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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£1,210
  • Avg. price in US: ~$1,610
  • No. of place settings: 14
  • Energy efficiency class: A
  • Noise level: 44 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Bosch SMD6YCX02E review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.6

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%

8.6

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Excellent
8.6

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%

9.0

Performance

30.0%

9.7

Features

25.0%

6.9

Programmes

10.0%

8.4

Design

Excellent
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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

  • 9.3
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    8.3

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    10

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    7.4

    Noise level

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

  • 8.4
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    7.4

    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 SMD6YCX02E Serie 6 is a 60 cm fully integrated dishwasher featuring a 14 place setting capacity, 6 wash programs, 4 special functions, and an efficient EcoSilence Drive motor. Key performance advantages include its outstanding class A energy rating consuming just 54 kWh per 100 cycles, an economical water usage of 9.5 liters per cycle, smart operation via the Home Connect app, a versatile 3-stage Rackmatic upper basket, and PerfectDry Zeolith technology for superior moisture removal on plastics. Its ultra-quiet operation reaches a low noise level of 44 dB, which drops to 43 dB when using the dedicated Silence program. On the downside, the Eco program requires a lengthy cycle run time of 295 minutes, and this high-end model lacks a floor-projected time remaining display, opting instead for a standard InfoLight dot indicator.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Bosch SMD6YCX02E

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%

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Performance

30.0%

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Features

25.0%

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Programmes

10.0%

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Design

8.6
Bosch SMD6YCX2E has a technical score of 8.61 points, which is higher than 86.3% 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 SMD6YCX2E 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%

8.6

Overall score

40.0%

4.1

Price

7.3
Bosch SMD6YCX2E has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.3 points, which is lower than 85.6% 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 SMD6YCX2E 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 SMD6YCX2E 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 SMD6YCX2E 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 SMD6YCX2E 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 SMD6YCX2E 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

6
Bosch SMD6YCX2E offers 6 wash programs, which is more than that of 22.1% of dishwashers and equal to that of 30.3% of dishwashers.
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 SMD6YCX2E 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

60 min
Bosch SMD6YCX2E completes its quick wash in 60 min, which is longer than that of 76.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 19.9% 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

295 min
Bosch SMD6YCX2E completes its Eco wash in 295 min, which is longer than that of 91.5% of dishwashers and equal to that of 5.2% 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

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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 SMD6YCX2E 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 SMD6YCX2E 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 SMD6YCX2E 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 SMD6YCX2E 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 SMD6YCX2E 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 SMD6YCX2E 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 SMD6YCX2E 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 SMD6YCX2E 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 SMD6YCX2E has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Bosch SMD6YCX02E vs the average dishwasher

  • Better energy efficiency class
    Bosch SMD6YCX2E 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 SMD6YCX2E has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (A vs D).A vs D
  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Bosch SMD6YCX2E 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 SMD6YCX2E 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 SMD6YCX2E 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 SMD6YCX2E 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 SMD6YCX2E 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 SMD6YCX2E supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • Supports voice control
    Bosch SMD6YCX2E 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 SMD6YCX2E supports voice control, while the average dishwasher does not support voice control. 39.8% of dishwashers support voice control.
  • 1 more wash temperatures
    Bosch SMD6YCX2E 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 SMD6YCX2E offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (5 vs 4).5 vs 4
  • 0.25 m longer cable length
    Bosch SMD6YCX2E has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Cable length.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Cable length across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Bosch SMD6YCX2E 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 length
    Bosch SMD6YCX2E has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Supply hose length.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Supply hose length across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Bosch SMD6YCX2E has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).1.65 m vs 1.55 m
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Bosch SMD6YCX2E has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (A vs D).
  • 0.21 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Bosch SMD6YCX2E uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.5 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • 1 more wash temperatures
    Bosch SMD6YCX2E offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (5 vs 4).
  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Bosch SMD6YCX2E 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 SMD6YCX2E supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • Supports voice control
    Bosch SMD6YCX2E 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 SMD6YCX2E has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).
  • 0.1 m longer supply hose length
    Bosch SMD6YCX2E has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).
  • 0.5 cm shorter height
    Bosch SMD6YCX2E is shorter than the average dishwasher (81.5 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 1 cm shallower depth
    Bosch SMD6YCX2E is shallower than the average dishwasher (55 cm vs 56 cm).

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Performance
Features
Design
  • Uses a different motor type
    Bosch SMD6YCX2E uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
  • 30 min longer quick wash time
    Bosch SMD6YCX2E takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (60 min vs 30 min).
  • 60 min longer Eco wash time
    Bosch SMD6YCX2E takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (295 min vs 235 min).
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    Bosch SMD6YCX2E does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
  • 3 kg heavier weight
    Bosch SMD6YCX2E is heavier than the average dishwasher (42.1 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • Uses a different motor type
    Bosch SMD6YCX2E 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 SMD6YCX2E uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.brushless vs inverter
  • 30 min longer quick wash time
    Bosch SMD6YCX2E takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (60 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 SMD6YCX2E takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (60 min vs 30 min).60 min vs 30 min
  • 60 min longer Eco wash time
    Bosch SMD6YCX2E takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (295 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 SMD6YCX2E takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (295 min vs 235 min).295 min vs 235 min
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    Bosch SMD6YCX2E 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 SMD6YCX2E does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
  • 2.88x more expensive
    Bosch SMD6YCX2E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£1210 vs £420).
    Bosch SMD6YCX2E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£1210 vs £420).£1,210 vs £420
  • 8.4% worse value for money
    Bosch SMD6YCX2E offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (7.27 vs 7.875).
    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.
    Bosch SMD6YCX2E offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (7.27 vs 7.875).7.27 vs 7.88
  • 3 kg heavier weight
    Bosch SMD6YCX2E is heavier than the average dishwasher (42.1 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 SMD6YCX2E is heavier than the average dishwasher (42.1 kg vs 39.1 kg).42.1 kg vs 39.1 kg
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What customers like about Bosch SMD6YCX02E?

  • Excellent drying results, even on plastics, thanks to the Zeolith PerfectDry technology.
  • Very quiet operation, emitting only 44 dB (and even lower on the Silence program).
  • Highly flexible loading with the Rackmatic height-adjustable upper basket and customizable Flex layout.
  • Convenient smart features and remote control via the Home Connect mobile application.
  • Outstanding energy efficiency with an Class-A rating.
  • Helpful TimeLight/InfoLight feature that projects cycle status onto the floor.

What customers dislike about Bosch SMD6YCX02E?

  • Higher initial purchase price compared to many competitor models.
  • Lack of a dedicated delicate cycle to protect fragile glassware.
  • Some internal plastic components, installation screws, and foot adjusters can feel cheap or prone to wearing out quickly.
  • Standard auto cycles can feel quite long to finish.
  • Tab dispenser is heavily optimized for specific brands like Finish, causing other generic tablets to occasionally stick.

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