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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£280
  • Avg. price in US: ~$310
  • No. of place settings: 14
  • Energy efficiency class: E
  • Noise level: 46 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Hotpoint H2FHL626UK 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%

9.0

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%

6.5

Features

25.0%

7.4

Programmes

10.0%

6.0

Design

Good
9.0

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%

8.6

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.3
(52)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

Exceptional
  • 5.1
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    1.0

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    8.3

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    6.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    4.9

    Noise level

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

  • 5.4
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    4.9

    Noise level

    20.0%

    6.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    6.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    1.0

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

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Verdict

The Hotpoint H2FHL626UK is a 60 cm freestanding dishwasher with capacity for 14 place settings, water use of 9.5 litres per Eco cycle, 46 dB operation, and a Class E energy rating. Benefits include a 30-minute Rapid Wash, half-load operation, a height-adjustable upper basket, and an inverter motor. Its drawbacks are static drying, a delay timer limited to fixed two-, four-, or eight-hour intervals, and no single-basket washing option.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Hotpoint H2FHL626UK

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%

6.5

Features

25.0%

7.4

Programmes

10.0%

6.0

Design

6.8
Hotpoint H2FHL626UK has a technical score of 6.76 points, which is lower than 85.8% 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%

8.6

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.3
(52)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

9.0
Hotpoint H2FHL626UK has a user score of 9.02 points, which is higher than 83.8% 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
Hotpoint H2FHL626UK 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%

9.0

Price

7.8
Hotpoint H2FHL626UK has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.8 points, which is lower than 51.5% 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

E
Hotpoint H2FHL626UK has energy efficiency class E, which is worse than that of 67.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 26.5% 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

A
Hotpoint H2FHL626UK 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
Hotpoint H2FHL626UK 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
Hotpoint H2FHL626UK 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

0.95 kWh
Hotpoint H2FHL626UK uses 0.95 kWh per cycle, which is higher than that of 93% of dishwashers and equal to that of 4% 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
Hotpoint H2FHL626UK 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
Hotpoint H2FHL626UK 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

30 min
Hotpoint H2FHL626UK completes its quick wash in 30 min, which is shorter than that of 33.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 43.6% 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

215 min
Hotpoint H2FHL626UK completes its Eco wash in 215 min, which is shorter than that of 68.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 7.6% 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
Hotpoint H2FHL626UK 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

no
Hotpoint H2FHL626UK does not have an automatic door-opening feature. This feature is present in 65.8% 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
Hotpoint H2FHL626UK 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

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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

yes
Hotpoint H2FHL626UK has overflow protection. This feature is present in 97.1% 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
Hotpoint H2FHL626UK 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

14
Hotpoint H2FHL626UK holds 14 place settings, which is more than that of 44.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 43.7% 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
Hotpoint H2FHL626UK 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
Hotpoint H2FHL626UK 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

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Hotpoint H2FHL626UK vs the average dishwasher

  • Has a pause option
    Hotpoint H2FHL626UK 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

    Hotpoint H2FHL626UK has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • 20 min shorter Eco wash time
    Hotpoint H2FHL626UK finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (215 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

    Hotpoint H2FHL626UK finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (215 min vs 235 min).215 min vs 235 min
  • 12.8% higher user score
    Hotpoint H2FHL626UK has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (9.02 vs 8).
    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.
    Hotpoint H2FHL626UK has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (9.02 vs 8).9.02 vs 8
  • 10x more popular
    Hotpoint H2FHL626UK 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.
    Hotpoint H2FHL626UK is more popular than the average dishwasher (10 vs 1).10 vs 1
  • 50% cheaper
    Hotpoint H2FHL626UK is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£280 vs £420).
    Hotpoint H2FHL626UK is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£280 vs £420).£280 vs £420
  • Has a pause option
    Hotpoint H2FHL626UK has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • 20 min shorter Eco wash time
    Hotpoint H2FHL626UK finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (215 min vs 235 min).

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Programmes
  • 0.2 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Hotpoint H2FHL626UK uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (1 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • Worse noise emission class
    Hotpoint H2FHL626UK has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Hotpoint H2FHL626UK has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).
  • 2 dB higher noise level
    Hotpoint H2FHL626UK has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).
  • 1 fewer wash temperatures
    Hotpoint H2FHL626UK offers fewer wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (3 vs 4).
  • Does not have a delicate wash program
    Hotpoint H2FHL626UK 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.
  • 16 h shorter maximum delay duration
    Hotpoint H2FHL626UK supports a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (8 h vs 24 h).
  • 1 fewer wash programs
    Hotpoint H2FHL626UK offers fewer wash programs than the average dishwasher (5 vs 6).
  • Does not have an automatic door-opening feature
    Hotpoint H2FHL626UK does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. 65.7% of dishwashers have an automatic door-opening feature.
  • Does not have a child lock
    Hotpoint H2FHL626UK does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
  • 3 cm taller height
    Hotpoint H2FHL626UK is taller than the average dishwasher (85 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 3 cm deeper depth
    Hotpoint H2FHL626UK is deeper than the average dishwasher (59 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 0.2 m shorter cable length
    Hotpoint H2FHL626UK has a shorter cable than the average dishwasher (1.3 m vs 1.5 m).
  • 4 kg heavier weight
    Hotpoint H2FHL626UK is heavier than the average dishwasher (43.1 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 0.2 cm wider width
    Hotpoint H2FHL626UK is wider than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 59.8 cm).
  • Does not have an automatic door-opening feature
    Hotpoint H2FHL626UK does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. 65.7% of dishwashers have an automatic door-opening feature.
    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

    Hotpoint H2FHL626UK does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. 65.7% of dishwashers have an automatic door-opening feature.
  • 0.2 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Hotpoint H2FHL626UK uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (1 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

    Hotpoint H2FHL626UK uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (1 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.95 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • Does not have a delicate wash program
    Hotpoint H2FHL626UK 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

    Hotpoint H2FHL626UK 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
    Hotpoint H2FHL626UK 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

    Hotpoint H2FHL626UK has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).C vs B
  • 16 h shorter maximum delay duration
    Hotpoint H2FHL626UK supports a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (8 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

    Hotpoint H2FHL626UK supports a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (8 h vs 24 h).8 h vs 24 h
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Hotpoint H2FHL626UK has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E 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

    Hotpoint H2FHL626UK has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).E vs D
  • 2 dB higher noise level
    Hotpoint H2FHL626UK has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (46 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

    Hotpoint H2FHL626UK has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).46 dB vs 44 dB
  • Does not have a child lock
    Hotpoint H2FHL626UK does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Child lock.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Hotpoint H2FHL626UK does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
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United Kingdom
amazon
4.3
52 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about Hotpoint H2FHL626UK?

  • Excellent cleaning performance that leaves dishes sparkling and smear-free.
  • Very quiet operation thanks to the inverter motor.
  • Generous 14-place setting capacity ideal for families.
  • Flexible loading with a height-adjustable top basket.
  • Convenient 28 to 30-minute quick/rapid wash cycle.
  • Economical water consumption using only 9.5 litres on eco mode.
  • Helpful half-load option to save energy and water.

What customers dislike about Hotpoint H2FHL626UK?

  • Standard wash programs can take a long time, often over two hours.
  • The control/program panel is small and awkwardly positioned.
  • No time remaining indicator light on certain sub-versions.
  • E energy efficiency rating is relatively low compared to premium models.
  • Drying performance is only C-rated, occasionally leaving items damp.

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