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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£390
  • Avg. price in US: ~$540
  • No. of place settings: 13
  • Energy efficiency class: B
  • Noise level: 44 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Siemens SN43ES04TE 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%

8.3

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%

8.8

Performance

30.0%

8.6

Features

25.0%

8.1

Programmes

10.0%

8.4

Design

Excellent
8.3

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%

7.6

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
3.8
(60)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

Excellent
  • 8.9
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    8.8

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    10

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    9.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    7.4

    Noise level

    10.0%

    8.2

    No. of place settings

  • 8.0
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    7.4

    Noise level

    20.0%

    8.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    9.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    8.8

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    8.2

    No. of place settings

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Verdict

The Siemens iQ300 SN43ES04TE is a 60 cm built-under, undercounter dishwasher offering a 13 place setting capacity, a quiet 44 dB noise level, and an energy efficiency class B rating with a 9.0-litre water consumption per eco cycle. Key characteristics and pros include its 6 wash programmes (such as Intensive 70 °C and Eco 50 °C), autoOpen dry functionality for eco-friendly door-opening drying, varioSpeed Plus for up to three times faster rinsing, and integrated Home Connect WiFi for remote smartphone and voice control. However, notable cons include its lack of a dedicated cutlery tray, relying instead on a traditional cutlery basket, a long eco programme cycle time of 235 minutes, and a partially Polinox plastic tub base rather than a full stainless steel interior.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Siemens SN43ES04TE

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%

8.8

Performance

30.0%

8.6

Features

25.0%

8.1

Programmes

10.0%

8.4

Design

8.5
Siemens SN43ES4TE has a technical score of 8.54 points, which is higher than 83.8% 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%

7.6

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
3.8
(60)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

8.3
Siemens SN43ES4TE has a user score of 8.32 points, which is higher than 67.8% of products in this category.
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.
10
Siemens SN43ES4TE has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 65.6% 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%

8.5

Price

8.5
Siemens SN43ES4TE has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.5 points, which is higher than 90.6% 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 SN43ES4TE 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 SN43ES4TE 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 SN43ES4TE 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 SN43ES4TE 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

0.64 kWh
Siemens SN43ES4TE uses 0.64 kWh per cycle, which is lower than that of 76.7% of dishwashers and equal to that of 3.3% 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 SN43ES4TE 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 SN43ES4TE 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 SN43ES4TE 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

235 min
Siemens SN43ES4TE completes its Eco wash in 235 min, which is shorter than that of 45.7% of dishwashers and equal to that of 6.5% of dishwashers.
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

yes
Siemens SN43ES4TE has an automatic door-opening feature. This feature is present in 65.7% 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 SN43ES4TE 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 SN43ES4TE 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 SN43ES4TE 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 SN43ES4TE 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

built-under
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

13
Siemens SN43ES4TE holds 13 place settings, which is fewer than that of 55.2% of dishwashers and equal to that of 20.7% 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

yes
Siemens SN43ES4TE has a cutlery basket. This feature is present in 58.4% 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 SN43ES4TE 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 SN43ES4TE has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Siemens SN43ES04TE vs the average dishwasher

  • Better energy efficiency class
    Siemens SN43ES4TE 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 SN43ES4TE has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs D).B vs D
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Siemens SN43ES4TE 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 SN43ES4TE supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • 0.11 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Siemens SN43ES4TE uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.6 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 SN43ES4TE uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.6 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.64 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 0.5 L lower water usage per cycle
    Siemens SN43ES4TE 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 SN43ES4TE uses less water per cycle than the average dishwasher (9 L vs 9.5 L).9 L vs 9.5 L
  • 1 min shorter quick wash time
    Siemens SN43ES4TE finishes the quick wash sooner than the average dishwasher (29 min vs 30 min).
    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

    Siemens SN43ES4TE finishes the quick wash sooner than the average dishwasher (29 min vs 30 min).29 min vs 30 min
  • 0.25 m longer cable length
    Siemens SN43ES4TE has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Cable length.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Cable length across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Siemens SN43ES4TE has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).1.75 m vs 1.5 m
  • 140 L/year lower annual water consumption
    Siemens SN43ES4TE uses less water annually than the average dishwasher (2520 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Annual water consumption.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Annual water consumption across dishwashers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Siemens SN43ES4TE uses less water annually than the average dishwasher (2520 L/year vs 2660 L/year).2520 L/year vs 2660 L/year
  • 0.1 m longer supply hose length
    Siemens SN43ES4TE has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Supply hose length.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Supply hose length across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Siemens SN43ES4TE has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).1.65 m vs 1.55 m
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Siemens SN43ES4TE has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs D).
  • 0.11 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Siemens SN43ES4TE uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.6 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • 0.5 L lower water usage per cycle
    Siemens SN43ES4TE uses less water per cycle than the average dishwasher (9 L vs 9.5 L).
  • 140 L/year lower annual water consumption
    Siemens SN43ES4TE uses less water annually than the average dishwasher (2520 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
  • 1 min shorter quick wash time
    Siemens SN43ES4TE finishes the quick wash sooner than the average dishwasher (29 min vs 30 min).
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Siemens SN43ES4TE supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • 0.25 m longer cable length
    Siemens SN43ES4TE has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).
  • 0.1 m longer supply hose length
    Siemens SN43ES4TE has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).
  • 0.5 cm shorter height
    Siemens SN43ES4TE is shorter than the average dishwasher (81.5 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 3.7 kg lighter weight
    Siemens SN43ES4TE is lighter than the average dishwasher (35.4 kg vs 39.1 kg).

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Overall
Performance
Programmes
Features
Design
  • Uses a different motor type
    Siemens SN43ES4TE uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
  • 1 fewer place settings
    Siemens SN43ES4TE holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).
  • 1.3 cm deeper depth
    Siemens SN43ES4TE is deeper than the average dishwasher (57.3 cm vs 56 cm).
  • Uses a different motor type
    Siemens SN43ES4TE 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 SN43ES4TE uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.brushless vs inverter
  • 1 fewer place settings
    Siemens SN43ES4TE holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).
    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

    Siemens SN43ES4TE holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).13 vs 14
  • 1.3 cm deeper depth
    Siemens SN43ES4TE is deeper than the average dishwasher (57.3 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 SN43ES4TE is deeper than the average dishwasher (57.3 cm vs 56 cm).57.3 cm vs 56 cm
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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
amazon
3.8
60 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about Siemens SN43ES04TE?

  • High energy efficiency with a Class B rating, keeping electricity costs down
  • Excellent drying results due to the autoOpen dry feature that automatically opens the door at the end of the cycle
  • Time-saving varioSpeed Plus function cleans and dries dishes up to three times faster
  • Convenient remote monitoring and voice control integration via the Home Connect smartphone app
  • Flexible loading space options thanks to the height-adjustable rackMatic top basket and customizable racks
  • Effective sanitization performance through the hygienePlus cycle and intensive 70 degree program
  • Reliable water protection safety mechanism provided by the built-in aquaStop system

What customers dislike about Siemens SN43ES04TE?

  • The maximum noise level of 44 decibels is considered relatively loud for some open-plan kitchen setups
  • The standard Eco mode cycle takes a long time to fully complete washing and drying
  • Lacks a dedicated gentle or specialized care cycle for delicate glassware and fragile items
  • The initial purchase price can be higher compared to entry-level dishwasher alternatives
  • The physical installation requires very precise leveling and accurate cabinet measurements to fit correctly

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