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Hotpoint BI WDHG 961485 review: 104 specs compared

Avg. price:~£580Washing capacity:9 kgDrying capacity:6 kgDrying technology:condenserWashing energy efficiency class:BCombined energy efficiency class:D

Hotpoint BI WDHG 961485 Review: Compare 104 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Washer-dryers category and whether it is worth buying.

Hotpoint BI WDHG 961485
7.3/10

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 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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Score components

75%

7.4

Technical score

25%

7.2

User score

â–¼Worse than 52% of washer dryers
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the washer-dryer's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a washer-dryer with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 52% of models
Score components

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

7.4

Price

â–²Better than 52%
7.4

Technical score

Technical score
7.4/ 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
â–² Better than 53% of models
Score components

25%

7.9

Performance

25%

7.5

Energy efficiency

25%

7.1

Programs

20%

6.8

Features

5%

7.6

Design

â–²Better than 53%
7.2

User score

User score
7.2/ 10
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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 7.6, 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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70%

7.4

Rating

30%

6.8

Popularity

â–¼Worse than 75%
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Technical Specifications of washer-dryer Hotpoint BI WDHG 961485

Technical score
Technical score
7.4/ 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
â–² Better than 53% of models
Score components:

25%

7.9

Performance

25%

7.5

Energy efficiency

25%

7.1

Programs

20%

6.8

Features

5%

7.6

Design

7.4
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the washer-dryer's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a washer-dryer with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 52% of models
Score components:

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

7.4

Price

7.4
Washing capacity
9 kg
Market range: <8 kg – >10 kg
This washer-dryer has a washing capacity of 9 kg which is bigger than the capacity of 42.8% of washer-dryers and equal to the capacity of 27.9% of washer-dryers.
Drying capacity
6 kg
Market range: <5 kg – >7 kg
This washer-dryer has a drying capacity of 6 kg which is bigger than the capacity of 37.2% of washer-dryers and equal to the capacity of 50.3% of washer-dryers.
Drum volume
58 L
Market range: <52.7 L – >71 L
This washer-dryer has a drum volume of 58 L which is smaller than the drum volume of 53.9% of washer-dryers and equal to the drum volume of 19.7% of washer-dryers.
Spin efficiency class
B
This washer-dryer has B spin efficiency class which is better than the spin efficiency class of 1.1% of washer-dryers and equal to that of 86.3% of washer-dryers.
Maximum spin speed
1,400 RPM
Market range: <1.4k RPM – >1.6k RPM
The maximum spin speed of this washer-dryer is 1,400 RPM which is higher than the maximum spin speed of 7.3% of washer-dryers and equal to the maximum spin speed of 74.3% of washer-dryers.
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Washing energy efficiency class
B
This washer-dryer has B washing energy efficiency class which is worse than the washing energy efficiency of 59.8% of washer-dryers and equal to that of 15.3% of washer-dryers.
Combined energy efficiency class
D
This washer-dryer has D combined energy efficiency class which is better than the combined energy efficiency of 43.2% of washer-dryers and equal to that of 52.4% of washer-dryers.
Energy consumption per 100 washing cycles
56 kWh/100 cycles
Market range: <47 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
This washer-dryer has an energy consumption per 100 washing cycles of 56 kWh/100 cycles which is higher than the energy consumption of 60.7% of washer-dryers and equal to that of 2.6% of washer-dryers.
Energy consumption per 100 combined cycles
307 kWh/100 cycles
Market range: <266 kWh/100 cycles – >414 kWh/100 cycles
This washer-dryer has an energy consumption per 100 combined cycles of 307 kWh/100 cycles which is lower than the energy consumption of 64.8% of washer-dryers and equal to that of 9% of washer-dryers.
Water consumption per washing cycle
50 L
Market range: <41 L – >53 L
This washer-dryer has a water consumption per washing cycle of 50 L which is higher than the water consumption of 64% of washer-dryers and equal to that of 14.3% of washer-dryers.
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Number of washing programs
14
Market range: <10 – >16
This washer-dryer has 14 different washing programs which is more than the n. of programs of 54.2% of washer-dryers and equal to that of 16.2%.
Number of drying programs
3
Market range: <2 – >5
This washer-dryer has 3 different drying programs which is more than the n. of programs of 31.6% of washer-dryers and equal to that of 18.8% of washer-dryers.
Fast washing cycle duration
30 min
Market range: <14 min – >30 min
The fast washing cycle duration of this washer-dryer is 30 min which is more than the fast cycle duration of 84% of washer-dryers and equal to that of 11.2% of washer-dryers.
Maximum washing cycle duration
?
Maximum combined cycle duration
560 min
Market range: <407 min – >595 min
The maximum combined cycle duration of this washer-dryer is 560 min which is less than the maximum combined duration of 65.2% of washer-dryers and equal to that of 7.8% of washer-dryers.
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N. of features
?
N. of downloadable programs
0
Market range: <0 – >60
This washer-dryer has 0 downloadable programs which is less than the n. of programs of 27% of washer-dryers and equal to that of 73% of washer-dryers.
Foam control system
no
This washer-dryer does not feature a foam control system. 59.6% of washer-dryers have a foam control system.
Unbalanced load detection
yes
This washer-dryer has unbalanced load detection. 96.2% of washer-dryers have this feature.
Automatic load balancing during spin
?
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Installation type
built-in
This washer-dryer is a built-in model, which is more integrated than 89.7% of washer-dryers and as integrated as 10.3% of washer-dryers.
Color
white
This washer-dryer is white in color. 67.5%.
Display
yes
This washer-dryer has a display. 99.7% of washer-dryers have a display.
Noise-reducing design
no
This washer-dryer does not have a noise-reducing design. 6.2% of washer-dryers have a noise-reducing design.
Special drum design
no
This washer-dryer does not have a special drum design. 53.1% of washer-dryers have a special drum design.
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Hotpoint BI WDHG 961485 vs the average washer-dryer

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyProgramsFeaturesDesign
  • 1 more washing program/s
    This washer-dryer has more washing programs than the average washer-dryer (14 vs 13). The average washer-dryer has 13 washing programs.
    14 vs 13
  • 4 dB more silent during spinning
    This washer-dryer is more silent during spinning than the average washer-dryer (70 dB vs 74 dB). The average washer-dryer has a spinning noise level of 74 dB.
    70 dB vs 74 dB
  • 15 min shorter minimum combined cycle
    The minimum combined cycle duration of this washer-dryer is shorter than the minimum combined duration of the average washer-dryer (45 min vs 60 min). The minimum combined cycle duration of an average washer-dryer takes 60 min.
    45 min vs 60 min
  • Has the AquaStop feature
    This washer-dryer has the AquaStop feature, the average washer-dryer does not. 43.8% of washer-dryers have an AquaStop feature.
  • Has a fast cycle option
    This washer-dryer has a fast cycle option, the average washer-dryer does not. 48.7% of washer-dryers have a fast cycle option.
  • 14 L lower water consumption for combined cycles
    This washer-dryer has a lower water consumption for combined cycles than the average washer-dryer (65 L vs 79 L). The average washer-dryer consumes 79 L per combined cycle.
    65 L vs 79 L
  • 3.5 cm lower height
    This washer-dryer has a lower height than the average washer-dryer (81.5 cm vs 85 cm). The average washer-dryer has a height of 85 cm.
    81.5 cm vs 85 cm
  • 1 kWh/100 cycles lower energy consumption for combined cycles
    This washer-dryer has a lower energy consumption for combined cycles than the average washer-dryer (307 kWh/100 cycles vs 308 kWh/100 cycles). The average washer-dryer consumes 308 kWh/100 cycles per 100 combined cycles.
    307 kWh/100 cycles vs 308 kWh/100 cycles
  • 4 dB more silent during spinning
    This washer-dryer is more silent during spinning than the average washer-dryer (70 dB vs 74 dB). The average washer-dryer has a spinning noise level of 74 dB.
    70 dB vs 74 dB
  • 14 L lower water consumption for combined cycles
    This washer-dryer has a lower water consumption for combined cycles than the average washer-dryer (65 L vs 79 L). The average washer-dryer consumes 79 L per combined cycle.
    65 L vs 79 L
  • 1 kWh/100 cycles lower energy consumption for combined cycles
    This washer-dryer has a lower energy consumption for combined cycles than the average washer-dryer (307 kWh/100 cycles vs 308 kWh/100 cycles). The average washer-dryer consumes 308 kWh/100 cycles per 100 combined cycles.
    307 kWh/100 cycles vs 308 kWh/100 cycles
  • 2,800 L/year lower annual water consumption (combined)
    This washer-dryer has a lower annual water consumption (wash & dry) than the average washer-dryer (13,000 L/year vs 15,800 L/year). The average washer-dryer consumes 15,800 L/year per year for combined cycles.
    13,000 L/year vs 15,800 L/year
  • 1 more washing program/s
    This washer-dryer has more washing programs than the average washer-dryer (14 vs 13). The average washer-dryer has 13 washing programs.
    14 vs 13
  • 15 min shorter minimum combined cycle
    The minimum combined cycle duration of this washer-dryer is shorter than the minimum combined duration of the average washer-dryer (45 min vs 60 min). The minimum combined cycle duration of an average washer-dryer takes 60 min.
    45 min vs 60 min
  • Has a fast cycle option
    This washer-dryer has a fast cycle option, the average washer-dryer does not. 48.7% of washer-dryers have a fast cycle option.
  • Has the AquaStop feature
    This washer-dryer has the AquaStop feature, the average washer-dryer does not. 43.8% of washer-dryers have an AquaStop feature.
  • 3.5 cm lower height
    This washer-dryer has a lower height than the average washer-dryer (81.5 cm vs 85 cm). The average washer-dryer has a height of 85 cm.
    81.5 cm vs 85 cm
  • 0.5 cm narrower
    This washer-dryer is narrower than the average washer-dryer (59.5 cm vs 60 cm). The average washer-dryer has a width of 60 cm.
    59.5 cm vs 60 cm
  • 8.5% smaller volume
    This washer-dryer has a smaller volume than the average washer-dryer (264,284.1 cm³ vs 288,990 cm³). The average washer-dryer has a volume of 288,990.0 cm³.
    264,284.125 cm³ vs 288,990.0 cm³
  • More integrated installation
    This washer-dryer has a more integrated installation than the average washer-dryer (built-in vs free-standing).
    built-in vs free-standing
  • Worse washing energy efficiency class
    This washer-dryer has a worse washing energy efficiency class than the average washer-dryer (B vs A). The average washer-dryer is classified in the A washing energy efficiency rating class.
    B vs A
  • 5 kWh/100 cycles higher energy consumption for washing
    This washer-dryer has a higher energy consumption for washing than the average washer-dryer (56 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles). The average washer-dryer consumes 51 kWh/100 cycles per 100 washing cycles.
    56 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles
  • Does not feature a foam control system
    This washer-dryer does not feature a foam control system, the average washer-dryer does. 59.6% of washer-dryers have this feature.
  • Does not have a special drum design
    This washer-dryer does not have a special drum design, the average washer-dryer does. 53.1% of washer-dryers have a special drum design.
  • 16 dB louder during washing
    This washer-dryer is louder during washing than the average washer-dryer (70 dB vs 54 dB). The average washer-dryer has a washing noise level of 54 dB.
    70 dB vs 54 dB
  • 200 RPM higher minimum spin speed
    This washer-dryer has a higher minimum spin speed than the average washer-dryer (600 RPM vs 400 RPM). The average washer-dryer has a minimum spin speed of 400 RPM.
    600 RPM vs 400 RPM
  • Does not have an allergen cycle
    This washer-dryer does not have an allergen cycle, the average washer-dryer does. 56.2% of washer-dryers have an allergen cycle.
  • Does not have an anti-crease function
    This washer-dryer does not have an anti-crease function, the average washer-dryer has. 56.9% of washer-dryers include an anti-crease function.
  • 6.5% lower user score
    User score
    7.2/ 10
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    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 7.6, 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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    70%

    7.4

    Rating

    30%

    6.8

    Popularity

    7.2 vs 7.7
  • 16 dB louder during washing
    This washer-dryer is louder during washing than the average washer-dryer (70 dB vs 54 dB). The average washer-dryer has a washing noise level of 54 dB.
    70 dB vs 54 dB
  • 200 RPM higher minimum spin speed
    This washer-dryer has a higher minimum spin speed than the average washer-dryer (600 RPM vs 400 RPM). The average washer-dryer has a minimum spin speed of 400 RPM.
    600 RPM vs 400 RPM
  • 2 L smaller drum volume
    This washer-dryer has a smaller drum volume than the average washer-dryer (58 L vs 60 L). The average washer-dryer has a drum volume of 60 L.
    58 L vs 60 L
  • Worse washing energy efficiency class
    This washer-dryer has a worse washing energy efficiency class than the average washer-dryer (B vs A). The average washer-dryer is classified in the A washing energy efficiency rating class.
    B vs A
  • 5 kWh/100 cycles higher energy consumption for washing
    This washer-dryer has a higher energy consumption for washing than the average washer-dryer (56 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles). The average washer-dryer consumes 51 kWh/100 cycles per 100 washing cycles.
    56 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles
  • 2 L higher water consumption for washing
    This washer-dryer has a higher water consumption for washing than the average washer-dryer (50 L vs 48 L). The average washer-dryer consumes 48 L per washing cycle.
    50 L vs 48 L
  • Does not have an anti-crease function
    This washer-dryer does not have an anti-crease function, the average washer-dryer has. 56.9% of washer-dryers include an anti-crease function.
  • Does not have an allergen cycle
    This washer-dryer does not have an allergen cycle, the average washer-dryer does. 56.2% of washer-dryers have an allergen cycle.
  • No self-cleaning cycle
    This washer-dryer does not have a self-cleaning cycle, the average washer-dryer does. 75.4% of washer-dryers have a self-cleaning cycle.
  • 15 min longer fast washing cycle
    The fast washing cycle duration of this washer-dryer is longer than the fast cycle duration of the average washer-dryer (30 min vs 15 min). The fast cycle duration of an average washer-dryer takes 15 min.
    30 min vs 15 min
  • 60 min shorter maximum combined cycle
    The maximum combined cycle duration of this washer-dryer is shorter than the maximum combined duration of the average washer-dryer (560 min vs 500 min). The maximum combined cycle duration of an average washer-dryer takes 500 min.
    560 min vs 500 min
  • Does not feature a foam control system
    This washer-dryer does not feature a foam control system, the average washer-dryer does. 59.6% of washer-dryers have this feature.
  • Does not have a special drum design
    This washer-dryer does not have a special drum design, the average washer-dryer does. 53.1% of washer-dryers have a special drum design.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Hotpoint BI WDHG 961485

  • A 9 kg wash load handles a large batch in one go.
  • Combined cycles use only 65 L of water.
  • The steam function refreshes clothes without a full wash.
  • A delay start of up to 24 h lets you set a wash for later.
  • 14 wash programs cover the everyday choices.
  • At 81.5 cm high it suits a gap under a worktop.

What customers don't like about Hotpoint BI WDHG 961485

  • Washing noise is 70 dB, enough to notice in a quiet home.
  • Combined cycles use 307 kWh per 100 cycles, so drying is power-hungry.
  • The combined energy class is D.
  • The 6 kg drying capacity is a third less than the wash load.
  • The fastest wash still takes 30 min.

Verdict

For a family that runs the washer dryer most days, the Hotpoint BI WDHG 961485 is a sensible middle choice. It washes 9 kg and dries 6 kg, and its inverter motor spins at up to 1400 RPM. Spin noise is 70 dB, and a full wash and dry cycle uses only 65 L of water. It has 14 wash programs, a steam function and a delay start of up to 24 h. At 81.5 cm high, it suits a gap under a worktop. The trade-off is energy: combined cycles use 307 kWh per 100 cycles, and washing runs at 70 dB, enough to notice in a quiet room. It suits a buyer who wants a mid-sized machine for daily loads and can live with some noise.

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