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Hoover HF3E9L0B Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£340No. of place settings:13Energy efficiency class:?Noise level:49 dBOverflow protection:noHeight 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.

6.7

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 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–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

80%

6.7

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 91% of dishwashers
6.7

Technical score

Technical score
6.7/ 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–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

35%

5.9

Performance

30%

6.9

Features

25%

6.9

Programmes

10%

8.3

Design

â–¼Worse than 88% of dishwashers
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £340

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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Hoover HF3E9L0B

Technical score
Technical score
6.7/ 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–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components:

35%

5.9

Performance

30%

6.9

Features

25%

6.9

Programmes

10%

8.3

Design

6.7
User score
User score
8.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Hoover HF3E9L0B has a popularity score of 1 point, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components:

60%

6.7

Overall score

40%

8.7

Price

7.3
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
C
Noise emission class
C
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
This dishwasher has noise-emission class C, worse than that of 55.5% of dishwashers and the same as that of 40.4% of dishwashers.
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
5
No. of wash programs
5
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <5 – >10
The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is 5; it is lower than that of 77.9% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 18.8% 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
49 min
Quick wash time
49 min
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <28 min – >60 min
This dishwasher completes the quick programme in 49 min; it is longer than that of 72.3% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the programme on 2% of the dishwashers.
Eco wash time
234 min
Eco wash time
234 min
â–² Better than 52% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 234 min; it is shorter than that of 52.1% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 1.2% of the dishwashers.
Delicate wash program
no
Delicate wash program
no
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
This dishwasher does not have a delicate wash programme. Overall, 60.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Automatic door opening
?
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
no
Load sensor
no
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
This dishwasher does not have a load sensor. Overall, 69.9% of dishwashers have this feature.
Overflow protection
no
Overflow protection
no
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
This dishwasher does not have overflow protection. Overall, 97.2% 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
yes
Cutlery basket
yes
â–² Better than 42% of models
This dishwasher has a cutlery basket. Overall, 57.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
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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Hoover HF3E9L0B vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Has Bluetooth
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has Bluetooth, while the average dishwasher does not have Bluetooth. Overall, 14.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has voice control
    Voice control
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This dishwasher has voice control, while the average dishwasher does not have voice control. Overall, 40.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has a detergent-tablet counter in the app
    Detergent tablet counter (app)
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This dishwasher has a detergent-tablet counter in the app, while the average dishwasher does not have a detergent-tablet counter in the app. Overall, 39.5% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 10.6% lighter
    Weight
    35 kg
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% lighter: this dishwasher is lighter than the average dishwasher (35 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    35 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 23.5% cheaper
    Hoover HF3E9L0B is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£340 vs £420).
    £340 vs £420
  • 1 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    234 min
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (234 min vs 235 min).
    234 min vs 235 min
  • 23.5% cheaper
    Hoover HF3E9L0B is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£340 vs £420).
    £340 vs £420
  • 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 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    234 min
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (234 min vs 235 min).
    234 min vs 235 min
  • 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.
  • Has Bluetooth
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has Bluetooth, while the average dishwasher does not have Bluetooth. Overall, 14.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has a detergent-tablet counter in the app
    Detergent tablet counter (app)
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This dishwasher has a detergent-tablet counter in the app, while the average dishwasher does not have a detergent-tablet counter in the app. Overall, 39.5% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has voice control
    Voice control
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This dishwasher has voice control, while the average dishwasher does not have voice control. Overall, 40.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 10.6% lighter
    Weight
    35 kg
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% lighter: this dishwasher is lighter than the average dishwasher (35 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    35 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 5 dB louder
    Noise level
    49 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (49 dB vs 44 dB).
    49 dB vs 44 dB
  • 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
  • No load sensor
    Load sensor
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. Overall, 69.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No overflow protection
    Overflow protection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    This dishwasher does not have overflow protection, while the average dishwasher has overflow protection. Overall, 97.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 1.4 L more water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    10.9 L
    â–¼ Worse than 81% 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 (10.9 L vs 9.5 L).
    10.9 L vs 9.5 L
  • No delicate wash programme
    Delicate wash program
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a delicate wash programme, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash programme. Overall, 60.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Worse noise-emission class
    Noise emission class
    C
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • 15 h shorter maximum delay
    Maximum delay duration
    9 h
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <9 h – >24 h
    This dishwasher allows a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (9 h vs 24 h).
    9 h vs 24 h
  • 7.4% worse value for money
    Hoover HF3E9L0B offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (7.32 vs 7.9).
    7.32 vs 7.86
  • 5 dB louder
    Noise level
    49 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (49 dB vs 44 dB).
    49 dB vs 44 dB
  • 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
  • 1.4 L more water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    10.9 L
    â–¼ Worse than 81% 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 (10.9 L vs 9.5 L).
    10.9 L vs 9.5 L
  • Worse noise-emission class
    Noise emission class
    C
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • 10 °C lower maximum wash temperature
    Max cleaning temperature
    60 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <65 °C – >75 °C
    The maximum cleaning temperature of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (60 °C vs 70 °C).
    60 °C vs 70 °C
  • 1 fewer wash temperatures
    No. of wash temperatures
    3
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <3 – >8
    The number of wash temperatures on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (3 vs 4).
    3 vs 4
  • No delicate wash programme
    Delicate wash program
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a delicate wash programme, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash programme. Overall, 60.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 15 h shorter maximum delay
    Maximum delay duration
    9 h
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <9 h – >24 h
    This dishwasher allows a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (9 h vs 24 h).
    9 h vs 24 h
  • 19 min longer quick programme
    Quick wash time
    49 min
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <28 min – >60 min
    This dishwasher has a longer quick programme than the average dishwasher (49 min vs 30 min).
    49 min vs 30 min
  • 1 fewer wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    5
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (5 vs 6).
    5 vs 6
  • No load sensor
    Load sensor
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. Overall, 69.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No overflow protection
    Overflow protection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    This dishwasher does not have overflow protection, while the average dishwasher has overflow protection. Overall, 97.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 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

Third-party reviews

What we 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 we don't like 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

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.

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