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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£430
  • Avg. price in US: ~$480
  • No. of place settings: 13
  • Energy efficiency class: C
  • Noise level: 46 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Siemens SN43HW03TE 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%

8.2

Performance

30.0%

9.3

Features

25.0%

7.9

Programmes

10.0%

8.3

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

  • 7.6
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    6.4

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    10

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    8.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    4.9

    Noise level

    10.0%

    8.2

    No. of place settings

  • 6.0
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    4.9

    Noise level

    20.0%

    6.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    8.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    6.4

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    8.2

    No. of place settings

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £430

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Verdict

The Siemens SN43HW03TE is a 60 cm wide, under-counter iQ300 smart dishwasher featuring a 13 place setting capacity, a Polinox plastic base tub, and a durable iQdrive motor. Operating at a moderate 46 dB noise level (Class C), it delivers an energy efficiency rating of Class C, consuming 74 kWh per 100 cycles and 9.0 liters of water per eco cycle. Main pros include its flexible varioFlex basket system with a 3-level rackMatic height-adjustable top basket, extensive Home Connect Wi-Fi integration supporting smartStart and voice control, a lifetime aquaStop water protection warranty, and time-saving features like varioSpeed Plus which speeds up wash times by up to three times. On the downside, the unit relies on a standard heat exchanger drying system rather than advanced Zeolith technology, lacks a dedicated third cutlery drawer (using a traditional cutlery basket instead), and some users note a slightly weaker drying performance on certain cycles.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Siemens SN43HW03TE

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 SN43HW3TE has a technical score of 8.47 points, which is higher than 80.4% 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 SN43HW3TE 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%

8.3

Price

8.4
Siemens SN43HW3TE has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.4 points, which is higher than 85.2% 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

C
Siemens SN43HW3TE has energy efficiency class C, which is better than that of 53.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 20.8% 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 SN43HW3TE 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 SN43HW3TE 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

C
Siemens SN43HW3TE has noise emission class C, which is worse than that of 55.5% of dishwashers and equal to that of 40.4% 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

0.736 kWh
Siemens SN43HW3TE uses 0.736 kWh per cycle, which is lower than that of 59.5% of dishwashers and equal to that of 3.4% 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 SN43HW3TE 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 SN43HW3TE 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 SN43HW3TE 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

295 min
Siemens SN43HW3TE completes its Eco wash in 295 min, which is longer than that of 91.5% of dishwashers and equal to that of 5.2% 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 SN43HW3TE 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

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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 SN43HW3TE 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 SN43HW3TE 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 SN43HW3TE 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 SN43HW3TE 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 SN43HW3TE 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 SN43HW3TE 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 SN43HW3TE 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 SN43HW3TE has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Siemens SN43HW03TE vs the average dishwasher

  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Siemens SN43HW3TE 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 SN43HW3TE supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • 0.5 L lower water usage per cycle
    Siemens SN43HW3TE 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 SN43HW3TE 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 SN43HW3TE 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 SN43HW3TE finishes the quick wash sooner than the average dishwasher (29 min vs 30 min).29 min vs 30 min
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Siemens SN43HW3TE has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C 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 SN43HW3TE has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).C vs D
  • 0.25 m longer cable length
    Siemens SN43HW3TE 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 SN43HW3TE 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 SN43HW3TE 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 SN43HW3TE 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 SN43HW3TE 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 SN43HW3TE has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).1.65 m vs 1.55 m
  • 0.5 cm shorter height
    Siemens SN43HW3TE is shorter than the average dishwasher (81.5 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 SN43HW3TE is shorter than the average dishwasher (81.5 cm vs 82 cm).81.5 cm vs 82 cm
  • 0.5 L lower water usage per cycle
    Siemens SN43HW3TE uses less water per cycle than the average dishwasher (9 L vs 9.5 L).
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Siemens SN43HW3TE has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).
  • 140 L/year lower annual water consumption
    Siemens SN43HW3TE uses less water annually than the average dishwasher (2520 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
  • 0.01 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Siemens SN43HW3TE uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.7 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • 1 min shorter quick wash time
    Siemens SN43HW3TE finishes the quick wash sooner than the average dishwasher (29 min vs 30 min).
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Siemens SN43HW3TE 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 SN43HW3TE has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).
  • 0.1 m longer supply hose length
    Siemens SN43HW3TE has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).
  • 0.5 cm shorter height
    Siemens SN43HW3TE is shorter than the average dishwasher (81.5 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 4.7 kg lighter weight
    Siemens SN43HW3TE is lighter than the average dishwasher (34.4 kg vs 39.1 kg).

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Overall
Performance
Programmes
Features
Design
  • Uses a different motor type
    Siemens SN43HW3TE uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
  • Worse noise emission class
    Siemens SN43HW3TE has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
  • 2 dB higher noise level
    Siemens SN43HW3TE has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).
  • 60 min longer Eco wash time
    Siemens SN43HW3TE takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (295 min vs 235 min).
  • 1 fewer place settings
    Siemens SN43HW3TE holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).
  • 1.3 cm deeper depth
    Siemens SN43HW3TE is deeper than the average dishwasher (57.3 cm vs 56 cm).
  • Uses a different motor type
    Siemens SN43HW3TE 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 SN43HW3TE uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.brushless vs inverter
  • Worse noise emission class
    Siemens SN43HW3TE has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
    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

    Siemens SN43HW3TE has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).C vs B
  • 60 min longer Eco wash time
    Siemens SN43HW3TE takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (295 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 SN43HW3TE takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (295 min vs 235 min).295 min vs 235 min
  • 2 dB higher noise level
    Siemens SN43HW3TE has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (46 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 SN43HW3TE has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).46 dB vs 44 dB
  • 1 fewer place settings
    Siemens SN43HW3TE 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 SN43HW3TE holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).13 vs 14
  • 1.3 cm deeper depth
    Siemens SN43HW3TE 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 SN43HW3TE is deeper than the average dishwasher (57.3 cm vs 56 cm).57.3 cm vs 56 cm
  • 2.4% more expensive
    Siemens SN43HW3TE is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£430 vs £420).
    Siemens SN43HW3TE is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£430 vs £420).£430 vs £420
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What customers like about Siemens SN43HW03TE?

  • Excellent cleaning performance that leaves dishes and glasses sparkling clean.
  • Smart connectivity via the Home Connect app allows for easy remote control, status tracking, and voice assistant integration.
  • The varioSpeed Plus function significantly cuts down the duration of wash programs by up to 66%.
  • Highly flexible loading options due to the varioFlex basket layout and adjustable rackMatic upper basket height.
  • Durable, reliable, and energy-efficient operation powered by the brushless iQdrive motor.
  • Effective hygiene-certified settings like the Intensive 70°C and Machine Care programs.

What customers dislike about Siemens SN43HW03TE?

  • Standard operating noise level sits around 46 dB, which some users find slightly noticeable compared to ultra-silent premium models.
  • It only holds a Class C energy efficiency rating, which means it consumes more power than top-tier Class A alternatives.
  • Standard Eco mode cycles can take a long time to complete a full wash.
  • Out-of-warranty manufacturer repairs and official replacement parts can be quite expensive.

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