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Hotpoint HFC3C33WX Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£400No. of place settings:14Energy efficiency class:DNoise level:43 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

Hotpoint HFC3C33WX Review: Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.0

Overall score

Score
8.0/ 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–² Better than 59% of models
Score components

80%

8.1

Technical score

20%

7.7

User score

â–²Better than 59% of dishwashers
8.1

Technical score

Technical score
8.1/ 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 61% of models
Score components

35%

7.7

Performance

30%

7.5

Features

25%

9.4

Programmes

10%

7.7

Design

â–²Better than 61% of dishwashers
7.7

User score

User score
7.7/ 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 84% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

6.5

Number of reviews

Based on 20 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 84% of dishwashers
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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Hotpoint HFC3C33WX

Technical score
Technical score
8.1/ 10
✕
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 61% of models
Score components:

35%

7.7

Performance

30%

7.5

Features

25%

9.4

Programmes

10%

7.7

Design

8.1
User score
User score
7.7/ 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 84% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

6.5

Number of reviews

Based on 20 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.7
Popularity
Popularity
6.5/ 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–² Better than 73% of models
Popularity:
Hotpoint HFC3C33WX has a popularity score of 6.5 points, which is higher than 72.5% of products in this category.
6.5
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 65% of models
Score components:

60%

8.0

Overall score

40%

8.4

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
B
Noise emission class
B
â–² Better than 45% of models
This dishwasher has noise-emission class B, better than that of 44.6% of dishwashers and the same as that of 54.1% of dishwashers.
Energy consumption per cycle
0.848 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.848 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 0.848 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
7
No. of wash programs
7
â–² Better than 52% of models
Market range: <5 – >10
The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is 7; it is higher than that of 52.3% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 11.8% 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
yes
Delicate wash program
yes
â–² Better than 40% of models
This dishwasher has a delicate wash programme. Overall, 60.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
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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
freestanding
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
yes
Cutlery basket
yes
â–² Better than 42% of models
This dishwasher has 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 HFC3C33WX vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • 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.
  • 1 dB quieter
    Noise level
    43 dB
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is quieter than the average dishwasher (43 dB vs 44 dB).
    43 dB vs 44 dB
  • 1 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    7
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (7 vs 6).
    7 vs 6
  • 6.47x more popular
    Hotpoint HFC3C33WX is more popular than the average dishwasher (6.47 vs 1).
    6.47 vs 1
  • 3.4% better value for money
    Hotpoint HFC3C33WX offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.13 vs 7.9).
    8.13 vs 7.86
  • 5% cheaper
    Hotpoint HFC3C33WX is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£400 vs £420).
    £400 vs £420
  • 6.47x more popular
    Hotpoint HFC3C33WX is more popular than the average dishwasher (6.47 vs 1).
    6.47 vs 1
  • 3.4% better value for money
    Hotpoint HFC3C33WX offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.13 vs 7.9).
    8.13 vs 7.86
  • 5% cheaper
    Hotpoint HFC3C33WX is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£400 vs £420).
    £400 vs £420
  • 1 dB quieter
    Noise level
    43 dB
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is quieter than the average dishwasher (43 dB vs 44 dB).
    43 dB vs 44 dB
  • 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.
  • 1 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    7
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (7 vs 6).
    7 vs 6
  • 0.1 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.848 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 (0.8 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.848 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
  • 20.1% heavier
    Weight
    47 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (47 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    47 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 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
  • 4.2% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 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
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Hotpoint HFC3C33WX
    the average dishwasher
    Hotpoint HFC3C33WX has a lower user score than the average dishwasher (7.68 vs 8.000).
    7.68 vs 8
  • 4.2% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Hotpoint HFC3C33WX
    the average dishwasher
    Hotpoint HFC3C33WX has a lower user score than the average dishwasher (7.68 vs 8.000).
    7.68 vs 8
  • 0.1 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.848 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 (0.8 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.848 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
  • 20.1% heavier
    Weight
    47 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (47 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    47 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 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

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Third-party reviews

Based on 20 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Hotpoint HFC3C33WX

  • Excellent cleaning performance powered by 3D Zone Wash technology for heavily soiled dishes
  • Highly efficient natural drying with the ActiveDry automatic door-opening system
  • Extremely quiet operation at 43 dB thanks to the integrated Inverter induction motor
  • Spacious and adaptable interior capacity supporting up to 14 place settings
  • Flexible loading choices with a height-adjustable upper basket and fold-down tines
  • Versatile program selection including an Eco mode, intensive cycles, and a 30-minute rapid wash
  • Helpful utility features like a digital time-remaining display and a 24-hour delay start option

What we don't like about Hotpoint HFC3C33WX

  • Relatively narrow plate slot spacing on the bottom rack can cause thicker plates to touch
  • Significantly higher energy consumption and utility costs when using intensive auto modes with 3D Zone Wash active
  • Longer cycle durations for the highly intensive or specialized sanitizing cycles
  • Racking configuration can sometimes feel less intuitive when trying to load larger pots and pans simultaneously

Verdict

The Hotpoint HFC3C33WX is a 60cm freestanding stainless steel dishwasher featuring a 14 place setting capacity, an Inverter induction motor, and an eco-friendly water consumption rate of 9.5 liters per cycle. Its main characteristics include 7 wash programs (such as an Express 30-minute quick cycle and a 65°C Antibacterial setting), a 24-hour delay timer, and a Class D energy rating with a quiet 43 dB noise level. Key pros highlight the 3D Zone Wash technology that increases localized water jet pressure by 40% to remove stubborn stains, alongside the ActiveDry system that automatically opens the door by 10cm at the end of a cycle for optimized, natural drying. On the downside, the unit lacks an internal light, does not feature a dedicated upper cutlery drawer, and its closely spaced lower rack prongs can sometimes make loading thicker or wider plates a bit restrictive.

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