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  • Avg. price: ~£320
  • No. of place settings: 14
  • Energy efficiency class: D
  • Noise level: 46 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Hotpoint H2IHD524A review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.8

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%

7.8

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Very good
7.8

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%

6.6

Performance

30.0%

7.4

Features

25.0%

10

Programmes

10.0%

7.4

Design

Very good
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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%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 5.3
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    1.0

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    8.3

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    7.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    4.9

    Noise level

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

  • 5.5
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    4.9

    Noise level

    20.0%

    6.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    7.0

    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 H2IHD524A is a 60 cm fully integrated, built-in dishwasher offering a generous 14 place setting capacity and 9 distinct washing programs including Eco, Intensive, and a 28-minute Rapid cycle. Operating via a durable inverter motor with a quiet 44 dB noise level, it consumes approximately 9.5 liters of water per standard cycle and features an adjustable upper basket, Aquastop leak protection, a digital LED display, and a 12-hour delay timer. Key pros include its highly quiet operation, excellent water efficiency, flexible loading options, and a broad range of wash programs. On the downside, it holds a relatively low Class E energy efficiency rating and does not support single-basket or split-zone washing functionality.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Hotpoint H2IHD524A

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%

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Performance

30.0%

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Features

25.0%

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Programmes

10.0%

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Design

7.8
Hotpoint H2IHD524A has a technical score of 7.76 points, which is lower than 50.2% 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%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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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.
1.0
Hotpoint H2IHD524A has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% 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%

7.8

Overall score

40.0%

8.8

Price

8.1
Hotpoint H2IHD524A has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.1 points, which is higher than 63.9% 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

D
Hotpoint H2IHD524A has energy efficiency class D, which is better than that of 32.5% of dishwashers and equal to that of 21.4% 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 H2IHD524A 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 H2IHD524A 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 H2IHD524A 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 H2IHD524A 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

9
Hotpoint H2IHD524A offers 9 wash programs, which is more than that of 84.5% of dishwashers and equal to that of 7.3% 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 H2IHD524A 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 H2IHD524A 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

200 min
Hotpoint H2IHD524A completes its Eco wash in 200 min, which is shorter than that of 84% of dishwashers and equal to that of 2.9% 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 H2IHD524A 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

yes
Hotpoint H2IHD524A has an automatic door-opening feature. This feature is present in 65.7% 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 H2IHD524A 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 H2IHD524A 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 H2IHD524A 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 H2IHD524A 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

fully integrated
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 H2IHD524A 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 H2IHD524A 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 H2IHD524A 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

yes
Hotpoint H2IHD524A has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Hotpoint H2IHD524A vs the average dishwasher

  • 3 more wash programs
    Hotpoint H2IHD524A offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (9 vs 6).
    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

    Hotpoint H2IHD524A offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (9 vs 6).9 vs 6
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Hotpoint H2IHD524A has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Hygiene programme.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Hotpoint H2IHD524A has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
  • 35 min shorter Eco wash time
    Hotpoint H2IHD524A finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (200 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 H2IHD524A finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (200 min vs 235 min).200 min vs 235 min
  • Has a pause option
    Hotpoint H2IHD524A 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 H2IHD524A has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • 2 min shorter quick wash time
    Hotpoint H2IHD524A 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 H2IHD524A finishes the quick wash sooner than the average dishwasher (28 min vs 30 min).28 min vs 30 min
  • 31.3% cheaper
    Hotpoint H2IHD524A is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£320 vs £420).
    Hotpoint H2IHD524A is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£320 vs £420).£320 vs £420
  • 3.59 kg lighter weight
    Hotpoint H2IHD524A is lighter than the average dishwasher (35.5 kg vs 39.1 kg).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Weight.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Weight across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Hotpoint H2IHD524A is lighter than the average dishwasher (35.5 kg vs 39.1 kg).35.51 kg vs 39.1 kg
  • 2.6% better value for money
    Hotpoint H2IHD524A offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.08 vs 7.875).
    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.
    Hotpoint H2IHD524A offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.08 vs 7.875).8.08 vs 7.88
  • 3 more wash programs
    Hotpoint H2IHD524A offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (9 vs 6).
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Hotpoint H2IHD524A has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
  • 35 min shorter Eco wash time
    Hotpoint H2IHD524A finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (200 min vs 235 min).
  • 2 min shorter quick wash time
    Hotpoint H2IHD524A finishes the quick wash sooner than the average dishwasher (28 min vs 30 min).
  • Has a pause option
    Hotpoint H2IHD524A has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • 3.59 kg lighter weight
    Hotpoint H2IHD524A is lighter than the average dishwasher (35.5 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 0.5 cm shallower depth
    Hotpoint H2IHD524A is shallower than the average dishwasher (55.5 cm vs 56 cm).

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Overall
Programmes
Design
  • 0.2 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Hotpoint H2IHD524A uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (1 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • Worse noise emission class
    Hotpoint H2IHD524A has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
  • 5 °C lower maximum cleaning temperature
    Hotpoint H2IHD524A reaches a lower cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (65 °C vs 70 °C).
  • 2 dB higher noise level
    Hotpoint H2IHD524A has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).
  • 1 fewer wash temperatures
    Hotpoint H2IHD524A offers fewer wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (3 vs 4).
  • Does not have a load sensor
    Hotpoint H2IHD524A does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. 69.6% of dishwashers have a load sensor.
  • 0.2 m shorter cable length
    Hotpoint H2IHD524A has a shorter cable than the average dishwasher (1.3 m vs 1.5 m).
  • 0.2 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Hotpoint H2IHD524A 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 H2IHD524A 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 H2IHD524A 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 H2IHD524A 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 H2IHD524A 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 H2IHD524A has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).C vs B
  • 5 °C lower maximum cleaning temperature
    Hotpoint H2IHD524A reaches a lower cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (65 °C vs 70 °C).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Max cleaning temperature.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Max cleaning temperature across dishwashers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Hotpoint H2IHD524A reaches a lower cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (65 °C vs 70 °C).65 °C vs 70 °C
  • 2 dB higher noise level
    Hotpoint H2IHD524A 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 H2IHD524A has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).46 dB vs 44 dB
  • 1 fewer wash temperatures
    Hotpoint H2IHD524A offers fewer wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (3 vs 4).
    What it is: This attribute refers to No. of wash temperatures.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare No. of wash temperatures across dishwashers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Hotpoint H2IHD524A offers fewer wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (3 vs 4).3 vs 4
  • 0.2 m shorter cable length
    Hotpoint H2IHD524A has a shorter cable than the average dishwasher (1.3 m vs 1.5 m).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Cable length.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Cable length across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Hotpoint H2IHD524A has a shorter cable than the average dishwasher (1.3 m vs 1.5 m).1.3 m vs 1.5 m
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Hotpoint H2IHD524A?

  • Excellent cleaning performance that handles tough, baked-on food stains effectively
  • Generous 14 place setting capacity ideal for large households and family meals
  • Brushless inverter motor provides quiet operation suitable for open-plan living
  • Height-adjustable upper basket offers good flexibility for taller glasses and large bowls
  • Convenient 28 to 30-minute rapid wash program for lightly soiled dishes
  • Eco-friendly and cost-effective operation requiring only 9.5 litres of water per full cycle
  • Hygiene-focused sanitising program that eliminates up to 99.999% of bacteria

What customers dislike about Hotpoint H2IHD524A?

  • Interior lower rack layout can feel restricted, causing some standard large dinner plates to clip the spray arm
  • Basic mechanical controls feel somewhat budget-friendly compared to high-tech competitors
  • Lack of advanced smart features, Wi-Fi connectivity, or smartphone application support
  • The cutlery basket layout can be a bit fiddly to organize or load tightly

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