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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£260
  • Avg. price in US: ~$330
  • No. of place settings: 14
  • Energy efficiency class: E
  • Noise level: 46 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height 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

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%

6.9

Technical Score

20.0%

9.0

User score

Very good
6.9

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%

6.2

Features

25.0%

8.2

Programmes

10.0%

5.9

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
(94)

(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 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.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Hotpoint H2FHL626X

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%

6.2

Features

25.0%

8.2

Programmes

10.0%

5.9

Design

6.9
Hotpoint H2FHL626X has a technical score of 6.86 points, which is lower than 83.8% 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
(94)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

9.0
Hotpoint H2FHL626X 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 H2FHL626X 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%

7.3

Overall score

40.0%

9.2

Price

7.8
Hotpoint H2FHL626X 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 H2FHL626X 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 H2FHL626X 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 H2FHL626X 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 H2FHL626X 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 H2FHL626X 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 H2FHL626X 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 H2FHL626X 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

28 min
Hotpoint H2FHL626X completes its quick wash in 28 min, which is shorter than that of 87.7% of dishwashers and equal to that of 3.1% 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 H2FHL626X 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

yes
Hotpoint H2FHL626X has a delicate wash program. This feature is present in 59.9% 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 H2FHL626X 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 H2FHL626X 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

no
Hotpoint H2FHL626X does not have a load sensor. This feature is present in 69.7% of dishwashers.
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 H2FHL626X 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 H2FHL626X 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

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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 H2FHL626X 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 H2FHL626X 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 H2FHL626X 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

no
Hotpoint H2FHL626X does not have a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Hotpoint H2FHL626X vs the average dishwasher

  • 2 min shorter quick wash time
    Hotpoint H2FHL626X finishes the quick wash sooner than the average dishwasher (28 min vs 30 min).
    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

    Hotpoint H2FHL626X finishes the quick wash sooner than the average dishwasher (28 min vs 30 min).28 min vs 30 min
  • 20 min shorter Eco wash time
    Hotpoint H2FHL626X 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 H2FHL626X 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 H2FHL626X 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 H2FHL626X has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (9.02 vs 8).9.02 vs 8
  • 10x more popular
    Hotpoint H2FHL626X 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 H2FHL626X is more popular than the average dishwasher (10 vs 1).10 vs 1
  • 61.5% cheaper
    Hotpoint H2FHL626X is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£260 vs £420).
    Hotpoint H2FHL626X is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£260 vs £420).£260 vs £420
  • 2 min shorter quick wash time
    Hotpoint H2FHL626X finishes the quick wash sooner than the average dishwasher (28 min vs 30 min).
  • 20 min shorter Eco wash time
    Hotpoint H2FHL626X finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (215 min vs 235 min).

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  • 0.2 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Hotpoint H2FHL626X uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (1 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • Worse noise emission class
    Hotpoint H2FHL626X has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Hotpoint H2FHL626X has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).
  • 2 dB higher noise level
    Hotpoint H2FHL626X has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).
  • 1 fewer wash temperatures
    Hotpoint H2FHL626X offers fewer wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (3 vs 4).
  • 1 fewer wash programs
    Hotpoint H2FHL626X offers fewer wash programs than the average dishwasher (5 vs 6).
  • Does not have an automatic door-opening feature
    Hotpoint H2FHL626X 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 load sensor
    Hotpoint H2FHL626X does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. 69.6% of dishwashers have a load sensor.
  • 3 cm taller height
    Hotpoint H2FHL626X is taller than the average dishwasher (85 cm vs 82 cm).
  • Does not have a digital display
    Hotpoint H2FHL626X does not have a digital display, while the average dishwasher has a digital display. 90.3% of dishwashers have a digital display.
  • 3 cm deeper depth
    Hotpoint H2FHL626X is deeper than the average dishwasher (59 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 0.2 m shorter cable length
    Hotpoint H2FHL626X has a shorter cable than the average dishwasher (1.3 m vs 1.5 m).
  • 4 kg heavier weight
    Hotpoint H2FHL626X is heavier than the average dishwasher (43.1 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 0.2 cm wider width
    Hotpoint H2FHL626X is wider than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 59.8 cm).
  • Does not have an automatic door-opening feature
    Hotpoint H2FHL626X 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 H2FHL626X 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 H2FHL626X 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 H2FHL626X 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 load sensor
    Hotpoint H2FHL626X does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. 69.6% of dishwashers have a 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

    Hotpoint H2FHL626X does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. 69.6% of dishwashers have a load sensor.
  • Worse noise emission class
    Hotpoint H2FHL626X 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 H2FHL626X has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).C vs B
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Hotpoint H2FHL626X 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 H2FHL626X has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).E vs D
  • 2 dB higher noise level
    Hotpoint H2FHL626X 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 H2FHL626X has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).46 dB vs 44 dB
  • 3 cm taller height
    Hotpoint H2FHL626X is taller than the average dishwasher (85 cm vs 82 cm).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Height.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Height across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Hotpoint H2FHL626X is taller than the average dishwasher (85 cm vs 82 cm).85 cm vs 82 cm
  • Does not have a digital display
    Hotpoint H2FHL626X does not have a digital display, while the average dishwasher has a digital display. 90.3% of dishwashers have a 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

    Hotpoint H2FHL626X does not have a digital display, while the average dishwasher has a digital display. 90.3% of dishwashers have a digital display.
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United Kingdom
amazon
4.3
94 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers 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 customers dislike 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.

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