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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£370
  • Avg. price in US: ~$460
  • No. of place settings: 14
  • Energy efficiency class: C
  • Noise level: 41 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Hotpoint H4FD641A review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.2

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%

8.2

Technical Score

20.0%

?

User score

Excellent
8.2

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%

8.0

Performance

30.0%

7.6

Features

25.0%

10

Programmes

10.0%

6.7

Design

Excellent
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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%

?

Popularity

  • 7.8
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    6.0

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    8.3

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    8.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    10

    Noise level

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

  • 8.9
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    10

    Noise level

    20.0%

    8.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    8.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    6.0

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £370

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All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The Hotpoint H4FD641A is a freestanding, 60cm wide dishwasher featuring a 14 place setting capacity, a robust stainless steel tub, and a highly efficient European energy class C rating that consumes 75 kWh per 100 eco cycles and 9.5 liters of water per cycle. Notable advantages include its exceptionally quiet 41 dB noise level, an innovative 3rd cutlery rack, 3D Zone Wash technology that targets baked-on food with 40% more water pressure, and an ActiveDry system which automatically opens the door by 10cm at the end of the cycle for enhanced natural drying. However, its primary downsides are its prolonged 3-hour and 10-minute eco cycle runtime and the reality that fitting a full 14 place settings simultaneously can be tight due to rack configuration constraints.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Hotpoint H4FD641A

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%

?

Features

25.0%

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Programmes

10.0%

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Design

8.2
Hotpoint H4FD641A has a technical score of 8.24 points, which is higher than 69% 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 H4FD641A 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%

8.2

Overall score

40.0%

8.6

Price

8.3
Hotpoint H4FD641A has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.3 points, which is higher than 77.9% 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

C
Hotpoint H4FD641A has energy efficiency class C, which is better than that of 53.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 20.8% 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 H4FD641A 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 H4FD641A 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

B
Hotpoint H4FD641A has noise emission class B, which is better than that of 44.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 54.2% 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

0.75 kWh
Hotpoint H4FD641A uses 0.75 kWh per cycle, which is lower than that of 48.2% of dishwashers and equal to that of 11.2% 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 H4FD641A 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 H4FD641A 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 H4FD641A 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

190 min
Hotpoint H4FD641A completes its Eco wash in 190 min, which is shorter than that of 89.7% of dishwashers and equal to that of 7.7% 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

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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 H4FD641A 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 H4FD641A 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

?
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 H4FD641A 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 H4FD641A 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 H4FD641A 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 H4FD641A 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 H4FD641A 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 H4FD641A has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Hotpoint H4FD641A vs the average dishwasher

  • 3 more wash programs
    Hotpoint H4FD641A 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 H4FD641A offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (9 vs 6).9 vs 6
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Hotpoint H4FD641A 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 H4FD641A has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
  • 3 dB lower noise level
    Hotpoint H4FD641A has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (41 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 H4FD641A has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (41 dB vs 44 dB).41 dB vs 44 dB
  • 45 min shorter Eco wash time
    Hotpoint H4FD641A finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (190 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 H4FD641A finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (190 min vs 235 min).190 min vs 235 min
  • Has a pause option
    Hotpoint H4FD641A 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 H4FD641A has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Hotpoint H4FD641A has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C 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 H4FD641A has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).C vs D
  • 5.9% better value for money
    Hotpoint H4FD641A offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.34 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 H4FD641A offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.34 vs 7.875).8.34 vs 7.88
  • 13.5% cheaper
    Hotpoint H4FD641A is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£370 vs £420).
    Hotpoint H4FD641A is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£370 vs £420).£370 vs £420
  • 3 dB lower noise level
    Hotpoint H4FD641A has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (41 dB vs 44 dB).
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Hotpoint H4FD641A has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).
  • 3 more wash programs
    Hotpoint H4FD641A offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (9 vs 6).
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Hotpoint H4FD641A has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
  • 45 min shorter Eco wash time
    Hotpoint H4FD641A finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (190 min vs 235 min).
  • Has a pause option
    Hotpoint H4FD641A has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.

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Overall
Performance
Programmes
  • 5 °C lower maximum cleaning temperature
    Hotpoint H4FD641A reaches a lower cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (65 °C vs 70 °C).
  • 1 fewer wash temperatures
    Hotpoint H4FD641A offers fewer wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (3 vs 4).
  • 3 cm taller height
    Hotpoint H4FD641A is taller than the average dishwasher (85 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 7.91 kg heavier weight
    Hotpoint H4FD641A is heavier than the average dishwasher (47 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 3 cm deeper depth
    Hotpoint H4FD641A is deeper than the average dishwasher (59 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 0.2 m shorter cable length
    Hotpoint H4FD641A has a shorter cable than the average dishwasher (1.3 m vs 1.5 m).
  • 0.2 cm wider width
    Hotpoint H4FD641A is wider than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 59.8 cm).
  • 5 °C lower maximum cleaning temperature
    Hotpoint H4FD641A 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 H4FD641A reaches a lower cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (65 °C vs 70 °C).65 °C vs 70 °C
  • 3 cm taller height
    Hotpoint H4FD641A 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 H4FD641A is taller than the average dishwasher (85 cm vs 82 cm).85 cm vs 82 cm
  • 1 fewer wash temperatures
    Hotpoint H4FD641A 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 H4FD641A offers fewer wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (3 vs 4).3 vs 4
  • 7.91 kg heavier weight
    Hotpoint H4FD641A is heavier than the average dishwasher (47 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 H4FD641A is heavier than the average dishwasher (47 kg vs 39.1 kg).47.01 kg vs 39.1 kg
  • 0.2 m shorter cable length
    Hotpoint H4FD641A 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 H4FD641A has a shorter cable than the average dishwasher (1.3 m vs 1.5 m).1.3 m vs 1.5 m
  • 3 cm deeper depth
    Hotpoint H4FD641A is deeper than the average dishwasher (59 cm vs 56 cm).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Depth.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Depth across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Hotpoint H4FD641A is deeper than the average dishwasher (59 cm vs 56 cm).59 cm vs 56 cm
  • 0.2 cm wider width
    Hotpoint H4FD641A is wider than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 59.8 cm).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Width.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Width across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Hotpoint H4FD641A is wider than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 59.8 cm).60 cm vs 59.8 cm
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Hotpoint H4FD641A?

  • Excellent cleaning performance powered by 3D Zone Wash technology for heavily soiled dishes.
  • Very quiet operation with an inverter motor emitting only 41 to 46 dB.
  • Generous 14 place setting capacity providing ample room for larger families.
  • ActiveDry system improves drying results by automatically opening the door at the end of the cycle.
  • Flexible interior layouts featuring a versatile basket design to easily fit awkward items.

What customers dislike about Hotpoint H4FD641A?

  • Standard and intensive wash cycle times can be excessively long.
  • User manuals lack explicit temperature indicators for specific program selections.
  • Racking configuration can occasionally feel finicky or irritate users when organizing bulkier cookware.

Expert reviews

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mycomparatif.com
03/06/2026
Summary of the review
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