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Bosch SMS6ZCI12E Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£780No. of place settings:14Energy efficiency class:CNoise level:37 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

Bosch SMS6ZCI12E Review: Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.1

Overall score

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8.1/ 10
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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 62% of models
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80%

8.1

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–²Better than 62% of dishwashers
8.1

Technical score

Technical score
8.1/ 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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35%

8.8

Performance

30%

7.6

Features

25%

7.5

Programmes

10%

8.3

Design

â–²Better than 61% of dishwashers
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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.
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User ratings

30%

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Best prices

    N/A~ £780

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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Bosch SMS6ZCI12E

Technical score
Technical score
8.1/ 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
â–² Better than 61% of models
Score components:

35%

8.8

Performance

30%

7.6

Features

25%

7.5

Programmes

10%

8.3

Design

8.1
User score
User score
8.0/ 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 78% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Bosch SMS6ZCI12E has a popularity score of 1 point, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 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 75% of models
Score components:

60%

8.1

Overall score

40%

6.4

Price

7.6
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
A
Noise emission class
A
★ Better than 99% of models
This dishwasher has noise-emission class A, better than that of 98.8% of dishwashers and the same as that of 1.2% 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
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
no
Automatic door opening
no
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
This dishwasher does not have an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 65.1% 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 SMS6ZCI12E vs the average dishwasher

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  • 7 dB quieter
    Noise level
    37 dB
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is quieter than the average dishwasher (37 dB vs 44 dB).
    37 dB vs 44 dB
  • 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
  • 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
  • Better noise-emission class
    Noise emission class
    A
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    This dishwasher has a better noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (A vs B).
    A vs B
  • 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
  • 7 dB quieter
    Noise level
    37 dB
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is quieter than the average dishwasher (37 dB vs 44 dB).
    37 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
  • Better noise-emission class
    Noise emission class
    A
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    This dishwasher has a better noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (A vs B).
    A vs B
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • No automatic door-opening feature
    Automatic door opening
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This dishwasher does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 65% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 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.
  • 56.8% heavier
    Weight
    61.4 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (61.4 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    61.4 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 85.7% more expensive
    Bosch SMS6ZCI12E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£780 vs £420).
    £780 vs £420
  • 3.9% worse value for money
    Bosch SMS6ZCI12E offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (7.57 vs 7.9).
    7.57 vs 7.86
  • 85.7% more expensive
    Bosch SMS6ZCI12E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£780 vs £420).
    £780 vs £420
  • 3.9% worse value for money
    Bosch SMS6ZCI12E offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (7.57 vs 7.9).
    7.57 vs 7.86
  • 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 automatic door-opening feature
    Automatic door opening
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This dishwasher does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 65% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 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.
  • 56.8% heavier
    Weight
    61.4 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (61.4 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    61.4 kg vs 39.15 kg

Third-party reviews

What we like about Bosch SMS6ZCI12E

  • Excellent cleaning performance that handles tough, dried-on food stains effectively
  • Ultra-quiet operation during wash cycles, making it ideal for open-plan kitchens
  • PerfectDry technology utilizing Zeolith minerals leaves plastics and dishes completely dry
  • Highly flexible Max Flex basket system and RackMatic height-adjustable top rack
  • Convenient Home Connect smart app control for remote monitoring and custom cycles
  • Great water and energy efficiency ratings with automated consumption settings

What we don't like about Bosch SMS6ZCI12E

  • Standard and eco-friendly wash programs take a relatively long time to complete
  • Premium price point that makes it more expensive than many competing brands
  • Residual warmth and humidity inside the tub can cause a minor odor if not used regularly
  • Occasional initial learning curve required to navigate advanced smart features and settings

Verdict

The Bosch SMS6ZCI12E is a premium Series 6 freestanding, 60cm stainless steel dishwasher featuring a generous 14 place setting capacity, a 3rd-rack VarioDrawer, and an exceptionally quiet 38 dB noise emission class. Key performance highlights include Zeolith natural mineral PerfectDry technology for immaculate drying of plastics, an Extra Clean Zone with intensive top-basket water nozzles, and built-in Home Connect Wi-Fi integration for convenient smartphone pairing. While it delivers excellent energy efficiency and pristine cleaning results, major drawbacks include exceptionally long cycle times for its eco-friendly settings, a complex menu setup with numerous option layers, and the lack of an integrated floor time projection light.

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