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Siemens SN25L280EU Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£410No. of place settings:13Energy efficiency class:?Noise level:46 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

Siemens SN25L280EU Review: Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.6

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
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–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

80%

7.6

Technical score

20%

7.8

User score

â–¼Worse than 58% of dishwashers
7.6

Technical score

Technical score
7.6/ 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 60% of models
Score components

35%

6.9

Performance

30%

7.5

Features

25%

8.2

Programmes

10%

8.5

Design

â–¼Worse than 60% of dishwashers
7.8

User score

User score
7.8/ 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–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

7.0

Number of reviews

Based on 27 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–¼Worse than 82% of dishwashers
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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Siemens SN25L280EU

Technical score
Technical score
7.6/ 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 60% of models
Score components:

35%

6.9

Performance

30%

7.5

Features

25%

8.2

Programmes

10%

8.5

Design

7.6
User score
User score
7.8/ 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 82% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

7.0

Number of reviews

Based on 27 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
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.
7.8
Popularity
Popularity
7.0/ 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 75% of models
Popularity:
Siemens SN25L280EU has a popularity score of 7 points, which is higher than 74.6% of products in this category.
7.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 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 51% of models
Score components:

60%

7.6

Overall score

40%

8.4

Price

7.9
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
0.92 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.92 kWh
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.92 kWh; it is higher than that of 78.8% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 5.5% of the dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
5
No. of wash programs
5
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <5 – >10
The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is 5; it is lower than that of 77.9% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 18.8% 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
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
no
Delicate wash program
no
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
This dishwasher does not have a delicate wash programme. Overall, 60.2% 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
freestanding
No. of place settings
13
No. of place settings
13
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Market range: <10 – >15
The number of place settings on this dishwasher is 13; it is lower than that of 55.2% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 20.7% 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
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 SN25L280EU vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 6.99x more popular
    Siemens SN25L280EU is more popular than the average dishwasher (6.99 vs 1).
    6.99 vs 1
  • 2.4% cheaper
    Siemens SN25L280EU is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£410 vs £420).
    £410 vs £420
  • 6.99x more popular
    Siemens SN25L280EU is more popular than the average dishwasher (6.99 vs 1).
    6.99 vs 1
  • 2.4% cheaper
    Siemens SN25L280EU is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£410 vs £420).
    £410 vs £420
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 0.17 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.92 kWh
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.92 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • No delicate wash programme
    Delicate wash program
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a delicate wash programme, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash programme. Overall, 60.1% 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
  • 2 dB louder
    Noise level
    46 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).
    46 dB vs 44 dB
  • 1 fewer place settings
    No. of place settings
    13
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).
    13 vs 14
  • 0.5 L more water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    10 L
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <8.9 L – >11 L
    The water usage per cycle of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (10 L vs 9.5 L).
    10 L vs 9.5 L
  • 2.1% lower user score
    User score
    7.8/ 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
    Siemens SN25L280EU
    the average dishwasher
    Siemens SN25L280EU has a lower user score than the average dishwasher (7.84 vs 8.000).
    7.84 vs 8
  • 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
  • 0.17 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.92 kWh
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.92 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 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
  • 2 dB louder
    Noise level
    46 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).
    46 dB vs 44 dB
  • 0.5 L more water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    10 L
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <8.9 L – >11 L
    The water usage per cycle of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (10 L vs 9.5 L).
    10 L vs 9.5 L
  • 140 L/year more water consumption
    Annual water consumption
    2,800 L/year
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <2.2k L/year – >3.1k L/year
    The water consumption of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (2800 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    2,800 L/year vs 2,660 L/year
  • No delicate wash programme
    Delicate wash program
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a delicate wash programme, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash programme. Overall, 60.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 1 fewer wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    5
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (5 vs 6).
    5 vs 6
  • 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.
  • 1 fewer place settings
    No. of place settings
    13
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).
    13 vs 14
  • 30.3% heavier
    Weight
    51.01 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (51 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    51.01 kg vs 39.15 kg

Third-party reviews

Based on 27 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Siemens SN25L280EU

  • Excellent price-to-performance ratio, offering premium German engineering at an affordable cost.
  • Highly efficient drying performance, achieving an 'A' drying class rating.
  • Solid energy and water efficiency with an A++ grade rating.
  • Very quiet operation, making it suitable for open-plan kitchens or nighttime use.
  • Generous 13 place setting capacity with a height-adjustable top basket for flexible loading.
  • Convenient automatic dosage assistant (maxiPerformance) that ensures tabs dissolve perfectly.

What we don't like about Siemens SN25L280EU

  • Lacks a half-load function, requiring a full wash cycle even for fewer dishes.
  • Eco cycle takes a significantly long time to complete.
  • Extremely soiled or heavily burnt pots and pans may require initial manual scrubbing.
  • Out-of-warranty repair costs and official spare parts can be quite expensive.

Verdict

The Siemens SN25L280EU is a 60 cm freestanding dishwasher featuring a 13 place setting capacity, an iQdrive motor, and an A++ energy efficiency rating. It operates with a water consumption of 10 liters per eco cycle, a 46 dB noise level, and includes 5 washing programs (such as Auto 45-65°C, Intensive, and Quick) alongside AquaStop and AquaSensor technologies. Key advantages include its flexible VarioFlex basket system, a dedicated cutlery drawer, a 24-hour delayed start timer, and quiet, energy-efficient performance. However, notable drawbacks include its lacks of a built-in display, smart home connectivity, and a half-load option, alongside an extended 195-minute eco cycle time.

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