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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£340
  • Avg. price in US: ~$230
  • No. of place settings: 13
  • Energy efficiency class: ?
  • Noise level: 49 dB
  • Overflow protection: no
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Hoover HF3E9L0B review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

6.2

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%

6.2

Technical Score

20.0%

?

User score

Good
6.2

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%

5.4

Performance

30.0%

6.5

Features

25.0%

6.6

Programmes

10.0%

6.6

Design

Good
?

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%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 4.0
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    1.5

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    3.7

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    ?

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    1.0

    Noise level

    10.0%

    8.2

    No. of place settings

  • 3.8
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.0

    Noise level

    20.0%

    6.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    ?

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    1.5

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    8.2

    No. of place settings

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £340

Best rankings

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Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The Hoover HF3E9L0B (part of the H-DISH 300 series) is a standard 60 cm freestanding dishwasher featuring a 13 place setting capacity, 5 wash programs (including an intensive cycle and a Rapid 49-minute program), and a digital touch LED display. It is equipped with a quiet Speed-Drive Inverter brushless motor operating at a 49 dB noise level, an antibacterial filter, and smart connectivity supporting Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and voice control via the hOn app. Key advantages include an energy-efficient automatic door-opening natural drying system, an adjustable upper basket to fit larger items, a 3 to 9-hour delay timer, and a half-load option to save resources. However, potential drawbacks include a relatively low Class E energy rating, an internal layout with a small cutlery basket, and some user reports noting that the lower rack space can feel somewhat restricted.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Hoover HF3E9L0B

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%

?

Performance

30.0%

?

Features

25.0%

?

Programmes

10.0%

?

Design

6.2
Hoover HF3E9L0B has a technical score of 6.17 points, which is lower than 95.9% 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%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

?
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.
1.0
Hoover HF3E9L0B has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% 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%

6.2

Overall score

40.0%

8.7

Price

6.9
Hoover HF3E9L0B has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.9 points, which is lower than 96.5% 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

?
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
Hoover HF3E9L0B 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
Hoover HF3E9L0B 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 HF3E9L0B 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

0.93 kWh
Hoover HF3E9L0B uses 0.93 kWh per cycle, which is higher than that of 84.5% of dishwashers and equal to that of 4.1% 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 HF3E9L0B 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 HF3E9L0B 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 HF3E9L0B 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

234 min
Hoover HF3E9L0B completes its Eco wash in 234 min, which is shorter than that of 52.3% of dishwashers and equal to that of 1.3% 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 HF3E9L0B 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

?
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 HF3E9L0B 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 HF3E9L0B 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 HF3E9L0B 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 HF3E9L0B 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 HF3E9L0B 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 HF3E9L0B 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 HF3E9L0B 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 HF3E9L0B has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Hoover HF3E9L0B vs the average dishwasher

  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Hoover HF3E9L0B 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 HF3E9L0B supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • Has a pause option
    Hoover HF3E9L0B 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 HF3E9L0B 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 HF3E9L0B 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 HF3E9L0B supports Bluetooth, while the average dishwasher does not support Bluetooth. 16.3% of dishwashers support Bluetooth.
  • 23.5% cheaper
    Hoover HF3E9L0B is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£340 vs £420).
    Hoover HF3E9L0B is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£340 vs £420).£340 vs £420
  • 0.1 cm narrower width
    Hoover HF3E9L0B is narrower than the average dishwasher (59.7 cm vs 59.8 cm).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Width.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Width across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Hoover HF3E9L0B is narrower than the average dishwasher (59.7 cm vs 59.8 cm).59.7 cm vs 59.8 cm
  • 1 min shorter Eco wash time
    Hoover HF3E9L0B finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (234 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

    Hoover HF3E9L0B finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (234 min vs 235 min).234 min vs 235 min
  • Has a pause option
    Hoover HF3E9L0B has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • 1 min shorter Eco wash time
    Hoover HF3E9L0B finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (234 min vs 235 min).
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Hoover HF3E9L0B supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • Supports Bluetooth
    Hoover HF3E9L0B supports Bluetooth, while the average dishwasher does not support Bluetooth. 16.3% of dishwashers support Bluetooth.
  • 0.1 cm narrower width
    Hoover HF3E9L0B is narrower than the average dishwasher (59.7 cm vs 59.8 cm).

Total
Overall
Programmes
Features
Design
  • 5 dB higher noise level
    Hoover HF3E9L0B has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (49 dB vs 44 dB).
  • 0.18 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Hoover HF3E9L0B uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • 1.4 L higher water usage per cycle
    Hoover HF3E9L0B uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (10.9 L vs 9.5 L).
  • Worse noise emission class
    Hoover HF3E9L0B has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
  • 10 °C lower maximum cleaning temperature
    Hoover HF3E9L0B reaches a lower cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (60 °C vs 70 °C).
  • 1 fewer wash temperatures
    Hoover HF3E9L0B offers fewer wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (3 vs 4).
  • Does not have a delicate wash program
    Hoover HF3E9L0B 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.
  • 15 h shorter maximum delay duration
    Hoover HF3E9L0B supports a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (9 h vs 24 h).
  • 19 min longer quick wash time
    Hoover HF3E9L0B takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (49 min vs 30 min).
  • 1 fewer wash programs
    Hoover HF3E9L0B offers fewer wash programs than the average dishwasher (5 vs 6).
  • Does not have a load sensor
    Hoover HF3E9L0B 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 HF3E9L0B does not have overflow protection, while the average dishwasher has overflow protection. 97.1% of dishwashers have overflow protection.
  • 1 fewer place settings
    Hoover HF3E9L0B holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).
  • 3 cm taller height
    Hoover HF3E9L0B is taller than the average dishwasher (85 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 4 cm deeper depth
    Hoover HF3E9L0B is deeper than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 5 dB higher noise level
    Hoover HF3E9L0B has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (49 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 HF3E9L0B has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (49 dB vs 44 dB).49 dB vs 44 dB
  • 0.18 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Hoover HF3E9L0B uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.9 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 HF3E9L0B uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.93 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • Does not have a load sensor
    Hoover HF3E9L0B 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 HF3E9L0B 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 HF3E9L0B 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 HF3E9L0B 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 HF3E9L0B 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 HF3E9L0B 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 delicate wash program
    Hoover HF3E9L0B 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 HF3E9L0B 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 HF3E9L0B 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 HF3E9L0B has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).C vs B
  • 15 h shorter maximum delay duration
    Hoover HF3E9L0B 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 HF3E9L0B supports a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (9 h vs 24 h).9 h vs 24 h
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Programmes
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Hoover HF3E9L0B?

  • Excellent value for money
  • Extremely quiet operation
  • The auto-open door feature provides great natural, energy-efficient drying
  • Spacious 'Maxi Tub' design accommodates larger plates and baking trays
  • Cleans thoroughly, leaving glasses shining and pots clean
  • Convenient smart features and Wi-Fi control via the hOn app
  • Helpful selection of rapid wash programs

What customers dislike about Hoover HF3E9L0B?

  • Standard Eco mode takes nearly 3 hours to complete
  • Appliance automatically reverts to Eco mode every time it is turned off
  • Mixed feedback on overall cleaning performance, with some users reporting inconsistent results
  • Occasional connectivity issues when pairing with smart devices
  • Some complaints regarding interior rack layout and fitting specific standard-sized dishes

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