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Bosch SMV6ECX93E Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£710No. of place settings:13Energy efficiency class:DNoise level:42 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

Bosch SMV6ECX93E 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

Score
8.4/ 10
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When it matters
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 78% of models
Score components

80%

8.4

Technical score

20%

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User score

▲Better than 78% of dishwashers
8.4

Technical score

Technical score
8.4/ 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
▲ Better than 77% of models
Score components

35%

8.1

Performance

30%

8.9

Features

25%

8.3

Programmes

10%

8.4

Design

▲Better than 77% 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
▼ 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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    N/A~ £710

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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Bosch SMV6ECX93E

Technical score
Technical score
8.4/ 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
▲ Better than 77% of models
Score components:

35%

8.1

Performance

30%

8.9

Features

25%

8.3

Programmes

10%

8.4

Design

8.4
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
▼ 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
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Bosch SMV6ECX93E 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
7.9/ 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
▼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components:

60%

8.4

Overall score

40%

6.8

Price

7.9
Energy efficiency class
D
Energy efficiency class
D
▼ Worse than 46% of models
This dishwasher has energy efficiency class D, better than that of 32.5% of dishwashers and the same as that of 21.4% of dishwashers.
Washing efficiency class
A
Washing efficiency class
A
▲ 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
▲ 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
▲ 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
0.84 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.84 kWh
▼ Worse than 63% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.84 kWh; it is higher than that of 62.8% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 5.8% of the dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
8
No. of wash programs
8
▲ 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
29 min
Quick wash time
29 min
▲ Better than 77% of models
Market range: <28 min – >60 min
This dishwasher completes the quick programme in 29 min; it is shorter than that of 77.3% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the programme on 10.2% of the dishwashers.
Eco wash time
275 min
Eco wash time
275 min
▼ Worse than 87% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 275 min; it is longer than that of 86.9% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 2.7% of the dishwashers.
Delicate wash program
yes
Delicate wash program
yes
▲ 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
yes
Automatic door opening
yes
▲ 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
▼ 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
▲ 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
▲ 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
▲ 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
fully integrated
No. of place settings
13
No. of place settings
13
▼ Worse than 55% of models
Market range: <10 – >15
The number of place settings on this dishwasher is 13; it is lower than that of 55.2% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 20.7% of the dishwashers.
Cutlery basket
no
Cutlery basket
no
▼ 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
▲ 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
▲ Better than 10% of models
This dishwasher has a digital display. Overall, 90.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Bosch SMV6ECX93E vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • 2.8 L less water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    6.7 L
    ★ Better than 96% 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 (6.7 L vs 9.5 L).
    6.7 L vs 9.5 L
  • 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.
  • 2 dB quieter
    Noise level
    42 dB
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is quieter than the average dishwasher (42 dB vs 44 dB).
    42 dB vs 44 dB
  • 2 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    8
    ▲ 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 Bluetooth
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has Bluetooth, while the average dishwasher does not have Bluetooth. Overall, 14.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has voice control
    Voice control
    yes
    ▲ 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
    ▲ 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.
  • 1 more wash temperatures
    No. of wash temperatures
    5
    ▲ 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
  • 2.8 L less water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    6.7 L
    ★ Better than 96% 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 (6.7 L vs 9.5 L).
    6.7 L vs 9.5 L
  • 2 dB quieter
    Noise level
    42 dB
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is quieter than the average dishwasher (42 dB vs 44 dB).
    42 dB vs 44 dB
  • 1 more wash temperatures
    No. of wash temperatures
    5
    ▲ 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
  • 2 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    8
    ▲ 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
  • 1 min shorter quick programme
    Quick wash time
    29 min
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <28 min – >60 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter quick programme than the average dishwasher (29 min vs 30 min).
    29 min vs 30 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 Bluetooth
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has Bluetooth, while the average dishwasher does not have Bluetooth. Overall, 14.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has a detergent-tablet counter in the app
    Detergent tablet counter (app)
    yes
    ▲ 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
    ▲ 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
    ▲ 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
    ▲ 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
    ▼ Worse than 45% of models
    This dishwasher uses brushless as its motor type, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    brushless vs inverter
  • 40 min longer Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    275 min
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a longer Eco programme than the average dishwasher (275 min vs 235 min).
    275 min vs 235 min
  • 1 fewer place settings
    No. of place settings
    13
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).
    13 vs 14
  • No cutlery basket
    Cutlery basket
    no
    ▼ 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.
  • 0.09 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.84 kWh
    ▼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (0.8 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.84 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 140 L/year more water consumption
    Annual water consumption
    2,800 L/year
    ▼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <2.2k L/year – >3.1k L/year
    The water consumption of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (2800 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    2,800 L/year vs 2,660 L/year
  • 69.1% more expensive
    Bosch SMV6ECX93E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£710 vs £420).
    £710 vs £420
  • 2.9% heavier
    Weight
    40.3 kg
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (40.3 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    40.3 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 69.1% more expensive
    Bosch SMV6ECX93E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£710 vs £420).
    £710 vs £420
  • Motor type
    Motor type
    brushless
    ▼ Worse than 45% of models
    This dishwasher uses brushless as its motor type, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    brushless vs inverter
  • 0.09 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.84 kWh
    ▼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (0.8 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.84 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 140 L/year more water consumption
    Annual water consumption
    2,800 L/year
    ▼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <2.2k L/year – >3.1k L/year
    The water consumption of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (2800 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    2,800 L/year vs 2,660 L/year
  • 40 min longer Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    275 min
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a longer Eco programme than the average dishwasher (275 min vs 235 min).
    275 min vs 235 min
  • 1 fewer place settings
    No. of place settings
    13
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).
    13 vs 14
  • No cutlery basket
    Cutlery basket
    no
    ▼ 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.
  • 2.9% heavier
    Weight
    40.3 kg
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (40.3 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    40.3 kg vs 39.15 kg

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Third-party reviews

What we like about Bosch SMV6ECX93E

  • Exceptionally quiet operation at 42 dB with EcoSilence Drive
  • Excellent cleaning performance with Extra Clean Zone rotating water nozzles
  • Improved drying results via EfficientDry automatic door opening
  • Flexible storage customization with Rackmatic adjustable upper basket
  • Convenient smartphone control and automation through Home Connect app
  • Lifetime protection from water leaks guaranteed by AquaStop safety system

What we don't like about Bosch SMV6ECX93E

  • Standard eco and automatic wash programs can take a long time to finish
  • Premium pricing makes it more expensive than competing entry-level brands
  • Top-mounted hidden display prevents viewing progress when door is closed
  • Home Connect wireless app occasionally loses sync or connection with devices
  • Internal basket spacing can feel restrictive for oversized plates or large bowls

Verdict

The Bosch SMV6ECX93E is a 60 cm fully integrated Series 6 dishwasher with a 13-place setting capacity, an EcoSilence Drive motor operating at a quiet 42 dB (39 dB in silence mode), and a D energy efficiency rating consuming 84 kWh per 100 cycles and 6.7 to 9.5 liters of water per eco cycle. Main characteristics and pros include its EfficientDry automatic door-opening technology, 8 wash programs (such as Intensive 70°C and Auto 45-65°C), the MaxFlex basket system with a flexible VarioDrawer third rack, a TimeLight floor projection indicator, and Home Connect Wi-Fi integration. Notable cons are its relatively high initial purchase cost, a lack of a dedicated half-load option, and exceptionally long cycle times on eco-friendlier settings which can run up to 4 hours and 35 minutes.

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