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Bosch SMS6ZCW12E Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£780No. of place settings:14Energy efficiency class:CNoise level:38 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

Bosch SMS6ZCW12E Review: Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.0

Overall score

Score
8.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 60% of models
Score components

80%

8.0

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–²Better than 60% of dishwashers
8.0

Technical score

Technical score
8.0/ 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 59% of models
Score components

35%

8.5

Performance

30%

7.6

Features

25%

7.6

Programmes

10%

8.7

Design

â–²Better than 59% 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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
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70%

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User ratings

30%

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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Bosch SMS6ZCW12E

Technical score
Technical score
8.0/ 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 59% of models
Score components:

35%

8.5

Performance

30%

7.6

Features

25%

7.6

Programmes

10%

8.7

Design

8.0
User score
User score
8.0/ 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 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 SMS6ZCW12E 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
7.5/ 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 81% of models
Score components:

60%

8.0

Overall score

40%

6.4

Price

7.5
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
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
215 min
Eco wash time
215 min
â–² Better than 69% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 215 min; it is shorter than that of 68.5% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 7.5% 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
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 SMS6ZCW12E vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • 6 dB quieter
    Noise level
    38 dB
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is quieter than the average dishwasher (38 dB vs 44 dB).
    38 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Has an interior light
    Interior light
    yes
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This dishwasher has an interior light, while the average dishwasher does not have an interior light. Overall, 13.2% 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
  • 20 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    215 min
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (215 min vs 235 min).
    215 min vs 235 min
  • 6 dB quieter
    Noise level
    38 dB
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is quieter than the average dishwasher (38 dB vs 44 dB).
    38 dB vs 44 dB
  • 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
  • 20 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    215 min
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (215 min vs 235 min).
    215 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.
  • Has an interior light
    Interior light
    yes
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This dishwasher has an interior light, while the average dishwasher does not have an interior light. Overall, 13.2% 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
  • 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.
  • 56.1% heavier
    Weight
    61.1 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 (61.1 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    61.1 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 85.7% more expensive
    Bosch SMS6ZCW12E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£780 vs £420).
    £780 vs £420
  • 4.3% worse value for money
    Bosch SMS6ZCW12E offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (7.54 vs 7.9).
    7.54 vs 7.86
  • 85.7% more expensive
    Bosch SMS6ZCW12E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£780 vs £420).
    £780 vs £420
  • 4.3% worse value for money
    Bosch SMS6ZCW12E offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (7.54 vs 7.9).
    7.54 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
  • 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 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.
  • 56.1% heavier
    Weight
    61.1 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 (61.1 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    61.1 kg vs 39.15 kg

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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01/10/2024
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Third-party reviews

What we like about Bosch SMS6ZCW12E

  • Whisper-quiet operation at an exceptionally low 38 dB noise level
  • Outstanding Zeolith PerfectDry technology that dries plastic items efficiently
  • Highly flexible Max Flex basket system and an adjustable Rackmatic top shelf
  • Dedicated Vario Drawer cutlery tray frees up space in lower racks
  • Convenient smart home control via the Home Connect app integration
  • Exceptional cleaning power with specialized Extra Clean and Intensive zones

What we don't like about Bosch SMS6ZCW12E

  • Higher upfront purchasing cost compared to budget competitor models
  • Standard automated and eco washing cycles can be quite time-consuming
  • Moisture accumulation can cause mild interior odors if left unutilized
  • May require specific brand detergent tablets for optimal dispenser performance

Verdict

The Bosch SMS6ZCW12E is a freestanding 60 cm Series 6 dishwasher featuring a 14 place setting capacity, an exceptionally quiet 38 dB noise emission level (Class A), and a Class C energy efficiency rating consuming 75 kWh per 100 cycles and 9 liters of water per cycle. Its main characteristics and pros include 6 wash programs (such as Eco 50°C, Intensive 70°C, and Auto 45-65°C), the Zeolith-based PerfectDry system for superior moisture absorption, flexible Max Flex baskets with an Extra Clean Zone, a Vario Drawer for cutlery, an EcoSilence Drive induction motor, and Home Connect Wi-Fi smart control. On the downside, its premium technology makes it more expensive than entry-level competitors, it lacks a dedicated half-load program option, and the top cutlery drawer can slightly restrict vertical clearance for taller glasses in the upper basket.

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