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Bosch SMS6ECW04E Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£550No. of place settings:14Energy efficiency class:CNoise level:40 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

Bosch SMS6ECW04E 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

Score
8.6/ 10
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An overall evaluation of products in the Dishwashers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 85% of models
Score components

80%

8.8

Technical score

20%

7.7

User score

â–²Better than 85% of dishwashers
8.8

Technical score

Technical score
8.8/ 10
✕
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 91% of models
Score components

35%

8.7

Performance

30%

9.2

Features

25%

8.5

Programmes

10%

8.3

Design

★Better than 91% of dishwashers
7.7

User score

User score
7.7/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components

70%

10

User ratings

30%

2.2

Number of reviews

Based on 1 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 85% of dishwashers
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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Bosch SMS6ECW04E

Technical score
Technical score
8.8/ 10
✕
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 91% of models
Score components:

35%

8.7

Performance

30%

9.2

Features

25%

8.5

Programmes

10%

8.3

Design

8.8
User score
User score
7.7/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components

70%

10

User ratings

30%

2.2

Number of reviews

Based on 1 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.
7.7
Popularity
Popularity
2.2/ 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 53% of models
Popularity:
Bosch SMS6ECW04E has a popularity score of 2.2 points, which is higher than 53.1% of products in this category.
2.2
Value for money
Value for money
8.3/ 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 81% of models
Score components:

60%

8.6

Overall score

40%

7.6

Price

8.3
Energy efficiency class
C
Energy efficiency class
C
â–² Better than 54% of models
This dishwasher has energy efficiency class C, better than that of 53.9% of dishwashers and the same as that of 20.8% 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
0.75 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.75 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 0.75 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
8
No. of wash programs
8
â–² Better than 64% of models
Market range: <5 – >10
The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is 8; it is higher than that of 64.1% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 20.3% 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
60 min
Quick wash time
60 min
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <28 min – >60 min
This dishwasher completes the quick programme in 60 min; it is longer than that of 76.8% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the programme on 19.9% of the dishwashers.
Eco wash time
200 min
Eco wash time
200 min
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 200 min; it is shorter than that of 83.9% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 2.9% of the dishwashers.
Delicate wash program
?
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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
freestanding
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 SMS6ECW04E vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • 4 dB quieter
    Noise level
    40 dB
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is quieter than the average dishwasher (40 dB vs 44 dB).
    40 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 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.
  • 35 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    200 min
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (200 min vs 235 min).
    200 min vs 235 min
  • 2 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    8
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).
    8 vs 6
  • 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
  • 2.25x more popular
    Bosch SMS6ECW04E is more popular than the average dishwasher (2.25 vs 1).
    2.25 vs 1
  • 5.2% better value for money
    Bosch SMS6ECW04E offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.28 vs 7.9).
    8.28 vs 7.86
  • 4 dB quieter
    Noise level
    40 dB
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is quieter than the average dishwasher (40 dB vs 44 dB).
    40 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
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    C
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This dishwasher has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).
    C vs D
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 35 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    200 min
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (200 min vs 235 min).
    200 min vs 235 min
  • 2 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    8
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).
    8 vs 6
  • 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
  • 30 min longer quick programme
    Quick wash time
    60 min
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <28 min – >60 min
    This dishwasher has a longer quick programme than the average dishwasher (60 min vs 30 min).
    60 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.
  • 44.1% heavier
    Weight
    56.4 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (56.4 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    56.4 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 31% more expensive
    Bosch SMS6ECW04E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£550 vs £420).
    £550 vs £420
  • 4.3% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 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 SMS6ECW04E
    the average dishwasher
    Bosch SMS6ECW04E has a lower user score than the average dishwasher (7.67 vs 8.000).
    7.67 vs 8
  • 31% more expensive
    Bosch SMS6ECW04E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£550 vs £420).
    £550 vs £420
  • 4.3% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 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 SMS6ECW04E
    the average dishwasher
    Bosch SMS6ECW04E has a lower user score than the average dishwasher (7.67 vs 8.000).
    7.67 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
  • 30 min longer quick programme
    Quick wash time
    60 min
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <28 min – >60 min
    This dishwasher has a longer quick programme than the average dishwasher (60 min vs 30 min).
    60 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.
  • 44.1% heavier
    Weight
    56.4 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (56.4 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    56.4 kg vs 39.15 kg

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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consumentenbond.nl
01/08/2022
Summary of the review
Bosch SMS6ECW04E - Test, Reviews & Prices
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integrative-hygiene.de
01/01/2024
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InFluenc_H Integrative Hygiene Product Database – Lab Test and Certification for Virus Hygiene for Bosch SMS6ECW04E
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consumentenbond.nl
01/04/2026
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Third-party reviews

Based on 1 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Bosch SMS6ECW04E

  • Extremely quiet operation at a 40 dB noise level
  • EfficientDry feature automatically opens the door to improve drying
  • VarioDrawer cutlery tray provides extra loading space in the upper section
  • IntensiveZone safely increases water pressure to clean stubborn dirt on pots and pans
  • Smart home connectivity via the Home Connect smartphone app
  • Spacious interior capacity designed for up to 14 place settings

What we don't like about Bosch SMS6ECW04E

  • Lacks a dedicated gentle or delicate cycle to protect fragile glassware
  • Standard eco and energy-saving programs can take a long time to complete
  • The power plug connection has been reported by some users to come loose easily
  • The digital menu and setting configuration options can feel overly complex

Verdict

The Bosch SMS6ECW04E is a freestanding 60 cm Series 6 dishwasher featuring a 14 place setting capacity, 8 wash programs, 4 specialized options, and an energy efficiency class C rating. Its core operational strengths include an EcoSilence Drive motor that keeps noise levels at an ultra-quiet 40 dB, flexible Max Flex baskets with a VarioDrawer cutlery tray, and smart remote operation through the Home Connect app. Performance-wise, users benefit from the targeted Extra Clean Zone in the upper rack for stubborn stains, a powerful IntensiveZone option for lower rack pots, and energy-efficient EfficientDry technology that automatically opens the door to assist ventilation drying. On the downside, the dishwasher does not include a dedicated gentle glassware cycle, and its highly efficient eco-friendly programs can have lengthy cycle durations reaching up to 3 hours and 20 minutes.

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