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Hoover HGD48SB8BC-80 Review | 101 Data compared

Avg. price:~£310Capacity:8 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Hoover HGD48SB8BC-80 Review: Compare 101 technical specifications and expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

8.7

Overall score

Score
8.7/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the washing machine's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best washing machines on the market.
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

100%

8.7

Technical score

★Better than 95% of washing-machines
8.7

Technical score

Technical score
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the washing machine's technical performance, covering five key areas: performance, energy efficiency, washing programs, features, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare washing machines based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

25%

8.2

Performance

25%

10

Energy efficiency

20%

8.8

Washing programs

20%

7.7

Features

10%

8.5

Design

★Better than 95% of washing-machines
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Review score

Review score
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Too few models in this category have enough reviews yet, so reviews are shown but do not count in the overall score.
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet, so its overall score is our technical score alone.
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
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    N/A~ £310

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Technical Specifications of washing machine Hoover HGD48SB8BC-80

Technical score
Technical score
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the washing machine's technical performance, covering five key areas: performance, energy efficiency, washing programs, features, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare washing machines based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components:

25%

8.2

Performance

25%

10

Energy efficiency

20%

8.8

Washing programs

20%

7.7

Features

10%

8.5

Design

8.7
Review score
Review score
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Too few models in this category have enough reviews yet, so reviews are shown but do not count in the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet, so its overall score is our technical score alone.
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
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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 the washing machine.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Hoover HGD48SB8BC-80 has a popularity of 1 point, which is higher than 0% of washing machines.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the washing machine's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a washing machine with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 98% of models
Score components:

60%

8.7

Overall score

40%

8.7

Price

8.7
Capacity
8 kg
Capacity
8 kg
▼ Worse than 46% of models
Market range: <6 kg – >10 kg
This washing machine holds 8 kg, which is more than 26.6% of washing machines and equal to 27% of washing machines.
Drum volume
?
Spin-drying efficiency class
B
Spin-drying efficiency class
B
▲ Better than 10% of models
This washing machine has spin-drying class B, which is more efficient than in 10.5% of washing machines and the same as in 83.8% of washing machines.
Maximum spin speed
1,400 RPM
Maximum spin speed
1,400 RPM
▲ Better than 32% of models
Market range: <1.2k RPM – >1.4k RPM
This washing machine spins at 1,400 RPM, which is faster than 31.5% of washing machines and equal to 63.2% of washing machines.
Minimum spin speed
?
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Energy efficiency class
A
Energy efficiency class
A
▲ Better than 46% of models
This washing machine has energy class A, which is better than 45.8% of washing machines and the same as 54.2% of washing machines.
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
38 kWh/100 cycles
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
38 kWh/100 cycles
★ Better than 97% of models
Market range: <46 kWh/100 cycles – >76 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 38 kWh/100 cycles, which is lower than 96.6% of washing machines and equal to 0.8% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
?
Annual energy cost
?
Water consumption per cycle
41 L
Water consumption per cycle
41 L
▲ Better than 88% of models
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 41 L of water per cycle, which is lower than 87.7% of washing machines and equal to 4.9% of washing machines.
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N. of washing programs
16
N. of washing programs
16
▲ Better than 80% of models
Market range: <12 – >16
This washing machine offers 16 wash programmes, which is more than 79.9% of washing machines and equal to 13.6% of washing machines.
N. of downloadable programs
0
N. of downloadable programs
0
▼ Worse than 9% of models
Market range: <0 – >60
This washing machine offers 0 downloadable programmes, which is fewer than 9.4% of washing machines and equal to 90.6% of washing machines.
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
?
Fastest cycle duration
14 min
Fastest cycle duration
14 min
▲ Better than 69% of models
Market range: <14 min – >30 min
This washing machine has a fastest cycle of 14 min, which is shorter than 69% of washing machines and equal to 30.4% of washing machines.
ECO cycle duration
218 min
ECO cycle duration
218 min
▲ Better than 46% of models
Market range: <198 min – >239 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 218 min, which is shorter than 46% of washing machines and equal to 14.3% of washing machines.
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N. of advanced features
?
Foam control system
?
Laundry detection system
?
Unbalanced load detection
?
Load balancing system
?
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Color
black
Color
black
▼ Worse than 87% of models
This washing machine comes in black, which is less conventional than the colour in 87.4% of washing machines and the same as the colour in 4.3% of washing machines.
Type
self-standing
Type
self-standing
▲ Better than 3% of models
This washing machine is self-standing, which is more flexible to place than the type in 3.2% of washing machines and the same as the type in 96.8% of washing machines.
Loading type
front-loading
Loading type
front-loading
▲ Better than 9% of models
This washing machine is front-loading, which is more practical than the design in 9.3% of washing machines and the same as the design in 90.8% of washing machines.
Display
yes
Display
yes
▲ Better than 4% of models
This washing machine has a display. 95.5% of washing machines have a display.
Child lock
yes
Child lock
yes
Category Benchmark
This washing machine has a child lock. 99.6% of washing machines have a child lock.
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Hoover HGD48SB8BC-80 vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 13 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    Energy consumption per 100 cycles
    38 kWh/100 cycles
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <46 kWh/100 cycles – >76 kWh/100 cycles
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (38 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 51 kWh/100 cycles.
    38 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles
  • 5 dB quieter spinning
    Spin noise level
    70 dB
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <71 dB – >79 dB
    This washing machine is quieter on spin than the average washing machine (70 dB vs 75 dB). The average washing machine spins at 75 dB.
    70 dB vs 75 dB
  • 1 more wash programmes
    N. of washing programs
    16
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <12 – >16
    This washing machine offers more wash programmes than the average washing machine (16 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    16 vs 15
  • 6 L less water per cycle
    Water consumption per cycle
    41 L
    ▲ Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <41 L – >52 L
    This washing machine uses less water per cycle than the average washing machine (41 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    41 L vs 47 L
  • Uses AI technology
    AI technology
    yes
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    This washing machine uses an AI technology, the average washing machine does not. 17.4% of washing machines use an AI technology.
  • Includes a water jets system
    Water jets system
    yes
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    This washing machine has a water jets system, the average washing machine does not. 20% of washing machines feature a water jets system.
  • Mini-load function
    Mini Load function
    yes
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This washing machine has a Mini Load function, which the average washing machine does not have. 2.8% of washing machines feature a Mini Load function.
  • Refresh cycle
    Refresh cycle
    yes
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    This washing machine has a Refresh cycle, which the average washing machine does not include. 23% of washing machines have a Refresh cycle.
  • 16.9% better value for money
    Hoover HGD48SB8BC-80 has better value for money than the average washing machine (8.68 vs 7.4).
    8.68 vs 7.42
  • 35.5% cheaper
    Hoover HGD48SB8BC-80 is cheaper than the average washing machine (£310 vs £420).
    £310 vs £420
  • 5 dB quieter spinning
    Spin noise level
    70 dB
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <71 dB – >79 dB
    This washing machine is quieter on spin than the average washing machine (70 dB vs 75 dB). The average washing machine spins at 75 dB.
    70 dB vs 75 dB
  • Better noise class
    Noise emission class
    A
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    This washing machine has a better noise class than the average washing machine (A vs B).
    A vs B
  • 13 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    Energy consumption per 100 cycles
    38 kWh/100 cycles
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <46 kWh/100 cycles – >76 kWh/100 cycles
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (38 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 51 kWh/100 cycles.
    38 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles
  • 6 L less water per cycle
    Water consumption per cycle
    41 L
    ▲ Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <41 L – >52 L
    This washing machine uses less water per cycle than the average washing machine (41 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    41 L vs 47 L
  • 1 more wash programmes
    N. of washing programs
    16
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <12 – >16
    This washing machine offers more wash programmes than the average washing machine (16 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    16 vs 15
  • Mini-load function
    Mini Load function
    yes
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This washing machine has a Mini Load function, which the average washing machine does not have. 2.8% of washing machines feature a Mini Load function.
  • Refresh cycle
    Refresh cycle
    yes
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    This washing machine has a Refresh cycle, which the average washing machine does not include. 23% of washing machines have a Refresh cycle.
  • 1 min shorter quickest cycle
    Fastest cycle duration
    14 min
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <14 min – >30 min
    This washing machine has a shorter fastest cycle than the average washing machine (14 min vs 15 min). The average washing machine's quickest cycle takes 15 min.
    14 min vs 15 min
  • Uses AI technology
    AI technology
    yes
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    This washing machine uses an AI technology, the average washing machine does not. 17.4% of washing machines use an AI technology.
  • Includes a water jets system
    Water jets system
    yes
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    This washing machine has a water jets system, the average washing machine does not. 20% of washing machines feature a water jets system.
  • 8.5 cm shallower
    Depth
    48 cm
    ▲ Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <48 cm – >63.5 cm
    This washing machine is shallower than the average washing machine (48 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    48 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 0.8 cm narrower
    Width
    59 cm
    ▲ Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <51 cm – >60 cm
    This washing machine is narrower than the average washing machine (59 cm vs 59.8 cm). The average washing machine is 59.8 cm wide.
    59 cm vs 59.8 cm
  • 8.3% lighter
    Weight
    61 kg
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <57 kg – >76 kg
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (61 kg vs 66.5 kg). The average washing machine weighs 66.5 kg.
    61 kg vs 66.5 kg
  • 17 dB louder washing
    Washing noise level
    70 dB
    ▼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <49 dB – >61 dB
    This washing machine is louder than the average washing machine when washing (70 dB vs 53 dB). The average washing machine washes at 53 dB.
    70 dB vs 53 dB
  • Does not have a pre-wash cycle
    Pre-wash cycle
    no
    ▼ Worse than 86% of models
    This washing machine does not have a special pre-wash cycle, the average washing machine does. 85.5% of washing machines have a pre-wash cycle.
  • Does not have a pause-and-add feature
    Pause and add
    no
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models
    This washing machine does not have a Pause & Add feature, the average washing machine does. 86.9% of washing machines have a Pause & Add feature.
  • More unusual colour
    Color
    black
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models
    This washing machine comes in a less conventional colour than the average washing machine (black vs white).
    black vs white
  • 17 dB louder washing
    Washing noise level
    70 dB
    ▼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <49 dB – >61 dB
    This washing machine is louder than the average washing machine when washing (70 dB vs 53 dB). The average washing machine washes at 53 dB.
    70 dB vs 53 dB
  • Does not have a pre-wash cycle
    Pre-wash cycle
    no
    ▼ Worse than 86% of models
    This washing machine does not have a special pre-wash cycle, the average washing machine does. 85.5% of washing machines have a pre-wash cycle.
  • Does not have a pause-and-add feature
    Pause and add
    no
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models
    This washing machine does not have a Pause & Add feature, the average washing machine does. 86.9% of washing machines have a Pause & Add feature.
  • More unusual colour
    Color
    black
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models
    This washing machine comes in a less conventional colour than the average washing machine (black vs white).
    black vs white

Third-party reviews

What we like about Hoover HGD48SB8BC-80

  • Energy use of 38 kWh per 100 cycles keeps running costs down.
  • Water use of 41 L per cycle is light on a home supply.
  • Sixteen programs cover most daily laundry.
  • Overflow protection guards the floor if something goes wrong.
  • The spin runs at 70 dB, so it is easy to live with.
  • A delay start of up to 24 h lets you run a wash overnight.

What we don't like about Hoover HGD48SB8BC-80

  • The wash runs at 70 dB, so it can be heard in the next room.
  • There is no pre-wash cycle, which matters for muddy sports kit.
  • There is no Wi-Fi, so the wash cannot be controlled from a phone.
  • Without AquaStop, a burst hose will leak onto the floor.
  • The ECO cycle takes 218 min.

Verdict

With a 48 cm depth and 59 cm width, the Hoover HGD48SB8BC-80 suits a small kitchen or a flat. It uses 38 kWh per 100 cycles and 41 L of water per cycle, so running costs stay modest. Sixteen programs cover most daily laundry, and the spin is fairly quiet at 70 dB. AI technology, a mini load option and a refresh cycle are the uncommon touches. Its 8 kg drum suits a couple or a small family. The trade-offs are a wash that is also 70 dB and no pre-wash cycle, which matters for muddy sports kit. There is no Wi-Fi, no AquaStop and no automatic dosing either. It suits a buyer who wants a simple machine for everyday loads and does not need connected functions.

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