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Hotpoint H2FHL626X Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£260No. of place settings:14Energy efficiency class:ENoise level:46 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

Hotpoint H2FHL626X Review: Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.3

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 10
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An overall evaluation of products in the Dishwashers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components

80%

6.9

Technical score

20%

8.8

User score

â–¼Worse than 75% of dishwashers
6.9

Technical score

Technical score
6.9/ 10
✕
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 84% of models
Score components

35%

6.8

Performance

30%

6.0

Features

25%

8.1

Programmes

10%

7.1

Design

â–¼Worse than 84% of dishwashers
8.8

User score

User score
8.8/ 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
★ Better than 90% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

9.2

Number of reviews

Based on 94 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.
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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Hotpoint H2FHL626X

Technical score
Technical score
6.9/ 10
✕
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 84% of models
Score components:

35%

6.8

Performance

30%

6.0

Features

25%

8.1

Programmes

10%

7.1

Design

6.9
User score
User score
8.8/ 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
★ Better than 90% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

9.2

Number of reviews

Based on 94 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.
8.8
Popularity
Popularity
9.2/ 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 87% of models
Popularity:
Hotpoint H2FHL626X has a popularity score of 9.2 points, which is higher than 86.6% of products in this category.
9.2
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 10
✕
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 59% of models
Score components:

60%

7.3

Overall score

40%

9.2

Price

7.8
Energy efficiency class
E
Energy efficiency class
E
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This dishwasher has energy efficiency class E, worse than that of 67.6% of dishwashers and the same as that of 26.5% 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
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
0.95 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.95 kWh
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.95 kWh; it is higher than that of 93% 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
28 min
Quick wash time
28 min
â–² Better than 88% of models
Market range: <28 min – >60 min
This dishwasher completes the quick programme in 28 min; it is shorter than that of 87.6% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the programme on 3% of the dishwashers.
Eco wash time
215 min
Eco wash time
215 min
â–² Better than 69% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 215 min; it is shorter than that of 68.5% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 7.5% 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
no
Automatic door opening
no
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
This dishwasher does not have an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 65.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
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
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
no
Digital display
no
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
This dishwasher does not have a digital display. Overall, 90.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Hotpoint H2FHL626X vs the average dishwasher

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  • 2 min shorter quick programme
    Quick wash time
    28 min
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <28 min – >60 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter quick programme than the average dishwasher (28 min vs 30 min).
    28 min vs 30 min
  • 20 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    215 min
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (215 min vs 235 min).
    215 min vs 235 min
  • 9.18x more popular
    Hotpoint H2FHL626X is more popular than the average dishwasher (9.18 vs 1).
    9.18 vs 1
  • 61.5% cheaper
    Hotpoint H2FHL626X is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£260 vs £420).
    £260 vs £420
  • 9.7% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Hotpoint H2FHL626X
    the average dishwasher
    Hotpoint H2FHL626X has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (8.77 vs 8.000).
    8.77 vs 8
  • 9.18x more popular
    Hotpoint H2FHL626X is more popular than the average dishwasher (9.18 vs 1).
    9.18 vs 1
  • 61.5% cheaper
    Hotpoint H2FHL626X is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£260 vs £420).
    £260 vs £420
  • 9.7% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Hotpoint H2FHL626X
    the average dishwasher
    Hotpoint H2FHL626X has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (8.77 vs 8.000).
    8.77 vs 8
  • 2 min shorter quick programme
    Quick wash time
    28 min
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <28 min – >60 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter quick programme than the average dishwasher (28 min vs 30 min).
    28 min vs 30 min
  • 20 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    215 min
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (215 min vs 235 min).
    215 min vs 235 min
  • No automatic door-opening feature
    Automatic door opening
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This dishwasher does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 65% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 0.2 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.95 kWh
    â–¼ Worse than 93% 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 (1 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.95 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.
  • 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
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    E
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).
    E vs D
  • 2 dB louder
    Noise level
    46 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).
    46 dB vs 44 dB
  • No digital display
    Digital display
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a digital display, while the average dishwasher has a digital display. Overall, 90.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 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
  • 0.2% worse value for money
    Hotpoint H2FHL626X offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (7.85 vs 7.9).
    7.85 vs 7.86
  • 0.2 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.95 kWh
    â–¼ Worse than 93% 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 (1 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.95 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 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
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    E
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).
    E vs D
  • 2 dB louder
    Noise level
    46 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is louder than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).
    46 dB vs 44 dB
  • 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
  • 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 automatic door-opening feature
    Automatic door opening
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This dishwasher does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 65% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 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 digital display
    Digital display
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a digital display, while the average dishwasher has a digital display. Overall, 90.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 0.2 m shorter cable
    Cable length
    1.3 m
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <1.3 m – >1.75 m
    This dishwasher has a shorter cable than the average dishwasher (1.3 m vs 1.5 m).
    1.3 m vs 1.5 m
  • 10.1% heavier
    Weight
    43.1 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (43.1 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    43.1 kg vs 39.15 kg

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Third-party reviews

Based on 94 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Hotpoint H2FHL626X

  • Excellent cleaning performance that leaves dishes sparkling and smear-free.
  • Highly flexible loading options due to the FlexiLoad system and height-adjustable top basket.
  • Very quiet operation at 46 dB, making it suitable for night-time use or open-plan kitchens.
  • Convenient special cycles like the 30-minute Rapid Wash and an efficient Half Load option.
  • Good overall value for a full-sized 14 place setting dishwasher.
  • Simple and intuitive controls that make it very easy to operate.

What we don't like about Hotpoint H2FHL626X

  • The control panel display is quite small and some users feel it is poorly positioned compared to edge-of-door designs.
  • Standard eco cycles take a long time to complete (over 3 hours).
  • Lacks a dedicated hot quick wash programme around the 50-minute mark.
  • Drying performance relies on static convection, which some users find leaves plastics slightly damp.

Verdict

The Hotpoint H2FHL626X is a 60cm full-size freestanding dishwasher finished in inox stainless steel, featuring an innovative Inverter Motor, 5 wash programs (including Eco 50, Intensive 65, and Mixed 55), and a generous capacity of 14 place settings. Key pros include its eco-friendly efficiency—consuming just 9.5 liters of water and 0.95 kWh per cycle—along with loading flexibility via the height-adjustable upper basket, a convenient 28-minute Rapid cycle for quick loads, and an 8-hour delay start timer. However, notable cons include its lower E energy efficiency rating, a static drying system that may require manual wiping, and the lack of a time-remaining countdown display or single-basket wash flexibility.

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