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Hoover H3WPS496TAMBR680 Review | 101 Data compared

Avg. price:~£260Capacity:9 kgMaximum spin speed:?Energy efficiency class:?Type:self-standingLoading type:?

Hoover H3WPS496TAMBR680 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.

8.1

Overall score

Score
8.1/ 10
✕
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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 69% of models
Score components

100%

8.1

Technical score

▲Better than 69% of washing-machines
8.1

Technical score

Technical score
8.1/ 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 69% of models
Score components

25%

8.3

Performance

25%

?

Energy efficiency

20%

7.7

Washing programs

20%

8.2

Features

10%

8.2

Design

▲Better than 69% of washing-machines
?

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
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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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Technical Specifications of washing machine Hoover H3WPS496TAMBR680

Technical score
Technical score
8.1/ 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 69% of models
Score components:

25%

8.3

Performance

25%

?

Energy efficiency

20%

7.7

Washing programs

20%

8.2

Features

10%

8.2

Design

8.1
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.
?
Popularity
Popularity
9.6/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 99% of models
Popularity:
Hoover H3WPS496TAMBR680 has a popularity of 9.6 points, which is higher than 98.9% of washing machines.
9.6
Value for money
Value for money
8.4/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 94% of models
Score components:

60%

8.1

Overall score

40%

9.1

Price

8.4
Capacity
9 kg
Capacity
9 kg
▲ Better than 54% of models
Market range: <6 kg – >10 kg
This washing machine holds 9 kg, which is more than 53.7% of washing machines and equal to 24.6% of washing machines.
Drum volume
58 L
Drum volume
58 L
▼ Worse than 47% of models
Market range: <42 L – >70 L
This washing machine has a 58 L drum, which is larger than 41.6% of washing machines and equal to 11.1% of washing machines.
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
?
Minimum spin speed
?
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Energy efficiency class
?
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
?
Annual energy consumption
?
Annual energy cost
?
Water consumption per cycle
?
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N. of washing programs
14
N. of washing programs
14
▼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <12 – >16
This washing machine offers 14 wash programmes, which is fewer than 59.9% of washing machines and equal to 21.8% of washing machines.
N. of downloadable programs
?
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
?
Fastest cycle duration
?
ECO cycle duration
?
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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
?
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
?
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 H3WPS496TAMBR680 vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 1 kg more capacity
    Capacity
    9 kg
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <6 kg – >10 kg
    This washing machine holds more laundry than the average washing machine (9 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    9 kg vs 8 kg
  • 9.56x more popular
    Hoover H3WPS496TAMBR680 is more popular than the average washing machine (9.56 vs 1).
    9.56 vs 1
  • 61.5% cheaper
    Hoover H3WPS496TAMBR680 is cheaper than the average washing machine (£260 vs £420).
    £260 vs £420
  • 3.5 cm shallower
    Depth
    53 cm
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <48 cm – >63.5 cm
    This washing machine is shallower than the average washing machine (53 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    53 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 12.7% better value for money
    Hoover H3WPS496TAMBR680 has better value for money than the average washing machine (8.37 vs 7.4).
    8.37 vs 7.42
  • 3.8% lighter
    Weight
    64 kg
    ▲ Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <57 kg – >76 kg
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (64 kg vs 66.5 kg). The average washing machine weighs 66.5 kg.
    64 kg vs 66.5 kg
  • 9.56x more popular
    Hoover H3WPS496TAMBR680 is more popular than the average washing machine (9.56 vs 1).
    9.56 vs 1
  • 61.5% cheaper
    Hoover H3WPS496TAMBR680 is cheaper than the average washing machine (£260 vs £420).
    £260 vs £420
  • 12.7% better value for money
    Hoover H3WPS496TAMBR680 has better value for money than the average washing machine (8.37 vs 7.4).
    8.37 vs 7.42
  • 1 kg more capacity
    Capacity
    9 kg
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <6 kg – >10 kg
    This washing machine holds more laundry than the average washing machine (9 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    9 kg vs 8 kg
  • 3.5 cm shallower
    Depth
    53 cm
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <48 cm – >63.5 cm
    This washing machine is shallower than the average washing machine (53 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    53 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 3.8% lighter
    Weight
    64 kg
    ▲ Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <57 kg – >76 kg
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (64 kg vs 66.5 kg). The average washing machine weighs 66.5 kg.
    64 kg vs 66.5 kg
  • 1 fewer wash programmes
    N. of washing programs
    14
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <12 – >16
    This washing machine offers fewer wash programmes than the average washing machine (14 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    14 vs 15
  • Does not have a fast function
    Fast function
    no
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    This washing machine does not have a fast function, the average washing machine does. 50.5% of washing machines have a fast function.
  • 0.2 cm wider
    Width
    60 cm
    ▼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <51 cm – >60 cm
    This washing machine is wider than the average washing machine (60 cm vs 59.8 cm). The average washing machine is 59.8 cm wide.
    60 cm vs 59.8 cm
  • 1 fewer wash programmes
    N. of washing programs
    14
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <12 – >16
    This washing machine offers fewer wash programmes than the average washing machine (14 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    14 vs 15
  • Does not have a fast function
    Fast function
    no
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    This washing machine does not have a fast function, the average washing machine does. 50.5% of washing machines have a fast function.
  • 0.2 cm wider
    Width
    60 cm
    ▼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <51 cm – >60 cm
    This washing machine is wider than the average washing machine (60 cm vs 59.8 cm). The average washing machine is 59.8 cm wide.
    60 cm vs 59.8 cm

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What we like about Hoover H3WPS496TAMBR680

  • 14 washing programs give plenty of choice.
  • An inverter motor is on board.
  • A 58 L drum gives room for a 9 kg load.
  • Pause and add lets you slip in a forgotten item.
  • Spin speed selection lets you choose a gentler spin for delicate fabrics.
  • At 53 cm deep it suits a shallow alcove.

What we don't like about Hoover H3WPS496TAMBR680

  • There is no fast function for short loads.
  • Noise emission class B means it is less quiet in use.
  • Spin-drying efficiency class B can leave clothes a little damp.
  • At 64 kg it is hard to move.
  • The door hinge is on the left, which can be awkward in a tight corner.

Verdict

A tight laundry corner suits the Hoover H3WPS496TAMBR680, a sensible pick for a small home. It has 14 programs and a 58 L drum for a 9 kg load. An inverter motor is on board, and the pause and add function lets you slip in a forgotten sock. The spin speed selection lets you pick a gentler spin for delicate items, and overflow protection adds a safety net. The hOn app and an outdoor or sport cycle are extras for a more active household. The trade-off is the lack of a fast function, and the noise class is B. At 64 kg it is heavy to shift, and the door hinge is on the left. It suits a buyer who wants a plain machine with the basics covered and does not need fast cycles.

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