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Hoover HW4 27AMC7/1-S review: 101 specs compared

Avg. price:~£260Capacity:7 kgMaximum spin speed:1200 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Hoover HW4 27AMC7/1-S Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 1 best-of list to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Hoover HW4 27AMC7/1-S
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 96% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

Technical score

25%

8.6

User score

5%

8.7

List score

★Better than 96% of washing machines
8.7

Value for money

Value for money
8.7/ 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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★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

Overall score

30%

9.1

Price

★Better than 99%
8.6

Technical score

Technical score
8.6/ 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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▲ Better than 89% of models
Score components

25%

7.1

Performance

25%

10

Energy efficiency

20%

9.0

Washing programs

20%

8.9

Features

10%

7.0

Design

▲Better than 89%
8.6

User score

User score
8.6/ 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
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▲ Better than 59% of models

80%

8.4

Rating

20%

9.3

Popularity

▲Better than 59%
8.7

List score

List score
8.7/ 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 (1)
List score: in 1 of 11 lists (9%)
★Better than 93%
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Ranked #29 of 903 models in Washing machines (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of washing machine Hoover HW4 27AMC7/1-S

Technical score
Technical score
8.6/ 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 89% of models
Score components:

25%

7.1

Performance

25%

10

Energy efficiency

20%

9.0

Washing programs

20%

8.9

Features

10%

7.0

Design

8.6
Value for money
Value for money
8.7/ 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 99% of models
Score components:

70%

8.6

Overall score

30%

9.1

Price

8.7
Capacity
7 kg
Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
This washing machine holds 7 kg, which is less than 73% of washing machines and equal to 16.9% of washing machines.
Drum volume
48 L
Market range: <43 L – >70 L
This washing machine has a 48 L drum, which is smaller than 78.8% of washing machines and equal to 3.9% 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
1,200 RPM
Market range: <1.2k RPM – >1.4k RPM
This washing machine spins at 1,200 RPM, which is slower than 71.1% of washing machines and equal to 22.3% 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
38 kWh/100 cycles
Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 38 kWh/100 cycles, which is lower than 94.7% of washing machines and equal to 1.1% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
83.6 kWh/year
Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
This washing machine uses 83.6 kWh/year, which is lower than 97% of washing machines and equal to 0.5% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
20.9 £
Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
This washing machine has a yearly running cost of £20.9, which is lower than 97.2% of washing machines and equal to 0.5% of washing machines.
Water consumption per cycle
41 L
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 41 L of water per cycle, which is lower than 87.8% of washing machines and equal to 4.7% of washing machines.
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N. of washing programs
?
N. of downloadable programs
40
Market range: <0 – >40
This washing machine offers 40 downloadable programmes, which is more than 98.9% of washing machines and equal to 0.4% of washing machines.
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
?
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 70.3% of washing machines and equal to 29.1% of washing machines.
ECO cycle duration
208 min
Market range: <198 min – >239 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 208 min, which is shorter than 69.5% of washing machines and equal to 8.1% of washing machines.
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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 HW4 27AMC7/1-S vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 12 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (38 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    38 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • Has an automatic dosing system
    This washing machine features an automatic dosing system, the average washing machine does not. 7.9% of washing machines feature an automatic dosing system.
  • 6 L less water per cycle
    This washing machine uses less water per cycle than the average washing machine (41 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    41 L vs 47 L
  • Has Wi-Fi
    This washing machine has Wi-Fi, the average washing machine does not. 28.3% of washing machines have Wi-Fi.
  • Features a pre-mix technology
    This washing machine features a pre-mix technology, the average washing machine does not. 24.4% of washing machines have a pre-mix technology.
  • Has the AquaStop feature
    This washing machine has the AquaStop feature, the average washing machine does not. 36.3% of washing machines have an AquaStop feature.
  • 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 a scan function
    This washing machine includes a scan function, while the average washing machine does not. 7% of washing machines feature a scan function.
  • 57.7% cheaper
    Hoover HW4 27AMC7/1-S is cheaper than the average washing machine (£260 vs £410).
    £260 vs £410
  • 13.9% better value for money
    Hoover HW4 27AMC7/1-S has better value for money than the average washing machine (8.72 vs 7.7).
    8.72 vs 7.66
  • 4.9% higher user score
    User score
    8.6/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 59% of models

    80%

    8.4

    Rating

    20%

    9.3

    Popularity

    8.6 vs 8.2
  • 12 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (38 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    38 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 6 L less water per cycle
    This washing machine uses less water per cycle than the average washing machine (41 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    41 L vs 47 L
  • 12.8% lower yearly water use
    This washing machine uses less water per year than the average washing machine (9020 L/year vs 10340 L/year). The average washing machine uses 10340 L/year of water a year.
    9,020 L/year vs 10,340 L/year
  • 25.5% lower energy use
    This washing machine uses less energy than the average washing machine (83.6 kWh/year vs 112.2 kWh/year). The average washing machine uses 112.2 kWh/year.
    83.6 kWh/year vs 112.2 kWh/year
  • 7.2 £ lower yearly running cost
    This washing machine costs less to run than the average washing machine (20.9 £ vs 28.1 £). The average washing machine has a yearly running cost of 28.1 £.
    20.9 £ vs 28.1 £
  • 2.51 £ lower yearly water cost
    This washing machine costs less for water than the average washing machine (17.1 £ vs 19.6 £). The average washing machine has a yearly water cost of 19.646 £.
    17.138 £ vs 19.646 £
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 10 min shorter eco cycle
    This washing machine has a shorter ECO cycle than the average washing machine (208 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    208 min vs 218 min
  • Has an automatic dosing system
    This washing machine features an automatic dosing system, the average washing machine does not. 7.9% of washing machines feature an automatic dosing system.
  • Has Wi-Fi
    This washing machine has Wi-Fi, the average washing machine does not. 28.3% of washing machines have Wi-Fi.
  • Features a pre-mix technology
    This washing machine features a pre-mix technology, the average washing machine does not. 24.4% of washing machines have a pre-mix technology.
  • Has the AquaStop feature
    This washing machine has the AquaStop feature, the average washing machine does not. 36.3% of washing machines have an AquaStop feature.
  • 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 a scan function
    This washing machine includes a scan function, while the average washing machine does not. 7% of washing machines feature a scan function.
  • Can save settings to favorites
    This washing machine can save selected settings to favorites, the average washing machine cannot. 40.1% of washing machines have this feature.
  • Has Bluetooth
    This washing machine features a Bluetooth technology, the average washing machine does not. 12.8% of washing machines have Bluetooth technology.
  • Can self-diagnose its problems
    This washing machine can self-diagnose its problems, the average washing machine cannot. 45.3% of washing machines have this feature.
  • Can be controlled by voice
    This washing machine can be controlled by voice, the average washing machine cannot. 32.1% of washing machines can be controlled by voice.
  • Shows consumption statistics
    This washing machine can shows its consumption statistics in the app, the average washing machine cannot. 35.7% of washing machines can do this.
  • 17.5% smaller volume
    This washing machine has a smaller volume than the average washing machine (231540 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    231,540 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 11.1 cm shallower
    This washing machine is shallower than the average washing machine (45.4 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    45.4 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 11.9% lighter
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (59 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    59 kg vs 67 kg
  • 200 RPM lower spin speed
    This washing machine spins slower than the average washing machine (1200 RPM vs 1400 RPM). The average washing machine spins at 1400 RPM.
    1,200 RPM vs 1,400 RPM
  • Does not have a special drum design
    This washing machine does not have a special drum design, the average washing machine does. 61.3% of washing machines have a special drum design.
  • 10 L less drum space
    This washing machine has a smaller drum than the average washing machine (48 L vs 58 L). The average washing machine has a drum of 58 L.
    48 L vs 58 L
  • 1 kg less capacity
    This washing machine holds less laundry than the average washing machine (7 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    7 kg vs 8 kg
  • 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
  • 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
  • 40 fewer downloadable programmes
    This washing machine offers fewer downloadable programmes than the average washing machine (40 vs 0). The average washing machine offers 0 downloadable programmes.
    40 vs 0
  • 200 RPM lower spin speed
    This washing machine spins slower than the average washing machine (1200 RPM vs 1400 RPM). The average washing machine spins at 1400 RPM.
    1,200 RPM vs 1,400 RPM
  • 10 L less drum space
    This washing machine has a smaller drum than the average washing machine (48 L vs 58 L). The average washing machine has a drum of 58 L.
    48 L vs 58 L
  • 1 kg less capacity
    This washing machine holds less laundry than the average washing machine (7 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    7 kg vs 8 kg
  • 40 fewer downloadable programmes
    This washing machine offers fewer downloadable programmes than the average washing machine (40 vs 0). The average washing machine offers 0 downloadable programmes.
    40 vs 0
  • 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 special drum design
    This washing machine does not have a special drum design, the average washing machine does. 61.3% 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 we like about Hoover HW4 27AMC7/1-S

  • Automatic dosing takes the guesswork out of detergent.
  • 38 kWh per 100 cycles keeps energy use low.
  • 41 L of water per cycle keeps water use modest.
  • A 45.4 cm depth fits into tight spaces.
  • The AquaStop system guards against hose leaks.
  • Steam, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are all included.

What we don't like about Hoover HW4 27AMC7/1-S

  • The 48 L drum is small for bulky items.
  • Spin noise of 74 dB is loud enough to notice in another room.
  • The ECO cycle takes 208 min.
  • Its 7 kg capacity is small for a large family.

Verdict

Automatic dosing is the main reason to look at the Hoover HW4 27AMC7/1-S, and the 45.4 cm depth suits a small kitchen. It uses 38 kWh per 100 cycles and 41 L of water, so day-to-day use is light. Steam, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are included, and a scan function and hygiene cycle add to the list. The AquaStop system guards against hose leaks, and the load balancing system keeps the drum steady during spin. The trade-off is the 48 L drum, which holds 7 kg and is small for bulky items. Spin noise is 74 dB, which is loud enough to notice in another room. The ECO cycle takes 208 min, and a 14 min fastest cycle covers quick loads. It suits a busy household that wants less fuss with detergent.

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