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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£260
  • Avg. price in US: ~$350
  • No. of place settings: 14
  • Energy efficiency class: E
  • Noise level: 46 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Hotpoint HUD526 review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.2

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%

7.2

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Very good
7.2

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%

6.9

Performance

30.0%

6.1

Features

25.0%

9.0

Programmes

10.0%

7.3

Design

Very good
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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%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 5.1
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    1.0

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    8.3

    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%

    1.0

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £260

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All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The Hotpoint HUD526 (H2I HUD526 AS) is a full-size, 60cm fully integrated dishwasher featuring a 14 place setting capacity, an efficient inverter motor, and a durable stainless steel tub. Operating with a quiet noise level of 46 dB, it includes 9 wash programs—such as a 28-minute Rapid cycle, a 72°C Sanitizing cycle, and an Eco mode—alongside functional specs like an adjustable upper basket, an LED display, and a 12-hour delay timer. Key pros include low water usage at just 9.5 liters per Eco cycle, versatile Flexiload internal spacing, a helpful half-load option, and reliable overflow protection. However, cons include its lower Class E energy efficiency rating (consuming 95 kWh per 100 cycles), the lack of a dedicated modern cutlery tray in favor of a traditional cutlery basket, and a reliance on a basic static drying system rather than advanced active or auto-opening drying technologies.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Hotpoint HUD526

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%

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Performance

30.0%

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Features

25.0%

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Programmes

10.0%

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Design

7.2
Hotpoint HUD526 has a technical score of 7.23 points, which is lower than 73.3% 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%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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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.
1.0
Hotpoint HUD526 has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% 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%

7.2

Overall score

40.0%

9.2

Price

7.8
Hotpoint HUD526 has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.8 points, which is lower than 51.5% 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 HUD526 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 HUD526 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 HUD526 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 HUD526 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

0.95 kWh
Hotpoint HUD526 uses 0.95 kWh per cycle, which is higher than that of 93% of dishwashers and equal to that of 4% 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

9
Hotpoint HUD526 offers 9 wash programs, which is more than that of 84.5% of dishwashers and equal to that of 7.3% 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 HUD526 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

29 min
Hotpoint HUD526 completes its quick wash in 29 min, which is shorter than that of 77.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 10% 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

215 min
Hotpoint HUD526 completes its Eco wash in 215 min, which is shorter than that of 68.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 7.6% 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

no
Hotpoint HUD526 does not have a delicate wash program. This feature is present in 60% 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 HUD526 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 HUD526 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 HUD526 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 HUD526 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 HUD526 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

fully integrated
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 HUD526 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 HUD526 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 HUD526 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 HUD526 has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Hotpoint HUD526 vs the average dishwasher

  • 3 more wash programs
    Hotpoint HUD526 offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (9 vs 6).
    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

    Hotpoint HUD526 offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (9 vs 6).9 vs 6
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Hotpoint HUD526 has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Hygiene programme.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Hotpoint HUD526 has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
  • 2 °C higher maximum cleaning temperature
    Hotpoint HUD526 reaches a higher cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (72 °C vs 70 °C).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Max cleaning temperature.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Max cleaning temperature across dishwashers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Hotpoint HUD526 reaches a higher cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (72 °C vs 70 °C).72 °C vs 70 °C
  • Has a pause option
    Hotpoint HUD526 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 HUD526 has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • 1 min shorter quick wash time
    Hotpoint HUD526 finishes the quick wash sooner than the average dishwasher (29 min vs 30 min).
    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

    Hotpoint HUD526 finishes the quick wash sooner than the average dishwasher (29 min vs 30 min).29 min vs 30 min
  • 20 min shorter Eco wash time
    Hotpoint HUD526 finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (215 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 HUD526 finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (215 min vs 235 min).215 min vs 235 min
  • 61.5% cheaper
    Hotpoint HUD526 is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£260 vs £420).
    Hotpoint HUD526 is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£260 vs £420).£260 vs £420
  • 3.6 kg lighter weight
    Hotpoint HUD526 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 HUD526 is lighter than the average dishwasher (35.5 kg vs 39.1 kg).35.5 kg vs 39.1 kg
  • 2 °C higher maximum cleaning temperature
    Hotpoint HUD526 reaches a higher cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (72 °C vs 70 °C).
  • 3 more wash programs
    Hotpoint HUD526 offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (9 vs 6).
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Hotpoint HUD526 has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
  • Has a pause option
    Hotpoint HUD526 has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • 1 min shorter quick wash time
    Hotpoint HUD526 finishes the quick wash sooner than the average dishwasher (29 min vs 30 min).
  • 20 min shorter Eco wash time
    Hotpoint HUD526 finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (215 min vs 235 min).
  • 3.6 kg lighter weight
    Hotpoint HUD526 is lighter than the average dishwasher (35.5 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 0.5 cm shallower depth
    Hotpoint HUD526 is shallower than the average dishwasher (55.5 cm vs 56 cm).

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Overall
Performance
Programmes
Design
  • 0.2 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Hotpoint HUD526 uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (1 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • Worse noise emission class
    Hotpoint HUD526 has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Hotpoint HUD526 has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).
  • 2 dB higher noise level
    Hotpoint HUD526 has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).
  • 1 fewer wash temperatures
    Hotpoint HUD526 offers fewer wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (3 vs 4).
  • Does not have a delicate wash program
    Hotpoint HUD526 does not have a delicate wash program, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a delicate wash program.
  • 12 h shorter maximum delay duration
    Hotpoint HUD526 supports a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (12 h vs 24 h).
  • Does not have an automatic door-opening feature
    Hotpoint HUD526 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 HUD526 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 HUD526 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 HUD526 has a shorter cable than the average dishwasher (1.3 m vs 1.5 m).
  • Does not have an automatic door-opening feature
    Hotpoint HUD526 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 HUD526 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.
  • 0.2 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Hotpoint HUD526 uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (1 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 HUD526 uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (1 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.95 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • Does not have a load sensor
    Hotpoint HUD526 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 HUD526 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 delicate wash program
    Hotpoint HUD526 does not have a delicate wash program, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a 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

    Hotpoint HUD526 does not have a delicate wash program, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a delicate wash program.
  • Worse noise emission class
    Hotpoint HUD526 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 HUD526 has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).C vs B
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Hotpoint HUD526 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 HUD526 has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).E vs D
  • 2 dB higher noise level
    Hotpoint HUD526 has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Noise level.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Noise level across dishwashers.

    Importance: HIGH

    Hotpoint HUD526 has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).46 dB vs 44 dB
  • 12 h shorter maximum delay duration
    Hotpoint HUD526 supports a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (12 h vs 24 h).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Maximum delay duration.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Maximum delay duration across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Hotpoint HUD526 supports a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (12 h vs 24 h).12 h vs 24 h
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Overall
Performance
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Features
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What customers like about Hotpoint HUD526?

  • Generous 14 place setting capacity accommodates large family loads easily
  • Height-adjustable top basket provides flexible loading for larger pots and taller items
  • Simple and intuitive control layout makes it very easy to use
  • Fast 28-minute rapid wash program is highly convenient for lightly soiled dishes
  • Operates reasonably quietly at 46 dB during a standard cycle
  • Provides a wide variety of useful wash settings including a sanitizing cycle

What customers dislike about Hotpoint HUD526?

  • Lower energy efficiency rating of E on the modern scale
  • Isolated instances of premature component breakdown, such as heating element or pump failure
  • No modern smart app connectivity or sensor-driven automatic cycles
  • Lacks a dedicated third cutlery tray, relying on a traditional cutlery basket instead

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