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Siemens SC78M530EU Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£620No. of place settings:8Energy efficiency class:?Noise level:45 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

Siemens SC78M530EU Review: Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.9

Overall score

Score
7.9/ 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 56% of models
Score components

80%

7.9

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–²Better than 56% of dishwashers
7.9

Technical score

Technical score
7.9/ 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 56% of models
Score components

35%

8.3

Performance

30%

6.6

Features

25%

9.0

Programmes

10%

7.6

Design

â–²Better than 56% of dishwashers
?

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
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £620

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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Siemens SC78M530EU

Technical score
Technical score
7.9/ 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 56% of models
Score components:

35%

8.3

Performance

30%

6.6

Features

25%

9.0

Programmes

10%

7.6

Design

7.9
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
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:
Siemens SC78M530EU 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
7.7/ 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 68% of models
Score components:

60%

7.9

Overall score

40%

7.2

Price

7.7
Energy efficiency class
?
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
C
Noise emission class
C
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
This dishwasher has noise-emission class C, worse than that of 55.5% of dishwashers and the same as that of 40.4% of dishwashers.
Energy consumption per cycle
0.73 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.73 kWh
â–² Better than 63% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.73 kWh; it is lower than that of 63% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 1.3% 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
35 min
Quick wash time
35 min
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <28 min – >60 min
This dishwasher completes the quick programme in 35 min; it is longer than that of 66.4% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the programme on 2.9% of the dishwashers.
Eco wash time
195 min
Eco wash time
195 min
â–² Better than 88% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 195 min; it is shorter than that of 88% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 1.4% of the dishwashers.
Delicate wash program
?
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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
built-in
No. of place settings
8
No. of place settings
8
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Market range: <10 – >15
The number of place settings on this dishwasher is 8; it is lower than that of 95.2% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 0.3% 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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Siemens SC78M530EU vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. Overall, 34.3% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 0.8 L less water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    8.7 L
    ★ Better than 91% 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 (8.7 L vs 9.5 L).
    8.7 L vs 9.5 L
  • 40 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    195 min
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (195 min vs 235 min).
    195 min vs 235 min
  • 0.4 W less standby power
    Standby power consumption
    0.1 W
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <0.49 W – >0.5 W
    The standby power consumption of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (0.1 W vs 0.5 W).
    0.1 W vs 0.5 W
  • Has a pause option
    Pause option
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This dishwasher has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. Overall, 45.4% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 210 L/year less water consumption
    Annual water consumption
    2,450 L/year
    â–² Better than 86% 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 (2450 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    2,450 L/year vs 2,660 L/year
  • 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
  • 0.8 L less water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    8.7 L
    ★ Better than 91% 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 (8.7 L vs 9.5 L).
    8.7 L vs 9.5 L
  • 0.4 W less standby power
    Standby power consumption
    0.1 W
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <0.49 W – >0.5 W
    The standby power consumption of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (0.1 W vs 0.5 W).
    0.1 W vs 0.5 W
  • 210 L/year less water consumption
    Annual water consumption
    2,450 L/year
    â–² Better than 86% 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 (2450 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    2,450 L/year vs 2,660 L/year
  • 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
  • 0.02 kWh less energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.73 kWh
    â–² Better than 63% 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 (0.7 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.73 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. Overall, 34.3% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 40 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    195 min
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (195 min vs 235 min).
    195 min vs 235 min
  • Has a pause option
    Pause option
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This dishwasher has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. Overall, 45.4% 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
  • Has a self-latching door
    Self-latching door
    yes
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This dishwasher has a self-latching door, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-latching door. Overall, 10.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 33.6% lighter
    Weight
    26 kg
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% lighter: this dishwasher is lighter than the average dishwasher (26 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    26 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 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.
  • 6 fewer place settings
    No. of place settings
    8
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (8 vs 14).
    8 vs 14
  • 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
  • Worse noise-emission class
    Noise emission class
    C
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • 5 min longer quick programme
    Quick wash time
    35 min
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <28 min – >60 min
    This dishwasher has a longer quick programme than the average dishwasher (35 min vs 30 min).
    35 min vs 30 min
  • 1 dB louder
    Noise level
    45 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (45 dB vs 44 dB).
    45 dB vs 44 dB
  • 47.6% more expensive
    Siemens SC78M530EU is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£620 vs £420).
    £620 vs £420
  • 1.9% worse value for money
    Siemens SC78M530EU offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (7.71 vs 7.9).
    7.71 vs 7.86
  • 47.6% more expensive
    Siemens SC78M530EU is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£620 vs £420).
    £620 vs £420
  • 1.9% worse value for money
    Siemens SC78M530EU offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (7.71 vs 7.9).
    7.71 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
  • Worse noise-emission class
    Noise emission class
    C
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • 1 dB louder
    Noise level
    45 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (45 dB vs 44 dB).
    45 dB vs 44 dB
  • 5 min longer quick programme
    Quick wash time
    35 min
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <28 min – >60 min
    This dishwasher has a longer quick programme than the average dishwasher (35 min vs 30 min).
    35 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.
  • 6 fewer place settings
    No. of place settings
    8
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (8 vs 14).
    8 vs 14

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

B
bsh-group.com
01/08/2026
Summary of the review
SC78M530EU built-in modular dishwasher
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Third-party reviews

What we like about Siemens SC78M530EU

  • Compact modular design makes it ideal for luxury or space-conscious kitchens, fitting seamlessly into 60x60 cm wall niches.
  • Remarkably quiet operation running at 45 dB, outperforming standard budget models.
  • Efficient quick-wash cycle capability, reaching completion in just 35 minutes.
  • Equipped with a reliable AquaStop anti-flood safety system.
  • Features a clear, integrated remaining time indicator display.
  • Flexible interior layout with a deep lower basket capable of holding up to an 8-place setting capacity.

What we don't like about Siemens SC78M530EU

  • Significantly smaller capacity than standard full-size dishwashers, holding only 8 place settings instead of 12.
  • Relies on a standard heat exchanger system rather than premium Zeolith drying technology found in newer high-end Siemens models.
  • Lacks integrated smart home features like Wi-Fi or Home Connect app functionality.
  • Independent user repairability can be complex compared to cheaper, lower-end alternative brands.

Verdict

The Siemens SC78M530EU is a compact, built-in modular speedMatic dishwasher featuring dimensions of 595 x 595 x 500 mm and a weight of 26 kg. Main characteristics include a 6-program wash cycle setup, a highly efficient heat exchanger drying system, and a conservative water consumption rate of 8.7 liters per cycle under the Eco 50°C program. Prominent advantages include its space-saving installation flexibility, robust aquaStop leak protection, and advanced performance modes like varioSpeed and intensiveZone. However, its primary downsides are its lack of modern Home Connect smart app integration and a slightly higher noise rating of 49 dB compared to newer compact models.

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