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Hoover H-WASH 300 LITE H3W492DA4/1-80 review: 101 specs compared

Avg. price:~£330Capacity:9 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:BType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Hoover H-WASH 300 LITE H3W492DA4/1-80 Review: Compare 101 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Hoover H-WASH 300 LITE H3W492DA4/1-80
7.4/10

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 10
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

Technical score

25%

?

User scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.9, 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

▼Worse than 68% of washing machines
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 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 54% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

8.5

Price

▲Better than 54%
7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

25%

6.5

Performance

25%

7.6

Energy efficiency

20%

7.8

Washing programs

20%

7.3

Features

10%

6.6

Design

▼Worse than 67%
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User score

User score
7.9/ 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 7.9, 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
No ratings from across the web yet, so it counts as 7.9, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
No ratings from across the web yet
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
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.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
  • hoover-h-wash-300-lite-h3w492da41-80
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £330
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Technical Specifications of washing machine Hoover H-WASH 300 LITE H3W492DA4/1-80

Technical score
Technical score
7.2/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components:

25%

6.5

Performance

25%

7.6

Energy efficiency

20%

7.8

Washing programs

20%

7.3

Features

10%

6.6

Design

7.2
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 54% of models
Score components:

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

8.5

Price

7.7
Capacity
9 kg
Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
This washing machine holds 9 kg, which is more than 53.6% of washing machines and equal to 23.9% of washing machines.
Drum volume
58 L
Market range: <43 L – >70 L
This washing machine has a 58 L drum, which is larger than 42% of washing machines and equal to 10.2% of washing machines.
Spin-drying efficiency class
B
This washing machine has spin-drying class B, which is more efficient than in 9.6% of washing machines and the same as in 84.2% 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 31.1% of washing machines and equal to 64% of washing machines.
Minimum spin speed
400 RPM
Market range: <400 RPM – >800 RPM
This washing machine has a minimum spin of 400 RPM, which is lower than 27.6% of washing machines and equal to 71.7% of washing machines.
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Energy efficiency class
B
This washing machine has energy class B, which is worse than 62.1% of washing machines and the same as 11.8% of washing machines.
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
57 kWh/100 cycles
Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 57 kWh/100 cycles, which is higher than 69.6% of washing machines and equal to 2.2% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
125.4 kWh/year
Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
This washing machine uses 125.4 kWh/year, which is higher than 69.5% of washing machines and equal to 2.2% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
31.4 £
Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
This washing machine has a yearly running cost of £31.4, which is higher than 68.8% of washing machines and equal to 2.2% of washing machines.
Water consumption per cycle
46 L
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 46 L of water per cycle, which is lower than 52.2% of washing machines and equal to 6.4% of washing machines.
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N. of washing programs
15
Market range: <12 – >16
This washing machine offers 15 wash programmes, which is more than 39.5% of washing machines and equal to 37% of washing machines.
Cotton, Cotton + Prewash, Eco 40-60, 20°C, Mixed, Drain & Spin, Rinses, Wool & Hand Wash, Delicates, Sports, Dark Clothes, Allergy Care 60°, Rapid Care 14' 30' 44', Cotton Care 59', One Touch.
N. of downloadable programs
~40
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This washing machine has 2 programmes under an hour, which is more than 42.3% of washing machines and equal to 37% of washing machines.
Quick Care 14’ 30’ 44’, Cotton Care 59'
Fastest cycle duration
14 min
Market range: <14 min – >30 min
This washing machine has a fastest cycle of 14 min, which is shorter than 69.8% of washing machines and equal to 29.6% of washing machines.
ECO cycle duration
228 min
Market range: <198 min – >239 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 228 min, which is longer than 58.7% of washing machines and equal to 18.9% of washing machines.
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N. of advanced features
16
Market range: <7 – >21
This washing machine has 16 advanced features, which is more than 66.9% of washing machines and equal to 5% of washing machines.
Overflow protection, Foam control system, Unbalanced load detection, Load balancing system, Laundry detection system, Self-cleaning function, Pause & Add, Memory function, Smart diagnosis function, NFC connectivity, Consumption statistics, Voice control, Anti-crease function, Extra rinse function, Stain removal function, Wash assist function.
Foam control system
yes
This washing machine features a foam control system. 79.8% of washing machines have a foam control system.
Laundry detection system
yes
This washing machine has a laundry detection system. 93% of washing machines have this feature.
KG Mode (weighs laundry in first 4 minutes and adjusts water, energy, and cycle time accordingly)
Unbalanced load detection
yes
This washing machine has unbalanced load detection. 92.5% of washing machines have unbalanced load detection.
Load balancing system
yes
This washing machine features a load balancing system. 46.2% 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 14.2% of washing machines and the same as the colour in 85.8% of washing machines.
Type
self-standing
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
This washing machine is front-loading, which is more practical than the design in 8.9% of washing machines and the same as the design in 91.1% 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-WASH 300 LITE H3W492DA4/1-80 vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • Has a load balancing system
    This washing machine features a load balancing system, the average washing machine does not. 46.2% of washing machines have this feature.
  • Can save settings to favorites
    This washing machine can save selected settings to favorites, the average washing machine cannot. 35.9% of washing machines have this feature.
    in-app function
  • Has NFC
    This washing machine features an NFC technology, the average washing machine does not. 6.5% of washing machines have NFC technology.
    Hoover One Touch
  • Can self-diagnose its problems
    This washing machine can self-diagnose its problems, the average washing machine cannot. 40.2% of washing machines have this feature.
    Clever Check-up (monitors appliance health, displays error codes, and offers advice for maintenance and troubleshooting via the manual)
  • Includes a wash assist function
    This washing machine includes a wash assist function, which the average washing machine does not have. 27% of washing machines offer a wash assist function.
    The guided wash function suggests the optimal cycle based on the fabric, color, and dirt level entered.
  • Shows consumption statistics
    This washing machine can shows its consumption statistics in the app, the average washing machine cannot. 32.1% of washing machines can do this.
    The Hoover Wizard app provides usage statistics with helpful graphs and troubleshooting guides.
  • Can be controlled by voice
    This washing machine can be controlled by voice, the average washing machine cannot. 33.1% of washing machines can be controlled by voice.
    Voice Coach in the Hoover Wizard app (helps you choose the ideal cycle with just three voice inputs: clothes/fabrics, color, and stain level)
  • 1 kg more capacity
    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
  • 1 kg more capacity
    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
  • Includes a wash assist function
    This washing machine includes a wash assist function, which the average washing machine does not have. 27% of washing machines offer a wash assist function.
    The guided wash function suggests the optimal cycle based on the fabric, color, and dirt level entered.
  • Jeans cycle
    This washing machine has a cycle for jeans, the average washing machine does not have. 46.7% of washing machines have a jeans cycle.
    in-app program
  • Shirt cycle
    This washing machine has a cycle for shirts, the average washing machine does not have. 46.6% of washing machines have a shirt cycle.
    in-app program
  • Baby-care cycle
    This washing machine has a special cycle for baby's clothes, the average washing machine does not have. 43.8% of washing machines have such cycle.
    in-app program
  • 1 min shorter quickest cycle
    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
  • Has a load balancing system
    This washing machine features a load balancing system, the average washing machine does not. 46.2% of washing machines have this feature.
  • Can save settings to favorites
    This washing machine can save selected settings to favorites, the average washing machine cannot. 35.9% of washing machines have this feature.
    in-app function
  • Has NFC
    This washing machine features an NFC technology, the average washing machine does not. 6.5% of washing machines have NFC technology.
    Hoover One Touch
  • Can self-diagnose its problems
    This washing machine can self-diagnose its problems, the average washing machine cannot. 40.2% of washing machines have this feature.
    Clever Check-up (monitors appliance health, displays error codes, and offers advice for maintenance and troubleshooting via the manual)
  • Shows consumption statistics
    This washing machine can shows its consumption statistics in the app, the average washing machine cannot. 32.1% of washing machines can do this.
    The Hoover Wizard app provides usage statistics with helpful graphs and troubleshooting guides.
  • Can be controlled by voice
    This washing machine can be controlled by voice, the average washing machine cannot. 33.1% of washing machines can be controlled by voice.
    Voice Coach in the Hoover Wizard app (helps you choose the ideal cycle with just three voice inputs: clothes/fabrics, color, and stain level)
  • 4 more advanced features
    This washing machine has more advanced features than the average washing machine (16 vs 12). The average washing machine has 12 advanced features.
    Overflow protection, Foam control system, Unbalanced load detection, Load balancing system, Laundry detection system, Self-cleaning function, Pause & Add, Memory function, Smart diagnosis function, NFC connectivity, Consumption statistics, Voice control, Anti-crease function, Extra rinse function, Stain removal function, Wash assist function.
    16 vs 12
  • 3.5 cm shallower
    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
  • No inverter motor
    This washing machine does not have an inverter motor, while the average washing machine does. 82.4% of washing machines offer this.
  • Does not have a steam technology
    This washing machine does not feature a steam technology, the average washing machine does. 67.6% of washing machines feature a steam technology.
  • 5 dB louder spinning
    This washing machine is louder on spin than the average washing machine (79 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    79 dB vs 74 dB
  • Does not have a special drum design
    This washing machine does not have a special drum design, the average washing machine does. 60.8% of washing machines have a special drum design.
  • Worse energy grade
    This washing machine has a worse energy class than the average washing machine (B vs A).
    B vs A
  • 7 kWh/100 cycles more energy use
    This washing machine uses more electricity than the average washing machine (57 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    57 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • Does not have a fast function
    This washing machine does not have a fast function, the average washing machine does. 60% of washing machines have a fast function.
  • 5 dB louder washing
    This washing machine is louder than the average washing machine when washing (58 dB vs 53 dB). The average washing machine washes at 53 dB.
    58 dB vs 53 dB
  • No inverter motor
    This washing machine does not have an inverter motor, while the average washing machine does. 82.4% of washing machines offer this.
  • 5 dB louder spinning
    This washing machine is louder on spin than the average washing machine (79 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    79 dB vs 74 dB
  • 5 dB louder washing
    This washing machine is louder than the average washing machine when washing (58 dB vs 53 dB). The average washing machine washes at 53 dB.
    58 dB vs 53 dB
  • Worse noise class
    This washing machine has a worse noise class than the average washing machine (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • Worse energy grade
    This washing machine has a worse energy class than the average washing machine (B vs A).
    B vs A
  • 7 kWh/100 cycles more energy use
    This washing machine uses more electricity than the average washing machine (57 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    57 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • Does not have a steam technology
    This washing machine does not feature a steam technology, the average washing machine does. 67.6% of washing machines feature a steam technology.
  • Does not have a fast function
    This washing machine does not have a fast function, the average washing machine does. 60% of washing machines have a fast function.
  • 10 min longer eco cycle
    This washing machine has a longer ECO cycle than the average washing machine (228 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    228 min vs 218 min
  • 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).
    Specialised washing programs protecting fabric quality.
    Care Cycles vs EEBUS-based energy management system
  • Less capable app support
    This washing machine uses a less capable app than the average washing machine (Hoover Wizard vs LG ThinQ™).
    40+ extra cycles, remote control, maintenance updates, detergent tips, real-time consumption data, and 50+ stain removal guides
    Hoover Wizard vs LG ThinQ™
  • Does not have a special drum design
    This washing machine does not have a special drum design, the average washing machine does. 60.8% of washing machines have a special drum design.
  • 0.2 cm wider
    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

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Hoover H-WASH 300 LITE H3W492DA4/1-80

  • 57 kWh per 100 cycles keeps power bills low.
  • Energy class B suits buyers who watch electricity use.
  • The 58 L drum takes big loads in one go.
  • The motor is covered for 10 years.
  • Wash assist and NFC connectivity are uncommon extras.
  • Self-cleaning and extra rinse functions keep the drum fresh.

What customers don't like about Hoover H-WASH 300 LITE H3W492DA4/1-80

  • There is no inverter motor.
  • Spin noise of 79 dB is loud at the end of a cycle.
  • The spin tops out at 1400 RPM, so clothes come out a little damp.
  • Each cycle uses 46 L of water.

Verdict

The Hoover H-WASH 300 LITE H3W492DA4/1-80 combines higher capacity with smart features. This B-rated washing machine has a 9 kg drum capacity and spins at 1400 RPM. The machine uses the Hoover Wizard app to provide useful programs like Baby-Care, Jeans, Shirt, and Duvet cycles, plus it has a guided wash function that recommends cycles based on fabric, color, and soil level. It includes practical features like favorites storage, voice control through Voice Coach, and smart diagnostics via Clever Check-up. The machine stands out with 16 advanced features including overflow protection, foam control, and load balancing systems. For quick washes, it completes the fastest cycle in 14 minutes. On the downside, the machine operates at 79 dB during spinning and 58 dB while washing, which is notably louder than similar models. It lacks an inverter motor and steam technology, and the manufacturer does not specify any special drum design for fabric care. The energy consumption is 57 kWh per 100 cycles, and the ECO cycle takes 228 minutes to complete.

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