Bosch Series 6 SMS6TCW01G
Our verdict · The strongest all-rounder if you want genuinely dry dishes without hand-finishing, for less than a Miele.
Buy it if
Damp plastics and spotty glasses annoy you and you want the best drying short of Miele.
Skip it if
You want the newest current-line model or the drying premium is not worth the extra outlay over a Series 4.
Where to get it
Bosch Series 6 SMS6TCW01G
From ~£880
Indicative price at the time of review.
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The Series 6 SMS6TCW01G earns its place on drying. Bosch pairs a heat exchanger with zeolith mineral technology (marketed as PerfectDry), which the spec sheet credits with markedly better drying of plastics and glassware than standard condensation drying, the usual weak spot on cheaper machines. It is A-rated for energy, the top current class, uses 9.5 litres per eco cycle, takes 14 place settings and adds Home Connect app control, an Extra Clean Zone and a flexible Vario Drawer for cutlery. Indicative pricing sits around £880-£1,070 across UK retailers, several hundred pounds below the Miele. Note this is an end-of-line model that Bosch's own site now lists as no longer available, though it remains widely stocked; if you prefer a current-line machine, Bosch's current PerfectDry Series 6 (e.g. the SMS6ZCW10G) is the direct replacement. Versus the Series 4 below, you gain zeolith drying and A-rated efficiency but pay roughly £280-£470 more.
The good & the bad
Pros
- Zeolith-based PerfectDry, which Bosch's specs credit with much better drying than standard condensation systems
- Top A energy rating and modest 9.5-litre eco-cycle water use
- Home Connect app control, Extra Clean Zone and flexible Vario Drawer
Cons
- An end-of-line model that Bosch now lists as no longer available, so availability is being cleared
- Costs noticeably more than the Series 4 for gains that mainly show in drying
How it compares
| Pick | WATTB Score | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Miele G 7110 SC AutoDos | 92/100 | From ~£1,100 (indicative) | overall |
| 2.Bosch Series 6 SMS6TCW01GThis pick | 90/100 | From ~£880 (indicative) | drying performance |
| 3.Bosch Series 4 SMS4EMW06G | 87/100 | From ~£579 (indicative) | mid-range value |
| 4.AEG 9000 ComfortLift FSE83837P | 84/100 | From ~£849 (indicative) | bad backs (integrated) |
| 5.Beko Pro BDFN26451W | 80/100 | From ~£399 (indicative) | budget |
Key facts
- Best for
- drying performance
- Typical cost
- From ~£880 (indicative)
- Place settings
- 14
- Energy rating
- A
- Water per eco cycle
- 9.5 litres
- Drying
- Zeolith PerfectDry with heat exchanger
- Connectivity
- Home Connect Wi-Fi
Researched by WATTB
- Published
- 14 September 2026
- Updated
- 14 September 2026
- Last verified
- 14 September 2026
- Sources
- 7 sources
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