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Bosch SMI6ZCS07E Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£730No. of place settings:14Energy efficiency class:ANoise level:42 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

Bosch SMI6ZCS07E Review: Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.5

Overall score

Score
8.5/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Dishwashers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
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Score distribution
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â–² Better than 82% of models
Score components

80%

8.7

Technical score

20%

7.6

User score

â–²Better than 82% of dishwashers
8.7

Technical score

Technical score
8.7/ 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
â–² Better than 89% of models
Score components

35%

8.6

Performance

30%

9.3

Features

25%

8.1

Programmes

10%

8.7

Design

â–²Better than 89% of dishwashers
7.6

User score

User score
7.6/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

3.9

Number of reviews

Based on 4 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 86% of dishwashers
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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Bosch SMI6ZCS07E

Technical score
Technical score
8.7/ 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
â–² Better than 89% of models
Score components:

35%

8.6

Performance

30%

9.3

Features

25%

8.1

Programmes

10%

8.7

Design

8.7
User score
User score
7.6/ 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 86% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

3.9

Number of reviews

Based on 4 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.6
Popularity
Popularity
3.9/ 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–² Better than 61% of models
Popularity:
Bosch SMI6ZCS07E has a popularity score of 3.9 points, which is higher than 60.6% of products in this category.
3.9
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 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–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components:

60%

8.5

Overall score

40%

6.7

Price

7.9
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
0.747 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.747 kWh
â–² Better than 48% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.747 kWh; it is lower than that of 48.1% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 11.3% of the dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
6
No. of wash programs
6
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
Market range: <5 – >10
The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is 6; it is higher than that of 22.1% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 30% 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
89 min
Quick wash time
89 min
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Market range: <28 min – >60 min
This dishwasher completes the quick programme in 89 min; it is longer than that of 97% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the programme on 2.2% of the dishwashers.
Eco wash time
235 min
Eco wash time
235 min
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 235 min; it is shorter than that of 45.5% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 6.5% 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
?
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
semi-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 SMI6ZCS07E 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.
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. Overall, 34.3% 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.
  • 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 Bluetooth
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has Bluetooth, while the average dishwasher does not have Bluetooth. Overall, 14.6% 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.
  • 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.
  • 3.89x more popular
    Bosch SMI6ZCS07E is more popular than the average dishwasher (3.89 vs 1).
    3.89 vs 1
  • 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
  • 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 a hygiene programme
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. Overall, 34.3% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 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 Bluetooth
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has Bluetooth, while the average dishwasher does not have Bluetooth. Overall, 14.6% 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
  • Has a self-latching door
    Self-latching door
    yes
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This dishwasher has a self-latching door, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-latching door. Overall, 10.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 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
  • 59 min longer quick programme
    Quick wash time
    89 min
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <28 min – >60 min
    This dishwasher has a longer quick programme than the average dishwasher (89 min vs 30 min).
    89 min vs 30 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.
  • 73.8% more expensive
    Bosch SMI6ZCS07E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£730 vs £420).
    £730 vs £420
  • 18.3% heavier
    Weight
    46.33 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (46.3 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    46.33 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 5.2% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 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
    Bosch SMI6ZCS07E
    the average dishwasher
    Bosch SMI6ZCS07E has a lower user score than the average dishwasher (7.61 vs 8.000).
    7.61 vs 8
  • 73.8% more expensive
    Bosch SMI6ZCS07E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£730 vs £420).
    £730 vs £420
  • 5.2% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 10
    ✕
    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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Bosch SMI6ZCS07E
    the average dishwasher
    Bosch SMI6ZCS07E has a lower user score than the average dishwasher (7.61 vs 8.000).
    7.61 vs 8
  • 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
  • 59 min longer quick programme
    Quick wash time
    89 min
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <28 min – >60 min
    This dishwasher has a longer quick programme than the average dishwasher (89 min vs 30 min).
    89 min vs 30 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.
  • 18.3% heavier
    Weight
    46.33 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (46.3 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    46.33 kg vs 39.15 kg

Third-party reviews

Based on 4 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Bosch SMI6ZCS07E

  • Excellent drying performance on all items, including plastics, due to Zeolith PerfectDry technology.
  • Operates exceptionally quietly, measuring at a low 42 dB noise level.
  • Highly flexible loading options provided by the three-level Vario basket system and height-adjustable Rackmatic top rack.
  • Thorough cleaning performance capable of removing stubborn food stains completely via the ExtraClean Zone.
  • Convenient smart home integration and remote operation through the Home Connect smartphone app.

What we don't like about Bosch SMI6ZCS07E

  • Most standard eco and auto wash programs take a significantly long time to complete.
  • Higher initial purchase price compared to many competitor models in the same segment.
  • Smart home software and app pairing can occasionally be finicky or difficult to set up initially.
  • Lower basket layout tines can feel restrictive when trying to load larger mixing bowls or bulky pots.
  • Moisture retention inside the warm tub can cause mild odors if the appliance is left closed and not run regularly.

Verdict

The Bosch SMI6ZCS07E Serie 6 is a 60 cm semi-built-in dishwasher featuring a 14 place-setting capacity, an EU energy efficiency class C rating with a 75 kWh consumption per 100 cycles, and a water consumption of 9.5 liters per cycle. Key characteristics and advantages include its whisper-quiet 42 dB operation, smart remote control via the Home Connect app, a flexible Max Flex basket system with a 3-stage Rackmatic height-adjustable upper rack, and a dedicated VarioSchublade cutlery drawer. It delivers excellent cleaning performance through its ExtraClean Zone and utilizes Zeolith PerfectDry technology to achieve spotless, cupboard-ready results on difficult-to-dry plastic dishware. However, potential drawbacks include a higher upfront premium retail price and a relatively long standard eco-program runtime of nearly four hours.

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