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Hoover HF4A4S3PSA Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£510No. of place settings:14Energy efficiency class:ANoise level:44 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

Hoover HF4A4S3PSA Review: Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.9

Overall score

Score
8.9/ 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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★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

80%

9.3

Technical score

20%

7.1

User score

★Better than 96% of dishwashers
9.3

Technical score

Technical score
9.3/ 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
★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

35%

9.0

Performance

30%

9.9

Features

25%

9.0

Programmes

10%

9.1

Design

★Better than 99% of dishwashers
7.1

User score

User score
7.1/ 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 91% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

5.5

Number of reviews

Based on 11 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.
â–¼Worse than 91% of dishwashers
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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Hoover HF4A4S3PSA

Technical score
Technical score
9.3/ 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
★ Better than 100% of models
Score components:

35%

9.0

Performance

30%

9.9

Features

25%

9.0

Programmes

10%

9.1

Design

9.3
User score
User score
7.1/ 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 91% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

5.5

Number of reviews

Based on 11 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.
7.1
Popularity
Popularity
5.5/ 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–² Better than 67% of models
Popularity:
Hoover HF4A4S3PSA has a popularity score of 5.5 points, which is higher than 67% of products in this category.
5.5
Value for money
Value for money
8.5/ 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 91% of models
Score components:

60%

8.9

Overall score

40%

7.8

Price

8.5
Energy efficiency class
A
Energy efficiency class
A
â–² Better than 88% of models
This dishwasher has energy efficiency class A, better than that of 88.3% of dishwashers and the same as that of 11.8% of dishwashers.
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
B
Noise emission class
B
â–² Better than 45% of models
This dishwasher has noise-emission class B, better than that of 44.6% of dishwashers and the same as that of 54.1% of dishwashers.
Energy consumption per cycle
0.54 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.54 kWh
â–² Better than 86% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.54 kWh; it is lower than that of 86.5% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 8.8% of the dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
10
No. of wash programs
10
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <5 – >10
The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is 10; it is higher than that of 92% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 6.1% 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
239 min
Eco wash time
239 min
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 239 min; it is longer than that of 57.8% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 1.4% 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
yes
Touch screen
yes
â–² Better than 89% of models
This dishwasher has a touch screen. Overall, 10.8% 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
14
No. of place settings
14
â–² Better than 45% of models
Market range: <10 – >15
The number of place settings on this dishwasher is 14; it is higher than that of 44.9% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 43.7% 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 HF4A4S3PSA vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    A
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    This dishwasher has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (A vs D).
    A vs D
  • 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.
  • 4 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    10
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (10 vs 6).
    10 vs 6
  • 0.21 kWh less energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.54 kWh
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (0.5 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.54 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 3 more wash temperatures
    No. of wash temperatures
    7
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <3 – >8
    The number of wash temperatures on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (7 vs 4).
    7 vs 4
  • 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.
  • 5 °C higher maximum wash temperature
    Max cleaning temperature
    75 °C
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <65 °C – >75 °C
    The maximum cleaning temperature of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (75 °C vs 70 °C).
    75 °C vs 70 °C
  • 5.46x more popular
    Hoover HF4A4S3PSA is more popular than the average dishwasher (5.46 vs 1).
    5.46 vs 1
  • 8.7% better value for money
    Hoover HF4A4S3PSA offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.55 vs 7.9).
    8.55 vs 7.86
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    A
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    This dishwasher has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (A vs D).
    A vs D
  • 0.21 kWh less energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.54 kWh
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (0.5 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.54 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 3 more wash temperatures
    No. of wash temperatures
    7
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <3 – >8
    The number of wash temperatures on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (7 vs 4).
    7 vs 4
  • 5 °C higher maximum wash temperature
    Max cleaning temperature
    75 °C
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <65 °C – >75 °C
    The maximum cleaning temperature of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (75 °C vs 70 °C).
    75 °C vs 70 °C
  • 4 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    10
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (10 vs 6).
    10 vs 6
  • 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 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 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.
  • Has a touch screen
    Touch screen
    yes
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    This dishwasher has a touch screen, while the average dishwasher does not have a touch screen. Overall, 10.9% 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.
  • Has an interior light
    Interior light
    yes
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This dishwasher has an interior light, while the average dishwasher does not have an interior light. Overall, 13.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Motor type
    Motor type
    brushless
    â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
    This dishwasher uses brushless as its motor type, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    brushless vs inverter
  • 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
  • No hot-water connection
    Hot water connection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a hot-water connection, while the average dishwasher has a hot-water connection. Overall, 87.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 1 h shorter maximum delay
    Maximum delay duration
    23 h
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <9 h – >24 h
    This dishwasher allows a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (23 h vs 24 h).
    23 h vs 24 h
  • 12.7% lower user score
    User score
    7.1/ 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
    Hoover HF4A4S3PSA
    the average dishwasher
    Hoover HF4A4S3PSA has a lower user score than the average dishwasher (7.10 vs 8.000).
    7.1 vs 8
  • 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
  • 4 min longer Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    239 min
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a longer Eco programme than the average dishwasher (239 min vs 235 min).
    239 min vs 235 min
  • 21.4% more expensive
    Hoover HF4A4S3PSA is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£510 vs £420).
    £510 vs £420
  • 12.7% lower user score
    User score
    7.1/ 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
    Hoover HF4A4S3PSA
    the average dishwasher
    Hoover HF4A4S3PSA has a lower user score than the average dishwasher (7.10 vs 8.000).
    7.1 vs 8
  • 21.4% more expensive
    Hoover HF4A4S3PSA is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£510 vs £420).
    £510 vs £420
  • Motor type
    Motor type
    brushless
    â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
    This dishwasher uses brushless as its motor type, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    brushless vs inverter
  • No hot-water connection
    Hot water connection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a hot-water connection, while the average dishwasher has a hot-water connection. Overall, 87.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 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 h shorter maximum delay
    Maximum delay duration
    23 h
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <9 h – >24 h
    This dishwasher allows a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (23 h vs 24 h).
    23 h vs 24 h
  • 4 min longer Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    239 min
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a longer Eco programme than the average dishwasher (239 min vs 235 min).
    239 min vs 235 min
  • 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

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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18/06/2026
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which.co.uk
01/07/2026
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Hoover HF 4A4S3PSA-80 review | Full-sized freestanding dishwasher
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Third-party reviews

Based on 11 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Hoover HF4A4S3PSA

  • Excellent internal capacity with a spacious Maxi Tub fitting up to 14 place settings
  • Deep and adjustable cutlery tray/third drawer that leaves more room in lower racks
  • Extremely quiet operation during wash cycles
  • Top-tier Class A energy efficiency making it very economical to run
  • Convenient automatic door-opening function that enhances natural drying
  • Wide selection of useful washing programs including a handy 49-minute quick wash
  • Modern, high-quality appearance and overall good value for money

What we don't like about Hoover HF4A4S3PSA

  • Isolated reports of poor cleaning performance where dishes did not come out entirely clean
  • Frustrations regarding reliability, including a specific complaint about a breakdown right after the warranty period expired
  • App connectivity and some advanced features can occasionally feel complex or unintuitive to set up

Verdict

The Hoover H-DISH 700 HF4A4S3PSA is an A-rated energy-efficient, freestanding full-size dishwasher featuring a 14 place setting capacity, a spacious Maxi Tub interior, and a brushless Speed-Drive Inverter motor operating at a quiet 44 dB noise level. Consuming 9.5 litres of water per cycle and 54 kWh per 100 cycles, it offers 10 wash programmes managed via touch controls or remote smart connectivity through the hOn app. Key advantages include an automated open-door natural drying system, a 3rd rack cutlery drawer, an adjustable upper basket, and a Powerwash system with six specialized water jets for intensive stain removal. However, notable drawbacks include the lack of a built-in remaining time indicator on the physical display unit and particularly long operational runtimes when running in the maximum-efficiency Eco wash mode.

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