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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£710
  • Avg. price in US: ~$910
  • No. of place settings: 14
  • Energy efficiency class: B
  • Noise level: 40 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Siemens SN25ZW08CE review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.5

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%

8.5

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Excellent
8.5

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%

9.0

Performance

30.0%

8.4

Features

25.0%

8.4

Programmes

10.0%

7.2

Design

Excellent
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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%

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User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 9.3
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    8.5

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    10

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    9.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    10

    Noise level

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

  • 9.3
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    10

    Noise level

    20.0%

    8.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    9.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    8.5

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £710

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Verdict

The Siemens SN25ZW08CE is a freestanding 60 cm dishwasher featuring a 14 place setting capacity, a durable stainless steel tub, and a highly efficient Class B energy rating that consumes 65 kWh per 100 cycles and 9 liters of water per wash. Key advantages include an ultra-quiet 40 dB noise level, an eco-friendly Zeolith drying system with a heat exchanger, varioSpeed Plus for up to three times faster cycles, flexible basket loading, and smart Home Connect integration via Wi-Fi. However, potential drawbacks include a lack of an adjustable plinth for seamless flush integration, a relatively long 3:35 hour runtime for the standard Eco program, and the premium upfront cost common to Zeolith-equipped models.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Siemens SN25ZW08CE

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%

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Performance

30.0%

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Features

25.0%

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Programmes

10.0%

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Design

8.5
Siemens SN25ZW8CE has a technical score of 8.51 points, which is higher than 82.2% 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

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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 SN25ZW8CE 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%

8.5

Overall score

40.0%

6.8

Price

8.0
Siemens SN25ZW8CE has a quality-to-price ratio of 8 points, which is higher than 56.5% 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

B
Siemens SN25ZW8CE has energy efficiency class B, which is better than that of 74.8% of dishwashers and equal to that of 13.4% of dishwashers.
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 SN25ZW8CE 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 SN25ZW8CE 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

B
Siemens SN25ZW8CE has noise emission class B, which is better than that of 44.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 54.2% 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

0.65 kWh
Siemens SN25ZW8CE uses 0.65 kWh per cycle, which is lower than that of 70.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 5.9% 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 SN25ZW8CE 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 SN25ZW8CE 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

29 min
Siemens SN25ZW8CE completes its quick wash in 29 min, which is shorter than that of 77.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 10% 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 SN25ZW8CE 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 SN25ZW8CE 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 SN25ZW8CE 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 SN25ZW8CE 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 SN25ZW8CE 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

freestanding
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

14
Siemens SN25ZW8CE holds 14 place settings, which is more than that of 44.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 43.7% 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

no
Siemens SN25ZW8CE does not have a cutlery basket. This feature is present in 58.5% 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 SN25ZW8CE 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 SN25ZW8CE has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Siemens SN25ZW08CE vs the average dishwasher

  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Siemens SN25ZW8CE has a self-cleaning filter system, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-cleaning filter system. 33.8% of dishwashers have a self-cleaning filter system.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Self-cleaning filter system.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: HIGH

    Siemens SN25ZW8CE has a self-cleaning filter system, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-cleaning filter system. 33.8% of dishwashers have a self-cleaning filter system.
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Siemens SN25ZW8CE has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs D).
    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

    Siemens SN25ZW8CE has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs D).B vs D
  • 4 dB lower noise level
    Siemens SN25ZW8CE has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (40 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 SN25ZW8CE has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (40 dB vs 44 dB).40 dB vs 44 dB
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Siemens SN25ZW8CE supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Wi-Fi.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Siemens SN25ZW8CE supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • Has a pause option
    Siemens SN25ZW8CE 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 SN25ZW8CE has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • Supports voice control
    Siemens SN25ZW8CE supports voice control, while the average dishwasher does not support voice control. 39.8% of dishwashers support voice control.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Voice control.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Siemens SN25ZW8CE supports voice control, while the average dishwasher does not support voice control. 39.8% of dishwashers support voice control.
  • 0.5 L lower water usage per cycle
    Siemens SN25ZW8CE uses less water per cycle than the average dishwasher (9 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 SN25ZW8CE uses less water per cycle than the average dishwasher (9 L vs 9.5 L).9 L vs 9.5 L
  • 0.1 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Siemens SN25ZW8CE uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.7 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    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

    Siemens SN25ZW8CE uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.7 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.65 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Siemens SN25ZW8CE has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs D).
  • 4 dB lower noise level
    Siemens SN25ZW8CE has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (40 dB vs 44 dB).
  • 0.5 L lower water usage per cycle
    Siemens SN25ZW8CE uses less water per cycle than the average dishwasher (9 L vs 9.5 L).
  • 0.1 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Siemens SN25ZW8CE uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.7 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • 140 L/year lower annual water consumption
    Siemens SN25ZW8CE uses less water annually than the average dishwasher (2520 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
  • Has a pause option
    Siemens SN25ZW8CE has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • 1 min shorter quick wash time
    Siemens SN25ZW8CE finishes the quick wash sooner than the average dishwasher (29 min vs 30 min).
  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Siemens SN25ZW8CE has a self-cleaning filter system, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-cleaning filter system. 33.8% of dishwashers have a self-cleaning filter system.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Siemens SN25ZW8CE supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • Supports voice control
    Siemens SN25ZW8CE supports voice control, while the average dishwasher does not support voice control. 39.8% of dishwashers support voice control.
  • 0.25 m longer cable length
    Siemens SN25ZW8CE has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).
  • 0.1 m longer supply hose length
    Siemens SN25ZW8CE has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).

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Overall
Performance
Programmes
Features
Design
  • Uses a different motor type
    Siemens SN25ZW8CE uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
  • Does not have an automatic door-opening feature
    Siemens SN25ZW8CE 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 cutlery basket
    Siemens SN25ZW8CE does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
  • 4 cm deeper depth
    Siemens SN25ZW8CE is deeper than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 15.4 kg heavier weight
    Siemens SN25ZW8CE is heavier than the average dishwasher (54.5 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 2.5 cm taller height
    Siemens SN25ZW8CE is taller than the average dishwasher (84.5 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 0.2 cm wider width
    Siemens SN25ZW8CE is wider than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 59.8 cm).
  • Does not have an automatic door-opening feature
    Siemens SN25ZW8CE 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 SN25ZW8CE 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.
  • Uses a different motor type
    Siemens SN25ZW8CE 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 SN25ZW8CE uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.brushless vs inverter
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    Siemens SN25ZW8CE does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a 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

    Siemens SN25ZW8CE does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
  • 4 cm deeper depth
    Siemens SN25ZW8CE is deeper than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 56 cm).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Depth.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Depth across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Siemens SN25ZW8CE is deeper than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 56 cm).60 cm vs 56 cm
  • 15.4 kg heavier weight
    Siemens SN25ZW8CE is heavier than the average dishwasher (54.5 kg vs 39.1 kg).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Weight.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Weight across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Siemens SN25ZW8CE is heavier than the average dishwasher (54.5 kg vs 39.1 kg).54.5 kg vs 39.1 kg
  • 2.5 cm taller height
    Siemens SN25ZW8CE is taller than the average dishwasher (84.5 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 SN25ZW8CE is taller than the average dishwasher (84.5 cm vs 82 cm).84.5 cm vs 82 cm
  • 69.1% more expensive
    Siemens SN25ZW8CE is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£710 vs £420).
    Siemens SN25ZW8CE is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£710 vs £420).£710 vs £420
  • 0.2 cm wider width
    Siemens SN25ZW8CE is wider than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 59.8 cm).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Width.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Width across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Siemens SN25ZW8CE is wider than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 59.8 cm).60 cm vs 59.8 cm
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Siemens SN25ZW08CE?

  • Excellent Zeolith drying technology that completely dries plastics and glassware without needing manual wiping
  • Whisper-quiet operation at 40 dB, making it suitable for open-plan living and small spaces
  • Highly efficient B energy rating that minimizes electricity and water consumption
  • VarioSpeed Plus function allows cycle times to be shortened up to three times faster while maintaining clean results
  • Flexible basket layout and dedicated cutlery drawer provide ample space and ease of loading
  • Smart features and remote monitoring via the Home Connect app

What customers dislike about Siemens SN25ZW08CE?

  • The standard Eco wash program takes a long time to complete a cycle
  • Higher upfront purchase cost compared to entry-level brands
  • Expensive replacement parts and out-of-warranty repair costs
  • Can produce a mild buzzing sound during the specific Zeolith drying phase
  • Requires professional or precise measurement for fitting due to strict physical installation alignment

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