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  • Avg. price: ~£840
  • No. of place settings: 13
  • Energy efficiency class: A
  • Noise level: 44 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Siemens SN55YS00AE review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.8

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%

8.8

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Excellent
8.8

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%

9.0

Performance

30.0%

9.6

Features

25.0%

7.5

Programmes

10.0%

8.6

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%

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Popularity

  • 9.1
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    8.3

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    10

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    7.4

    Noise level

    10.0%

    8.2

    No. of place settings

  • 8.3
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    7.4

    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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Best prices in UK

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Verdict

The Siemens SN55YS00AE iQ500 is a 60 cm wide, partially integrated smart dishwasher featuring a 13 place setting capacity, a 44 dB operating noise level, and a highly efficient Class A energy rating with a consumption of 54 kWh per 100 cycles and 9.5 liters of water per Eco cycle. Main pros include its advanced Zeolith drying technology paired with autoOpen dry functionality for energy-saving, spotless performance, flexible basket organization, and integrated Home Connect Wi-Fi support with a varioSpeed Plus option to accelerate cycles. On the downside, the dishwasher lacks a fully seamless aesthetic since the custom front kitchen panel is not included, and some user feedback notes a lengthy standard Eco program duration of nearly five hours along with mixed reviews on long-term hardware reliability.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Siemens SN55YS00AE

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

8.8
Siemens SN55YS0AE has a technical score of 8.76 points, which is higher than 91.4% 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 SN55YS0AE 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%

8.8

Overall score

40.0%

6.1

Price

8.0
Siemens SN55YS0AE has a quality-to-price ratio of 8 points, which is higher than 56.5% 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 SN55YS0AE 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 SN55YS0AE 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 SN55YS0AE 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 SN55YS0AE 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

0.54 kWh
Siemens SN55YS0AE uses 0.54 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 SN55YS0AE 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 SN55YS0AE 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 SN55YS0AE 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 SN55YS0AE 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

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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 SN55YS0AE 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 SN55YS0AE 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 SN55YS0AE 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 SN55YS0AE 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 SN55YS0AE 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

semi-integrated
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 SN55YS0AE 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 SN55YS0AE 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 SN55YS0AE 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 SN55YS0AE has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Siemens SN55YS00AE vs the average dishwasher

  • Better energy efficiency class
    Siemens SN55YS0AE 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 SN55YS0AE has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (A vs D).A vs D
  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Siemens SN55YS0AE has a self-cleaning filter system, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-cleaning filter system. 33.8% of dishwashers have a self-cleaning filter system.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Self-cleaning filter system.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: HIGH

    Siemens SN55YS0AE has a self-cleaning filter system, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-cleaning filter system. 33.8% of dishwashers have a self-cleaning filter system.
  • 0.21 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Siemens SN55YS0AE 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 SN55YS0AE uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.5 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.54 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Siemens SN55YS0AE 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 SN55YS0AE supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • 1 more wash temperatures
    Siemens SN55YS0AE offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (5 vs 4).
    What it is: This attribute refers to No. of wash temperatures.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare No. of wash temperatures across dishwashers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Siemens SN55YS0AE offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (5 vs 4).5 vs 4
  • 1 min shorter quick wash time
    Siemens SN55YS0AE 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 SN55YS0AE finishes the quick wash sooner than the average dishwasher (29 min vs 30 min).29 min vs 30 min
  • Has an interior light
    Siemens SN55YS0AE has an interior light, while the average dishwasher does not have an interior light. 13.2% of dishwashers have an interior light.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Interior light.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Siemens SN55YS0AE has an interior light, while the average dishwasher does not have an interior light. 13.2% of dishwashers have an interior light.
  • 0.25 m longer cable length
    Siemens SN55YS0AE 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 SN55YS0AE has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).1.75 m vs 1.5 m
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Siemens SN55YS0AE has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (A vs D).
  • 0.21 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Siemens SN55YS0AE uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.5 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • 1 more wash temperatures
    Siemens SN55YS0AE offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (5 vs 4).
  • 1 min shorter quick wash time
    Siemens SN55YS0AE finishes the quick wash sooner than the average dishwasher (29 min vs 30 min).
  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Siemens SN55YS0AE has a self-cleaning filter system, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-cleaning filter system. 33.8% of dishwashers have a self-cleaning filter system.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Siemens SN55YS0AE supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • Has an interior light
    Siemens SN55YS0AE has an interior light, while the average dishwasher does not have an interior light. 13.2% of dishwashers have an interior light.
  • 0.25 m longer cable length
    Siemens SN55YS0AE has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).
  • Has a self-latching door
    Siemens SN55YS0AE has a self-latching door, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-latching door. 10.2% of dishwashers have a self-latching door.
  • 0.1 m longer supply hose length
    Siemens SN55YS0AE has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).

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Overall
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Programmes
Features
Design
  • Uses a different motor type
    Siemens SN55YS0AE uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
  • 60 min longer Eco wash time
    Siemens SN55YS0AE takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (295 min vs 235 min).
  • 1 fewer place settings
    Siemens SN55YS0AE holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).
  • 1.3 cm deeper depth
    Siemens SN55YS0AE is deeper than the average dishwasher (57.3 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 2.6 kg heavier weight
    Siemens SN55YS0AE is heavier than the average dishwasher (41.7 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • Uses a different motor type
    Siemens SN55YS0AE 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 SN55YS0AE uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.brushless vs inverter
  • 60 min longer Eco wash time
    Siemens SN55YS0AE 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 SN55YS0AE takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (295 min vs 235 min).295 min vs 235 min
  • 1 fewer place settings
    Siemens SN55YS0AE 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 SN55YS0AE holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).13 vs 14
  • 2x more expensive
    Siemens SN55YS0AE is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£840 vs £420).
    Siemens SN55YS0AE is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£840 vs £420).£840 vs £420
  • 1.3 cm deeper depth
    Siemens SN55YS0AE 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 SN55YS0AE is deeper than the average dishwasher (57.3 cm vs 56 cm).57.3 cm vs 56 cm
  • 2.6 kg heavier weight
    Siemens SN55YS0AE is heavier than the average dishwasher (41.7 kg vs 39.1 kg).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Weight.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Weight across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Siemens SN55YS0AE is heavier than the average dishwasher (41.7 kg vs 39.1 kg).41.7 kg vs 39.1 kg
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Siemens SN55YS00AE?

  • Excellent drying performance due to Zeolith technology, which efficiently dries plastic items
  • Highly energy-efficient operation with an Energy Class A rating
  • Whisper-quiet performance during wash cycles
  • Convenient smart controls and remote operation via the Home Connect app
  • Thorough cleaning results that leave dishes and glassware sparkling clean
  • Flexible loading options with adjustable upper basket height (rackMatic) and foldable tines

What customers dislike about Siemens SN55YS00AE?

  • Eco mode takes a very long time to complete a single cycle
  • High upfront purchase cost compared to entry-level dishwashers
  • Interior rack layouts can feel less intuitive or more difficult to stack for some users
  • Out-of-warranty repair costs and official replacement parts can be quite expensive

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