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Siemens SK26E821EU Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£520No. of place settings:6Energy efficiency class:CNoise level:48 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:no

Siemens SK26E821EU Review: Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.5

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 10
✕
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An overall evaluation of products in the Dishwashers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Score components

80%

7.3

Technical score

20%

8.1

User score

â–¼Worse than 66% of dishwashers
7.3

Technical score

Technical score
7.3/ 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–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

35%

8.1

Performance

30%

6.6

Features

25%

7.9

Programmes

10%

4.9

Design

â–¼Worse than 70% of dishwashers
8.1

User score

User score
8.1/ 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
â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

8.0

Number of reviews

Based on 49 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.
â–²Better than 77% of dishwashers
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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Siemens SK26E821EU

Technical score
Technical score
7.3/ 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–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components:

35%

8.1

Performance

30%

6.6

Features

25%

7.9

Programmes

10%

4.9

Design

7.3
User score
User score
8.1/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

8.0

Number of reviews

Based on 49 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.
8.1
Popularity
Popularity
8.0/ 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–² Better than 80% of models
Popularity:
Siemens SK26E821EU has a popularity score of 8 points, which is higher than 80% of products in this category.
8.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components:

60%

7.5

Overall score

40%

7.8

Price

7.6
Energy efficiency class
C
Energy efficiency class
C
â–² Better than 54% of models
This dishwasher has energy efficiency class C, better than that of 53.9% of dishwashers and the same as that of 20.8% 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
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
0.61 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.61 kWh
â–² Better than 82% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.61 kWh; it is lower than that of 82% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 1.6% 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
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
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
6
No. of place settings
6
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Market range: <10 – >15
The number of place settings on this dishwasher is 6; it is lower than that of 95.7% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 2.7% 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
no
Height adjustable top basket
no
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
This dishwasher does not have 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 SK26E821EU vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • 1.5 L less water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    8 L
    ★ Better than 95% 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 L vs 9.5 L).
    8 L vs 9.5 L
  • 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.
  • 0.14 kWh less energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.61 kWh
    â–² Better than 82% 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 (0.6 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.61 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 420 L/year less water consumption
    Annual water consumption
    2,240 L/year
    ★ Better than 90% 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 (2240 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    2,240 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
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    C
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This dishwasher has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).
    C vs D
  • 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
  • 43.8% lighter
    Weight
    22 kg
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% lighter: this dishwasher is lighter than the average dishwasher (22 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    22 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 8.03x more popular
    Siemens SK26E821EU is more popular than the average dishwasher (8.03 vs 1).
    8.03 vs 1
  • 1.9% higher user score
    User score
    8.1/ 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
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Siemens SK26E821EU
    the average dishwasher
    Siemens SK26E821EU has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (8.15 vs 8.000).
    8.15 vs 8
  • 1.5 L less water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    8 L
    ★ Better than 95% 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 L vs 9.5 L).
    8 L vs 9.5 L
  • 0.14 kWh less energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.61 kWh
    â–² Better than 82% 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 (0.6 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.61 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 420 L/year less water consumption
    Annual water consumption
    2,240 L/year
    ★ Better than 90% 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 (2240 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    2,240 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
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    C
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This dishwasher has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).
    C vs D
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 43.8% lighter
    Weight
    22 kg
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% lighter: this dishwasher is lighter than the average dishwasher (22 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    22 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 0.2 m longer cable
    Cable length
    1.7 m
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <1.3 m – >1.75 m
    This dishwasher has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.5 m).
    1.7 m vs 1.5 m
  • Motor type
    Motor type
    standard
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    This dishwasher uses standard as its motor type, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    standard vs inverter
  • 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.
  • 8 fewer place settings
    No. of place settings
    6
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (6 vs 14).
    6 vs 14
  • 4 dB louder
    Noise level
    48 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (48 dB vs 44 dB).
    48 dB vs 44 dB
  • 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.
  • 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
  • No quiet wash programme
    Quiet wash program
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a quiet wash programme, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash programme. Overall, 62.3% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 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.
  • 3.8% worse value for money
    Siemens SK26E821EU offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (7.57 vs 7.9).
    7.57 vs 7.86
  • 23.8% more expensive
    Siemens SK26E821EU is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£520 vs £420).
    £520 vs £420
  • Motor type
    Motor type
    standard
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    This dishwasher uses standard as its motor type, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    standard vs inverter
  • 4 dB louder
    Noise level
    48 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (48 dB vs 44 dB).
    48 dB vs 44 dB
  • 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
  • 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.
  • No quiet wash programme
    Quiet wash program
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a quiet wash programme, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash programme. Overall, 62.3% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No favorite cycle
    Favorite cycle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a favorite cycle, while the average dishwasher has a favorite cycle. Overall, 71% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 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.
  • 8 fewer place settings
    No. of place settings
    6
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (6 vs 14).
    6 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.
  • No height-adjustable top basket
    Height adjustable top basket
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a height-adjustable top basket, while the average dishwasher has a height-adjustable top basket. Overall, 91.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 0.05 m shorter supply hose
    Supply hose length
    1.5 m
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >1.65 m
    This dishwasher has a shorter supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.5 m vs 1.55 m).
    1.5 m vs 1.55 m

Third-party reviews

Based on 49 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Siemens SK26E821EU

  • Perfect compact size for small households and limited kitchen spaces
  • Highly efficient and thorough cleaning performance leaving dishes sparkling
  • Quiet operation powered by a durable iQdrive inverter motor
  • Excellent drying efficiency, enhanced by an extraDry intensified cycle
  • Low water consumption using very little water per wash program
  • Reliable built-in safety features like the aquaStop leak-proof system
  • User-friendly interface featuring an intuitive digital remaining-time display

What we don't like about Siemens SK26E821EU

  • Limited capacity accommodating only 6 place settings
  • Lacks a dedicated intensive cleaning zone for heavily soiled large pots and oven pans
  • Standard eco wash program cycles can take a long time to complete
  • Minor user complaints regarding the stability and layout of the cutlery basket

Verdict

The Siemens SK26E821EU is a compact countertop dishwasher measuring 450x551x500 mm with a 6 place-setting capacity, making it ideal for small households. It operates at a quiet 48 dB noise level and features 6 washing programs, an efficient iQdrive induction motor, an AquaStop leak protection system, an AquaSensor load detector, and a 24-hour delayed start timer. Main benefits include its space-saving tabletop design, optimized 8-liter water consumption per eco cycle, and a VarioSpeed option that cuts cycle times in half. However, its drawbacks include a lengthy standard cycle time of 225 minutes, a basic condenser drying system that occasionally leaves dishes damp, and a shaky cutlery basket layout that lacks a dedicated zone for large cookware.

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