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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£1,020
  • Avg. price in US: ~$940
  • No. of place settings: 14
  • Energy efficiency class: B
  • Noise level: 40 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Bosch SMV6ZDX06E review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.2

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%

8.2

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Excellent
8.2

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%

9.0

Performance

30.0%

7.6

Features

25.0%

7.6

Programmes

10.0%

8.3

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%

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Popularity

  • 9.4
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    8.9

    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%

    8.9

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £1,020

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Verdict

The Bosch SMV6ZDX06E is a 60 cm fully integrated Series 6 dishwasher with a 13 place-setting capacity, operating at an energy-efficient Class B rating and a quiet 40 dB noise level. Key pros include the PerfectDry system with Zeolith technology for superior plastic drying, a flexible Max Flex basket setup with a third Extra Space top rack, an Extra Clean Zone with intensive spray nozzles, and smart Home Connect integration alongside a TimeLight floor projection. Minor cons include long cycle durations on eco-friendly settings, a premium price point compared to entry-level models, and the lack of a traditional manual cutlery basket due to the third-rack layout.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Bosch SMV6ZDX06E

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

8.2
Bosch SMV6ZDX6E has a technical score of 8.18 points, which is higher than 66.5% 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 SMV6ZDX6E 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%

8.2

Overall score

40.0%

5.1

Price

7.3
Bosch SMV6ZDX6E has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.3 points, which is lower than 85.6% 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 SMV6ZDX6E 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

?
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 SMV6ZDX6E 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 SMV6ZDX6E 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

0.635 kWh
Bosch SMV6ZDX6E uses 0.635 kWh per cycle, which is lower than that of 76.7% of dishwashers and equal to that of 3.3% 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

8
Bosch SMV6ZDX6E offers 8 wash programs, which is more than that of 64% of dishwashers and equal to that of 20.3% 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 SMV6ZDX6E 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

60 min
Bosch SMV6ZDX6E completes its quick wash in 60 min, which is longer than that of 76.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 19.9% 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 SMV6ZDX6E 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 SMV6ZDX6E 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

no
Bosch SMV6ZDX6E does not have an automatic door-opening feature. This feature is present in 65.8% 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 SMV6ZDX6E 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 SMV6ZDX6E 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 SMV6ZDX6E 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 SMV6ZDX6E 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

built-in
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 SMV6ZDX6E 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 SMV6ZDX6E 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 SMV6ZDX6E 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 SMV6ZDX6E has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Bosch SMV6ZDX06E vs the average dishwasher

  • Better energy efficiency class
    Bosch SMV6ZDX6E 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 SMV6ZDX6E has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs D).B vs D
  • 4 dB lower noise level
    Bosch SMV6ZDX6E 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 SMV6ZDX6E has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (40 dB vs 44 dB).40 dB vs 44 dB
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Bosch SMV6ZDX6E 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 SMV6ZDX6E supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • 0.12 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Bosch SMV6ZDX6E 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 SMV6ZDX6E uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.6 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.635 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 2 more wash programs
    Bosch SMV6ZDX6E offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).
    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

    Bosch SMV6ZDX6E offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).8 vs 6
  • Supports voice control
    Bosch SMV6ZDX6E 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 SMV6ZDX6E 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 SMV6ZDX6E 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 SMV6ZDX6E uses less water per cycle than the average dishwasher (9 L vs 9.5 L).9 L vs 9.5 L
  • 1 more wash temperatures
    Bosch SMV6ZDX6E 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 SMV6ZDX6E offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (5 vs 4).5 vs 4
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Bosch SMV6ZDX6E has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs D).
  • 4 dB lower noise level
    Bosch SMV6ZDX6E has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (40 dB vs 44 dB).
  • 0.12 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Bosch SMV6ZDX6E 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 SMV6ZDX6E uses less water per cycle than the average dishwasher (9 L vs 9.5 L).
  • 1 more wash temperatures
    Bosch SMV6ZDX6E offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (5 vs 4).
  • 2 more wash programs
    Bosch SMV6ZDX6E offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).
  • 20 min shorter Eco wash time
    Bosch SMV6ZDX6E finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (215 min vs 235 min).
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Bosch SMV6ZDX6E supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • Supports voice control
    Bosch SMV6ZDX6E 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 SMV6ZDX6E has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).
  • Has a self-latching door
    Bosch SMV6ZDX6E has a self-latching door, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-latching door. 10.2% of dishwashers have a self-latching door.
  • 0.1 m longer supply hose length
    Bosch SMV6ZDX6E has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).
  • 0.5 cm shorter height
    Bosch SMV6ZDX6E is shorter than the average dishwasher (81.5 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 1 cm shallower depth
    Bosch SMV6ZDX6E is shallower than the average dishwasher (55 cm vs 56 cm).

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Design
  • Uses a different motor type
    Bosch SMV6ZDX6E uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
  • 30 min longer quick wash time
    Bosch SMV6ZDX6E takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (60 min vs 30 min).
  • Does not have an automatic door-opening feature
    Bosch SMV6ZDX6E does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. 65.7% of dishwashers have an automatic door-opening feature.
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    Bosch SMV6ZDX6E does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
  • 7.2 kg heavier weight
    Bosch SMV6ZDX6E is heavier than the average dishwasher (46.3 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • Does not have an automatic door-opening feature
    Bosch SMV6ZDX6E does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. 65.7% of dishwashers have an automatic door-opening feature.
    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

    Bosch SMV6ZDX6E does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. 65.7% of dishwashers have an automatic door-opening feature.
  • Uses a different motor type
    Bosch SMV6ZDX6E 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 SMV6ZDX6E uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.brushless vs inverter
  • 30 min longer quick wash time
    Bosch SMV6ZDX6E takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (60 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 SMV6ZDX6E takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (60 min vs 30 min).60 min vs 30 min
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    Bosch SMV6ZDX6E 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 SMV6ZDX6E does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
  • 2.43x more expensive
    Bosch SMV6ZDX6E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£1020 vs £420).
    Bosch SMV6ZDX6E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£1020 vs £420).£1,020 vs £420
  • 7.2 kg heavier weight
    Bosch SMV6ZDX6E is heavier than the average dishwasher (46.3 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 SMV6ZDX6E is heavier than the average dishwasher (46.3 kg vs 39.1 kg).46.3 kg vs 39.1 kg
  • 8.4% worse value for money
    Bosch SMV6ZDX6E offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (7.27 vs 7.875).
    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.
    Bosch SMV6ZDX6E offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (7.27 vs 7.875).7.27 vs 7.88
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Bosch SMV6ZDX06E?

  • Excellent cleaning performance even on heavily soiled dishes
  • PerfectDry technology with Zeolith dries plastics very effectively
  • Extremely quiet operation during washing cycles
  • TimeLight cleanly projects remaining cycle time onto the kitchen floor
  • Flexible loading with adjustable Rackmatic top basket and dedicated cutlery tray
  • Highly energy and water efficient
  • Extra Clean Zone targets stubborn residue in the upper rack

What customers dislike about Bosch SMV6ZDX06E?

  • Eco and standard automatic cycles can take a long time to finish
  • Premium pricing makes it more expensive than many competitors
  • Home Connect app setup can occasionally be tricky or unstable to connect
  • Cutlery tray design can limit the height clearance for items in the basket below

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