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Hotpoint HFS 3T443X/E Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£400No. of place settings:14Energy efficiency class:ENoise level:44 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

Hotpoint HFS 3T443X/E Review: Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.9

Overall score

Score
7.9/ 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 55% of models
Score components

80%

7.9

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–²Better than 55% of dishwashers
7.9

Technical score

Technical score
7.9/ 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 55% of models
Score components

35%

7.2

Performance

30%

7.7

Features

25%

9.2

Programmes

10%

7.7

Design

â–²Better than 55% 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%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £400

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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Hotpoint HFS 3T443X/E

Technical score
Technical score
7.9/ 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 55% of models
Score components:

35%

7.2

Performance

30%

7.7

Features

25%

9.2

Programmes

10%

7.7

Design

7.9
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

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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 HFS 3T443X/E 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%

7.9

Overall score

40%

8.4

Price

8.1
Energy efficiency class
E
Energy efficiency class
E
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This dishwasher has energy efficiency class E, worse than that of 67.6% of dishwashers and the same as that of 26.5% 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
0.95 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.95 kWh
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.95 kWh; it is higher than that of 93% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 4.1% of the dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
8
No. of wash programs
8
â–² Better than 64% of models
Market range: <5 – >10
The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is 8; it is higher than that of 64.1% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 20.3% 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
24 min
Quick wash time
24 min
★ Better than 93% of models
Market range: <28 min – >60 min
This dishwasher completes the quick programme in 24 min; it is shorter than that of 92.6% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the programme on 0.9% of the dishwashers.
Eco wash time
?
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
no
Load sensor
no
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
This dishwasher does not have a load sensor. Overall, 69.9% of dishwashers have this feature.
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
fully integrated
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 HFS 3T443X/E vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • 3 more wash temperatures
    No. of wash temperatures
    7
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <3 – >8
    The number of wash temperatures on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (7 vs 4).
    7 vs 4
  • 5 °C higher maximum wash temperature
    Max cleaning temperature
    75 °C
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <65 °C – >75 °C
    The maximum cleaning temperature of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (75 °C vs 70 °C).
    75 °C vs 70 °C
  • 6 min shorter quick programme
    Quick wash time
    24 min
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <28 min – >60 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter quick programme than the average dishwasher (24 min vs 30 min).
    24 min vs 30 min
  • 2 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    8
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).
    8 vs 6
  • 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.
  • 0.01 W less standby power
    Standby power consumption
    0.49 W
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <0.49 W – >0.5 W
    The standby power consumption of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (0.5 W vs 0.5 W).
    0.49 W vs 0.5 W
  • 2.5% better value for money
    Hotpoint HFS 3T443X/E offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.06 vs 7.9).
    8.06 vs 7.86
  • 5% cheaper
    Hotpoint HFS 3T443X/E is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£400 vs £420).
    £400 vs £420
  • 2.5% better value for money
    Hotpoint HFS 3T443X/E offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.06 vs 7.9).
    8.06 vs 7.86
  • 5% cheaper
    Hotpoint HFS 3T443X/E is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£400 vs £420).
    £400 vs £420
  • 3 more wash temperatures
    No. of wash temperatures
    7
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <3 – >8
    The number of wash temperatures on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (7 vs 4).
    7 vs 4
  • 5 °C higher maximum wash temperature
    Max cleaning temperature
    75 °C
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <65 °C – >75 °C
    The maximum cleaning temperature of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (75 °C vs 70 °C).
    75 °C vs 70 °C
  • 0.01 W less standby power
    Standby power consumption
    0.49 W
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <0.49 W – >0.5 W
    The standby power consumption of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (0.5 W vs 0.5 W).
    0.49 W vs 0.5 W
  • 6 min shorter quick programme
    Quick wash time
    24 min
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <28 min – >60 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter quick programme than the average dishwasher (24 min vs 30 min).
    24 min vs 30 min
  • 2 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    8
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).
    8 vs 6
  • 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.
  • 0.2 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.95 kWh
    â–¼ Worse than 93% 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 (1 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.95 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • No load sensor
    Load sensor
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. Overall, 69.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    E
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).
    E vs D
  • 0.5 L more water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    10 L
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <8.9 L – >11 L
    The water usage per cycle of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (10 L vs 9.5 L).
    10 L vs 9.5 L
  • No hot-water connection
    Hot water connection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a hot-water connection, while the average dishwasher has a hot-water connection. Overall, 87.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 140 L/year more water consumption
    Annual water consumption
    2,800 L/year
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <2.2k L/year – >3.1k L/year
    The water consumption of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (2800 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    2,800 L/year vs 2,660 L/year
  • 0.05 m shorter supply hose
    Supply hose length
    1.5 m
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >1.65 m
    This dishwasher has a shorter supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.5 m vs 1.55 m).
    1.5 m vs 1.55 m
  • 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
  • 0.2 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.95 kWh
    â–¼ Worse than 93% 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 (1 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.95 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    E
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This dishwasher has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).
    E vs D
  • 0.5 L more water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    10 L
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <8.9 L – >11 L
    The water usage per cycle of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (10 L vs 9.5 L).
    10 L vs 9.5 L
  • No hot-water connection
    Hot water connection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a hot-water connection, while the average dishwasher has a hot-water connection. Overall, 87.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 140 L/year more water consumption
    Annual water consumption
    2,800 L/year
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <2.2k L/year – >3.1k L/year
    The water consumption of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (2800 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    2,800 L/year vs 2,660 L/year
  • No load sensor
    Load sensor
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. Overall, 69.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 0.05 m shorter supply hose
    Supply hose length
    1.5 m
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >1.65 m
    This dishwasher has a shorter supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.5 m vs 1.55 m).
    1.5 m vs 1.55 m
  • 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 HFS 3T443X/E

  • Equipped with 3D Zone Wash technology providing concentrated water jets for heavily soiled pots and pans.
  • Whisper-quiet performance assisted by an efficient inverter motor.
  • ActiveDry function automatically opens the door at the end of the cycle for enhanced natural drying.
  • Flexible storage layout featuring adjustable racks and a versatile cutlery setup.
  • Intuitive digital display and easy-to-navigate program controls.
  • Generous 14 place settings loading capacity.

What we don't like about Hotpoint HFS 3T443X/E

  • Standard eco wash cycles can take a long time to complete (often over 3 to 4 hours).
  • Requires proper adjustments to water hardness settings to prevent excessive salt consumption.
  • Plastic items and deep mug bottoms may still retain small droplets of water unless the extra dry mode is activated.

Verdict

The Hotpoint HFS 3T443X/E is a full-size, freestanding 60cm stainless steel dishwasher offering a generous 14 place setting capacity and 8 distinct wash programs, including a convenient 30-minute Rapid Wash and an intensive cycle. Key performance advantages include its premium inverter motor for exceptionally quiet operation, 3D Zone Wash technology that directs specialized water jets to blast away baked-on food, and the ActiveDry system which automatically pops the door open at cycle completion to optimize natural drying and efficiency. On the downside, the appliance carries a modest Class E energy efficiency rating on the modern A-G scale, and its highly efficient eco-cycles can feature long program durations exceeding three hours.

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