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Hoover H-CARE 300 Review | 101 Data compared

Avg. price:~£330Capacity:10 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Hoover H-CARE 300 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.

8.9

Overall score

Score
8.9/ 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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★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

100%

8.9

Technical score

★Better than 99% of washing-machines
8.9

Technical score

Technical score
8.9/ 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 99% of models
Score components

25%

9.1

Performance

25%

9.7

Energy efficiency

20%

9.0

Washing programs

20%

7.7

Features

10%

8.4

Design

★Better than 99% 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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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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Technical Specifications of washing machine Hoover H-CARE 300

Technical score
Technical score
8.9/ 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 99% of models
Score components:

25%

9.1

Performance

25%

9.7

Energy efficiency

20%

9.0

Washing programs

20%

7.7

Features

10%

8.4

Design

8.9
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 H-CARE 300 has a popularity of 1 point, which is higher than 0% of washing machines.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.8/ 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%

8.9

Overall score

40%

8.5

Price

8.8
Capacity
10 kg
Capacity
10 kg
▲ Better than 78% of models
Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
This washing machine holds 10 kg, which is more than 77.6% of washing machines and equal to 12% of washing machines.
Drum volume
63 L
Drum volume
63 L
▲ Better than 68% of models
Market range: <43 L – >70 L
This washing machine has a 63 L drum, which is larger than 68.2% of washing machines and equal to 3% 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% of washing machines and the same as in 83.5% of washing machines.
Maximum spin speed
1,400 RPM
Maximum spin speed
1,400 RPM
▲ Better than 31% of models
Market range: <1.2k RPM – >1.4k RPM
This washing machine spins at 1,400 RPM, which is faster than 31.2% of washing machines and equal to 63.8% of washing machines.
Minimum spin speed
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Energy efficiency class
A
Energy efficiency class
A
▲ Better than 38% of models
This washing machine has energy class A, which is better than 38.3% of washing machines and the same as 61.7% of washing machines.
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
31 kWh/100 cycles
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
31 kWh/100 cycles
★ Better than 99% of models
Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 31 kWh/100 cycles, which is lower than 99.2% of washing machines and equal to 0.2% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
68.2 kWh/year
Annual energy consumption
68.2 kWh/year
★ Better than 99% of models
Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
This washing machine uses 68.2 kWh/year, which is lower than 99.5% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
17.1 £
Annual energy cost
17.1 £
★ Better than 100% of models
Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
This washing machine has a yearly running cost of £17.1, which is lower than 99.6% of washing machines.
Water consumption per cycle
44 L
Water consumption per cycle
44 L
▲ Better than 69% of models
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 44 L of water per cycle, which is lower than 68.7% of washing machines and equal to 7.2% of washing machines.
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N. of washing programs
16
N. of washing programs
16
▲ Better than 76% of models
Market range: <12 – >16
This washing machine offers 16 wash programmes, which is more than 76.4% of washing machines and equal to 15.8% 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
yes
Foam control system
yes
▲ Better than 21% of models
This washing machine features a foam control system. 79.1% of washing machines have a foam control system.
Laundry detection system
yes
Laundry detection system
yes
▲ Better than 7% of models
This washing machine has a laundry detection system. 92.7% of washing machines have this feature.
Unbalanced load detection
yes
Unbalanced load detection
yes
▲ Better than 8% of models
This washing machine has unbalanced load detection. 91.7% of washing machines have unbalanced load detection.
Load balancing system
yes
Load balancing system
yes
▲ Better than 53% of models
This washing machine features a load balancing system. 46.8% of washing machines have a load balancing system.
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Color
white
Color
white
▲ Better than 14% of models
This washing machine comes in white, which is more conventional than the colour in 14% of washing machines and the same as the colour in 86% 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 3.3% 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% of washing machines and the same as the design in 91% of washing machines.
Display
yes
Display
yes
▲ Better than 4% of models
This washing machine has a display. 96.2% of washing machines have a display.
Child lock
yes
Child lock
yes
Category Benchmark
This washing machine has a child lock. 99.7% of washing machines have a child lock.
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Hoover H-CARE 300 vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 19 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    Energy consumption per 100 cycles
    31 kWh/100 cycles
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (31 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    31 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 2 kg more capacity
    Capacity
    10 kg
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
    This washing machine holds more laundry than the average washing machine (10 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    10 kg vs 8 kg
  • 1 more wash programmes
    N. of washing programs
    16
    ▲ Better than 76% 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
  • Has an anti-vibration design
    Anti-vibration design
    yes
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    This washing machine has an anti-vibration design, the average washing machine does not have. 34.2% of washing machines have an anti-vibration design.
  • Uses AI technology
    AI technology
    yes
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    This washing machine uses an AI technology, the average washing machine does not. 18% 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.
  • Has a load balancing system
    Load balancing system
    yes
    ▲ Better than 53% of models
    This washing machine features a load balancing system, the average washing machine does not. 46.8% of washing machines have this feature.
  • Includes a wash assist function
    Wash assist function
    yes
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    This washing machine includes a wash assist function, which the average washing machine does not have. 27.6% of washing machines offer a wash assist function.
  • 15.6% better value for money
    Hoover H-CARE 300 has better value for money than the average washing machine (8.77 vs 7.6).
    8.77 vs 7.59
  • 2 kg more capacity
    Capacity
    10 kg
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
    This washing machine holds more laundry than the average washing machine (10 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    10 kg vs 8 kg
  • Better noise class
    Noise emission class
    A
    ▲ Better than 60% of models
    This washing machine has a better noise class than the average washing machine (A vs B).
    A vs B
  • 2 dB quieter spinning
    Spin noise level
    72 dB
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <71 dB – >79 dB
    This washing machine is quieter on spin than the average washing machine (72 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    72 dB vs 74 dB
  • 5 L more drum space
    Drum volume
    63 L
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <43 L – >70 L
    This washing machine has a roomier drum than the average washing machine (63 L vs 58 L). The average washing machine has a drum of 58 L.
    63 L vs 58 L
  • 19 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    Energy consumption per 100 cycles
    31 kWh/100 cycles
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (31 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    31 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 3 L less water per cycle
    Water consumption per cycle
    44 L
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <41 L – >52 L
    This washing machine uses less water per cycle than the average washing machine (44 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    44 L vs 47 L
  • 39.2% lower energy use
    Annual energy consumption
    68.2 kWh/year
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
    This washing machine uses less energy than the average washing machine (68.2 kWh/year vs 112.2 kWh/year). The average washing machine uses 112.2 kWh/year.
    68.2 kWh/year vs 112.2 kWh/year
  • 11 £ lower yearly running cost
    Annual energy cost
    17.1 £
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
    This washing machine costs less to run than the average washing machine (17.1 £ vs 28.1 £). The average washing machine has a yearly running cost of 28.1 £.
    17.1 £ vs 28.1 £
  • 1 more wash programmes
    N. of washing programs
    16
    ▲ Better than 76% 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
  • Includes a wash assist function
    Wash assist function
    yes
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    This washing machine includes a wash assist function, which the average washing machine does not have. 27.6% of washing machines offer a wash assist function.
  • Shirt cycle
    Shirt cycle
    yes
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This washing machine has a cycle for shirts, the average washing machine does not have. 48.5% of washing machines have a shirt cycle.
  • Baby-care cycle
    Baby Care cycle
    yes
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    This washing machine has a special cycle for baby's clothes, the average washing machine does not have. 46.5% of washing machines have such cycle.
  • Jeans cycle
    Jeans cycle
    yes
    ▲ Better than 50% of models
    This washing machine has a cycle for jeans, the average washing machine does not have. 49.7% of washing machines have a jeans cycle.
  • Uses AI technology
    AI technology
    yes
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    This washing machine uses an AI technology, the average washing machine does not. 18% 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.
  • Has a load balancing system
    Load balancing system
    yes
    ▲ Better than 53% of models
    This washing machine features a load balancing system, the average washing machine does not. 46.8% of washing machines have this feature.
  • Has an anti-vibration design
    Anti-vibration design
    yes
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    This washing machine has an anti-vibration design, the average washing machine does not have. 34.2% of washing machines have an anti-vibration design.
  • 0.3 cm narrower
    Width
    59.5 cm
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <56 cm – >60 cm
    This washing machine is narrower than the average washing machine (59.5 cm vs 59.8 cm). The average washing machine is 59.8 cm wide.
    59.5 cm vs 59.8 cm
  • Does not have a fast function
    Fast function
    no
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    This washing machine does not have a fast function, the average washing machine does. 60.2% of washing machines have a fast function.
  • More basic extra feature
    Additional feature 1
    Care Cycles
    ▲ Better than 42% of models
    This washing machine offers a less advanced extra feature than the average washing machine (Care Cycles vs EEBUS-based energy management system).
    Care Cycles vs EEBUS-based energy management system
  • Does not have a fast function
    Fast function
    no
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    This washing machine does not have a fast function, the average washing machine does. 60.2% of washing machines have a fast function.
  • More basic extra feature
    Additional feature 1
    Care Cycles
    ▲ Better than 42% of models
    This washing machine offers a less advanced extra feature than the average washing machine (Care Cycles vs EEBUS-based energy management system).
    Care Cycles vs EEBUS-based energy management system

Third-party reviews

What we like about Hoover H-CARE 300

  • 16 washing programs give a wide choice for different fabrics.
  • The anti-allergy cycle helps with sensitive skin.
  • The antimicrobial door seal helps limit bacteria around the door.
  • Delay start of up to 24 h lets you run a wash overnight.
  • The 63 L drum takes a generous load.
  • The self-cleaning function keeps the drum fresh between washes.

What we don't like about Hoover H-CARE 300

  • The spin is a little louder at 72 dB.
  • At 67 kg it is heavy to move and to install.
  • It has no Wi-Fi connection, so there are no remote controls.
  • Steam and water jets add settings that take time to learn.

Verdict

The Hoover H-CARE 300 has 16 washing programs, which is the first thing that sets it apart. It is a white front-loader that stands on its own, 85 cm tall and 59.5 cm wide, so it fits most utility rooms. The 63 L drum takes a good load, and an anti-vibration design keeps the machine steadier on the spin. Steam, AI technology and water jets are built in as well. An antimicrobial door seal and an anti-allergy cycle help with sensitive skin. Delay start can run the wash up to 24 h later. The spin is a little louder at 72 dB, and at 67 kg it is a heavy machine to move. It suits a buyer who wants lots of cycles and an easy, hands-off machine for the family wash.

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