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Hotpoint HA4IFD14B Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£320No. of place settings:14Energy efficiency class:DNoise level:46 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

Hotpoint HA4IFD14B 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

Score
7.8/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components

80%

7.8

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 51% of dishwashers
7.8

Technical score

Technical score
7.8/ 10
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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–² Better than 50% of models
Score components

35%

7.1

Performance

30%

7.5

Features

25%

9.3

Programmes

10%

6.9

Design

â–²Better than 50% of dishwashers
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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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
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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    N/A~ £320

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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Hotpoint HA4IFD14B

Technical score
Technical score
7.8/ 10
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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–² Better than 50% of models
Score components:

35%

7.1

Performance

30%

7.5

Features

25%

9.3

Programmes

10%

6.9

Design

7.8
User score
User score
8.0/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Hotpoint HA4IFD14B has a popularity score of 1 point, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 10
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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–² Better than 65% of models
Score components:

60%

7.8

Overall score

40%

8.8

Price

8.1
Energy efficiency class
D
Energy efficiency class
D
â–¼ Worse than 46% of models
This dishwasher has energy efficiency class D, better than that of 32.5% of dishwashers and the same as that of 21.4% 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
0.85 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.85 kWh
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.85 kWh; it is higher than that of 68.6% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 8% of the dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
9
No. of wash programs
9
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <5 – >10
The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is 9; it is higher than that of 84.5% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 7.4% 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
30 min
Quick wash time
30 min
â–² Better than 34% of models
Market range: <28 min – >60 min
This dishwasher completes the quick programme in 30 min; it is shorter than that of 34.3% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the programme on 42.9% of the dishwashers.
Eco wash time
190 min
Eco wash time
190 min
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 190 min; it is shorter than that of 89.7% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 7.7% of the dishwashers.
Delicate wash program
?
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Automatic door opening
yes
Automatic door opening
yes
â–² Better than 35% of models
This dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 65% 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
?
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
built-in
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
no
Cutlery basket
no
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
This dishwasher does not have 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
yes
Digital display
yes
â–² Better than 10% of models
This dishwasher has a digital display. Overall, 90.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Hotpoint HA4IFD14B vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • 3 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    9
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (9 vs 6).
    9 vs 6
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. Overall, 34.3% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 45 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    190 min
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (190 min vs 235 min).
    190 min vs 235 min
  • Has a pause option
    Pause option
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This dishwasher has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. Overall, 45.4% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 0.5 L less water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    9 L
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <8.9 L – >11 L
    The water usage per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (9 L vs 9.5 L).
    9 L vs 9.5 L
  • 140 L/year less water consumption
    Annual water consumption
    2,520 L/year
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <2.2k L/year – >3.1k L/year
    The water consumption of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (2520 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    2,520 L/year vs 2,660 L/year
  • 9.3% lighter
    Weight
    35.5 kg
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% lighter: this dishwasher is lighter than the average dishwasher (35.5 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    35.5 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 31.3% cheaper
    Hotpoint HA4IFD14B is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£320 vs £420).
    £320 vs £420
  • 31.3% cheaper
    Hotpoint HA4IFD14B is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£320 vs £420).
    £320 vs £420
  • 2.9% better value for money
    Hotpoint HA4IFD14B offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.09 vs 7.9).
    8.09 vs 7.86
  • 0.5 L less water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    9 L
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <8.9 L – >11 L
    The water usage per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (9 L vs 9.5 L).
    9 L vs 9.5 L
  • 140 L/year less water consumption
    Annual water consumption
    2,520 L/year
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <2.2k L/year – >3.1k L/year
    The water consumption of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (2520 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    2,520 L/year vs 2,660 L/year
  • 3 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    9
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (9 vs 6).
    9 vs 6
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. Overall, 34.3% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 45 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    190 min
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (190 min vs 235 min).
    190 min vs 235 min
  • Has a pause option
    Pause option
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This dishwasher has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. Overall, 45.4% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 9.3% lighter
    Weight
    35.5 kg
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% lighter: this dishwasher is lighter than the average dishwasher (35.5 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    35.5 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 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
  • 0.1 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.85 kWh
    â–¼ Worse than 69% 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 (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.85 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 5 °C lower maximum wash temperature
    Max cleaning temperature
    65 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <65 °C – >75 °C
    The maximum cleaning temperature of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (65 °C vs 70 °C).
    65 °C vs 70 °C
  • 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
  • 12 h shorter maximum delay
    Maximum delay duration
    12 h
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <9 h – >24 h
    This dishwasher allows a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (12 h vs 24 h).
    12 h vs 24 h
  • No cutlery basket
    Cutlery basket
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. Overall, 57.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No child lock
    Child lock
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. Overall, 52.6% 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
  • 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
  • 0.1 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.85 kWh
    â–¼ Worse than 69% 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 (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.85 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 5 °C lower maximum wash temperature
    Max cleaning temperature
    65 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <65 °C – >75 °C
    The maximum cleaning temperature of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (65 °C vs 70 °C).
    65 °C vs 70 °C
  • 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
  • 12 h shorter maximum delay
    Maximum delay duration
    12 h
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <9 h – >24 h
    This dishwasher allows a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (12 h vs 24 h).
    12 h vs 24 h
  • No cutlery basket
    Cutlery basket
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. Overall, 57.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No child lock
    Child lock
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. Overall, 52.6% 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

Third-party reviews

What we like about Hotpoint HA4IFD14B

  • Generous 14-place setting capacity makes it ideal for large households and families.
  • Highly flexible loading options due to the adjustable Flexiload basket system.
  • Equipped with a third cutlery tray that frees up valuable space in the lower baskets.
  • The inverter motor optimizes water pressure while ensuring relatively quiet operation (46 dB).
  • ActiveDry system automatically opens the door at the cycle's end to improve natural air drying.
  • Versatile program choices including an intensive sanitizing cycle and a rapid 30-minute wash.
  • Efficient water management, using just 9 liters per cycle on standard runs.

What we don't like about Hotpoint HA4IFD14B

  • Energy efficiency is rated as Class D, which is less economical than premium alternatives.
  • Some users report that the cutlery tray design can be less intuitive to use than traditional baskets.
  • Standard cycle times (such as Eco) can be quite lengthy, reaching up to 285 minutes.
  • Fitting very large dinner plates or oversized glassware securely can occasionally be challenging.
  • Running specialized settings like intensive or zone washing notably increases energy costs per cycle.

Verdict

The Hotpoint HA4IFD14B is a 60cm fully integrated, built-in dishwasher offering a 14 place setting capacity and powered by an efficient inverter motor. It features 9 washing programs, a delayed start option up to 24 hours, an adjustable upper basket with Flexiload layout configuration, and an Overflow flood protection safety system. Key advantages include low water consumption of just 9 liters per cycle, a relatively quiet noise level of 46 dB, and a third fixed cutlery basket for optimized loading. However, it operates on a standard static drying system rather than active or automatic door-opening drying methods, and its Class D energy efficiency rating means it is not the most energy-saving model available on the market.

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