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Hotpoint H3 D81GS review: 80 specs compared

Avg. price:~£390Drying technology:condenserCapacity:8 kgEnergy efficiency class (old label):BInstallation type:self-standing

Hotpoint H3 D81GS Review: Compare 80 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Tumble dryers category and whether it is worth buying.

Hotpoint H3 D81GS
6.7/10

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs and ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 75%, User score 25%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

75%

6.7

Technical score

25%

6.7

User score

▼Worse than 79% of tumble dryers
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the dryer's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a dryer with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

▼Worse than 64%
6.7

Technical score

Technical score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 75% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

35%

6.3

Performance

30%

4.6

Features

25%

9.3

Drying programs

10%

8.4

Design

▼Worse than 70%
6.7

User score

User score
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 8.1, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
Share: User score counts 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 88% of models

6.7

Mark 8.4 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

70%

8.7

Rating

30%

7.9

Popularity

▼Worse than 88%
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Technical Specifications of tumble dryer Hotpoint H3 D81GS

Technical score
Technical score
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 75% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components:

35%

6.3

Performance

30%

4.6

Features

25%

9.3

Drying programs

10%

8.4

Design

6.7
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the dryer's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a dryer with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components:

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

7.4
Drying technology
condenser
This tumble dryer uses a condenser drying system, which is less efficient than 74.6% of tumble dryers and equal to 15.3% of tumble dryers.
Capacity
8 kg
Market range: <7 kg – >10 kg
This tumble dryer holds 8 kg of laundry, which is more than 18.6% of tumble dryers and equal to 40% of tumble dryers.
Drum volume
112 L
Market range: <110 L – >125 L
This tumble dryer has a drum volume of 112 L, which is smaller than 53.8% of tumble dryers and equal to 33% of tumble dryers.
Inverter motor
yes
This tumble dryer has an inverter motor. 42.6% of tumble dryers have an inverter motor.
Energy efficiency class (old label)
B
This tumble dryer has an energy efficiency class that is worse than that of 74.3% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 16.5% of tumble dryers.
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N. of drying programs
15
Market range: <9 – >15
This tumble dryer has 15 different drying programs which is more than the n. of programs of 57% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 34.7% of tumble dryers.
Eco Cotton, Hygiene, Jeans, Refresh, Duvet, Bed & Bath, Baby, Pre-Iron, Daily, Shirts, Silk, Wool, Mixed, Rapid 30', Synthetics.
N. of downloadable programs
0
Market range: <0 – >40
This tumble dryer has 0 downloadable programs which is fewer than the n. of downloadable programs of 24.6% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 75.4% of tumble dryers.
Temperature selection
yes
This tumble dryer offers temperature selection. 43.1% of tumble dryers offer temperature selection.
Low temperature selection button only
Selectable drying times
yes
This tumble dryer has adjustable drying times. 97.4% of tumble dryers have adjustable drying times.
30 - 180 min
Selectable drying level
yes
This tumble dryer allows drying level customization. 95.4%.
Iron Dry, Hanger Dry, Cupboard Dry, Extra dry
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N. of advanced features
8
Market range: <6 – >18
This tumble dryer has 8 features which is fewer than the n. of features of 64.1% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 13% of tumble dryers.
Delayed start option, Pause & Add option, Selectable drying times, Selectable drying level, Fast function, Gentle drying, Post-drying drum movement, Bidirectional drum movement
Laundry detection system
no
This tumble dryer lacks a laundry detection system. 43.8% of tumble dryers include this feature.
Humidity sensors
no
This tumble dryer is not equipped with humidity sensors. 90.8% of tumble dryers have humidity sensors.
Delayed start option
yes
This tumble dryer has a delayed start option. 92.8% of tumble dryers have this feature.
Maximum delayed start
24 h
Market range: <19 h – >24 h
The maximum delayed start of this tumble dryer is 24 h which is longer than the maximum delayed start of 25.5% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 74.5% of tumble dryers.
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Installation type
self-standing
This tumble dryer is self-standing, which is less suited to fitted kitchens than 0.7% of tumble dryers and equal to 99.3% of tumble dryers.
Loading type
front-loading
This tumble dryer is front-loading, which is equal to 100% of tumble dryers.
Display
yes
This tumble dryer has a display. 94.4% of tumble dryers have a display.
Child lock
yes
This tumble dryer includes a child lock. 94% of tumble dryers have a child lock.
Antivibration design
?
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Hotpoint H3 D81GS vs the average tumble dryer

246810TotalPerformanceDrying programsFeaturesDesign
  • Has an inverter motor
    This tumble dryer has an inverter motor, the average tumble dryer does not. 42.6% of dryers have an inverter motor.
  • 8 year/s longer motor warranty
    This tumble dryer has a longer motor warranty than the average tumble dryer (10 year/s vs 2 year/s). The average dryer includes a 2 year/s motor warranty.
    10 year/s vs 2 year/s
  • 1 more drying programs
    This tumble dryer offers more drying programs than the average tumble dryer (15 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
    Eco Cotton, Hygiene, Jeans, Refresh, Duvet, Bed & Bath, Baby, Pre-Iron, Daily, Shirts, Silk, Wool, Mixed, Rapid 30', Synthetics.
    15 vs 14
  • Includes a fast drying function
    This tumble dryer includes a rapid drying function, while the average tumble dryer does not. 22.8% of dryers have a rapid drying function.
  • Adjustable temperature
    This tumble dryer offers temperature selection, while the average tumble dryer does not. 43.1% of dryers provide temperature selection.
    Low temperature selection button only
  • 16.1% smaller volume
    This tumble dryer has a smaller volume than the average tumble dryer (257,932.5 cm³ vs 307,582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307,582.758 cm³.
    257,932.5 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³
  • Hygiene program
    This tumble dryer has a Hygiene program, while the average tumble dryer does not. 39% of dryers have a Hygiene program.
    The Hygiene program removes up to 99.9% of bacteria by boosting the drying temperature.
  • Baby program
    This tumble dryer has a Baby program, which the average tumble dryer does not. 22.1% of dryers feature a Baby program.
  • Has an inverter motor
    This tumble dryer has an inverter motor, the average tumble dryer does not. 42.6% of dryers have an inverter motor.
  • 8 year/s longer motor warranty
    This tumble dryer has a longer motor warranty than the average tumble dryer (10 year/s vs 2 year/s). The average dryer includes a 2 year/s motor warranty.
    10 year/s vs 2 year/s
  • 1 more drying programs
    This tumble dryer offers more drying programs than the average tumble dryer (15 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
    Eco Cotton, Hygiene, Jeans, Refresh, Duvet, Bed & Bath, Baby, Pre-Iron, Daily, Shirts, Silk, Wool, Mixed, Rapid 30', Synthetics.
    15 vs 14
  • Adjustable temperature
    This tumble dryer offers temperature selection, while the average tumble dryer does not. 43.1% of dryers provide temperature selection.
    Low temperature selection button only
  • Includes a fast drying function
    This tumble dryer includes a rapid drying function, while the average tumble dryer does not. 22.8% of dryers have a rapid drying function.
  • Hygiene program
    This tumble dryer has a Hygiene program, while the average tumble dryer does not. 39% of dryers have a Hygiene program.
    The Hygiene program removes up to 99.9% of bacteria by boosting the drying temperature.
  • Baby program
    This tumble dryer has a Baby program, which the average tumble dryer does not. 22.1% of dryers feature a Baby program.
  • Bed linen program
    This tumble dryer has a Bed Linen program, the average tumble dryer does not. 42.7% of dryers have this program.
  • Jeans program
    This tumble dryer has a Jeans program, the average tumble dryer does not. 48.9% of dryers have this program.
  • 38.5 min shorter ECO cycle duration
    This tumble dryer has a shorter ECO cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (156 min vs 194.5 min). The average dryer’s ECO cycle takes 194.5 min.
    156 min vs 194.5 min
  • 16.1% smaller volume
    This tumble dryer has a smaller volume than the average tumble dryer (257,932.5 cm³ vs 307,582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307,582.758 cm³.
    257,932.5 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³
  • 16.3% smaller depth
    This tumble dryer has a smaller depth than the average tumble dryer (51 cm vs 60.9 cm). The average dryer has a depth of 60.9 cm.
    51 cm vs 60.9 cm
  • 0.2% narrower
    This tumble dryer is narrower than the average tumble dryer (59.5 cm vs 59.6 cm). The average dryer has a width of 59.6 cm.
    59.5 cm vs 59.6 cm
  • 17.8% lighter
    This tumble dryer is lighter than the average tumble dryer (37 kg vs 45 kg). The average dryer weighs 45 kg.
    37 kg vs 45 kg
  • 2.49x higher full-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy per full-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (4.8 kWh vs 1.91 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.91 kWh.
    4.75 kWh vs 1.91 kWh
  • 2.36x higher part-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy per partial-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (2.6 kWh vs 1.08 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.08 kWh at partial load.
    2.55 kWh vs 1.08 kWh
  • Less efficient drying system
    This tumble dryer uses a condenser drying system, which is less efficient than the average tumble dryer (condenser vs heat pump).
    condenser vs heat pump
  • Does not have humidity sensors
    This tumble dryer is not equipped with humidity sensors, while the average tumble dryer is. 90.8% of dryers include humidity sensors.
  • 17.3% lower user score
    User score
    6.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
    How we count it
    Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 8.1, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
    Share: User score counts 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models

    6.7

    Mark 8.4 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.7

    Rating

    30%

    7.9

    Popularity

    6.7 vs 8.1
  • 1 fewer advanced features
    This tumble dryer has fewer features than the average tumble dryer (8 vs 9). The average dryer has 9 features.
    Delayed start option, Pause & Add option, Selectable drying times, Selectable drying level, Fast function, Gentle drying, Post-drying drum movement, Bidirectional drum movement
    8 vs 9
  • Does not have an interior light
    This tumble dryer does not have an interior light, the average tumble dryer does. 50.6% of dryers have this feature.
  • Does not have an outdoor/sport program
    This tumble dryer does not have an Outdoor/Sport program, the average tumble dryer does. 83.1% of dryers have this program.
  • 17.3% lower user score
    User score
    6.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
    How we count it
    Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 8.1, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
    Share: User score counts 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models

    6.7

    Mark 8.4 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.7

    Rating

    30%

    7.9

    Popularity

    6.7 vs 8.1
  • 2.49x higher full-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy per full-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (4.8 kWh vs 1.91 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.91 kWh.
    4.75 kWh vs 1.91 kWh
  • 2.36x higher part-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy per partial-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (2.6 kWh vs 1.08 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.08 kWh at partial load.
    2.55 kWh vs 1.08 kWh
  • Less efficient drying system
    This tumble dryer uses a condenser drying system, which is less efficient than the average tumble dryer (condenser vs heat pump).
    condenser vs heat pump
  • 2.6% smaller drum
    This tumble dryer has a smaller drum than the average tumble dryer (112 L vs 115 L). The average tumble dryer has a drum of 115 L.
    112 L vs 115 L
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    This tumble dryer has a worse energy efficiency class than the average tumble dryer (B vs A+++). The average dryer has an energy efficiency class of A+++.
    B vs A+++
  • 1 dB louder
    This tumble dryer is louder than the average tumble dryer (66 dB vs 65 dB). The average tumble dryer runs at 65 dB.
    66 dB vs 65 dB
  • 2.38x higher yearly energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy a year than the average tumble dryer (560 kWh/year vs 235 kWh/year). The average tumble dryer uses 235 kWh/year.
    560 kWh/year vs 235 kWh/year
  • 2.38x higher annual energy cost
    This tumble dryer has a higher annual energy cost than the average tumble dryer (168 £/year vs 70.5 £/year). The average annual energy cost for dryers is 70.5 £/year.
    168 £/year vs 70.5 £/year
  • Does not have an outdoor/sport program
    This tumble dryer does not have an Outdoor/Sport program, the average tumble dryer does. 83.1% of dryers have this program.
  • Does not have humidity sensors
    This tumble dryer is not equipped with humidity sensors, while the average tumble dryer is. 90.8% of dryers include humidity sensors.
  • 1 fewer advanced features
    This tumble dryer has fewer features than the average tumble dryer (8 vs 9). The average dryer has 9 features.
    Delayed start option, Pause & Add option, Selectable drying times, Selectable drying level, Fast function, Gentle drying, Post-drying drum movement, Bidirectional drum movement
    8 vs 9
  • Does not have an interior light
    This tumble dryer does not have an interior light, the average tumble dryer does. 50.6% of dryers have this feature.
  • Less flexible door hinge
    This tumble dryer has a less flexible hinge than the average tumble dryer (right vs reversible).
    right vs reversible
  • 0.1% higher height
    This tumble dryer has a higher height than the average tumble dryer (85 cm vs 84.9 cm). The average dryer has a height of 84.9 cm.
    85 cm vs 84.9 cm

Third-party reviews

Verdict

Hotpoint H3 D81GS comes with 15 drying programs, including Hygiene, Baby, Wool, and Refresh, along with useful features like bidirectional drum movement, adjustable drying levels, Pause & Add, and a rapid 30-minute cycle. Its Anti-Rub Drum protects fabrics, while the Hygiene program eliminates up to 99.9% of bacteria. The compact design with a depth of 51 cm and a weight of 37 kg makes it space-efficient. On the downside, it uses basic condenser technology, consumes high energy at 4.75 kWh per full load, lacks humidity sensors, and operates at a relatively loud 66 dB.

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