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Siemens SN25ZI08CE Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£690No. of place settings:14Energy efficiency class:BNoise level:40 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

Siemens SN25ZI08CE Review: Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.8

Overall score

Score
8.8/ 10
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When it matters
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★ Better than 94% of models
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80%

8.8

Technical score

20%

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User score

★Better than 94% of dishwashers
8.8

Technical score

Technical score
8.8/ 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 92% of models
Score components

35%

9.0

Performance

30%

9.5

Features

25%

7.8

Programmes

10%

8.3

Design

★Better than 92% of dishwashers
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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
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70%

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User ratings

30%

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    N/A~ £690

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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Siemens SN25ZI08CE

Technical score
Technical score
8.8/ 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 92% of models
Score components:

35%

9.0

Performance

30%

9.5

Features

25%

7.8

Programmes

10%

8.3

Design

8.8
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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Siemens SN25ZI08CE 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
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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 73% of models
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60%

8.8

Overall score

40%

6.9

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
0.65 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.65 kWh
â–² Better than 71% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.65 kWh; it is lower than that of 70.7% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 5.9% 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
215 min
Eco wash time
215 min
â–² Better than 69% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 215 min; it is shorter than that of 68.5% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 7.5% 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
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
14
No. of place settings
14
â–² Better than 45% of models
Market range: <10 – >15
The number of place settings on this dishwasher is 14; it is higher than that of 44.9% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 43.7% 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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Siemens SN25ZI08CE 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.
  • 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
  • 4 dB quieter
    Noise level
    40 dB
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is quieter than the average dishwasher (40 dB vs 44 dB).
    40 dB vs 44 dB
  • 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 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 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.
  • 0.5 L less water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    9 L
    â–² Better than 67% 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 (9 L vs 9.5 L).
    9 L vs 9.5 L
  • 0.1 kWh less energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.65 kWh
    â–² Better than 71% 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).
    0.65 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 4.6% better value for money
    Siemens SN25ZI08CE offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.22 vs 7.9).
    8.22 vs 7.86
  • 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
  • 4 dB quieter
    Noise level
    40 dB
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is quieter than the average dishwasher (40 dB vs 44 dB).
    40 dB vs 44 dB
  • 0.5 L less water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    9 L
    â–² Better than 67% 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 (9 L vs 9.5 L).
    9 L vs 9.5 L
  • 0.1 kWh less energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.65 kWh
    â–² Better than 71% 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).
    0.65 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 140 L/year less water consumption
    Annual water consumption
    2,520 L/year
    â–² Better than 64% 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 (2520 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    2,520 L/year vs 2,660 L/year
  • 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
  • 20 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    215 min
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (215 min vs 235 min).
    215 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 39.2% heavier
    Weight
    54.5 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (54.5 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    54.5 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 64.3% more expensive
    Siemens SN25ZI08CE is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£690 vs £420).
    £690 vs £420
  • 64.3% more expensive
    Siemens SN25ZI08CE is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£690 vs £420).
    £690 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 39.2% heavier
    Weight
    54.5 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (54.5 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    54.5 kg vs 39.15 kg

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10/02/2024
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01/03/2026
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08/05/2026
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Third-party reviews

What we like about Siemens SN25ZI08CE

  • Excellent drying results, including plastic items, due to the Zeolith drying technology
  • Very quiet operation during wash cycles
  • Thorough cleaning performance leaving dishes and glassware shining
  • Energy-efficient performance with a favorable B energy rating
  • Flexible loading with adjustable flex baskets and a dedicated Vario cutlery drawer
  • Convenient time-saving options like the VarioSpeed Plus function
  • User-friendly control panel and remote connectivity via the Home Connect app

What we don't like about Siemens SN25ZI08CE

  • Cutlery in the specialized top cutlery drawer does not always clean perfectly
  • The standard drying program can occasionally leave minor water traces if the extra/Zeolith dry functions are not maximized
  • Emits an annoying buzzing or humming noise specifically during the drying phase
  • Lacks a dedicated glassZone feature for highly specialized or delicate glassware protection
  • The integrated smart/Wi-Fi configuration options feel unnecessary or useless to some users

Verdict

The Siemens SN25ZI08CE is a freestanding 60 cm dishwasher featuring a 14 place setting capacity, a high-end stainless steel tub, and a highly efficient Class B energy rating consuming 65 kWh per 100 cycles and 9 liters of water per cycle. Main pros include its exceptionally quiet 40 dB operation, advanced Zeolith drying technology that thoroughly dries plastics, varioSpeed Plus for accelerating cycles up to three times faster, an intensiveZone option for stubborn dirt, and smart controls via the Home Connect app. However, a major con is the omission of the dedicated glassZone feature, making it less specialized for the gentle, stabilized washing of delicate glassware.

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