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Siemens SN43HW03TE Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£430No. of place settings:13Energy efficiency class:CNoise level:46 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight 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

Score
8.5/ 10
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An overall evaluation of products in the Dishwashers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
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▲ Better than 82% of models
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80%

8.5

Technical score

20%

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User score

▲Better than 82% of dishwashers
8.5

Technical score

Technical score
8.5/ 10
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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.
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 81% of models
Score components

35%

8.2

Performance

30%

9.2

Features

25%

8.0

Programmes

10%

8.9

Design

▲Better than 81% of dishwashers
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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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.
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▼ Worse than 78% of models
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30%

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Best prices

    N/A~ £430

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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Siemens SN43HW03TE

Technical score
Technical score
8.5/ 10
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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
▲ Better than 81% of models
Score components:

35%

8.2

Performance

30%

9.2

Features

25%

8.0

Programmes

10%

8.9

Design

8.5
User score
User score
8.0/ 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
▼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Siemens SN43HW03TE has a popularity score of 1 point, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.4/ 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
▲ Better than 86% of models
Score components:

60%

8.5

Overall score

40%

8.3

Price

8.4
Energy efficiency class
C
Energy efficiency class
C
▲ Better than 54% of models
This dishwasher has energy efficiency class C, better than that of 53.9% of dishwashers and the same as that of 20.8% of dishwashers.
Washing efficiency class
A
Washing efficiency class
A
▲ 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
▲ 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
C
Noise emission class
C
▼ Worse than 55% of models
This dishwasher has noise-emission class C, worse than that of 55.5% of dishwashers and the same as that of 40.4% of dishwashers.
Energy consumption per cycle
0.736 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.736 kWh
▲ Better than 60% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.736 kWh; it is lower than that of 59.5% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 3.4% of the dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
6
No. of wash programs
6
▼ 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
▲ 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
295 min
Eco wash time
295 min
▼ Worse than 92% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 295 min; it is longer than that of 91.6% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 5.1% of the dishwashers.
Delicate wash program
yes
Delicate wash program
yes
▲ 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
?
Touch screen
no
Touch screen
no
▼ 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
▲ 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
▲ 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
▲ 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
built-under
No. of place settings
13
No. of place settings
13
▼ Worse than 55% of models
Market range: <10 – >15
The number of place settings on this dishwasher is 13; it is lower than that of 55.2% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 20.7% of the dishwashers.
Cutlery basket
yes
Cutlery basket
yes
▲ Better than 42% of models
This dishwasher has a cutlery basket. Overall, 57.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
Height adjustable top basket
yes
Height adjustable top basket
yes
▲ 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
▲ Better than 10% of models
This dishwasher has a digital display. Overall, 90.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Siemens SN43HW03TE vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Self-cleaning filter system
    yes
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    This dishwasher has a self-cleaning filter system, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-cleaning filter system. Overall, 34.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has Wi-Fi
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not have Wi-Fi. Overall, 43.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has a pause option
    Pause option
    yes
    ▲ Better than 55% of models
    This dishwasher has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. Overall, 45.4% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has voice control
    Voice control
    yes
    ▲ Better than 60% of models
    This dishwasher has voice control, while the average dishwasher does not have voice control. Overall, 40.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has a detergent-tablet counter in the app
    Detergent tablet counter (app)
    yes
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This dishwasher has a detergent-tablet counter in the app, while the average dishwasher does not have a detergent-tablet counter in the app. Overall, 39.5% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 0.5 L less water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    9 L
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <8.9 L – >11 L
    The water usage per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (9 L vs 9.5 L).
    9 L vs 9.5 L
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    C
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    This dishwasher has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).
    C vs D
  • 1 min shorter quick programme
    Quick wash time
    29 min
    ▲ 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
  • 7.2% better value for money
    Siemens SN43HW03TE offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.43 vs 7.9).
    8.43 vs 7.86
  • 0.5 L less water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    9 L
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <8.9 L – >11 L
    The water usage per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (9 L vs 9.5 L).
    9 L vs 9.5 L
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    C
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    This dishwasher has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).
    C vs D
  • 140 L/year less water consumption
    Annual water consumption
    2,520 L/year
    ▲ Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <2.2k L/year – >3.1k L/year
    The water consumption of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (2520 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    2,520 L/year vs 2,660 L/year
  • 0.01 kWh less energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.736 kWh
    ▲ Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (0.7 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.736 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • Has a pause option
    Pause option
    yes
    ▲ Better than 55% of models
    This dishwasher has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. Overall, 45.4% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 1 min shorter quick programme
    Quick wash time
    29 min
    ▲ 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
  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Self-cleaning filter system
    yes
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    This dishwasher has a self-cleaning filter system, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-cleaning filter system. Overall, 34.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has Wi-Fi
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not have Wi-Fi. Overall, 43.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has a detergent-tablet counter in the app
    Detergent tablet counter (app)
    yes
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This dishwasher has a detergent-tablet counter in the app, while the average dishwasher does not have a detergent-tablet counter in the app. Overall, 39.5% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has voice control
    Voice control
    yes
    ▲ Better than 60% of models
    This dishwasher has voice control, while the average dishwasher does not have voice control. Overall, 40.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 0.25 m longer cable
    Cable length
    1.75 m
    ▲ 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
  • 0.1 m longer supply hose
    Supply hose length
    1.65 m
    ▲ 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
  • 12.1% lighter
    Weight
    34.4 kg
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% lighter: this dishwasher is lighter than the average dishwasher (34.4 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    34.4 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • Motor type
    Motor type
    brushless
    ▼ Worse than 45% of models
    This dishwasher uses brushless as its motor type, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    brushless vs inverter
  • Worse noise-emission class
    Noise emission class
    C
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • 60 min longer Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    295 min
    ▼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a longer Eco programme than the average dishwasher (295 min vs 235 min).
    295 min vs 235 min
  • 2 dB louder
    Noise level
    46 dB
    ▼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).
    46 dB vs 44 dB
  • 1 fewer place settings
    No. of place settings
    13
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).
    13 vs 14
  • 2.4% more expensive
    Siemens SN43HW03TE is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£430 vs £420).
    £430 vs £420
  • 2.4% more expensive
    Siemens SN43HW03TE is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£430 vs £420).
    £430 vs £420
  • Motor type
    Motor type
    brushless
    ▼ Worse than 45% of models
    This dishwasher uses brushless as its motor type, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    brushless vs inverter
  • Worse noise-emission class
    Noise emission class
    C
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • 2 dB louder
    Noise level
    46 dB
    ▼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).
    46 dB vs 44 dB
  • 60 min longer Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    295 min
    ▼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a longer Eco programme than the average dishwasher (295 min vs 235 min).
    295 min vs 235 min
  • 1 fewer place settings
    No. of place settings
    13
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).
    13 vs 14

Third-party reviews

What we 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 we don't like 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.

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.

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