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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£680
  • Avg. price in US: ~$860
  • No. of place settings: 14
  • Energy efficiency class: A
  • Noise level: 42 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Siemens SX65EX22CE review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.6

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%

8.6

Technical Score

20.0%

?

User score

Excellent
8.6

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%

9.5

Performance

30.0%

8.7

Features

25.0%

7.4

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%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 10
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    10

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    10

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    10

    Noise level

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

  • 9.6
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    10

    Noise level

    20.0%

    8.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    10

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    10

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £680

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All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The Siemens iQ500 SX65EX22CE is a fully integrated, 60cm wide XXL built-in dishwasher offering a 14 place setting capacity and dimensions of 86.5 x 59.8 x 55 cm. It features a top-tier Class A energy efficiency rating with a low consumption of 54 kWh per 100 Eco cycles, a 9-liter water usage per cycle, and a quiet 42 dB operating noise level (Class B). Main advantages include the customizable flexComfort basket system with a 3-stage rackMatic adjustable upper basket, a dedicated glassZone, a varioDrawer cutlery tray, Wi-Fi connectivity via the Home Connect app, timeLight floor projection, and eco-friendly autoOpen dry technology. However, notable drawbacks include a lengthy 4:30 hour runtime for the standard Eco program and the omission of a matching custom furniture front panel from the standard delivery pack.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Siemens SX65EX22CE

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%

?

Features

25.0%

?

Programmes

10.0%

?

Design

8.6
Siemens SX65EX22CE has a technical score of 8.6 points, which is higher than 85.8% 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 SX65EX22CE 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%

8.6

Overall score

40.0%

6.9

Price

8.1
Siemens SX65EX22CE has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.1 points, which is higher than 63.9% 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

A
Siemens SX65EX22CE 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 SX65EX22CE 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

B
Siemens SX65EX22CE has drying efficiency class B, which is worse than that of 98.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 0.7% 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 SX65EX22CE 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 SX65EX22CE 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

7
Siemens SX65EX22CE 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 SX65EX22CE 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

60 min
Siemens SX65EX22CE completes its quick wash in 60 min, which is longer than that of 76.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 19.9% 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

270 min
Siemens SX65EX22CE completes its Eco wash in 270 min, which is longer than that of 77.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 9.2% 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 SX65EX22CE 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 SX65EX22CE 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 SX65EX22CE 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 SX65EX22CE 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 SX65EX22CE 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 SX65EX22CE 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 SX65EX22CE 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

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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 SX65EX22CE 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 SX65EX22CE has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Siemens SX65EX22CE vs the average dishwasher

  • Better energy efficiency class
    Siemens SX65EX22CE 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 SX65EX22CE has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (A vs D).A vs D
  • 0.21 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Siemens SX65EX22CE 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 SX65EX22CE uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.5 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.54 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 2 more wash temperatures
    Siemens SX65EX22CE 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 SX65EX22CE offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (6 vs 4).6 vs 4
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Siemens SX65EX22CE 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 SX65EX22CE supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • 2 dB lower noise level
    Siemens SX65EX22CE has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (42 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 SX65EX22CE has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (42 dB vs 44 dB).42 dB vs 44 dB
  • Supports voice control
    Siemens SX65EX22CE supports voice control, while the average dishwasher does not support voice control. 39.8% of dishwashers support voice control.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Voice control.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Siemens SX65EX22CE supports voice control, while the average dishwasher does not support voice control. 39.8% of dishwashers support voice control.
  • 0.5 L lower water usage per cycle
    Siemens SX65EX22CE 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 SX65EX22CE uses less water per cycle than the average dishwasher (9 L vs 9.5 L).9 L vs 9.5 L
  • Has an interior light
    Siemens SX65EX22CE 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 SX65EX22CE has an interior light, while the average dishwasher does not have an interior light. 13.2% of dishwashers have an interior light.
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Siemens SX65EX22CE has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (A vs D).
  • 0.21 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Siemens SX65EX22CE uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.5 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • 2 more wash temperatures
    Siemens SX65EX22CE offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (6 vs 4).
  • 2 dB lower noise level
    Siemens SX65EX22CE has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (42 dB vs 44 dB).
  • 0.5 L lower water usage per cycle
    Siemens SX65EX22CE uses less water per cycle than the average dishwasher (9 L vs 9.5 L).
  • 140 L/year lower annual water consumption
    Siemens SX65EX22CE uses less water annually than the average dishwasher (2520 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
  • 1 more wash programs
    Siemens SX65EX22CE offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (7 vs 6).
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Siemens SX65EX22CE supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • Supports voice control
    Siemens SX65EX22CE supports voice control, while the average dishwasher does not support voice control. 39.8% of dishwashers support voice control.
  • Has an interior light
    Siemens SX65EX22CE 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 SX65EX22CE has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.5 m).
  • 0.1 m longer supply hose length
    Siemens SX65EX22CE has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.55 m).
  • 1 cm shallower depth
    Siemens SX65EX22CE is shallower than the average dishwasher (55 cm vs 56 cm).

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Overall
Performance
Programmes
Features
Design
  • Uses a different motor type
    Siemens SX65EX22CE uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
  • Worse drying efficiency class
    Siemens SX65EX22CE has a worse drying efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs A).
  • 30 min longer quick wash time
    Siemens SX65EX22CE takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (60 min vs 30 min).
  • 35 min longer Eco wash time
    Siemens SX65EX22CE takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (270 min vs 235 min).
  • 4.5 cm taller height
    Siemens SX65EX22CE is taller than the average dishwasher (86.5 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 1.2 kg heavier weight
    Siemens SX65EX22CE is heavier than the average dishwasher (40.3 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • Uses a different motor type
    Siemens SX65EX22CE 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 SX65EX22CE uses brushless, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.brushless vs inverter
  • 30 min longer quick wash time
    Siemens SX65EX22CE takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (60 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 SX65EX22CE takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (60 min vs 30 min).60 min vs 30 min
  • Worse drying efficiency class
    Siemens SX65EX22CE has a worse drying efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs A).
    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

    Siemens SX65EX22CE has a worse drying efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs A).B vs A
  • 35 min longer Eco wash time
    Siemens SX65EX22CE takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (270 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 SX65EX22CE takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (270 min vs 235 min).270 min vs 235 min
  • 4.5 cm taller height
    Siemens SX65EX22CE is taller than the average dishwasher (86.5 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 SX65EX22CE is taller than the average dishwasher (86.5 cm vs 82 cm).86.5 cm vs 82 cm
  • 61.9% more expensive
    Siemens SX65EX22CE is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£680 vs £420).
    Siemens SX65EX22CE is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£680 vs £420).£680 vs £420
  • 1.2 kg heavier weight
    Siemens SX65EX22CE is heavier than the average dishwasher (40.3 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 SX65EX22CE is heavier than the average dishwasher (40.3 kg vs 39.1 kg).40.3 kg vs 39.1 kg
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What customers like about Siemens SX65EX22CE?

  • Excellent energy efficiency with an Energy Class A rating
  • Extremely quiet operation at a noise level of only 42 dB
  • Ample loading capacity with space for 14 place settings
  • Convenient control and smart scheduling via the Home Connect app
  • Effective autoOpen dry system that naturally enhances drying results
  • Flexible basket arrangement with the height-adjustable rackMatic and flexComfort systems
  • Time-saving varioSpeed Plus function that accelerates wash cycles
  • Useful floor light indicator (timeLight) projecting program status

What customers dislike about Siemens SX65EX22CE?

  • Eco mode takes a very long time to complete a full cycle (up to 270 minutes)
  • Higher initial purchase price compared to standard models
  • As an XXL model (86.5 cm height), it requires accurate measurement and may not fit standard kitchen counters without adjustment
  • The minimalist interface can make maintenance notifications (like low salt or rinse aid) easy to miss
  • Repair costs and replacement parts can be expensive once the warranty period expires

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