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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£1,110
  • Avg. price in US: ~$1,200
  • No. of place settings: 14
  • Energy efficiency class: A
  • Noise level: 44 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Bosch SMI6YCS02E 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%

9.4

Features

25.0%

7.3

Programmes

10.0%

8.1

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%

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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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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £1,110

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Verdict

The Bosch SMI6YCS02E Serie 6 is a 60cm semi-integrated dishwasher featuring a premium stainless steel control panel, a 14-place setting capacity, and an elite Class A energy efficiency rating that consumes just 54 kWh per 100 cycles and 9.5 liters of water per Eco cycle. Its main pros include an exceptionally quiet 44 dB Silence Plus operation, highly adaptable loading via the flexible 3-level basket system with a VarioDrawer cutlery tray and a 3-stage Rackmatic adjustable upper rack, advanced Zeolith PerfectDry technology for superior moisture removal, and smart integration via the Home Connect app. However, its primary cons are its premium price point compared to entry-level competitors and exceptionally long cycle times, with the standard Eco program requiring nearly 5 hours to complete.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Bosch SMI6YCS02E

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 SMI6YCS2E has a technical score of 8.59 points, which is higher than 85.4% 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 SMI6YCS2E 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%

4.7

Price

7.4
Bosch SMI6YCS2E has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.4 points, which is lower than 81.2% 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 SMI6YCS2E 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 SMI6YCS2E 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 SMI6YCS2E 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 SMI6YCS2E 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

0.543 kWh
Bosch SMI6YCS2E uses 0.543 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 SMI6YCS2E 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 SMI6YCS2E 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

89 min
Bosch SMI6YCS2E completes its quick wash in 89 min, which is longer than that of 97.2% of dishwashers and equal to that of 2.3% 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

295 min
Bosch SMI6YCS2E 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

yes
Bosch SMI6YCS2E 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

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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 SMI6YCS2E 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 SMI6YCS2E 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 SMI6YCS2E 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 SMI6YCS2E 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

semi-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 SMI6YCS2E 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 SMI6YCS2E 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 SMI6YCS2E 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 SMI6YCS2E has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Bosch SMI6YCS02E vs the average dishwasher

  • Better energy efficiency class
    Bosch SMI6YCS2E 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 SMI6YCS2E has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (A vs D).A vs D
  • 0.21 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Bosch SMI6YCS2E 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 SMI6YCS2E uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.5 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.543 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Bosch SMI6YCS2E 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 SMI6YCS2E supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • Has a pause option
    Bosch SMI6YCS2E has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Pause option.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Bosch SMI6YCS2E has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • Supports voice control
    Bosch SMI6YCS2E 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 SMI6YCS2E supports voice control, while the average dishwasher does not support voice control. 39.8% of dishwashers support voice control.
  • 1 more wash temperatures
    Bosch SMI6YCS2E 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 SMI6YCS2E offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (5 vs 4).5 vs 4
  • 0.25 m longer cable length
    Bosch SMI6YCS2E 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 SMI6YCS2E 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 SMI6YCS2E 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 SMI6YCS2E 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 SMI6YCS2E has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (A vs D).
  • 0.21 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Bosch SMI6YCS2E uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.5 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • 1 more wash temperatures
    Bosch SMI6YCS2E offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (5 vs 4).
  • Has a pause option
    Bosch SMI6YCS2E has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Bosch SMI6YCS2E supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • Supports voice control
    Bosch SMI6YCS2E 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 SMI6YCS2E has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).
  • 0.1 m longer supply hose length
    Bosch SMI6YCS2E has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).
  • 0.5 cm shorter height
    Bosch SMI6YCS2E is shorter than the average dishwasher (81.5 cm vs 82 cm).

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Performance
Programmes
Features
Design
  • Uses a different motor type
    Bosch SMI6YCS2E uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
  • 59 min longer quick wash time
    Bosch SMI6YCS2E takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (89 min vs 30 min).
  • 60 min longer Eco wash time
    Bosch SMI6YCS2E takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (295 min vs 235 min).
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    Bosch SMI6YCS2E does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
  • 3.7 kg heavier weight
    Bosch SMI6YCS2E is heavier than the average dishwasher (42.8 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 1.3 cm deeper depth
    Bosch SMI6YCS2E is deeper than the average dishwasher (57.3 cm vs 56 cm).
  • Uses a different motor type
    Bosch SMI6YCS2E 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 SMI6YCS2E uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.brushless vs inverter
  • 59 min longer quick wash time
    Bosch SMI6YCS2E takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (89 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 SMI6YCS2E takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (89 min vs 30 min).89 min vs 30 min
  • 60 min longer Eco wash time
    Bosch SMI6YCS2E 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 SMI6YCS2E 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 SMI6YCS2E 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 SMI6YCS2E does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
  • 2.64x more expensive
    Bosch SMI6YCS2E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£1110 vs £420).
    Bosch SMI6YCS2E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£1110 vs £420).£1,110 vs £420
  • 6.3% worse value for money
    Bosch SMI6YCS2E offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (7.41 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 SMI6YCS2E offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (7.41 vs 7.875).7.41 vs 7.88
  • 3.7 kg heavier weight
    Bosch SMI6YCS2E is heavier than the average dishwasher (42.8 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 SMI6YCS2E is heavier than the average dishwasher (42.8 kg vs 39.1 kg).42.8 kg vs 39.1 kg
  • 1.3 cm deeper depth
    Bosch SMI6YCS2E is deeper than the average dishwasher (57.3 cm vs 56 cm).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Depth.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Depth across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Bosch SMI6YCS2E is deeper than the average dishwasher (57.3 cm vs 56 cm).57.3 cm vs 56 cm
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Bosch SMI6YCS02E?

  • Excellent PerfectDry technology that dries plastic items efficiently
  • Highly energy-efficient operation with an class-A energy rating
  • Extremely quiet performance during wash cycles
  • Flexible loading with adjustable Rackmatic top baskets and a dedicated Vario cutlery drawer
  • Convenient Wi-Fi smart controls and automation via the Home Connect app
  • Outstanding cleaning results that consistently tackle heavy-duty stains

What customers dislike about Bosch SMI6YCS02E?

  • Most standard eco and energy-saving programs take a long time to complete
  • Higher initial purchase price compared to many competitor models
  • The lower rack layout can sometimes be confusing or awkward to optimize for certain dish shapes
  • Lack of an automatic detergent auto-dosing feature
  • Moisture accumulation can cause slight odors if the unit is not used regularly

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