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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£440
  • Avg. price in US: ~$540
  • No. of place settings: 16
  • Energy efficiency class: A
  • Noise level: 43 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Hisense HV16A 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%

8.9

Technical Score

20.0%

8.5

User score

Excellent
8.9

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%

9.4

Performance

30.0%

8.8

Features

25.0%

8.8

Programmes

10.0%

8.2

Design

Excellent
8.5

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%

7.8

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
3.9
(123)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

Excellent
  • 9.5
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    8.3

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    10

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    8.7

    Noise level

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

  • 9.0
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    8.7

    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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Verdict

The Hisense HV16A is a 60 cm fully integrated dishwasher featuring a generous 16-place setting capacity across 3 adjustable baskets and an exceptionally efficient Class A energy rating. Equipped with a durable inverter motor, it offers 8 wash programs, 3 washing levels with twin nozzles, a quick 15-minute wash, a dedicated Bottle Wash, and an Intensive Clean Water Jet Zone. Key advantages include its flexible third cutlery tray, an Auto Dry automatic door-opening system that enhances drying via escaping steam, a convenient delayed start feature, and a touch control interface. However, potential drawbacks include the higher upfront cost typical of top-tier energy-efficient appliances and its integrated installation style which hides the front panel, requiring users to open the door slightly to visually check remaining cycle times or touch settings.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Hisense HV16A

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%

9.4

Performance

30.0%

8.8

Features

25.0%

8.8

Programmes

10.0%

8.2

Design

8.9
Hisense HV16A has a technical score of 8.94 points, which is higher than 95.7% 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%

7.8

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
3.9
(123)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

8.5
Hisense HV16A has a user score of 8.46 points, which is higher than 70% of products in this category.
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.
10
Hisense HV16A has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 65.6% 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%

8.2

Price

8.7
Hisense HV16A has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.7 points, which is higher than 97.4% 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
Hisense HV16A 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
Hisense HV16A 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
Hisense HV16A 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
Hisense HV16A 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

0.49 kWh
Hisense HV16A uses 0.49 kWh per cycle, which is lower than that of 96.5% of dishwashers and equal to that of 1.7% 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

8
Hisense HV16A offers 8 wash programs, which is more than that of 64% of dishwashers and equal to that of 20.3% 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
Hisense HV16A 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

15 min
Hisense HV16A completes its quick wash in 15 min, which is shorter than that of 96.1% of dishwashers and equal to that of 3.6% 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

280 min
Hisense HV16A completes its Eco wash in 280 min, which is longer than that of 89.7% of dishwashers and equal to that of 1.2% 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
Hisense HV16A 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
Hisense HV16A 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
Hisense HV16A 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
Hisense HV16A 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
Hisense HV16A 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
Hisense HV16A 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

built-in
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

16
Hisense HV16A holds 16 place settings, which is more than that of 94.7% of dishwashers and equal to that of 5.4% 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
Hisense HV16A 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
Hisense HV16A 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
Hisense HV16A has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Hisense HV16A vs the average dishwasher

  • Better energy efficiency class
    Hisense HV16A 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

    Hisense HV16A has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (A vs D).A vs D
  • 0.26 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Hisense HV16A 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

    Hisense HV16A uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.5 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.49 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Hisense HV16A has a self-cleaning filter system, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-cleaning filter system. 33.8% of dishwashers have a self-cleaning filter system.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Self-cleaning filter system.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: HIGH

    Hisense HV16A has a self-cleaning filter system, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-cleaning filter system. 33.8% of dishwashers have a self-cleaning filter system.
  • 4 more wash temperatures
    Hisense HV16A offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (8 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

    Hisense HV16A offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (8 vs 4).8 vs 4
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Hisense HV16A has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Hygiene programme.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Hisense HV16A has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
  • 15 min shorter quick wash time
    Hisense HV16A finishes the quick wash sooner than the average dishwasher (15 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

    Hisense HV16A finishes the quick wash sooner than the average dishwasher (15 min vs 30 min).15 min vs 30 min
  • 2 more wash programs
    Hisense HV16A offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).
    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

    Hisense HV16A offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).8 vs 6
  • Has a pause option
    Hisense HV16A has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Pause option.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Hisense HV16A has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Hisense HV16A has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (A vs D).
  • 0.26 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Hisense HV16A uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.5 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • 4 more wash temperatures
    Hisense HV16A offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (8 vs 4).
  • 0.01 W lower standby power consumption
    Hisense HV16A has lower standby power consumption than the average dishwasher (0.5 W vs 0.5 W).
  • 1 dB lower noise level
    Hisense HV16A has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (43 dB vs 44 dB).
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Hisense HV16A has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
  • 15 min shorter quick wash time
    Hisense HV16A finishes the quick wash sooner than the average dishwasher (15 min vs 30 min).
  • 2 more wash programs
    Hisense HV16A offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).
  • Has a pause option
    Hisense HV16A has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Hisense HV16A has a self-cleaning filter system, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-cleaning filter system. 33.8% of dishwashers have a self-cleaning filter system.
  • 2 more place settings
    Hisense HV16A holds more place settings than the average dishwasher (16 vs 14).
  • 0.23 m longer cable length
    Hisense HV16A has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.5 m).
  • 0.4 cm shorter height
    Hisense HV16A is shorter than the average dishwasher (81.6 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 0.5 cm shallower depth
    Hisense HV16A is shallower than the average dishwasher (55.5 cm vs 56 cm).

Total
Overall
Performance
Programmes
Features
Design
  • Does not have a half-load option
    Hisense HV16A does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. 72.7% of dishwashers have a half-load option.
  • 45 min longer Eco wash time
    Hisense HV16A takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (280 min vs 235 min).
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    Hisense HV16A 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 half-load option
    Hisense HV16A does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. 72.7% of dishwashers have a half-load option.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Half load option.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Hisense HV16A does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. 72.7% of dishwashers have a half-load option.
  • 45 min longer Eco wash time
    Hisense HV16A takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (280 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

    Hisense HV16A takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (280 min vs 235 min).280 min vs 235 min
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    Hisense HV16A 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

    Hisense HV16A does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
  • 4.8% more expensive
    Hisense HV16A is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£440 vs £420).
    Hisense HV16A is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£440 vs £420).£440 vs £420
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Overall
Programmes
Design

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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
amazon
3.9
123 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about Hisense HV16A?

  • Large capacity that easily accommodates up to 16 place settings
  • Extremely quiet operation at 43dB, making it great for open-plan living
  • Convenient third-level flexible cutlery tray that saves space in the lower baskets
  • Highly effective cleaning performance, even on tough stains or shorter cycles
  • Automatic door-opening feature (Auto Dry) that significantly improves drying results
  • Excellent energy efficiency with an A-rating that helps reduce electricity bills
  • Useful 15-minute quick wash and 1-hour rapid program options

What customers dislike about Hisense HV16A?

  • The internal racks and baskets can feel somewhat flimsy or lightweight compared to premium brands
  • Anti-flood component on the inlet pipe is bulky and may require altering cabinet holes during installation
  • Some standard wash programmes can feel excessively long
  • Requires frequent refilling as it can be quite 'thirsty' for rinse aid

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