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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£570
  • Avg. price in US: ~$710
  • No. of place settings: 13
  • Energy efficiency class: A
  • Noise level: 42 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Siemens SN43ES28AE review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.9

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%

8.7

Technical Score

20.0%

9.7

User score

Excellent
8.7

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%

9.3

Performance

30.0%

8.6

Features

25.0%

8.3

Programmes

10.0%

7.9

Design

Excellent
9.7

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%

9.6

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.8
(11)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

Exceptional
  • 9.8
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    10

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    10

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    10

    Noise level

    10.0%

    8.2

    No. of place settings

  • 9.4
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    10

    Noise level

    20.0%

    8.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    10

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    10

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    8.2

    No. of place settings

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Verdict

The Siemens SN43ES28AE is an iQ300 built-under smart dishwasher designed for 3-4 person households, offering a 13 place-setting capacity and exceptionally high resource efficiency. Key features include an A energy rating, an ultra-quiet 42 dB noise level, and a low water consumption of just 9 liters per cycle. Main pros consist of the autoOpen dry system for spotless, energy-saving drying, varioSpeed Plus for washing up to 3 times faster, and Home Connect capabilities that allow for smart Start and remote monitoring. On the downside, this model commands a higher initial investment, lacks a fully integrated front panel (requiring an external cabinet finish), and its Eco-program requires a lengthy runtime of 4.5 hours.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Siemens SN43ES28AE

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%

9.3

Performance

30.0%

8.6

Features

25.0%

8.3

Programmes

10.0%

7.9

Design

8.7
Siemens SN43ES28AE has a technical score of 8.73 points, which is higher than 90.1% 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%

9.6

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.8
(11)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

9.7
Siemens SN43ES28AE has a user score of 9.72 points, which is higher than 99.1% 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 SN43ES28AE 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%

8.9

Overall score

40.0%

7.5

Price

8.5
Siemens SN43ES28AE 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

A
Siemens SN43ES28AE has energy efficiency class A, which is better than that of 88.3% of dishwashers and equal to that of 11.8% 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 SN43ES28AE 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 SN43ES28AE 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 SN43ES28AE 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

0.535 kWh
Siemens SN43ES28AE uses 0.535 kWh per cycle, which is lower than that of 86.5% of dishwashers and equal to that of 8.8% 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 SN43ES28AE 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 SN43ES28AE 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 SN43ES28AE 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

270 min
Siemens SN43ES28AE completes its Eco wash in 270 min, which is longer than that of 77.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 9.2% 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

yes
Siemens SN43ES28AE has a delicate wash program. This feature is present in 59.9% of dishwashers.
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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 SN43ES28AE 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 SN43ES28AE 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 SN43ES28AE 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 SN43ES28AE 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 SN43ES28AE 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 SN43ES28AE 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

no
Siemens SN43ES28AE 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 SN43ES28AE 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 SN43ES28AE has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Siemens SN43ES28AE vs the average dishwasher

  • Better energy efficiency class
    Siemens SN43ES28AE has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (A 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 SN43ES28AE has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (A vs D).A vs D
  • 0.22 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Siemens SN43ES28AE uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.5 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 SN43ES28AE uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.5 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.535 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Siemens SN43ES28AE 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 SN43ES28AE supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • 2 dB lower noise level
    Siemens SN43ES28AE has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (42 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 SN43ES28AE has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (42 dB vs 44 dB).42 dB vs 44 dB
  • 0.5 L lower water usage per cycle
    Siemens SN43ES28AE 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 SN43ES28AE 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 SN43ES28AE 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 SN43ES28AE 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 SN43ES28AE 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 SN43ES28AE 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 SN43ES28AE 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 SN43ES28AE uses less water annually than the average dishwasher (2520 L/year vs 2660 L/year).2520 L/year vs 2660 L/year
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Siemens SN43ES28AE has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (A vs D).
  • 0.22 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Siemens SN43ES28AE uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.5 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • 2 dB lower noise level
    Siemens SN43ES28AE has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (42 dB vs 44 dB).
  • 0.5 L lower water usage per cycle
    Siemens SN43ES28AE uses less water per cycle than the average dishwasher (9 L vs 9.5 L).
  • 140 L/year lower annual water consumption
    Siemens SN43ES28AE uses less water annually than the average dishwasher (2520 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
  • 1 min shorter quick wash time
    Siemens SN43ES28AE finishes the quick wash sooner than the average dishwasher (29 min vs 30 min).
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Siemens SN43ES28AE 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 SN43ES28AE has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).
  • 0.1 m longer supply hose length
    Siemens SN43ES28AE has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).
  • 0.5 cm shorter height
    Siemens SN43ES28AE is shorter than the average dishwasher (81.5 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 3 kg lighter weight
    Siemens SN43ES28AE is lighter than the average dishwasher (36.1 kg vs 39.1 kg).

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Overall
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Programmes
Features
Design
  • Uses a different motor type
    Siemens SN43ES28AE uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
  • 35 min longer Eco wash time
    Siemens SN43ES28AE takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (270 min vs 235 min).
  • 1 fewer place settings
    Siemens SN43ES28AE holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    Siemens SN43ES28AE does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
  • 1.3 cm deeper depth
    Siemens SN43ES28AE is deeper than the average dishwasher (57.3 cm vs 56 cm).
  • Uses a different motor type
    Siemens SN43ES28AE 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 SN43ES28AE uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.brushless vs inverter
  • 1 fewer place settings
    Siemens SN43ES28AE 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 SN43ES28AE holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).13 vs 14
  • 35 min longer Eco wash time
    Siemens SN43ES28AE takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (270 min vs 235 min).
    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

    Siemens SN43ES28AE takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (270 min vs 235 min).270 min vs 235 min
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    Siemens SN43ES28AE 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 SN43ES28AE does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
  • 35.7% more expensive
    Siemens SN43ES28AE is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£570 vs £420).
    Siemens SN43ES28AE is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£570 vs £420).£570 vs £420
  • 1.3 cm deeper depth
    Siemens SN43ES28AE 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 SN43ES28AE 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
4.8
11 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about Siemens SN43ES28AE?

  • Excellent cleaning performance that leaves dishes and glassware sparkling clean
  • Highly energy and water efficient with a top-tier Class A energy rating
  • Very quiet operation during wash cycles, producing only 42 dB of noise
  • Convenient AutoOpen Dry feature automatically opens the door to improve drying results
  • Smart connectivity via the Home Connect app for remote control and monitoring
  • VarioSpeed Plus function allows for much faster rinsing and drying times when needed
  • Flexible basket system with an adjustable top rack making it easy to load

What customers dislike about Siemens SN43ES28AE?

  • The standard Eco program takes a long time to finish its cycle
  • Premium pricing makes it a more expensive upfront investment compared to entry-level brands
  • Out-of-warranty repair costs and official Siemens replacement parts can be expensive

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