Dishwashers Put Through Their Paces by Stiftung Warentest
Top-Rated Dishwashers as Perceived by the Foundation
For the April 2025 issue of the "Test" magazine, consumer organization Stiftung Warentest scrutinized a dozen new dishwashers. The test subjects ranged from semi-integrated and fully integrated built-in appliances to freestanding dishwashers boasting a width of 60 centimeters each.
The test results: a surprising ten out of the 16 dishwashers were deemed worthy of praise. Models hailing from multiple product groups earned the "good" stamp of approval.
Among the built-in appliances, two Siemens dishwashers shared the crown as joint test winners. The standout freestanding dishwashers include the Bosch SMS6ZCI16E, which received the highest rating in its category.
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Washing dishes can be a therapeutic, enjoyable chore or a tedious, labor-intensive household task. For those tired of tackling dishes, investing in a dishwasher can be a wise choice. But is spending a bit more money worth it? Stiftung Warentest has the answers.
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Dishwashers Under the Magnifying Glass
In the spotlight this time are 16 diverse dishwashers. These include semi-integrated and fully integrated built-in appliances, as well as freestanding models. All devices tested are 60-centimeter-wide. The detailed findings of the test were published in the April 2025 issue of the "Test" magazine. The following factors were assessed during the comparison:
- Eco program
- Automatic program
- Quick program
- Handling
- Safety and processing
- Noise
No Bargains Among the Good Dishwashers
Fortunately, ten out of 16 dishwashers received the "good" rating. The remaining appliances are divided equally into three groups: "satisfactory" and "adequate" models. A noteworthy observation regarding pricing: None of the good dishwashers can be considered cheap. Any dishwashers with a price tag under 800 euros were only rated "satisfactory" or "adequate".
The Test Winners at Stiftung Warentest: The Best Dishwashers 2025
In the built-in appliance category, the fully integrated Siemens iQ700 SN87TX00CE and the semi-integrated Siemens iQ700 SN57TS00CE won the top spot, sharing the title of test winners with a respective "good" overall rating of 2.1. The freestanding Bosch Serie 6 SMS6ZCI16E outshone the competition with a "good" overall rating of 2.2.
The Siemens appliances impress with "good" partial grades in all test areas. The Bosch dishwasher stands out with "very good" results in the safety and processing (partial grade 1.3) and noise (partial grade 1.4) categories. In addition to "good" partial grades for the eco program and handling, the organization also awarded the appliance deductions for the automatic program and quick program, receiving only a "satisfactory" partial grade for each test area.
The Best Fully Integrated Dishwasher
Cliffnotes
- Quality Assessment by Stiftung Warentest: "good" (Grade: 2.1)
- Strengths: "good" in all test areas (Eco program, Auto program, Short program, Handling, Safety and Processing, Noise)
- Weaknesses: none
- Special Feature: most affordable model among test winners
Best Semi-Integrated Dishwasher
Cliffnotes
- Quality Assessment by Stiftung Warentest: "good" (Grade: 2.1)
- Strengths: "good" in all test areas (Eco program, Auto program, Short program, Handling, Safety and Processing, Noise)
- Weaknesses: none
Best Freestanding Dishwasher
Cliffnotes
- Quality Assessment by Stiftung Warentest: "good" (Grade: 2.2)
- Strengths: Safety and Processing as well as Noise each "very good", Eco program and Handling "good"
- Weaknesses: Auto and Short programs only "satisfactory"
- Special Feature: most affordable model among dishwashers
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