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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£400
  • Avg. price in US: ~$540
  • No. of place settings: 14
  • Energy efficiency class: E
  • Noise level: 46 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Hotpoint HBC2B+26B review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

6.5

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%

6.5

Technical Score

20.0%

6.5

User score

Good
6.5

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%

5.0

Performance

30.0%

6.3

Features

25.0%

8.4

Programmes

10.0%

7.3

Design

Good
6.5

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%

8.0

User reviews

30.0%

2.9

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.0
(2)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

Good
  • 3.4
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    1.4

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    1.0

    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%

    1.4

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

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Verdict

The Hotpoint HBC2B+26B is a 60 cm semi-integrated built-in dishwasher featuring a 14 place setting capacity, a stainless steel interior, and a quiet 46 dB induction motor. Main pros include its ActiveDry technology for automatic door-opening drying, an adjustable upper basket, and a fast 30-minute rapid wash program among its 5 cycle options, consuming 12 litres of water per cycle. However, its notable cons include a modern Class E energy efficiency rating and a delay start timer limited to a maximum of 8 hours.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Hotpoint HBC2B+26B

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%

5.0

Performance

30.0%

6.3

Features

25.0%

8.4

Programmes

10.0%

7.3

Design

6.5
Hotpoint HBC2B+26B has a technical score of 6.48 points, which is lower than 91.3% 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%

8.0

User reviews

30.0%

2.9

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.0
(2)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

6.5
Hotpoint HBC2B+26B has a user score of 6.46 points, which is lower than 96.5% 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.
2.9
Hotpoint HBC2B+26B has a popularity of 2.9 points, which is higher than 56% 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%

6.5

Overall score

40.0%

8.4

Price

7.1
Hotpoint HBC2B+26B has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.1 points, which is lower than 92.3% 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 HBC2B+26B 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 HBC2B+26B 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 HBC2B+26B 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 HBC2B+26B 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

0.934 kWh
Hotpoint HBC2B+26B uses 0.934 kWh per cycle, which is higher than that of 84.5% of dishwashers and equal to that of 4.1% 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 HBC2B+26B 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 HBC2B+26B 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 HBC2B+26B 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

165 min
Hotpoint HBC2B+26B completes its Eco wash in 165 min, which is shorter than that of 98.3% of dishwashers and equal to that of 0.3% 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 HBC2B+26B 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 HBC2B+26B 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 HBC2B+26B 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 HBC2B+26B 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 HBC2B+26B 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 HBC2B+26B 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 HBC2B+26B 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 HBC2B+26B 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 HBC2B+26B 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 HBC2B+26B has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Hotpoint HBC2B+26B vs the average dishwasher

  • 70 min shorter Eco wash time
    Hotpoint HBC2B+26B finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (165 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 HBC2B+26B finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (165 min vs 235 min).165 min vs 235 min
  • Has a pause option
    Hotpoint HBC2B+26B 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 HBC2B+26B has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • 2.87x more popular
    Hotpoint HBC2B+26B is more popular than the average dishwasher (2.87 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 HBC2B+26B is more popular than the average dishwasher (2.87 vs 1).2.87 vs 1
  • 3.6 kg lighter weight
    Hotpoint HBC2B+26B 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 HBC2B+26B is lighter than the average dishwasher (35.5 kg vs 39.1 kg).35.5 kg vs 39.1 kg
  • 0.5 cm shallower depth
    Hotpoint HBC2B+26B is shallower than the average dishwasher (55.5 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 HBC2B+26B is shallower than the average dishwasher (55.5 cm vs 56 cm).55.5 cm vs 56 cm
  • 5% cheaper
    Hotpoint HBC2B+26B is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£400 vs £420).
    Hotpoint HBC2B+26B is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£400 vs £420).£400 vs £420
  • 70 min shorter Eco wash time
    Hotpoint HBC2B+26B finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (165 min vs 235 min).
  • Has a pause option
    Hotpoint HBC2B+26B has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • 3.6 kg lighter weight
    Hotpoint HBC2B+26B is lighter than the average dishwasher (35.5 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 0.5 cm shallower depth
    Hotpoint HBC2B+26B is shallower than the average dishwasher (55.5 cm vs 56 cm).

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Overall
Programmes
Design
  • Uses a different motor type
    Hotpoint HBC2B+26B uses induction, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
  • 2.5 L higher water usage per cycle
    Hotpoint HBC2B+26B uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (12 L vs 9.5 L).
  • 0.18 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Hotpoint HBC2B+26B uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • Worse noise emission class
    Hotpoint HBC2B+26B has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
  • 700 L/year higher annual water consumption
    Hotpoint HBC2B+26B uses more water annually than the average dishwasher (3360 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Hotpoint HBC2B+26B has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).
  • 10 °C lower maximum cleaning temperature
    Hotpoint HBC2B+26B reaches a lower cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (60 °C vs 70 °C).
  • 2 dB higher noise level
    Hotpoint HBC2B+26B has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).
  • 1 fewer wash temperatures
    Hotpoint HBC2B+26B offers fewer wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (3 vs 4).
  • 1 fewer wash programs
    Hotpoint HBC2B+26B offers fewer wash programs than the average dishwasher (5 vs 6).
  • Does not have an automatic door-opening feature
    Hotpoint HBC2B+26B 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 HBC2B+26B does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. 69.6% of dishwashers have a load sensor.
  • Does not have a child lock
    Hotpoint HBC2B+26B does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
  • 0.2 m shorter cable length
    Hotpoint HBC2B+26B has a shorter cable than the average dishwasher (1.3 m vs 1.5 m).
  • 0.2 cm wider width
    Hotpoint HBC2B+26B is wider than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 59.8 cm).
  • Uses a different motor type
    Hotpoint HBC2B+26B uses induction, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    What it is: This attribute refers to Motor type.
    When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

    Importance: HIGH

    Hotpoint HBC2B+26B uses induction, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.induction vs inverter
  • Does not have an automatic door-opening feature
    Hotpoint HBC2B+26B 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 HBC2B+26B 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.
  • 2.5 L higher water usage per cycle
    Hotpoint HBC2B+26B uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (12 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 HBC2B+26B uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (12 L vs 9.5 L).12 L vs 9.5 L
  • 0.18 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Hotpoint HBC2B+26B uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.9 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 HBC2B+26B uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.934 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • Does not have a load sensor
    Hotpoint HBC2B+26B 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 HBC2B+26B 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 HBC2B+26B 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 HBC2B+26B has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).C vs B
  • 700 L/year higher annual water consumption
    Hotpoint HBC2B+26B uses more water annually than the average dishwasher (3360 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 HBC2B+26B uses more water annually than the average dishwasher (3360 L/year vs 2660 L/year).3360 L/year vs 2660 L/year
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Hotpoint HBC2B+26B 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 HBC2B+26B has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).E vs D
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United Kingdom
amazon
4.0
2 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about Hotpoint HBC2B+26B?

  • Generous 14 place settings capacity ideal for large families
  • Quiet operation utilizing a 46 dB induction motor
  • Flexible storage via a height-adjustable upper basket
  • Convenient 30-minute rapid wash cycle for lightly soiled dishes
  • Useful delay start timer to run cycles at optimal times
  • Good overall value for money and solid cleaning performance

What customers dislike about Hotpoint HBC2B+26B?

  • Long running times for standard and eco wash programs
  • Lower energy efficiency rating under modern standards (Class E)
  • Occasional complaints regarding lower rack tracking and wheel stability
  • Potential for food debris and odor buildup if filters are not regularly cleaned
  • Basic control interface with fewer advanced customization options

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