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Hotpoint HS61X Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£540No. of place settings:15Energy efficiency class:ANoise level:41 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

Hotpoint HS61X 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%

8.0

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–²Better than 59% of dishwashers
8.0

Technical score

Technical score
8.0/ 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 58% of models
Score components

35%

8.3

Performance

30%

7.7

Features

25%

8.1

Programmes

10%

7.6

Design

â–²Better than 58% 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~ £540

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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Hotpoint HS61X

Technical score
Technical score
8.0/ 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 58% of models
Score components:

35%

8.3

Performance

30%

7.7

Features

25%

8.1

Programmes

10%

7.6

Design

8.0
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 HS61X 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
7.9/ 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–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components:

60%

8.0

Overall score

40%

7.7

Price

7.9
Energy efficiency class
A
Energy efficiency class
A
â–² Better than 88% of models
This dishwasher has energy efficiency class A, better than that of 88.3% of dishwashers and the same as that of 11.8% 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
0.55 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.55 kWh
â–² Better than 85% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.55 kWh; it is lower than that of 85.3% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 1.1% 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
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
310 min
Eco wash time
310 min
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 310 min; it is longer than that of 98.8% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 0.7% 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
yes
Load sensor
yes
â–² Better than 30% of models
This dishwasher has a load sensor. Overall, 69.8% 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
freestanding
No. of place settings
15
No. of place settings
15
â–² Better than 89% of models
Market range: <10 – >15
The number of place settings on this dishwasher is 15; it is higher than that of 88.7% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 5.9% of the dishwashers.
Cutlery basket
?
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 HS61X vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    A
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    This dishwasher has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (A vs D).
    A vs D
  • 0.2 kWh less energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.55 kWh
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (0.6 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.55 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 3 dB quieter
    Noise level
    41 dB
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is quieter than the average dishwasher (41 dB vs 44 dB).
    41 dB vs 44 dB
  • 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.
  • 1 more place settings
    No. of place settings
    15
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (15 vs 14).
    15 vs 14
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    A
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    This dishwasher has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (A vs D).
    A vs D
  • 0.2 kWh less energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.55 kWh
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (0.6 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.55 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 3 dB quieter
    Noise level
    41 dB
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is quieter than the average dishwasher (41 dB vs 44 dB).
    41 dB vs 44 dB
  • 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.
  • 1 more place settings
    No. of place settings
    15
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (15 vs 14).
    15 vs 14
  • 75 min longer Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    310 min
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a longer Eco programme than the average dishwasher (310 min vs 235 min).
    310 min vs 235 min
  • No quiet wash programme
    Quiet wash program
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a quiet wash programme, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash programme. Overall, 62.3% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 0.4 L more water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    9.9 L
    â–¼ Worse than 64% 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 (9.9 L vs 9.5 L).
    9.9 L vs 9.5 L
  • 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
  • 31.5% heavier
    Weight
    51.5 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (51.5 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    51.5 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 112 L/year more water consumption
    Annual water consumption
    2,772 L/year
    â–¼ Worse than 67% 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 (2772 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    2,772 L/year vs 2,660 L/year
  • 28.6% more expensive
    Hotpoint HS61X is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£540 vs £420).
    £540 vs £420
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 0.4 L more water per cycle
    Water usage per cycle
    9.9 L
    â–¼ Worse than 64% 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 (9.9 L vs 9.5 L).
    9.9 L vs 9.5 L
  • 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
  • 112 L/year more water consumption
    Annual water consumption
    2,772 L/year
    â–¼ Worse than 67% 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 (2772 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
    2,772 L/year vs 2,660 L/year
  • 75 min longer Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    310 min
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a longer Eco programme than the average dishwasher (310 min vs 235 min).
    310 min vs 235 min
  • No quiet wash programme
    Quiet wash program
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a quiet wash programme, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash programme. Overall, 62.3% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 31.5% heavier
    Weight
    51.5 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (51.5 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    51.5 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

Third-party reviews

What we like about Hotpoint HS61X

  • Operates quietly with its Super Silent inverter motor technology
  • Generous internal capacity via the Maxi Space tub that easily accommodates up to 15 place settings
  • Effective drying performance aided by the automatic door-opening system at the end of cycles
  • Versatile and flexible loading options including a dedicated third cutlery rack and height-adjustable upper basket
  • Strong cleaning power capable of tackling tough or baked-on food stains

What we don't like about Hotpoint HS61X

  • Some wash cycles can feel standard or excessively long
  • A few users note that highly stubborn, un-rinsed items may not always clean perfectly on lighter settings
  • Lower-end build components can occasionally feel less robust compared to premium brands

Verdict

The Hotpoint HS61X (H8F HS61X UK) is a freestanding, full-size (60cm wide) stainless steel dishwasher boasting an impressive 15-place setting capacity and a highly efficient A-rated energy efficiency class. Key characteristics include the spacious MaxiSpace tub with an adjustable upper basket, a convenient Hydroforce 3rd rack with dedicated spray jets, and 3D Zone Wash technology that directs 80% more water power to remove stubborn, baked-on food. Additionally, it features the ActiveDry automatic door-opening system for superior natural drying and an inverter motor for whisper-quiet operation at just 41dB. Main pros include its massive load flexibility for bulky items, exceptional eco-friendly energy performance, and brilliant targeted cleaning that eliminates the need for pre-rinsing. Potential cons include a limited 1-year manufacturer warranty and a slightly higher initial price point compared to entry-level models.

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