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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£810
  • Avg. price in US: ~$810
  • No. of place settings: 14
  • Energy efficiency class: B
  • Noise level: 40 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Bosch SMS6ZCW10E review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.4

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%

8.4

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Excellent
8.4

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%

9.1

Performance

30.0%

8.7

Features

25.0%

7.6

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%

?

Popularity

  • 9.3
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    8.6

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    10

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    9.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    10

    Noise level

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

  • 9.3
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    10

    Noise level

    20.0%

    8.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    9.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    8.6

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £810

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All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The Bosch SMS6ZCW10E is a 60 cm freestanding Series 6 dishwasher featuring a 14 place setting capacity, a 9-liter water consumption per eco cycle, and a highly efficient Class B energy rating that utilizes an EcoSilence Drive motor operating at a quiet 40 dB. Key advantages include its advanced Zeolith mineral drying system (PerfectDry) which thoroughly dries plastics without extra energy, highly adaptable MaxFlex baskets with a RackMatic height-adjustable top rack, a dedicated 3rd level VarioDrawer for cutlery, and convenient Wi-Fi smart control via the Home Connect app. However, users may find the extensive menu options overly complex for everyday use, the app can occasionally experience connectivity drops, and it lacks a traditional dedicated half-load physical option on the main interface.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Bosch SMS6ZCW10E

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

8.4
Bosch SMS6ZCW10E has a technical score of 8.39 points, which is higher than 76.9% 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 SMS6ZCW10E 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%

8.4

Overall score

40.0%

6.2

Price

7.7
Bosch SMS6ZCW10E has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.7 points, which is lower than 60.5% 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 SMS6ZCW10E 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 SMS6ZCW10E 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 SMS6ZCW10E 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 SMS6ZCW10E 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

0.645 kWh
Bosch SMS6ZCW10E uses 0.645 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 SMS6ZCW10E 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 SMS6ZCW10E 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 SMS6ZCW10E 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

215 min
Bosch SMS6ZCW10E completes its Eco wash in 215 min, which is shorter than that of 68.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 7.6% 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 SMS6ZCW10E 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

yes
Bosch SMS6ZCW10E 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 SMS6ZCW10E 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 SMS6ZCW10E 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 SMS6ZCW10E 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 SMS6ZCW10E 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 SMS6ZCW10E 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 SMS6ZCW10E 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 SMS6ZCW10E 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 SMS6ZCW10E has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Bosch SMS6ZCW10E vs the average dishwasher

  • Better energy efficiency class
    Bosch SMS6ZCW10E 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 SMS6ZCW10E has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs D).B vs D
  • 4 dB lower noise level
    Bosch SMS6ZCW10E has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (40 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 SMS6ZCW10E has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (40 dB vs 44 dB).40 dB vs 44 dB
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Bosch SMS6ZCW10E 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 SMS6ZCW10E supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • Supports voice control
    Bosch SMS6ZCW10E 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 SMS6ZCW10E supports voice control, while the average dishwasher does not support voice control. 39.8% of dishwashers support voice control.
  • 0.5 L lower water usage per cycle
    Bosch SMS6ZCW10E uses less water per cycle than the average dishwasher (9 L vs 9.5 L).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Water usage per cycle.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Water usage per cycle across dishwashers.

    Importance: HIGH

    Bosch SMS6ZCW10E uses less water per cycle than the average dishwasher (9 L vs 9.5 L).9 L vs 9.5 L
  • 0.11 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Bosch SMS6ZCW10E uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.6 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 SMS6ZCW10E uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.6 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.645 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 1 more wash temperatures
    Bosch SMS6ZCW10E 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 SMS6ZCW10E offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (5 vs 4).5 vs 4
  • 0.25 m longer cable length
    Bosch SMS6ZCW10E 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 SMS6ZCW10E has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).1.75 m vs 1.5 m
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Bosch SMS6ZCW10E has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs D).
  • 4 dB lower noise level
    Bosch SMS6ZCW10E has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (40 dB vs 44 dB).
  • 0.11 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Bosch SMS6ZCW10E uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.6 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • 0.5 L lower water usage per cycle
    Bosch SMS6ZCW10E uses less water per cycle than the average dishwasher (9 L vs 9.5 L).
  • 1 more wash temperatures
    Bosch SMS6ZCW10E offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (5 vs 4).
  • 20 min shorter Eco wash time
    Bosch SMS6ZCW10E finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (215 min vs 235 min).
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Bosch SMS6ZCW10E supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • Supports voice control
    Bosch SMS6ZCW10E 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 SMS6ZCW10E has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).
  • 0.1 m longer supply hose length
    Bosch SMS6ZCW10E has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).

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Performance
Programmes
Features
Design
  • Uses a different motor type
    Bosch SMS6ZCW10E uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
  • 59 min longer quick wash time
    Bosch SMS6ZCW10E takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (89 min vs 30 min).
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    Bosch SMS6ZCW10E 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 SMS6ZCW10E is deeper than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 15 kg heavier weight
    Bosch SMS6ZCW10E is heavier than the average dishwasher (54.1 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 2.5 cm taller height
    Bosch SMS6ZCW10E is taller than the average dishwasher (84.5 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 0.2 cm wider width
    Bosch SMS6ZCW10E is wider than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 59.8 cm).
  • Uses a different motor type
    Bosch SMS6ZCW10E 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 SMS6ZCW10E uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.brushless vs inverter
  • 59 min longer quick wash time
    Bosch SMS6ZCW10E 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 SMS6ZCW10E takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (89 min vs 30 min).89 min vs 30 min
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    Bosch SMS6ZCW10E 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 SMS6ZCW10E 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 SMS6ZCW10E 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 SMS6ZCW10E is deeper than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 56 cm).60 cm vs 56 cm
  • 15 kg heavier weight
    Bosch SMS6ZCW10E is heavier than the average dishwasher (54.1 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 SMS6ZCW10E is heavier than the average dishwasher (54.1 kg vs 39.1 kg).54.1 kg vs 39.1 kg
  • 2.5 cm taller height
    Bosch SMS6ZCW10E 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 SMS6ZCW10E is taller than the average dishwasher (84.5 cm vs 82 cm).84.5 cm vs 82 cm
  • 92.9% more expensive
    Bosch SMS6ZCW10E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£810 vs £420).
    Bosch SMS6ZCW10E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£810 vs £420).£810 vs £420
  • 0.2 cm wider width
    Bosch SMS6ZCW10E 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 SMS6ZCW10E is wider than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 59.8 cm).60 cm vs 59.8 cm
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Programmes
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What customers like about Bosch SMS6ZCW10E?

  • Excellent drying performance, even on plastic items, due to Zeolith technology.
  • Extremely quiet operation during cycles (measured around 40 dB).
  • Highly energy and water efficient with an optimized Eco mode.
  • Flexible loading options with a 3rd rack (VarioDrawer) and adjustable upper basket (Rackmatic).
  • Smart home integration via the Home Connect app for remote control and custom cycles.
  • Outstanding overall cleaning performance on heavily soiled dishes.

What customers dislike about Bosch SMS6ZCW10E?

  • Standard eco and auto programs can take a long time to finish.
  • Higher upfront purchase price compared to entry-level competitors.
  • Interior can retain warm moisture and smells if not opened or used regularly.
  • Lacks a dedicated half-load option on some cycle configurations.
  • The lower rack design and tine spacing can feel restrictive for large mixing bowls or non-standard cookware.

Expert reviews

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