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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£660
  • Avg. price in US: ~$890
  • No. of place settings: 14
  • Energy efficiency class: B
  • Noise level: 40 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Siemens SN65ZX17CE 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%

9.3

Performance

30.0%

8.6

Features

25.0%

8.4

Programmes

10.0%

8.2

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

  • 9.3
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    8.6

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    10

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    9.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    10

    Noise level

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

  • 9.3
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    10

    Noise level

    20.0%

    8.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    9.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    8.6

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £660

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All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The Siemens iQ500 SN65ZX17CE is a standard 60cm fully integrated dishwasher with a generous capacity of 14 place settings, operating at an exceptionally quiet max noise level of 40 dB. This Class B energy-efficient appliance features an eco-program consumption rate of 9 liters of water and 0.65 kWh of electricity per wash cycle. Its primary highlights include an advanced Zeolith drying system for optimal moisture absorption, flexible flexComfort baskets with a dedicated glassZone protection area, a built-in cutlery drawer, an interactive timeLight floor projection, and smart ecosystem compatibility via the Home Connect app. However, as a fully integrated model, it lacks an exterior front panel, which must be purchased separately, and its premium smart technologies come with a higher initial retail price point compared to basic alternative models.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Siemens SN65ZX17CE

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 SN65ZX17CE has a technical score of 8.75 points, which is higher than 91.2% 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 SN65ZX17CE 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%

7.0

Price

8.2
Siemens SN65ZX17CE has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.2 points, which is higher than 70.9% 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 SN65ZX17CE 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 SN65ZX17CE 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 SN65ZX17CE 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 SN65ZX17CE 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

0.645 kWh
Siemens SN65ZX17CE uses 0.645 kWh per cycle, which is lower than that of 70.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 5.9% 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

7
Siemens SN65ZX17CE offers 7 wash programs, which is more than that of 52.4% of dishwashers and equal to that of 11.6% 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 SN65ZX17CE 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

35 min
Siemens SN65ZX17CE completes its quick wash in 35 min, which is longer than that of 66.8% of dishwashers and equal to that of 2.6% 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

215 min
Siemens SN65ZX17CE completes its Eco wash in 215 min, which is shorter than that of 68.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 7.6% 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 SN65ZX17CE 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 SN65ZX17CE 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 SN65ZX17CE 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 SN65ZX17CE 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 SN65ZX17CE 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 SN65ZX17CE 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

fully 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

14
Siemens SN65ZX17CE holds 14 place settings, which is more than that of 44.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 43.7% 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 SN65ZX17CE 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 SN65ZX17CE 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 SN65ZX17CE has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Siemens SN65ZX17CE vs the average dishwasher

  • Better energy efficiency class
    Siemens SN65ZX17CE 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 SN65ZX17CE has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs D).B vs D
  • 4 dB lower noise level
    Siemens SN65ZX17CE has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (40 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 SN65ZX17CE has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (40 dB vs 44 dB).40 dB vs 44 dB
  • 2 more wash temperatures
    Siemens SN65ZX17CE offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (6 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 SN65ZX17CE offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (6 vs 4).6 vs 4
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Siemens SN65ZX17CE 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 SN65ZX17CE 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 SN65ZX17CE 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 SN65ZX17CE uses less water per cycle than the average dishwasher (9 L vs 9.5 L).9 L vs 9.5 L
  • 0.11 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Siemens SN65ZX17CE 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 SN65ZX17CE uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.6 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.645 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • Has an interior light
    Siemens SN65ZX17CE 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 SN65ZX17CE 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 SN65ZX17CE 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 SN65ZX17CE 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 SN65ZX17CE has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs D).
  • 4 dB lower noise level
    Siemens SN65ZX17CE has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (40 dB vs 44 dB).
  • 2 more wash temperatures
    Siemens SN65ZX17CE offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (6 vs 4).
  • 0.11 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Siemens SN65ZX17CE 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 SN65ZX17CE uses less water per cycle than the average dishwasher (9 L vs 9.5 L).
  • 140 L/year lower annual water consumption
    Siemens SN65ZX17CE uses less water annually than the average dishwasher (2520 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
  • 20 min shorter Eco wash time
    Siemens SN65ZX17CE finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (215 min vs 235 min).
  • 1 more wash programs
    Siemens SN65ZX17CE offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (7 vs 6).
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Siemens SN65ZX17CE supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • Has an interior light
    Siemens SN65ZX17CE 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 SN65ZX17CE has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).
  • 0.1 m longer supply hose length
    Siemens SN65ZX17CE has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).
  • 0.5 cm shorter height
    Siemens SN65ZX17CE is shorter than the average dishwasher (81.5 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 1 cm shallower depth
    Siemens SN65ZX17CE is shallower than the average dishwasher (55 cm vs 56 cm).

Total
Overall
Performance
Programmes
Features
Design
  • Uses a different motor type
    Siemens SN65ZX17CE uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
  • 5 min longer quick wash time
    Siemens SN65ZX17CE takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (35 min vs 30 min).
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    Siemens SN65ZX17CE does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
  • Does not have a child lock
    Siemens SN65ZX17CE does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
  • 7.2 kg heavier weight
    Siemens SN65ZX17CE is heavier than the average dishwasher (46.3 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • Uses a different motor type
    Siemens SN65ZX17CE 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 SN65ZX17CE uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.brushless vs inverter
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    Siemens SN65ZX17CE 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 SN65ZX17CE does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
  • Does not have a child lock
    Siemens SN65ZX17CE does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Child lock.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Siemens SN65ZX17CE does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
  • 5 min longer quick wash time
    Siemens SN65ZX17CE takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (35 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 SN65ZX17CE takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (35 min vs 30 min).35 min vs 30 min
  • 7.2 kg heavier weight
    Siemens SN65ZX17CE is heavier than the average dishwasher (46.3 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 SN65ZX17CE is heavier than the average dishwasher (46.3 kg vs 39.1 kg).46.3 kg vs 39.1 kg
  • 57.1% more expensive
    Siemens SN65ZX17CE is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£660 vs £420).
    Siemens SN65ZX17CE is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£660 vs £420).£660 vs £420
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Siemens SN65ZX17CE?

  • Excellent drying performance on all items, including tricky plastics, thanks to the Zeolith drying technology.
  • Extremely quiet operation at 40 dB, making it ideal for open-plan kitchens and open living areas.
  • Very clean washing results, even when utilizing the short or quick wash cycles.
  • Convenient timeLight feature that projects the remaining cycle time and program status directly onto the kitchen floor.
  • Highly flexible loading options due to the adjustable rackMatic top basket, varioCutlery drawer, and flexComfort basket design.
  • Good smart home integration and remote control functionality through the Home Connect app.
  • Premium internal design features such as the emotionLight interior illumination and a dedicated glassZone for fragile glassware.

What customers dislike about Siemens SN65ZX17CE?

  • High initial purchase price, though many users note that the build quality justifies the expense.
  • Standard eco and intensive cycles can have long program run times.
  • The basket rails and rollers can feel slightly loose, wobbly, or less robust compared to older generations.
  • The tablet dispensing compartment is somewhat small and tight to load.
  • Some users report that the instruction manual can be difficult to interpret for advanced settings.

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