosch SBD6ECX21E vs the average dishwasher

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  • Better energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    A
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    This dishwasher has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (A vs D).
    A vs D
  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Self-cleaning filter system
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This dishwasher has a self-cleaning filter system, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-cleaning filter system. Overall, 34.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 0.21 kWh less energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.54 kWh
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (0.5 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.54 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • Has Wi-Fi
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not have Wi-Fi. Overall, 43.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 2 dB quieter
    Noise level
    42 dB
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is quieter than the average dishwasher (42 dB vs 44 dB).
    42 dB vs 44 dB
  • Has voice control
    Voice control
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This dishwasher has voice control, while the average dishwasher does not have voice control. Overall, 40.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has a detergent-tablet counter in the app
    Detergent tablet counter (app)
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This dishwasher has a detergent-tablet counter in the app, while the average dishwasher does not have a detergent-tablet counter in the app. Overall, 39.5% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 0.5 L less water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    9 L
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <8.9 L – >11 L
    The water usage per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (9 L vs 9.5 L).
    9 L vs 9.5 L
  • 3.2% better value for money
    Bosch SBD6ECX21E offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.11 vs 7.9).
    8.11 vs 7.86
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    A
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    This dishwasher has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (A vs D).
    A vs D
  • 0.21 kWh less energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.54 kWh
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (0.5 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.54 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 2 dB quieter
    Noise level
    42 dB
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is quieter than the average dishwasher (42 dB vs 44 dB).
    42 dB vs 44 dB
  • 0.5 L less water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    9 L
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <8.9 L – >11 L
    The water usage per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (9 L vs 9.5 L).
    9 L vs 9.5 L
  • 1 more wash temperatures
    No. of wash temperatures
    5
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <3 – >8
    The number of wash temperatures on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (5 vs 4).
    5 vs 4
  • 140 L/year less water consumption
    Annual water consumption
    2,520 L/year
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <2.2k L/year – >3.1k L/year
    The water consumption of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (2520 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    2,520 L/year vs 2,660 L/year
  • 1 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    7
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (7 vs 6).
    7 vs 6
  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Self-cleaning filter system
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This dishwasher has a self-cleaning filter system, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-cleaning filter system. Overall, 34.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has Wi-Fi
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not have Wi-Fi. Overall, 43.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has a detergent-tablet counter in the app
    Detergent tablet counter (app)
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This dishwasher has a detergent-tablet counter in the app, while the average dishwasher does not have a detergent-tablet counter in the app. Overall, 39.5% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has voice control
    Voice control
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This dishwasher has voice control, while the average dishwasher does not have voice control. Overall, 40.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 0.25 m longer cable
    Cable length
    1.75 m
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <1.3 m – >1.75 m
    This dishwasher has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).
    1.75 m vs 1.5 m
  • 0.1 m longer supply hose
    Supply hose length
    1.65 m
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >1.65 m
    This dishwasher has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).
    1.65 m vs 1.55 m
  • Motor type
    Motor type
    brushless
    â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
    This dishwasher uses brushless as its motor type, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    brushless vs inverter
  • 35 min longer Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    270 min
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a longer Eco programme than the average dishwasher (270 min vs 235 min).
    270 min vs 235 min
  • No cutlery basket
    Cutlery basket
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. Overall, 57.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 15 min longer quick programme
    Quick wash time
    45 min
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <28 min – >60 min
    This dishwasher has a longer quick programme than the average dishwasher (45 min vs 30 min).
    45 min vs 30 min
  • 2.02x more expensive
    Bosch SBD6ECX21E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£850 vs £420).
    £850 vs £420
  • 2.9% heavier
    Weight
    40.3 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (40.3 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    40.3 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 2.02x more expensive
    Bosch SBD6ECX21E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£850 vs £420).
    £850 vs £420
  • Motor type
    Motor type
    brushless
    â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
    This dishwasher uses brushless as its motor type, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    brushless vs inverter
  • 15 min longer quick programme
    Quick wash time
    45 min
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <28 min – >60 min
    This dishwasher has a longer quick programme than the average dishwasher (45 min vs 30 min).
    45 min vs 30 min
  • 35 min longer Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    270 min
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a longer Eco programme than the average dishwasher (270 min vs 235 min).
    270 min vs 235 min
  • No cutlery basket
    Cutlery basket
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. Overall, 57.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 2.9% heavier
    Weight
    40.3 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (40.3 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    40.3 kg vs 39.15 kg

Third-party reviews

What we 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 we don't like 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

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.

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