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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£350
  • Avg. price in US: ~$480
  • No. of place settings: 13
  • Energy efficiency class: C
  • Noise level: 47 dB
  • Overflow protection: no
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Hoover HF3C7L0B review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.2

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%

6.8

Technical Score

20.0%

8.6

User score

Very good
6.8

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%

6.8

Performance

30.0%

7.0

Features

25.0%

6.9

Programmes

10.0%

6.4

Design

Good
8.6

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%

8.0

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.0
(79)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

Excellent
  • 6.0
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    6.5

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    3.7

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    8.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    3.6

    Noise level

    10.0%

    8.2

    No. of place settings

  • 5.5
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    3.6

    Noise level

    20.0%

    6.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    8.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    6.5

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    8.2

    No. of place settings

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Verdict

The Hoover H-DISH 300 HF3C7L0B is a full-size freestanding dishwasher in black, featuring a 13-place setting capacity, 5 wash programmes, and a 47 dB noise level powered by a Speed-Drive Inverter Motor. Key advantages include an energy-efficient Class C rating (consuming 73 kWh per 100 cycles and 10.9 litres of water per cycle), a spacious Maxi Tub with a height-adjustable top basket, smart Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connectivity via the hOn app, an automatic door-opening system for enhanced drying, and a 49-minute rapid wash cycle. On the downside, it does not feature a dedicated cutlery tray, lacks an AquaStop anti-flood safety system, and possesses a basic 3-6-9 hour delay timer rather than a 24-hour one.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Hoover HF3C7L0B

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%

6.8

Performance

30.0%

7.0

Features

25.0%

6.9

Programmes

10.0%

6.4

Design

6.8
Hoover HF3C7L0B has a technical score of 6.85 points, which is lower than 84.2% 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%

8.0

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.0
(79)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

8.6
Hoover HF3C7L0B has a user score of 8.6 points, which is higher than 73% 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
Hoover HF3C7L0B 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%

7.2

Overall score

40.0%

8.7

Price

7.6
Hoover HF3C7L0B has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.6 points, which is lower than 67.9% 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
Hoover HF3C7L0B 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

?
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
Hoover HF3C7L0B 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

C
Hoover HF3C7L0B has noise emission class C, which is worse than that of 55.5% of dishwashers and equal to that of 40.4% 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

0.73 kWh
Hoover HF3C7L0B uses 0.73 kWh per cycle, which is lower than that of 63% of dishwashers and equal to that of 1.3% 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

5
Hoover HF3C7L0B offers 5 wash programs, which is fewer than that of 78% of dishwashers and equal to that of 18.8% 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
Hoover HF3C7L0B 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

49 min
Hoover HF3C7L0B completes its quick wash in 49 min, which is longer than that of 72.4% of dishwashers and equal to that of 2.1% 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

237 min
Hoover HF3C7L0B completes its Eco wash in 237 min, which is longer than that of 54.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 2.2% 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

no
Hoover HF3C7L0B does not have a delicate wash program. This feature is present in 60% 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
Hoover HF3C7L0B 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
Hoover HF3C7L0B 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

no
Hoover HF3C7L0B does not have a load sensor. This feature is present in 69.7% 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

no
Hoover HF3C7L0B does not have overflow protection. This feature is present in 97.2% 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
Hoover HF3C7L0B 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

freestanding
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

13
Hoover HF3C7L0B holds 13 place settings, which is fewer than that of 55.2% of dishwashers and equal to that of 20.7% 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

yes
Hoover HF3C7L0B has a cutlery basket. This feature is present in 58.4% 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
Hoover HF3C7L0B 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
Hoover HF3C7L0B has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Hoover HF3C7L0B vs the average dishwasher

  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Hoover HF3C7L0B supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Wi-Fi.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Hoover HF3C7L0B supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • Has a pause option
    Hoover HF3C7L0B 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

    Hoover HF3C7L0B has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • Supports Bluetooth
    Hoover HF3C7L0B supports Bluetooth, while the average dishwasher does not support Bluetooth. 16.3% of dishwashers support Bluetooth.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Bluetooth.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Hoover HF3C7L0B supports Bluetooth, while the average dishwasher does not support Bluetooth. 16.3% of dishwashers support Bluetooth.
  • Supports voice control
    Hoover HF3C7L0B supports voice control, while the average dishwasher does not support voice control. 39.8% of dishwashers support voice control.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Voice control.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Hoover HF3C7L0B supports voice control, while the average dishwasher does not support voice control. 39.8% of dishwashers support voice control.
  • 1 more wash temperatures
    Hoover HF3C7L0B offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (5 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

    Hoover HF3C7L0B offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (5 vs 4).5 vs 4
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Hoover HF3C7L0B has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C 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

    Hoover HF3C7L0B has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).C vs D
  • 0.02 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Hoover HF3C7L0B uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.7 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

    Hoover HF3C7L0B uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.7 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.73 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 10x more popular
    Hoover HF3C7L0B is more popular than the average dishwasher (10 vs 1).
    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.
    Hoover HF3C7L0B is more popular than the average dishwasher (10 vs 1).10 vs 1
  • 1 more wash temperatures
    Hoover HF3C7L0B offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (5 vs 4).
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Hoover HF3C7L0B has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).
  • 0.02 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Hoover HF3C7L0B uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.7 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • Has a pause option
    Hoover HF3C7L0B has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Hoover HF3C7L0B supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • Supports Bluetooth
    Hoover HF3C7L0B supports Bluetooth, while the average dishwasher does not support Bluetooth. 16.3% of dishwashers support Bluetooth.
  • Supports voice control
    Hoover HF3C7L0B supports voice control, while the average dishwasher does not support voice control. 39.8% of dishwashers support voice control.
  • 0.1 cm narrower width
    Hoover HF3C7L0B is narrower than the average dishwasher (59.7 cm vs 59.8 cm).

Total
Overall
Performance
Programmes
Features
Design
  • 1.4 L higher water usage per cycle
    Hoover HF3C7L0B uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (10.9 L vs 9.5 L).
  • 3 dB higher noise level
    Hoover HF3C7L0B has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (47 dB vs 44 dB).
  • Worse noise emission class
    Hoover HF3C7L0B has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
  • 0.5 W higher standby power consumption
    Hoover HF3C7L0B has higher standby power consumption than the average dishwasher (1 W vs 0.5 W).
  • Does not have a delicate wash program
    Hoover HF3C7L0B does not have a delicate wash program, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a delicate wash program.
  • Does not have a quiet wash program
    Hoover HF3C7L0B 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.
  • 15 h shorter maximum delay duration
    Hoover HF3C7L0B supports a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (9 h vs 24 h).
  • 19 min longer quick wash time
    Hoover HF3C7L0B takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (49 min vs 30 min).
  • 1 fewer wash programs
    Hoover HF3C7L0B offers fewer wash programs than the average dishwasher (5 vs 6).
  • 2 min longer Eco wash time
    Hoover HF3C7L0B takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (237 min vs 235 min).
  • Does not have a load sensor
    Hoover HF3C7L0B does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. 69.6% of dishwashers have a load sensor.
  • Does not have overflow protection
    Hoover HF3C7L0B does not have overflow protection, while the average dishwasher has overflow protection. 97.1% of dishwashers have overflow protection.
  • Does not have a rinse aid indicator
    Hoover HF3C7L0B does not have a rinse aid indicator, while the average dishwasher has a rinse aid indicator. 95.3% of dishwashers have a rinse aid indicator.
  • 1 fewer place settings
    Hoover HF3C7L0B holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).
  • 3 cm taller height
    Hoover HF3C7L0B is taller than the average dishwasher (85 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 3.8 cm deeper depth
    Hoover HF3C7L0B is deeper than the average dishwasher (59.8 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 0.05 m shorter supply hose length
    Hoover HF3C7L0B has a shorter supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.5 m vs 1.55 m).
  • 6 kg heavier weight
    Hoover HF3C7L0B is heavier than the average dishwasher (45.1 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • Does not have a load sensor
    Hoover HF3C7L0B does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. 69.6% of dishwashers have a 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

    Hoover HF3C7L0B does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. 69.6% of dishwashers have a load sensor.
  • Does not have overflow protection
    Hoover HF3C7L0B does not have overflow protection, while the average dishwasher has overflow protection. 97.1% of dishwashers have 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

    Hoover HF3C7L0B does not have overflow protection, while the average dishwasher has overflow protection. 97.1% of dishwashers have overflow protection.
  • 1.4 L higher water usage per cycle
    Hoover HF3C7L0B 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

    Hoover HF3C7L0B uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (10.9 L vs 9.5 L).10.9 L vs 9.5 L
  • 3 dB higher noise level
    Hoover HF3C7L0B has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (47 dB vs 44 dB).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Noise level.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Noise level across dishwashers.

    Importance: HIGH

    Hoover HF3C7L0B has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (47 dB vs 44 dB).47 dB vs 44 dB
  • Does not have a delicate wash program
    Hoover HF3C7L0B does not have a delicate wash program, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a 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

    Hoover HF3C7L0B does not have a delicate wash program, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a delicate wash program.
  • Worse noise emission class
    Hoover HF3C7L0B has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
    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

    Hoover HF3C7L0B has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).C vs B
  • Does not have a quiet wash program
    Hoover HF3C7L0B 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

    Hoover HF3C7L0B 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.
  • 15 h shorter maximum delay duration
    Hoover HF3C7L0B supports a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (9 h vs 24 h).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Maximum delay duration.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Maximum delay duration across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Hoover HF3C7L0B supports a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (9 h vs 24 h).9 h vs 24 h
Total
Overall
Performance
Programmes
Features
Design

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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
amazon
4.0
79 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about Hoover HF3C7L0B?

  • Quiet operation thanks to the Eco-Power Inverter motor
  • Spacious Maxi Tub interior and adjustable upper basket accommodating larger dishes
  • Effective drying assisted by the automatic door-opening feature
  • Good overall cleaning performance leaving glass and dishes sparkling
  • Reasonable pricing offering good value for money
  • Convenient 49-minute rapid wash option for quick cycles

What customers dislike about Hoover HF3C7L0B?

  • Resets automatically to the long Eco mode (nearly 3 hours) every time it is turned off
  • Mixed feedback regarding long-term reliability, with some users reporting parts failure (e.g., heating element) just out of warranty
  • Inconsistent experiences with the wireless remote feature and hOn mobile application connectivity
  • Varying opinions on internal rack design and cutlery basket placement efficiency
  • Lack of standard convenience indicators like a dedicated rinse aid level display

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