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Siemens SR45ZS11ME iQ500 Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£690No. of place settings:10Energy efficiency class:CNoise level:43 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

Siemens SR45ZS11ME iQ500 Review: Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.1

Overall score

Score
8.1/ 10
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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 distribution
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â–² Better than 64% of models
Score components

80%

7.9

Technical score

20%

8.9

User score

â–²Better than 64% of dishwashers
7.9

Technical score

Technical score
7.9/ 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
â–² Better than 56% of models
Score components

35%

8.5

Performance

30%

8.4

Features

25%

6.7

Programmes

10%

7.4

Design

â–²Better than 56% of dishwashers
8.9

User score

User score
8.9/ 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.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

70%

9.6

User ratings

30%

7.2

Number of reviews

Based on 30 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
★Better than 92% of dishwashers
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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Siemens SR45ZS11ME iQ500

Technical score
Technical score
7.9/ 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
â–² Better than 56% of models
Score components:

35%

8.5

Performance

30%

8.4

Features

25%

6.7

Programmes

10%

7.4

Design

7.9
User score
User score
8.9/ 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
★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

70%

9.6

User ratings

30%

7.2

Number of reviews

Based on 30 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.9
Popularity
Popularity
7.2/ 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
â–² Better than 76% of models
Popularity:
Siemens SR45ZS11ME iQ500 has a popularity score of 7.2 points, which is higher than 75.9% of products in this category.
7.2
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 10
✕
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
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components:

60%

8.1

Overall score

40%

6.9

Price

7.7
Energy efficiency class
C
Energy efficiency class
C
â–² 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
â–² 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
â–² 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
B
Noise emission class
B
â–² Better than 45% of models
This dishwasher has noise-emission class B, better than that of 44.6% of dishwashers and the same as that of 54.1% of dishwashers.
Energy consumption per cycle
0.65 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.65 kWh
â–² Better than 71% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.65 kWh; it is lower than that of 70.7% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 5.9% of the dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
5
No. of wash programs
5
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <5 – >10
The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is 5; it is lower than that of 77.9% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 18.8% 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
90 min
Quick wash time
90 min
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Market range: <28 min – >60 min
This dishwasher completes the quick programme in 90 min; it is longer than that of 99.3% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the programme on 0.7% of the dishwashers.
Eco wash time
210 min
Eco wash time
210 min
â–² Better than 76% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 210 min; it is shorter than that of 76.4% 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
â–² 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
no
Automatic door opening
no
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
This dishwasher does not have an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 65.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
Touch screen
no
Touch screen
no
â–¼ 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
â–² 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
â–² 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
â–² 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-in
No. of place settings
10
No. of place settings
10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Market range: <10 – >15
The number of place settings on this dishwasher is 10; it is lower than that of 82.5% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 9.2% of the dishwashers.
Cutlery basket
no
Cutlery basket
no
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
This dishwasher does not have a cutlery basket. Overall, 57.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
Height adjustable top basket
yes
Height adjustable top basket
yes
â–² 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
â–² Better than 10% of models
This dishwasher has a digital display. Overall, 90.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Siemens SR45ZS11ME iQ500 vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Self-cleaning filter system
    yes
    â–² 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 voice control
    Voice control
    yes
    â–² 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
    â–² 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.
  • 0.1 kWh less energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.65 kWh
    â–² Better than 71% 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).
    0.65 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 1 more wash temperatures
    No. of wash temperatures
    5
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <3 – >8
    The number of wash temperatures on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (5 vs 4).
    5 vs 4
  • 25 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    210 min
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (210 min vs 235 min).
    210 min vs 235 min
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    C
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This dishwasher has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).
    C vs D
  • 7.17x more popular
    Siemens SR45ZS11ME iQ500 is more popular than the average dishwasher (7.17 vs 1).
    7.17 vs 1
  • 10.9% higher user score
    User score
    8.9/ 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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    Siemens SR45ZS11ME iQ500
    the average dishwasher
    Siemens SR45ZS11ME iQ500 has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (8.87 vs 8.000).
    8.87 vs 8
  • 0.1 kWh less energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.65 kWh
    â–² Better than 71% 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).
    0.65 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 1 more wash temperatures
    No. of wash temperatures
    5
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <3 – >8
    The number of wash temperatures on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (5 vs 4).
    5 vs 4
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    C
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This dishwasher has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).
    C vs D
  • 1 dB quieter
    Noise level
    43 dB
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is quieter than the average dishwasher (43 dB vs 44 dB).
    43 dB vs 44 dB
  • 25 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    210 min
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (210 min vs 235 min).
    210 min vs 235 min
  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Self-cleaning filter system
    yes
    â–² 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
    â–² 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
    â–² 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 an interior light
    Interior light
    yes
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This dishwasher has an interior light, while the average dishwasher does not have an interior light. Overall, 13.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 0.25 m longer cable
    Cable length
    1.75 m
    â–² 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
    â–² 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
  • 2.2% lighter
    Weight
    38.3 kg
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% lighter: this dishwasher is lighter than the average dishwasher (38.3 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    38.3 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • Motor type
    Motor type
    standard
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    This dishwasher uses standard as its motor type, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    standard vs inverter
  • No automatic door-opening feature
    Automatic door opening
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This dishwasher does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 65% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 4 fewer place settings
    No. of place settings
    10
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (10 vs 14).
    10 vs 14
  • 60 min longer quick programme
    Quick wash time
    90 min
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <28 min – >60 min
    This dishwasher has a longer quick programme than the average dishwasher (90 min vs 30 min).
    90 min vs 30 min
  • No half-load option
    Half load option
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. Overall, 72.9% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No quiet wash programme
    Quiet wash program
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a quiet wash programme, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash programme. Overall, 62.3% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No cutlery basket
    Cutlery basket
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. Overall, 57.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 1 fewer wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    5
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (5 vs 6).
    5 vs 6
  • 64.3% more expensive
    Siemens SR45ZS11ME iQ500 is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£690 vs £420).
    £690 vs £420
  • 1.5% worse value for money
    Siemens SR45ZS11ME iQ500 offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (7.75 vs 7.9).
    7.75 vs 7.86
  • Motor type
    Motor type
    standard
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    This dishwasher uses standard as its motor type, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    standard vs inverter
  • 60 min longer quick programme
    Quick wash time
    90 min
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <28 min – >60 min
    This dishwasher has a longer quick programme than the average dishwasher (90 min vs 30 min).
    90 min vs 30 min
  • No half-load option
    Half load option
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. Overall, 72.9% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No quiet wash programme
    Quiet wash program
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a quiet wash programme, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash programme. Overall, 62.3% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 1 fewer wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    5
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (5 vs 6).
    5 vs 6
  • No automatic door-opening feature
    Automatic door opening
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This dishwasher does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 65% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 4 fewer place settings
    No. of place settings
    10
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (10 vs 14).
    10 vs 14
  • No cutlery basket
    Cutlery basket
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. Overall, 57.6% of dishwashers have this feature.

Third-party reviews

Based on 30 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Siemens SR45ZS11ME iQ500

  • Excellent cleaning performance that leaves dishes and glassware sparkling clean.
  • Whisper-quiet operation during wash cycles.
  • Highly efficient Zeolith drying technology that completely dries dishes, including plastic items.
  • Impressive capacity and flexible loading options for a slim 45 cm dishwasher, featuring a height-adjustable upper basket.
  • Convenient smart control and customizability via the Home Connect mobile application.
  • Time-saving varioSpeed Plus function that significantly reduces cycle duration.

What we don't like about Siemens SR45ZS11ME iQ500

  • Eco mode programs have a very long duration.
  • High initial purchase price compared to standard models.
  • Expensive out-of-warranty repair and replacement part costs.
  • Precise installation measurements are required, which may require minor adjustments to existing cabinetry.

Verdict

The Siemens SR45ZS11ME iQ500 is a 45 cm slimline built-under dishwasher featuring a 10 place setting capacity, a quiet 43 dB noise level, and a Class C energy efficiency rating consuming 9.5 liters of water and 59 kWh of energy per 100 eco cycles. Main pros include its advanced Zeolith drying system for superior moisture conversion, smart home integration via the Home Connect app, a flexible varioDrawer third-loading level with a 3-stage rackMatic adjustable upper basket, and a fast varioSpeed Plus cycle modifier. On the downside, its compact slimline width limits large multi-cookware loading compared to standard 60 cm models, and the comprehensive 3.5-hour runtime of its most efficient Eco 50°C program can feel overly lengthy.

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