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Siemens SN26P293EU Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£840No. of place settings:14Energy efficiency class:?Noise level:38 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

Siemens SN26P293EU Review: Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.7

Overall score

Score
7.7/ 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
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Dishwashers category.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Score components

80%

7.7

Technical score

20%

7.9

User score

â–¼Worse than 53% of dishwashers
7.7

Technical score

Technical score
7.7/ 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 53% of models
Score components

35%

7.9

Performance

30%

6.6

Features

25%

8.4

Programmes

10%

8.6

Design

â–¼Worse than 53% of dishwashers
7.9

User score

User score
7.9/ 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 81% of models
Score components

70%

10

User ratings

30%

3.0

Number of reviews

Based on 2 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 81% of dishwashers
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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Siemens SN26P293EU

Technical score
Technical score
7.7/ 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 53% of models
Score components:

35%

7.9

Performance

30%

6.6

Features

25%

8.4

Programmes

10%

8.6

Design

7.7
User score
User score
7.9/ 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 81% of models
Score components

70%

10

User ratings

30%

3.0

Number of reviews

Based on 2 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.
7.9
Popularity
Popularity
3.0/ 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 56% of models
Popularity:
Siemens SN26P293EU has a popularity score of 3 points, which is higher than 56% of products in this category.
3.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 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–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components:

60%

7.7

Overall score

40%

6.1

Price

7.2
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
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
1.05 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
1.05 kWh
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 1.05 kWh; it is higher than that of 99.4% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 0.5% 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
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
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
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 SN26P293EU vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • 6 dB quieter
    Noise level
    38 dB
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is quieter than the average dishwasher (38 dB vs 44 dB).
    38 dB vs 44 dB
  • 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 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
  • 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
  • Has a self-latching door
    Self-latching door
    yes
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This dishwasher has a self-latching door, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-latching door. Overall, 10.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 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
  • 2.97x more popular
    Siemens SN26P293EU is more popular than the average dishwasher (2.97 vs 1).
    2.97 vs 1
  • 6 dB quieter
    Noise level
    38 dB
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is quieter than the average dishwasher (38 dB vs 44 dB).
    38 dB vs 44 dB
  • 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 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Has a self-latching door
    Self-latching door
    yes
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This dishwasher has a self-latching door, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-latching door. Overall, 10.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 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.
  • 0.3 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    1.05 kWh
    â–¼ Worse than 99% 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 (1.1 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    1.05 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 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 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.
  • 53.3% heavier
    Weight
    60 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (60 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    60 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 2x more expensive
    Siemens SN26P293EU is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£840 vs £420).
    £840 vs £420
  • 8.5% worse value for money
    Siemens SN26P293EU offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (7.24 vs 7.9).
    7.24 vs 7.86
  • 1.4% lower user score
    User score
    7.9/ 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
    Siemens SN26P293EU
    the average dishwasher
    Siemens SN26P293EU has a lower user score than the average dishwasher (7.89 vs 8.000).
    7.89 vs 8
  • 2x more expensive
    Siemens SN26P293EU is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£840 vs £420).
    £840 vs £420
  • 8.5% worse value for money
    Siemens SN26P293EU offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (7.24 vs 7.9).
    7.24 vs 7.86
  • 1.4% lower user score
    User score
    7.9/ 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
    Siemens SN26P293EU
    the average dishwasher
    Siemens SN26P293EU has a lower user score than the average dishwasher (7.89 vs 8.000).
    7.89 vs 8
  • 0.3 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    1.05 kWh
    â–¼ Worse than 99% 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 (1.1 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    1.05 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 53.3% heavier
    Weight
    60 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (60 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    60 kg vs 39.15 kg

Third-party reviews

Based on 2 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Siemens SN26P293EU

  • Extremely quiet operation at 38 dB, making it barely noticeable during use.
  • Excellent cleaning efficiency, leaving dishes sparkling and glassware very clear.
  • High loading flexibility due to the varioFlex Pro basket system and varioDrawer Pro cutlery tray.
  • Fast wash and dry results using the varioSpeed Plus option.
  • Reliable leak protection with the built-in aquaStop safety system.

What we don't like about Siemens SN26P293EU

  • The standard Eco wash program takes a long time to complete a full cycle.
  • Requires precise installation measurements, which can conflict with tight kitchen layouts.
  • Out-of-warranty replacement parts and manufacturer repair services can be quite expensive.
  • Lacks modern smart features like Home Connect Wi-Fi connectivity found on newer generations.

Verdict

The Siemens SN26P293EU is a 60 cm freestanding dishwasher featuring a 14 place setting capacity, 6 washing programs including an Eco 50°C option, and 4 special functions such as varioSpeed Plus and intensiveZone. Powered by a durable iQdrive motor, it operates at an exceptionally quiet 38 dB noise level and utilizes an efficient heat exchanger and autoOpen drying assistance system. Main pros include its extreme quietness, an A+ energy efficiency rating with a low water consumption of 9.5 liters per cycle, loading flexibility via the varioFlex Pro basket with rackMatic, and built-in aquaStop leak protection. However, a notable con is that it lacks smart features, as it does not include Home Connect remote diagnostic capabilities.

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