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Hoover H-CARE 300 review: 101 specs compared

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

Hoover H-CARE 300 Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Hoover H-CARE 300
8.6/10

Overall score

Score
8.6/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, ratings from across the web and best-of lists.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 70%, User score 25%, List score 5%
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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★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

70%

8.9

Technical score

25%

?

User scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 8.0, the mark of a weaker model in this category

5%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

★Better than 97% of washing machines
8.6

Value for money

Value for money
8.6/ 10
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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 97% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

Overall score

30%

8.5

Price

★Better than 97%
8.9

Technical score

Technical score
8.9/ 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 70% of the overall score.
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%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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 8.0, 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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No ratings from across the web yet, so it counts as 8.0, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
No ratings from across the web yet
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 5% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
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Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Ranked #21 of 903 models in Washing machines (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of washing machine Hoover H-CARE 300

Technical score
Technical score
8.9/ 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 70% of the overall score.
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
Value for money
Value for money
8.6/ 10
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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 97% of models
Score components:

70%

8.6

Overall score

30%

8.5

Price

8.6
Capacity
10 kg
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 £
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
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
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
This washing machine features a foam control system. 79.1% of washing machines have a foam control system.
Laundry detection system
yes
This washing machine has a laundry detection system. 92.7% of washing machines have this feature.
Unbalanced load detection
yes
This washing machine has unbalanced load detection. 91.7% of washing machines have unbalanced load detection.
Load balancing system
yes
This washing machine features a load balancing system. 46.8% of washing machines have a load balancing system.
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Color
white
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
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
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
This washing machine has a display. 96.2% of washing machines have a display.
Child lock
yes
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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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.
  • 11.9% better value for money
    Hoover H-CARE 300 has better value for money than the average washing machine (8.57 vs 7.7).
    8.57 vs 7.66
  • 2 kg more capacity
    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
    This washing machine has a better noise class than the average washing machine (A vs B).
    A vs B
  • 2 dB quieter spinning
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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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