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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£620
  • Avg. price in US: ~$600
  • No. of place settings: 8
  • Energy efficiency class: ?
  • Noise level: 45 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height 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

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%

7.9

Technical Score

20.0%

?

User score

Very good
7.9

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%

8.3

Performance

30.0%

6.7

Features

25.0%

9.0

Programmes

10.0%

7.4

Design

Very good
?

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%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 7.1
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    6.5

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    10

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    ?

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    6.1

    Noise level

    10.0%

    1.0

    No. of place settings

  • 5.9
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    6.1

    Noise level

    20.0%

    6.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    ?

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    6.5

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    1.0

    No. of place settings

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £620

Best rankings

?

Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
All: ranking among all products in the database.

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.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Siemens SC78M530EU

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%

?

Performance

30.0%

?

Features

25.0%

?

Programmes

10.0%

?

Design

7.9
Siemens SC78M530EU has a technical score of 7.91 points, which is higher than 56% 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

?
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
Siemens SC78M530EU 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%

7.9

Overall score

40.0%

7.2

Price

7.7
Siemens SC78M530EU has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.7 points, which is lower than 60.5% 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

?
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

A
Siemens SC78M530EU has washing efficiency class A, which is better than that of 1.1% of dishwashers and equal to that of 98.9% of dishwashers.
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
Siemens SC78M530EU 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

C
Siemens SC78M530EU has noise emission class C, which is worse than that of 55.5% of dishwashers and equal to that of 40.4% 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

0.73 kWh
Siemens SC78M530EU uses 0.73 kWh per cycle, which is lower than that of 63% of dishwashers and equal to that of 1.3% 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

6
Siemens SC78M530EU offers 6 wash programs, which is more than that of 22.1% of dishwashers and equal to that of 30.3% 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
Siemens SC78M530EU 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

35 min
Siemens SC78M530EU completes its quick wash in 35 min, which is longer than that of 66.8% of dishwashers and equal to that of 2.6% 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

?
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

?
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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
Siemens SC78M530EU 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
Siemens SC78M530EU 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
Siemens SC78M530EU 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
Siemens SC78M530EU 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
Siemens SC78M530EU 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

8
Siemens SC78M530EU holds 8 place settings, which is fewer than that of 95.1% of dishwashers and equal to that of 0.3% 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

yes
Siemens SC78M530EU has a cutlery basket. This feature is present in 58.4% 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
Siemens SC78M530EU 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
Siemens SC78M530EU has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Siemens SC78M530EU vs the average dishwasher

  • Has a hygiene programme
    Siemens SC78M530EU has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Hygiene programme.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Siemens SC78M530EU has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
  • 0.8 L lower water usage per cycle
    Siemens SC78M530EU uses less water per cycle than the average dishwasher (8.7 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

    Siemens SC78M530EU uses less water per cycle than the average dishwasher (8.7 L vs 9.5 L).8.7 L vs 9.5 L
  • 0.4 W lower standby power consumption
    Siemens SC78M530EU has lower standby power consumption than the average dishwasher (0.1 W vs 0.5 W).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Standby power consumption.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Standby power consumption across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Siemens SC78M530EU has lower standby power consumption than the average dishwasher (0.1 W vs 0.5 W).0.1 W vs 0.5 W
  • Has a pause option
    Siemens SC78M530EU has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Pause option.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Siemens SC78M530EU has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • 210 L/year lower annual water consumption
    Siemens SC78M530EU uses less water annually than the average dishwasher (2450 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Annual water consumption.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Annual water consumption across dishwashers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Siemens SC78M530EU uses less water annually than the average dishwasher (2450 L/year vs 2660 L/year).2450 L/year vs 2660 L/year
  • 1 more wash temperatures
    Siemens SC78M530EU 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

    Siemens SC78M530EU offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (5 vs 4).5 vs 4
  • 0.25 m longer cable length
    Siemens SC78M530EU has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Cable length.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Cable length across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Siemens SC78M530EU has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).1.75 m vs 1.5 m
  • 22.5 cm shorter height
    Siemens SC78M530EU is shorter than the average dishwasher (59.5 cm vs 82 cm).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Height.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Height across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Siemens SC78M530EU is shorter than the average dishwasher (59.5 cm vs 82 cm).59.5 cm vs 82 cm
  • 0.8 L lower water usage per cycle
    Siemens SC78M530EU uses less water per cycle than the average dishwasher (8.7 L vs 9.5 L).
  • 0.4 W lower standby power consumption
    Siemens SC78M530EU has lower standby power consumption than the average dishwasher (0.1 W vs 0.5 W).
  • 210 L/year lower annual water consumption
    Siemens SC78M530EU uses less water annually than the average dishwasher (2450 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
  • 1 more wash temperatures
    Siemens SC78M530EU offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (5 vs 4).
  • 0.02 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Siemens SC78M530EU uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.7 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Siemens SC78M530EU has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
  • Has a pause option
    Siemens SC78M530EU has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • 0.25 m longer cable length
    Siemens SC78M530EU has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).
  • 22.5 cm shorter height
    Siemens SC78M530EU is shorter than the average dishwasher (59.5 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 6 cm shallower depth
    Siemens SC78M530EU is shallower than the average dishwasher (50 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 13.1 kg lighter weight
    Siemens SC78M530EU is lighter than the average dishwasher (26 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 0.1 m longer supply hose length
    Siemens SC78M530EU has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).
  • 0.3 cm narrower width
    Siemens SC78M530EU is narrower than the average dishwasher (59.5 cm vs 59.8 cm).

Total
Performance
Programmes
Design
  • Uses a different motor type
    Siemens SC78M530EU uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
  • Worse noise emission class
    Siemens SC78M530EU has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
  • 1 dB higher noise level
    Siemens SC78M530EU has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (45 dB vs 44 dB).
  • 5 min longer quick wash time
    Siemens SC78M530EU takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (35 min vs 30 min).
  • Does not have an automatic door-opening feature
    Siemens SC78M530EU 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 detergent tablet counter in the app
    Siemens SC78M530EU does not have a detergent tablet counter in the app, while the average dishwasher has a detergent tablet counter in the app. 67.1% of dishwashers have a detergent tablet counter in the app.
  • 6 fewer place settings
    Siemens SC78M530EU holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (8 vs 14).
  • Does not have an automatic door-opening feature
    Siemens SC78M530EU 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

    Siemens SC78M530EU 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.
  • 6 fewer place settings
    Siemens SC78M530EU holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (8 vs 14).
    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

    Siemens SC78M530EU holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (8 vs 14).8 vs 14
  • Uses a different motor type
    Siemens SC78M530EU 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

    Siemens SC78M530EU uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.brushless vs inverter
  • Worse noise emission class
    Siemens SC78M530EU has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
    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

    Siemens SC78M530EU has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).C vs B
  • Does not have a detergent tablet counter in the app
    Siemens SC78M530EU does not have a detergent tablet counter in the app, while the average dishwasher has a detergent tablet counter in the app. 67.1% of dishwashers have a detergent tablet counter in the app.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Tab counter.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Siemens SC78M530EU does not have a detergent tablet counter in the app, while the average dishwasher has a detergent tablet counter in the app. 67.1% of dishwashers have a detergent tablet counter in the app.
  • 5 min longer quick wash time
    Siemens SC78M530EU takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (35 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

    Siemens SC78M530EU takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (35 min vs 30 min).35 min vs 30 min
  • 1 dB higher noise level
    Siemens SC78M530EU has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (45 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

    Siemens SC78M530EU has a higher noise level 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).
    Siemens SC78M530EU is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£620 vs £420).£620 vs £420
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Programmes
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Third-party reviews

What customers 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 customers dislike 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.

Expert reviews

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