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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£490
  • Avg. price in US: ~$710
  • No. of place settings: 14
  • Energy efficiency class: B
  • Noise level: 44 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Hotpoint HA4FFB14BX 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%

8.4

Performance

30.0%

7.6

Features

25.0%

9.2

Programmes

10.0%

6.6

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%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 9.1
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    8.7

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    10

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    9.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    7.4

    Noise level

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

  • 8.2
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    7.4

    Noise level

    20.0%

    8.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    9.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    8.7

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £490

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All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The Hotpoint Ariston HA4FFB14BX is a full-size, 60 cm freestanding dishwasher crafted in a sleek stainless steel finish, featuring a 14-place setting capacity, an adjustable upper basket, and a dedicated third utensil rack. Powered by an advanced inverter motor, it operates at a quiet noise level of 44 dB and delivers highly efficient utility conservation with a Class B energy rating, a reference water consumption of just 8.9 liters per Eco cycle, and versatile options like a 24-hour delayed start and single-rack washing. Key advantages include its flexible, space-maximizing Flexiload interior structure and a convenient 60°C hot water connection, though a static drying system means it may leave some dishes less than perfectly dry compared to active fan or auto-open models.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Hotpoint HA4FFB14BX

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%

?

Performance

30.0%

?

Features

25.0%

?

Programmes

10.0%

?

Design

8.2
Hotpoint HA4FFB14BX has a technical score of 8.19 points, which is higher than 67% 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 HA4FFB14BX 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%

7.9

Price

8.1
Hotpoint HA4FFB14BX 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

B
Hotpoint HA4FFB14BX has energy efficiency class B, which is better than that of 74.8% of dishwashers and equal to that of 13.4% 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 HA4FFB14BX 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 HA4FFB14BX 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 HA4FFB14BX 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

0.644 kWh
Hotpoint HA4FFB14BX uses 0.644 kWh per cycle, which is lower than that of 76.7% of dishwashers and equal to that of 3.3% 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

7
Hotpoint HA4FFB14BX offers 7 wash programs, which is more than that of 52.4% of dishwashers and equal to that of 11.6% 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 HA4FFB14BX 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 HA4FFB14BX 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

240 min
Hotpoint HA4FFB14BX completes its Eco wash in 240 min, which is longer than that of 59.1% of dishwashers and equal to that of 13.8% 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 HA4FFB14BX 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 HA4FFB14BX 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 HA4FFB14BX 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 HA4FFB14BX 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 HA4FFB14BX 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 HA4FFB14BX 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 HA4FFB14BX 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 HA4FFB14BX 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 HA4FFB14BX has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Hotpoint HA4FFB14BX vs the average dishwasher

  • Better energy efficiency class
    Hotpoint HA4FFB14BX has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B 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 HA4FFB14BX has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs D).B vs D
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Hotpoint HA4FFB14BX 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 HA4FFB14BX has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
  • 0.6 L lower water usage per cycle
    Hotpoint HA4FFB14BX uses less water per cycle than the average dishwasher (8.9 L vs 9.5 L).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Water usage per cycle.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Water usage per cycle across dishwashers.

    Importance: HIGH

    Hotpoint HA4FFB14BX uses less water per cycle than the average dishwasher (8.9 L vs 9.5 L).8.9 L vs 9.5 L
  • 0.11 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Hotpoint HA4FFB14BX uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.6 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 HA4FFB14BX uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.6 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.644 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • Has a pause option
    Hotpoint HA4FFB14BX 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 HA4FFB14BX has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • 168 L/year lower annual water consumption
    Hotpoint HA4FFB14BX uses less water annually than the average dishwasher (2492 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Annual water consumption.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Annual water consumption across dishwashers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Hotpoint HA4FFB14BX uses less water annually than the average dishwasher (2492 L/year vs 2660 L/year).2492 L/year vs 2660 L/year
  • 1 more wash programs
    Hotpoint HA4FFB14BX offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (7 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 HA4FFB14BX offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (7 vs 6).7 vs 6
  • 3% better value for money
    Hotpoint HA4FFB14BX offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.11 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 HA4FFB14BX offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.11 vs 7.875).8.11 vs 7.88
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Hotpoint HA4FFB14BX has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (B vs D).
  • 0.6 L lower water usage per cycle
    Hotpoint HA4FFB14BX uses less water per cycle than the average dishwasher (8.9 L vs 9.5 L).
  • 0.11 kWh lower energy consumption per cycle
    Hotpoint HA4FFB14BX uses less energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.6 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • 168 L/year lower annual water consumption
    Hotpoint HA4FFB14BX uses less water annually than the average dishwasher (2492 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Hotpoint HA4FFB14BX has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
  • Has a pause option
    Hotpoint HA4FFB14BX has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • 1 more wash programs
    Hotpoint HA4FFB14BX offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (7 vs 6).

Total
Overall
Performance
Programmes
  • 5 °C lower maximum cleaning temperature
    Hotpoint HA4FFB14BX reaches a lower cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (65 °C vs 70 °C).
  • 1 fewer wash temperatures
    Hotpoint HA4FFB14BX offers fewer wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (3 vs 4).
  • 5 min longer Eco wash time
    Hotpoint HA4FFB14BX takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (240 min vs 235 min).
  • 3 cm taller height
    Hotpoint HA4FFB14BX is taller than the average dishwasher (85 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 7.9 kg heavier weight
    Hotpoint HA4FFB14BX is heavier than the average dishwasher (47 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 3 cm deeper depth
    Hotpoint HA4FFB14BX is deeper than the average dishwasher (59 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 0.2 m shorter cable length
    Hotpoint HA4FFB14BX has a shorter cable than the average dishwasher (1.3 m vs 1.5 m).
  • 0.2 cm wider width
    Hotpoint HA4FFB14BX is wider than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 59.8 cm).
  • 5 °C lower maximum cleaning temperature
    Hotpoint HA4FFB14BX 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 HA4FFB14BX reaches a lower cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (65 °C vs 70 °C).65 °C vs 70 °C
  • 3 cm taller height
    Hotpoint HA4FFB14BX 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 HA4FFB14BX is taller than the average dishwasher (85 cm vs 82 cm).85 cm vs 82 cm
  • 1 fewer wash temperatures
    Hotpoint HA4FFB14BX 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 HA4FFB14BX offers fewer wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (3 vs 4).3 vs 4
  • 5 min longer Eco wash time
    Hotpoint HA4FFB14BX takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (240 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 HA4FFB14BX takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (240 min vs 235 min).240 min vs 235 min
  • 7.9 kg heavier weight
    Hotpoint HA4FFB14BX 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 HA4FFB14BX is heavier than the average dishwasher (47 kg vs 39.1 kg).47 kg vs 39.1 kg
  • 0.2 m shorter cable length
    Hotpoint HA4FFB14BX 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 HA4FFB14BX 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 HA4FFB14BX 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 HA4FFB14BX is deeper than the average dishwasher (59 cm vs 56 cm).59 cm vs 56 cm
  • 0.2 cm wider width
    Hotpoint HA4FFB14BX 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 HA4FFB14BX is wider than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 59.8 cm).60 cm vs 59.8 cm
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What customers like about Hotpoint HA4FFB14BX?

  • Extremely quiet operation, reaching as low as 39 to 44 dB thanks to its inverter motor technology
  • High energy efficiency with a Class B rating, keeping electricity and water consumption low
  • Large loading capacity accommodating up to 14 place settings
  • Flexible interior layout featuring Flexiload baskets and a dedicated third cutlery drawer
  • Advanced ActiveDry system that automatically opens the door at the end of the cycle to optimize drying
  • Versatile programming options, including a 30-minute quick wash and a specialized hygienic sanitizing cycle
  • Convenient 24-hour delayed start timer and optimized tablet options for uniform detergent dissolution

What customers dislike about Hotpoint HA4FFB14BX?

  • Standard cycle times can feel quite long, with some intensive or eco programs lasting several hours
  • Taller glasses or oversized dinner plates can occasionally be awkward to place without rearranging the adjustable racks
  • Long-term reliability and out-of-warranty manufacturer repairs are sometimes noted by users as expensive

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