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  • Avg. price: ~£330
  • No. of place settings: 16
  • Energy efficiency class: C
  • Noise level: 43 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Hisense HV16C review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.3

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%

8.3

Technical Score

20.0%

8.3

User score

Excellent
8.3

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%

7.7

Performance

30.0%

8.8

Features

25.0%

8.6

Programmes

10.0%

7.9

Design

Excellent
8.3

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%

7.6

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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Excellent
  • 6.4
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    5.8

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    3.7

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    8.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    8.7

    Noise level

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

  • 8.3
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    8.7

    Noise level

    20.0%

    8.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    8.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    5.8

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

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Verdict

The Hisense HV16C is a 60cm fully integrated, built-in dishwasher offering an impressive capacity of 16 place settings across an organized three-level wash system with a flexible third cutlery tray. Operating efficiently with a European Class C energy rating, it consumes 10.9 litres of water and 0.76 kWh per Eco cycle while featuring an intuitive touch control panel and 6 wash programs, including a rapid 15-minute Fast Cleaning option and a dedicated crystal cycle. Its primary advantages include a spacious, customizable layout, 43dB quiet operation, and an AutoDry feature that automatically opens the door at the end of a cycle to release steam and enhance drying performance. On the downside, this model lacks Wi-Fi smart connectivity capabilities and does not feature advanced automated liquid detergent auto-dosing.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Hisense HV16C

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%

7.7

Performance

30.0%

8.8

Features

25.0%

8.6

Programmes

10.0%

7.9

Design

8.3
Hisense HV16C has a technical score of 8.29 points, which is higher than 71.2% 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%

7.6

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.1
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United States
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3.8
(98)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

8.3
Hisense HV16C has a user score of 8.32 points, which is higher than 67.8% 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 HV16C 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%

8.3

Overall score

40.0%

8.8

Price

8.4
Hisense HV16C has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.4 points, which is higher than 85.2% 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

C
Hisense HV16C has energy efficiency class C, which is better than that of 53.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 20.8% 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 HV16C 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 HV16C 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 HV16C 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

0.76 kWh
Hisense HV16C uses 0.76 kWh per cycle, which is higher than that of 51.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 5% 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

6
Hisense HV16C offers 6 wash programs, which is more than that of 22.1% of dishwashers and equal to that of 30.3% 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 HV16C 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 HV16C 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

180 min
Hisense HV16C completes its Eco wash in 180 min, which is shorter than that of 97.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 0.1% 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 HV16C 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 HV16C 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 HV16C 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

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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 HV16C 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 HV16C 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 HV16C 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 HV16C 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 HV16C 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

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Hisense HV16C vs the average dishwasher

  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Hisense HV16C 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 HV16C 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.
  • 3 more wash temperatures
    Hisense HV16C offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (7 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 HV16C offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (7 vs 4).7 vs 4
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Hisense HV16C 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 HV16C has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
  • 55 min shorter Eco wash time
    Hisense HV16C finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (180 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 HV16C finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (180 min vs 235 min).180 min vs 235 min
  • 15 min shorter quick wash time
    Hisense HV16C 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 HV16C finishes the quick wash sooner than the average dishwasher (15 min vs 30 min).15 min vs 30 min
  • 0.01 W lower standby power consumption
    Hisense HV16C has lower standby power consumption than the average dishwasher (0.5 W vs 0.5 W).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Standby power consumption.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Standby power consumption across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Hisense HV16C has lower standby power consumption than the average dishwasher (0.5 W vs 0.5 W).0.49 W vs 0.5 W
  • 0.2 m longer supply hose length
    Hisense HV16C has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.55 m).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Supply hose length.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Supply hose length across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Hisense HV16C has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.55 m).1.75 m vs 1.55 m
  • 2 more place settings
    Hisense HV16C holds more place settings than the average dishwasher (16 vs 14).
    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

    Hisense HV16C holds more place settings than the average dishwasher (16 vs 14).16 vs 14
  • 3 more wash temperatures
    Hisense HV16C offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (7 vs 4).
  • 0.01 W lower standby power consumption
    Hisense HV16C has lower standby power consumption than the average dishwasher (0.5 W vs 0.5 W).
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Hisense HV16C has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).
  • 1 dB lower noise level
    Hisense HV16C has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (43 dB vs 44 dB).
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Hisense HV16C has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
  • 55 min shorter Eco wash time
    Hisense HV16C finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (180 min vs 235 min).
  • 15 min shorter quick wash time
    Hisense HV16C finishes the quick wash sooner than the average dishwasher (15 min vs 30 min).
  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Hisense HV16C 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.
  • 0.2 m longer supply hose length
    Hisense HV16C has a longer supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.8 m vs 1.55 m).
  • 2 more place settings
    Hisense HV16C holds more place settings than the average dishwasher (16 vs 14).
  • 0.23 m longer cable length
    Hisense HV16C has a longer cable than the average dishwasher (1.7 m vs 1.5 m).
  • 6.9 kg lighter weight
    Hisense HV16C is lighter than the average dishwasher (32.2 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 0.4 cm shorter height
    Hisense HV16C is shorter than the average dishwasher (81.6 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 0.5 cm shallower depth
    Hisense HV16C is shallower than the average dishwasher (55.5 cm vs 56 cm).

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Performance
Programmes
Features
Design
  • Uses a different motor type
    Hisense HV16C uses induction, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
  • 1.4 L higher water usage per cycle
    Hisense HV16C uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (10.9 L vs 9.5 L).
  • 0.01 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Hisense HV16C uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.8 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • Does not have a quiet wash program
    Hisense HV16C does not have a quiet wash program, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a quiet wash program.
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    Hisense HV16C 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 child lock
    Hisense HV16C does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
  • Uses a different motor type
    Hisense HV16C uses induction, 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

    Hisense HV16C uses induction, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.induction vs inverter
  • 1.4 L higher water usage per cycle
    Hisense HV16C uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (10.9 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

    Hisense HV16C uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (10.9 L vs 9.5 L).10.9 L vs 9.5 L
  • Does not have a quiet wash program
    Hisense HV16C does not have a quiet wash program, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a quiet wash program.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Quiet wash program.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Hisense HV16C does not have a quiet wash program, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a quiet wash program.
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    Hisense HV16C 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 HV16C 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 child lock
    Hisense HV16C does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Child lock.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Hisense HV16C does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
  • 0.01 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Hisense HV16C uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.8 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 HV16C uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.8 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.76 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
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United Kingdom
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4.1
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United States
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3.8
98 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about Hisense HV16C?

  • Large 16 place settings capacity with excellent use of interior space
  • Operates very quietly at 43 dB
  • Auto-open door feature helps vent steam and improves drying performance
  • Flexible and customizable layout including a third/removable cutlery tray
  • Good value for money offering a solid balance between price and quality
  • Cleans dishes effectively without requiring pre-rinsing

What customers dislike about Hisense HV16C?

  • Drying performance can be inconsistent, occasionally leaving items needing to be hand-dried
  • Racks and internal components can feel slightly flimsy compared to premium brands
  • Integrated door hinges can feel overly stiff or hard to keep fully open during loading
  • Difficulty obtaining replacement parts or accessing immediate customer support if issues arise

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