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Bosch SPS6YMW14E Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£790No. of place settings:10Energy efficiency class:BNoise level:43 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

Bosch SPS6YMW14E Review: Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

9.0

Overall score

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9.0/ 10
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★Better than 97% of dishwashers
9.0

Technical score

Technical score
9.0/ 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.
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★ Better than 96% of models
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9.4

Performance

30%

9.5

Features

25%

8.5

Programmes

10%

7.3

Design

★Better than 96% of dishwashers
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8.0/ 10
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What it is
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When you want to know how products in the Dishwashers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
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    N/A~ £790

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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Bosch SPS6YMW14E

Technical score
Technical score
9.0/ 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
★ Better than 96% of models
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9.4

Performance

30%

9.5

Features

25%

8.5

Programmes

10%

7.3

Design

9.0
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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30%

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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.
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Bosch SPS6YMW14E has a popularity score of 1 point, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
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Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 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.
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â–² Better than 73% of models
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9.0

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6.3

Price

8.2
Energy efficiency class
B
Energy efficiency class
B
â–² Better than 75% of models
This dishwasher has energy efficiency class B, better than that of 74.8% of dishwashers and the same as that of 13.4% 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
0.512 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.512 kWh
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.512 kWh; it is lower than that of 95.5% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 0.9% of the dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
8
No. of wash programs
8
â–² 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
â–² 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
225 min
Eco wash time
225 min
â–² Better than 60% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 225 min; it is shorter than that of 60.3% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 2.1% 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
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
10
No. of place settings
10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Market range: <10 – >15
The number of place settings on this dishwasher is 10; it is lower than that of 82.5% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 9.2% 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 SPS6YMW14E vs the average dishwasher

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  • 0.24 kWh less energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.512 kWh
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (0.5 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.512 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 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.
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    B
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This dishwasher has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs D).
    B vs D
  • 1 L less water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    8.5 L
    ★ Better than 93% 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 (8.5 L vs 9.5 L).
    8.5 L vs 9.5 L
  • 2 more wash temperatures
    No. of wash temperatures
    6
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <3 – >8
    The number of wash temperatures on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (6 vs 4).
    6 vs 4
  • 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.
  • 280 L/year less water consumption
    Annual water consumption
    2,380 L/year
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <2.2k L/year – >3.1k L/year
    The water consumption of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (2380 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    2,380 L/year vs 2,660 L/year
  • 2 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    8
    â–² 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
  • 4.2% better value for money
    Bosch SPS6YMW14E offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.19 vs 7.9).
    8.19 vs 7.86
  • 0.24 kWh less energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.512 kWh
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (0.5 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.512 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    B
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This dishwasher has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs D).
    B vs D
  • 1 L less water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    8.5 L
    ★ Better than 93% 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 (8.5 L vs 9.5 L).
    8.5 L vs 9.5 L
  • 2 more wash temperatures
    No. of wash temperatures
    6
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <3 – >8
    The number of wash temperatures on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (6 vs 4).
    6 vs 4
  • 280 L/year less water consumption
    Annual water consumption
    2,380 L/year
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <2.2k L/year – >3.1k L/year
    The water consumption of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (2380 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    2,380 L/year vs 2,660 L/year
  • 1 dB quieter
    Noise level
    43 dB
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is quieter than the average dishwasher (43 dB vs 44 dB).
    43 dB vs 44 dB
  • 2 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    8
    â–² 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
    â–² 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
  • 10 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    225 min
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (225 min vs 235 min).
    225 min vs 235 min
  • 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 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
  • 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
  • 4 fewer place settings
    No. of place settings
    10
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (10 vs 14).
    10 vs 14
  • 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.
  • 88.1% more expensive
    Bosch SPS6YMW14E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£790 vs £420).
    £790 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
  • 88.1% more expensive
    Bosch SPS6YMW14E is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£790 vs £420).
    £790 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
  • 4 fewer place settings
    No. of place settings
    10
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (10 vs 14).
    10 vs 14
  • 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.
  • 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

Third-party reviews

What we like about Bosch SPS6YMW14E

  • Excellent drying results, including plastic containers, thanks to Zeolith and PerfectDry technology.
  • Very quiet operation, measuring only 43 dB (and 41 dB in Silence mode).
  • Highly efficient and eco-friendly with an outstanding 'B' energy rating.
  • Flexible interior layout featuring the Slimline VarioFlex Pro baskets, Max Flex Pro system, and adjustable RackMatic upper basket.
  • Convenient smart features and remote control via the Home Connect mobile app.
  • Fast cycle adjustments using the SpeedPerfect+ option to reduce washing times.
  • IntensiveZone function provides higher water pressure to remove stubborn dirt from heavily soiled items.

What we don't like about Bosch SPS6YMW14E

  • Lacks a dedicated Extra Clean Zone in the upper rack for automatic heavy scrubbing of glasses or bowls.
  • Premium upfront purchasing price compared to standard 45cm compact models.
  • Standard eco and automatic wash cycles can feel quite long if speed optimization is not selected.

Verdict

The Bosch SPS6YMW14E (Série 6) is a compact, freestanding 45 cm dishwasher with a 10 place-setting capacity and a stainless steel tub, making it ideal for smaller kitchens. Key technical specifications include an 8.5-liter water consumption rate per cycle, a 43 dB noise level (reducing to 41 dB in Silence mode), and 8 wash programs alongside a Vario Pro cutlery drawer and 3-stage Rackmatic height-adjustable top basket. Its main pros center around high efficiency and superior drying performance, utilizing Zeolith mineral technology combined with EfficientDry auto-door opening to dry plastics effectively without extra energy, plus smart functionality via the Home Connect app and a fast cleaning option through SpeedPerfect+. On the downside, the compact 45 cm width inherently limits loading space for larger households, and some users report occasional Wi-Fi connectivity dropouts with the mobile app.

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