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Bosch SMV6EDX57E Series 6 Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£610No. of place settings:13Energy efficiency class:DNoise level:42 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

Bosch SMV6EDX57E Series 6 Review: Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.6

Overall score

Score
8.6/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Dishwashers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
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â–² Better than 86% of models
Score components

80%

8.5

Technical score

20%

9.1

User score

â–²Better than 86% of dishwashers
8.5

Technical score

Technical score
8.5/ 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 79% of models
Score components

35%

8.0

Performance

30%

9.8

Features

25%

7.6

Programmes

10%

8.2

Design

â–²Better than 79% of dishwashers
9.1

User score

User score
9.1/ 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
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

9.7

Number of reviews

Based on 128 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
★Better than 96% of dishwashers
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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Bosch SMV6EDX57E Series 6

Technical score
Technical score
8.5/ 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 79% of models
Score components:

35%

8.0

Performance

30%

9.8

Features

25%

7.6

Programmes

10%

8.2

Design

8.5
User score
User score
9.1/ 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
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

9.7

Number of reviews

Based on 128 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
9.1
Popularity
Popularity
9.7/ 10
✕
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
★ Better than 91% of models
Popularity:
Bosch SMV6EDX57E Series 6 has a popularity score of 9.7 points, which is higher than 90.5% of products in this category.
9.7
Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 10
✕
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–² Better than 73% of models
Score components:

60%

8.6

Overall score

40%

7.3

Price

8.2
Energy efficiency class
D
Energy efficiency class
D
â–¼ 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
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
0.84 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.84 kWh
â–¼ 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
7
No. of wash programs
7
â–² Better than 52% of models
Market range: <5 – >10
The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is 7; it is higher than that of 52.3% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 11.8% 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
30 min
Quick wash time
30 min
â–² Better than 34% of models
Market range: <28 min – >60 min
This dishwasher completes the quick programme in 30 min; it is shorter than that of 34.3% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the programme on 42.9% of the dishwashers.
Eco wash time
275 min
Eco wash time
275 min
â–¼ 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
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
yes
Automatic door opening
yes
â–² Better than 35% of models
This dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 65% of dishwashers have this feature.
Touch screen
yes
Touch screen
yes
â–² Better than 89% of models
This dishwasher has a touch screen. Overall, 10.8% 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
built-in
No. of place settings
13
No. of place settings
13
â–¼ 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
yes
Cutlery basket
yes
â–² Better than 42% of models
This dishwasher has 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 SMV6EDX57E Series 6 vs the average dishwasher

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  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Self-cleaning filter system
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This dishwasher has a self-cleaning filter system, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-cleaning filter system. Overall, 34.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 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 touch screen
    Touch screen
    yes
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    This dishwasher has a touch screen, while the average dishwasher does not have a touch screen. Overall, 10.9% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 2 dB quieter
    Noise level
    42 dB
    â–² 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
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 9.73x more popular
    Bosch SMV6EDX57E Series 6 is more popular than the average dishwasher (9.73 vs 1).
    9.73 vs 1
  • 13.5% higher user score
    User score
    9.1/ 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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    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Bosch SMV6EDX57E Series 6
    the average dishwasher
    Bosch SMV6EDX57E Series 6 has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (9.08 vs 8.000).
    9.08 vs 8
  • 4.3% better value for money
    Bosch SMV6EDX57E Series 6 offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.2 vs 7.9).
    8.2 vs 7.86
  • 2 dB quieter
    Noise level
    42 dB
    â–² 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
    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
  • 1 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    7
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (7 vs 6).
    7 vs 6
  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Self-cleaning filter system
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This dishwasher has a self-cleaning filter system, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-cleaning filter system. Overall, 34.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 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 touch screen
    Touch screen
    yes
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    This dishwasher has a touch screen, while the average dishwasher does not have a touch screen. Overall, 10.9% 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
  • 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
  • No half-load option
    Half load option
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. Overall, 72.9% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 40 min longer Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    275 min
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ 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
  • 0.09 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.84 kWh
    â–¼ 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
  • No child lock
    Child lock
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. Overall, 52.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 45.2% more expensive
    Bosch SMV6EDX57E Series 6 is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£610 vs £420).
    £610 vs £420
  • 11.4% heavier
    Weight
    43.6 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (43.6 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    43.6 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 45.2% more expensive
    Bosch SMV6EDX57E Series 6 is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£610 vs £420).
    £610 vs £420
  • 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
  • 0.09 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.84 kWh
    â–¼ 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
  • No half-load option
    Half load option
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. Overall, 72.9% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 40 min longer Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    275 min
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ 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 child lock
    Child lock
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. Overall, 52.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 11.4% heavier
    Weight
    43.6 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (43.6 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    43.6 kg vs 39.15 kg

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Based on 128 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Bosch SMV6EDX57E Series 6

  • Excellent cleaning performance that handles tough, stubborn stains effectively
  • Efficient Dry feature automatically opens the door at the end of the cycle to optimize drying
  • Extremely quiet operation during washing cycles
  • Third 'Extra Space' top rack provides excellent flexibility for cutlery and small utensils
  • Highly flexible Max Flex basket system with an adjustable Rackmatic upper rack
  • Dedicated Extra Clean Zone in the upper basket for intensive cleaning of heavily soiled items
  • Convenient remote monitoring and program customization via the Home Connect smart app

What we don't like about Bosch SMV6EDX57E Series 6

  • Standard eco and automatic cleaning cycles can take a long time to complete
  • Control panel and the vast number of smart features require a steep learning curve to operate
  • Intricate internal structure makes the initial installation somewhat difficult and complex
  • Some users report occasional connectivity issues or difficulty pairing with the mobile app
  • Lacks an automatic self-cleaning feature, requiring regular manual cleaning to prevent dust and odor buildup

Verdict

The Bosch SMV6EDX57E Series 6 is a fully integrated 60 cm dishwasher featuring a 13 place setting capacity, a quiet 42 dB operating noise level, and a Class D energy rating that consumes 9.5 liters of water and 84 kWh per 100 cycles. Notable characteristics include 8 wash programs, an Extra Space 3rd Basket for cutlery, and the intensive Extra Clean Zone utilizing three rotating water nozzles. Main pros highlight its smart Wi-Fi capabilities via the Home Connect app, the EfficientDry system which automatically opens the door to optimize drying performance, and the flexible Max Flex Pro basket configuration with a 2-stage Rackmatic height adjustment. On the downside, the app pairing process and digital touch panel controls can occasionally experience responsiveness delays, and the 60-degree angled basket spikes may limit the upright placement of larger bowls.

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