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  • Avg. price: ~£720
  • No. of place settings: 14
  • Energy efficiency class: B
  • Noise level: 43 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Bosch SMS6YCI00E review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.2

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%

8.2

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Excellent
8.2

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%

8.8

Performance

30.0%

8.6

Features

25.0%

7.3

Programmes

10.0%

7.0

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

  • 8.7
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    8.5

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    8.3

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    9.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    8.7

    Noise level

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

  • 8.7
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    8.7

    Noise level

    20.0%

    8.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    9.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    8.5

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

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    N/A~ £720

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Verdict

The Bosch Series 6 SMS6YCI00E is a 60 cm freestanding stainless steel dishwasher featuring a 14-place setting capacity, an energy-efficient Class B rating consuming 65 kWh per 100 cycles, and a highly optimized eco water consumption of 9.5 liters per cycle. Main pros include its quiet 43 dB operation, integrated Home Connect Wi-Fi smart control, a flexible Flex basket system with an adjustable Rackmatic top rack, and a Zeolith mineral drying system that ensures flawless results even on plastics. However, notable cons include its premium price point compared to entry-level models and the lack of a dedicated half-load washing cycle.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Bosch SMS6YCI00E

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

8.2
Bosch SMS6YCI0E has a technical score of 8.21 points, which is higher than 67.8% 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 SMS6YCI0E 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%

8.2

Overall score

40.0%

6.7

Price

7.8
Bosch SMS6YCI0E has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.8 points, which is lower than 51.5% 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

B
Bosch SMS6YCI0E has energy efficiency class B, which is better than that of 74.8% of dishwashers and equal to that of 13.4% 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 SMS6YCI0E 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 SMS6YCI0E 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 SMS6YCI0E 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

0.65 kWh
Bosch SMS6YCI0E uses 0.65 kWh per cycle, which is lower than that of 70.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 5.9% 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 SMS6YCI0E 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 SMS6YCI0E 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 SMS6YCI0E 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

235 min
Bosch SMS6YCI0E completes its Eco wash in 235 min, which is shorter than that of 45.7% of dishwashers and equal to that of 6.5% 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 SMS6YCI0E 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 SMS6YCI0E 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 SMS6YCI0E 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 SMS6YCI0E 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 SMS6YCI0E 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

freestanding
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 SMS6YCI0E 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 SMS6YCI0E 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 SMS6YCI0E 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 SMS6YCI0E has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Bosch SMS6YCI00E vs the average dishwasher

  • Better energy efficiency class
    Bosch SMS6YCI0E has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B 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 SMS6YCI0E has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs D).B vs D
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Bosch SMS6YCI0E 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 SMS6YCI0E supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • 0.1 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Bosch SMS6YCI0E uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.7 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 SMS6YCI0E uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.7 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.65 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 1 more wash temperatures
    Bosch SMS6YCI0E 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 SMS6YCI0E offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (5 vs 4).5 vs 4
  • 0.25 m longer cable length
    Bosch SMS6YCI0E 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 SMS6YCI0E has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).1.75 m vs 1.5 m
  • 1 dB lower noise level
    Bosch SMS6YCI0E has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (43 dB vs 44 dB).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Noise level.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Noise level across dishwashers.

    Importance: HIGH

    Bosch SMS6YCI0E has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (43 dB vs 44 dB).43 dB vs 44 dB
  • 0.1 m longer supply hose length
    Bosch SMS6YCI0E 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 SMS6YCI0E 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 SMS6YCI0E has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs D).
  • 0.1 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Bosch SMS6YCI0E uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.7 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • 1 more wash temperatures
    Bosch SMS6YCI0E offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (5 vs 4).
  • 1 dB lower noise level
    Bosch SMS6YCI0E has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (43 dB vs 44 dB).
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Bosch SMS6YCI0E supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • 0.25 m longer cable length
    Bosch SMS6YCI0E has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).
  • 0.1 m longer supply hose length
    Bosch SMS6YCI0E has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).

Total
Performance
Features
Design
  • Uses a different motor type
    Bosch SMS6YCI0E uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
  • 30 min longer quick wash time
    Bosch SMS6YCI0E takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (60 min vs 30 min).
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    Bosch SMS6YCI0E does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
  • 4 cm deeper depth
    Bosch SMS6YCI0E is deeper than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 16.3 kg heavier weight
    Bosch SMS6YCI0E is heavier than the average dishwasher (55.4 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 2.5 cm taller height
    Bosch SMS6YCI0E is taller than the average dishwasher (84.5 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 0.2 cm wider width
    Bosch SMS6YCI0E is wider than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 59.8 cm).
  • Uses a different motor type
    Bosch SMS6YCI0E 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 SMS6YCI0E uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.brushless vs inverter
  • 30 min longer quick wash time
    Bosch SMS6YCI0E 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 SMS6YCI0E takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (60 min vs 30 min).60 min vs 30 min
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    Bosch SMS6YCI0E 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 SMS6YCI0E does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
  • 4 cm deeper depth
    Bosch SMS6YCI0E is deeper than the average dishwasher (60 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 SMS6YCI0E is deeper than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 56 cm).60 cm vs 56 cm
  • 16.3 kg heavier weight
    Bosch SMS6YCI0E is heavier than the average dishwasher (55.4 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 SMS6YCI0E is heavier than the average dishwasher (55.4 kg vs 39.1 kg).55.4 kg vs 39.1 kg
  • 2.5 cm taller height
    Bosch SMS6YCI0E is taller than the average dishwasher (84.5 cm vs 82 cm).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Height.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Height across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Bosch SMS6YCI0E is taller than the average dishwasher (84.5 cm vs 82 cm).84.5 cm vs 82 cm
  • 71.4% more expensive
    Bosch SMS6YCI0E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£720 vs £420).
    Bosch SMS6YCI0E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£720 vs £420).£720 vs £420
  • 0.2 cm wider width
    Bosch SMS6YCI0E is wider than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 59.8 cm).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Width.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Width across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Bosch SMS6YCI0E is wider than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 59.8 cm).60 cm vs 59.8 cm
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What customers like about Bosch SMS6YCI00E?

  • Excellent PerfectDry performance using Zeolith technology, which thoroughly dries even difficult items like plastics.
  • Operates extremely quietly at around 43 dB, making it barely noticeable during cycles.
  • Smart connectivity through the Home Connect app allows convenient remote control and integration.
  • Highly flexible loading options provided by the adjustable 3-stage Rackmatic upper basket and dedicated cutlery drawer.
  • Outstanding overall cleaning performance that effectively handles tough, greasy stains.

What customers dislike about Bosch SMS6YCI00E?

  • Premium pricing makes it a more expensive initial investment compared to many competitor brands.
  • Lacks a dedicated half-load option on some standard program selections.
  • Standard high-efficiency cycles (such as Eco mode) can take a relatively long time to complete.

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