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Hoover H3WPS496TAMBR680 review: 101 specs compared

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

Hoover H3WPS496TAMBR680 Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Hoover H3WPS496TAMBR680
8.3/10

Overall score

Score
8.3/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 78% of models
Score components

70%

8.1

Technical score

25%

9.0

User score

5%

?

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

▲Better than 78% of washing machines
8.5

Value for money

Value for money
8.5/ 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 95% of models
Score components

70%

8.3

Overall score

30%

9.1

Price

★Better than 95%
8.1

Technical score

Technical score
8.1/ 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 63% 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 63%
9.0

User score

User score
9.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 90% of models

80%

8.8

Rating

20%

10

Popularity

★Better than 90%
?

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.
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.
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Ranked #99 of 903 models in Washing machines (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of washing machine Hoover H3WPS496TAMBR680

Technical score
Technical score
8.1/ 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 63% 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
Value for money
Value for money
8.5/ 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 95% of models
Score components:

70%

8.3

Overall score

30%

9.1

Price

8.5
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 42.2% of washing machines and equal to 10.3% 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
?
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
Market range: <12 – >16
This washing machine offers 14 wash programmes, which is fewer than 60.7% of washing machines and equal to 20.5% 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
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
?
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 H3WPS496TAMBR680 vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 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
  • 9.8% higher user score
    User score
    9.0/ 10
    ✕
    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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ★ Better than 90% of models

    80%

    8.8

    Rating

    20%

    10

    Popularity

    9.0 vs 8.2
  • 57.7% cheaper
    Hoover H3WPS496TAMBR680 is cheaper than the average washing machine (£260 vs £410).
    £260 vs £410
  • 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
  • 11.2% better value for money
    Hoover H3WPS496TAMBR680 has better value for money than the average washing machine (8.52 vs 7.7).
    8.52 vs 7.66
  • 4.5% lighter
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (64 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    64 kg vs 67 kg
  • 9.8% higher user score
    User score
    9.0/ 10
    ✕
    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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ★ Better than 90% of models

    80%

    8.8

    Rating

    20%

    10

    Popularity

    9.0 vs 8.2
  • 57.7% cheaper
    Hoover H3WPS496TAMBR680 is cheaper than the average washing machine (£260 vs £410).
    £260 vs £410
  • 11.2% better value for money
    Hoover H3WPS496TAMBR680 has better value for money than the average washing machine (8.52 vs 7.7).
    8.52 vs 7.66
  • 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
  • 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
  • 4.5% lighter
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (64 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    64 kg vs 67 kg
  • 1 fewer wash programmes
    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
    This washing machine does not have a fast function, the average washing machine does. 60.2% of washing machines have a fast function.
  • 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
  • 1 fewer wash programmes
    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
    This washing machine does not have a fast function, the average washing machine does. 60.2% of washing machines have a fast function.
  • 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 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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