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Hisense Settings Freestanding Standard Dishwasher Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£280No. of place settings:13Energy efficiency class:?Noise level:?Overflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

Hisense Settings Freestanding Standard Dishwasher 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

Score
8.3/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 75% of models
Score components

80%

8.4

Technical score

20%

7.9

User score

â–²Better than 75% of dishwashers
8.4

Technical score

Technical score
8.4/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components

35%

7.5

Performance

30%

9.2

Features

25%

9.2

Programmes

10%

7.5

Design

â–²Better than 78% of dishwashers
7.9

User score

User score
7.9/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

User ratings

30%

9.6

Number of reviews

Based on 121 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Hisense Settings Freestanding Standard Dishwasher

Technical score
Technical score
8.4/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components:

35%

7.5

Performance

30%

9.2

Features

25%

9.2

Programmes

10%

7.5

Design

8.4
User score
User score
7.9/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

User ratings

30%

9.6

Number of reviews

Based on 121 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.9
Popularity
Popularity
9.6/ 10
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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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 90% of models
Popularity:
Hisense Settings Freestanding Standard Dishwasher has a popularity score of 9.6 points, which is higher than 89.9% of products in this category.
9.6
Value for money
Value for money
8.6/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components:

60%

8.3

Overall score

40%

9.0

Price

8.6
Energy efficiency class
?
Washing efficiency class
A
Washing efficiency class
A
â–² Better than 1% of models
This dishwasher has washing efficiency class A, better than that of 1.1% of dishwashers and the same as that of 98.9% of dishwashers.
Drying efficiency class
A
Drying efficiency class
A
â–² Better than 1% of models
This dishwasher has drying efficiency class A, better than that of 1.1% of dishwashers and the same as that of 98.9% of dishwashers.
Noise emission class
?
Energy consumption per cycle
0.93 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.93 kWh
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.93 kWh; it is higher than that of 84.4% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 4.1% of the dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
7
No. of wash programs
7
â–² Better than 52% of models
Market range: <5 – >10
The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is 7; it is higher than that of 52.3% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 11.8% of the dishwashers.
Quick wash program
yes
Quick wash program
yes
Category Benchmark
This dishwasher has a quick wash programme. Overall, 99.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
Quick wash time
15 min
Quick wash time
15 min
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <28 min – >60 min
This dishwasher completes the quick programme in 15 min; it is shorter than that of 95.9% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the programme on 3.8% of the dishwashers.
Eco wash time
225 min
Eco wash time
225 min
â–² Better than 60% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 225 min; it is shorter than that of 60.3% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 2.1% of the dishwashers.
Delicate wash program
yes
Delicate wash program
yes
â–² Better than 40% of models
This dishwasher has a delicate wash programme. Overall, 60.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Automatic door opening
yes
Automatic door opening
yes
â–² Better than 35% of models
This dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 65% of dishwashers have this feature.
Touch screen
no
Touch screen
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This dishwasher does not have a touch screen. Overall, 10.9% of dishwashers have this feature.
Load sensor
yes
Load sensor
yes
â–² Better than 30% of models
This dishwasher has a load sensor. Overall, 69.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
Overflow protection
yes
Overflow protection
yes
â–² Better than 3% of models
This dishwasher has overflow protection. Overall, 97.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
Adjustable water softener
yes
Adjustable water softener
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This dishwasher has an adjustable water softener. Overall, 99% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Type of installation
freestanding
No. of place settings
13
No. of place settings
13
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Market range: <10 – >15
The number of place settings on this dishwasher is 13; it is lower than that of 55.2% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 20.7% of the dishwashers.
Cutlery basket
?
Height adjustable top basket
yes
Height adjustable top basket
yes
â–² Better than 8% of models
This dishwasher has a height-adjustable top basket. Overall, 91.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
Digital display
yes
Digital display
yes
â–² Better than 10% of models
This dishwasher has a digital display. Overall, 90.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Hisense Settings Freestanding Standard Dishwasher vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Self-cleaning filter system
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This dishwasher has a self-cleaning filter system, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-cleaning filter system. Overall, 34.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. Overall, 34.3% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has Wi-Fi
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not have Wi-Fi. Overall, 43.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 15 min shorter quick programme
    Quick wash time
    15 min
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <28 min – >60 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter quick programme than the average dishwasher (15 min vs 30 min).
    15 min vs 30 min
  • Has a pause option
    Pause option
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This dishwasher has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. Overall, 45.4% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 0.01 W less standby power
    Standby power consumption
    0.49 W
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <0.49 W – >0.5 W
    The standby power consumption of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (0.5 W vs 0.5 W).
    0.49 W vs 0.5 W
  • 1 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    7
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (7 vs 6).
    7 vs 6
  • 9.6x more popular
    Hisense Settings Freestanding Standard Dishwasher is more popular than the average dishwasher (9.6 vs 1).
    9.6 vs 1
  • 9.6x more popular
    Hisense Settings Freestanding Standard Dishwasher is more popular than the average dishwasher (9.6 vs 1).
    9.6 vs 1
  • 50% cheaper
    Hisense Settings Freestanding Standard Dishwasher is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£280 vs £420).
    £280 vs £420
  • 8.7% better value for money
    Hisense Settings Freestanding Standard Dishwasher offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.55 vs 7.9).
    8.55 vs 7.86
  • 0.01 W less standby power
    Standby power consumption
    0.49 W
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <0.49 W – >0.5 W
    The standby power consumption of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (0.5 W vs 0.5 W).
    0.49 W vs 0.5 W
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. Overall, 34.3% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 15 min shorter quick programme
    Quick wash time
    15 min
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <28 min – >60 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter quick programme than the average dishwasher (15 min vs 30 min).
    15 min vs 30 min
  • Has a pause option
    Pause option
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This dishwasher has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. Overall, 45.4% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 1 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    7
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (7 vs 6).
    7 vs 6
  • 10 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    225 min
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (225 min vs 235 min).
    225 min vs 235 min
  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Self-cleaning filter system
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This dishwasher has a self-cleaning filter system, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-cleaning filter system. Overall, 34.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has Wi-Fi
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not have Wi-Fi. Overall, 43.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Motor type
    Motor type
    induction
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This dishwasher uses induction as its motor type, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    induction vs inverter
  • 0.18 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.93 kWh
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.93 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 1 fewer place settings
    No. of place settings
    13
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).
    13 vs 14
  • 0.05 m shorter supply hose
    Supply hose length
    1.5 m
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >1.65 m
    This dishwasher has a shorter supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.5 m vs 1.55 m).
    1.5 m vs 1.55 m
  • 0.1 L more water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    9.6 L
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <8.9 L – >11 L
    The water usage per cycle of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (9.6 L vs 9.5 L).
    9.6 L vs 9.5 L
  • 9.8% heavier
    Weight
    43 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (43 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    43 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 0.9% lower user score
    User score
    7.9/ 10
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    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 distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Hisense Settings Freestanding Standard Dishwasher
    the average dishwasher
    Hisense Settings Freestanding Standard Dishwasher has a lower user score than the average dishwasher (7.93 vs 8.000).
    7.93 vs 8
  • 0.9% lower user score
    User score
    7.9/ 10
    ✕
    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 distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Hisense Settings Freestanding Standard Dishwasher
    the average dishwasher
    Hisense Settings Freestanding Standard Dishwasher has a lower user score than the average dishwasher (7.93 vs 8.000).
    7.93 vs 8
  • Motor type
    Motor type
    induction
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This dishwasher uses induction as its motor type, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    induction vs inverter
  • 0.18 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.93 kWh
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.93 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 0.1 L more water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    9.6 L
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <8.9 L – >11 L
    The water usage per cycle of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (9.6 L vs 9.5 L).
    9.6 L vs 9.5 L
  • 1 fewer place settings
    No. of place settings
    13
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).
    13 vs 14
  • 0.05 m shorter supply hose
    Supply hose length
    1.5 m
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >1.65 m
    This dishwasher has a shorter supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.5 m vs 1.55 m).
    1.5 m vs 1.55 m
  • 9.8% heavier
    Weight
    43 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (43 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    43 kg vs 39.15 kg

Expert reviews

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Third-party reviews

Based on 121 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Hisense Settings Freestanding Standard Dishwasher

  • Whisper-quiet operation that allows running the machine without background noise disruption.
  • Excellent cleaning performance that effectively removes dirt without needing to pre-wash dishes.
  • Auto Dry feature that automatically pops the door open after a cycle to circulate fresh air.
  • Generous loading capacity supporting up to 14 to 16 place settings for large households.
  • Flexible interior layout featuring a height-adjustable top basket and sliding cutlery tray.
  • Convenient 15-minute quick wash cycle and an efficient 1-hour program for fast turnarounds.
  • Excellent value for money, offering competitive mid-range features at a budget-friendly price.

What we don't like about Hisense Settings Freestanding Standard Dishwasher

  • Inferior build quality with some users reporting cheap plastic parts or thin metal panels.
  • Tall dinner plates in the bottom rack can hit the spray arm unless the top shelf is raised.
  • Highly sensitive touch control panel that can be easily pressed or cancelled by accident.
  • Eco wash cycles are exceptionally long, sometimes lasting close to 4 hours.
  • High consumption of rinse aid, requiring frequent manual refills.
  • Controls can feel slightly unintuitive during the initial setup.
  • Customer service can be difficult and slow to handle warranty repairs or replacements.

Verdict

The Hisense freestanding standard dishwasher features a classic 60cm width with standard dimensions of 85cm x 60cm x 60cm and offers a versatile capacity holding between 13 to 16 place settings. Key characteristics include an adjustable upper basket system, an efficient brushless inverter motor, an LED/touch display, and a modern Auto Dry feature that automatically pops the door open to release steam. Main pros highlight its excellent value, highly flexible loading layout with a dedicated third cutlery rack, quiet operation at around 47 to 49 dB, and versatile cycle profiles including a 15-minute quick wash and a 70°C hygiene mode. On the downside, the plastic control panel can be overly sensitive to accidental touches, the cutlery tray feels a bit flimsy to some users, and larger dinner plates can occasionally obstruct the middle spray arm if the basket height is not carefully configured.

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