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Hoover HF5C7F0A review: 60 specs compared

Avg. price:~£?No. of place settings:15Energy efficiency class:CNoise level:47 dBOverflow protection:noHeight adjustable top basket:yes

Hoover HF5C7F0A Review: Compare 60 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.8/10

Overall score

Score
7.8/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs and ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 75%, User score 25%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

75%

7.9

Technical score

25%

?

User scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.7, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 53% of dishwashers
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Value for money

Value for money
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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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Score components

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

?

Price

Price not known yet
7.9

Technical score

Technical score
7.9/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 75% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

6.9

Performance

30%

8.0

Features

25%

8.8

Programmes

10%

8.2

Design

â–²Better than 50%
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User score

User score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.7, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
Share: User score counts 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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No ratings from across the web yet, so it counts as 7.7, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
No ratings from across the web yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £?
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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Hoover HF5C7F0A

Technical score
Technical score
7.9/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 75% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

35%

6.9

Performance

30%

8.0

Features

25%

8.8

Programmes

10%

8.2

Design

7.9
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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Score components:

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

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Price

8.5
Energy efficiency class
C
This dishwasher has energy efficiency class C, better than that of 53.5% of dishwashers and the same as that of 21.1% of dishwashers.
Washing efficiency class
A
This dishwasher has washing efficiency class A, better than that of 0.9% of dishwashers and the same as that of 99.1% of dishwashers.
Drying efficiency class
A
This dishwasher has drying efficiency class A, better than that of 1% of dishwashers and the same as that of 99% of dishwashers.
Noise emission class
C
This dishwasher has noise-emission class C, worse than that of 54.9% of dishwashers and the same as that of 41.3% of dishwashers.
Energy consumption per cycle
0.75 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.75 kWh; it is lower than that of 47.5% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 11.4% of the dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
?
Quick wash program
yes
This dishwasher has a quick wash programme. Overall, 99.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
Quick wash time
49 min
This dishwasher completes the quick programme in 49 min; it is longer than that of 72.6% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the programme on 2% of the dishwashers.
Eco wash time
?
Delicate wash program
yes
This dishwasher has a delicate wash programme. Overall, 61.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Automatic door opening
yes
This dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 63.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
Touch screen
?
Load sensor
no
This dishwasher does not have a load sensor. Overall, 69.5% of dishwashers have this feature.
Overflow protection
no
This dishwasher does not have overflow protection. Overall, 96.9% of dishwashers have this feature.
Adjustable water softener
yes
This dishwasher has an adjustable water softener. Overall, 99.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Type of installation
freestanding
No. of place settings
15
The number of place settings on this dishwasher is 15; it is higher than that of 88.2% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 6.3% of the dishwashers.
Cutlery basket
yes
This dishwasher has a cutlery basket. Overall, 62.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
Height adjustable top basket
yes
This dishwasher has a height-adjustable top basket. Overall, 92% of dishwashers have this feature.
Digital display
yes
This dishwasher has a digital display. Overall, 91.5% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Hoover HF5C7F0A vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • Has Wi-Fi
    This dishwasher has Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not have Wi-Fi. Overall, 42.4% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has Bluetooth
    This dishwasher has Bluetooth, while the average dishwasher does not have Bluetooth. Overall, 13.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has a pause option
    This dishwasher has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. Overall, 45.5% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has voice control
    This dishwasher has voice control, while the average dishwasher does not have voice control. Overall, 38.3% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has a detergent-tablet counter in the app
    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, 36.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 1 more wash temperatures
    The number of wash temperatures on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (5 vs 4).
    5 vs 4
  • Better energy efficiency class
    This dishwasher has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).
    C vs D
  • 1 more place settings
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (15 vs 14).
    15 vs 14
  • 6.6% better value for money
    Hoover HF5C7F0A offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.47 vs 7.9).
    8.47 vs 7.94
  • 1 more wash temperatures
    The number of wash temperatures on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (5 vs 4).
    5 vs 4
  • Better energy efficiency class
    This dishwasher has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).
    C vs D
  • Has a pause option
    This dishwasher has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. Overall, 45.5% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has Wi-Fi
    This dishwasher has Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not have Wi-Fi. Overall, 42.4% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has Bluetooth
    This dishwasher has Bluetooth, while the average dishwasher does not have Bluetooth. Overall, 13.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has a detergent-tablet counter in the app
    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, 36.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Has voice control
    This dishwasher has voice control, while the average dishwasher does not have voice control. Overall, 38.3% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 1 more place settings
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (15 vs 14).
    15 vs 14
  • No load sensor
    This dishwasher does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. Overall, 69.5% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No overflow protection
    This dishwasher does not have overflow protection, while the average dishwasher has overflow protection. Overall, 96.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 1.4 L more water per cycle
    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
  • 3 dB louder
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (47 dB vs 44 dB).
    47 dB vs 44 dB
  • Worse noise-emission class
    This dishwasher has a worse noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • 19 min longer quick programme
    This dishwasher has a longer quick programme than the average dishwasher (49 min vs 30 min).
    49 min vs 30 min
  • 392 L/year more water consumption
    The water consumption of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (3,052 L/year vs 2,660 L/year).
    3,052 L/year vs 2,660 L/year
  • 1 h shorter maximum delay
    This dishwasher allows a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (23 h vs 24 h).
    23 h vs 24 h
  • 1.4 L more water per cycle
    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
  • 3 dB louder
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (47 dB vs 44 dB).
    47 dB vs 44 dB
  • Worse noise-emission class
    This dishwasher has a worse noise-emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • 392 L/year more water consumption
    The water consumption of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (3,052 L/year vs 2,660 L/year).
    3,052 L/year vs 2,660 L/year
  • 19 min longer quick programme
    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
    This dishwasher allows a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (23 h vs 24 h).
    23 h vs 24 h
  • No load sensor
    This dishwasher does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. Overall, 69.5% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No overflow protection
    This dishwasher does not have overflow protection, while the average dishwasher has overflow protection. Overall, 96.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 0.05 m shorter supply hose
    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
  • 16.9% heavier
    This dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (45.6 kg vs 39 kg).
    45.6 kg vs 39 kg

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Hoover HF5C7F0A

  • 15 place settings handle a big family meal in one run.
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth let you start and check it from a phone.
  • Detergent tablet counter in the app shows when to restock.
  • Automatic door opening helps the dishes dry faster.
  • Five wash temperatures give more choice for each load.
  • Quick wash takes 49 min for a fast cycle.

What customers don't like about Hoover HF5C7F0A

  • There is no overflow protection, so a leak is not caught by the machine.
  • 45.6 kg makes it hard to move for cleaning behind it.
  • 10.9 L per cycle and 3052 L a year is high water use.
  • Delay start reaches only 23 h, a little less than a full day.
  • Noise at 47 dB is audible in an open kitchen.

Verdict

Connected features and room for 15 place settings set the Hoover HF5C7F0A apart, and it suits a large household that runs the machine every day. The quick wash takes 49 min, and the app counts the detergent tablets so you know when to restock. The automatic door opening lets the dishes dry faster, and the A grades for washing and drying give clean, dry results. There are five wash temperatures, and a pause option lets you slip in a late plate. The trade-off is water and weight: 10.9 L per cycle, 3052 L a year, and 45.6 kg that is hard to move. The delay start reaches only 23 h, and the energy class is C. It fits a buyer who wants a big, connected machine and is happy with its size.

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