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Hoover HWB412AMC review: 101 specs compared

Avg. price:~£330Capacity:12 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Hoover HWB412AMC Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Hoover HWB412AMC
8.0/10

Overall score

Score
8.0/ 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 59% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

Technical score

25%

8.6

User score

5%

?

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

▲Better than 59% of washing machines
8.2

Value for money

Value for money
8.2/ 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 84% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

Overall score

30%

8.5

Price

▲Better than 84%
7.8

Technical score

Technical score
7.8/ 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 53% of models
Score components

25%

7.8

Performance

25%

7.3

Energy efficiency

20%

9.1

Washing programs

20%

8.4

Features

10%

5.7

Design

▲Better than 53%
8.6

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
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▲ Better than 59% of models

80%

8.8

Rating

20%

7.6

Popularity

▲Better than 59%
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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 #189 of 903 models in Washing machines (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of washing machine Hoover HWB412AMC

Technical score
Technical score
7.8/ 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
▲ Better than 53% of models
Score components:

25%

7.8

Performance

25%

7.3

Energy efficiency

20%

9.1

Washing programs

20%

8.4

Features

10%

5.7

Design

7.8
Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 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 84% of models
Score components:

70%

8.0

Overall score

30%

8.5

Price

8.2
Capacity
12 kg
Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
This washing machine holds 12 kg, which is more than 93.8% of washing machines and equal to 3% of washing machines.
Drum volume
83 L
Market range: <43 L – >70 L
This washing machine has a 83 L drum, which is larger than 95.9% of washing machines and equal to 2.7% 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
54 kWh/100 cycles
Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 54 kWh/100 cycles, which is higher than 61.7% of washing machines and equal to 2.7% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
118.8 kWh/year
Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
This washing machine uses 118.8 kWh/year, which is higher than 58.1% of washing machines and equal to 2.6% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
29.7 £
Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
This washing machine has a yearly running cost of £29.7, which is higher than 57.6% of washing machines and equal to 2.5% of washing machines.
Water consumption per cycle
53 L
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 53 L of water per cycle, which is higher than 91.8% of washing machines and equal to 1.4% 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 36.8% of washing machines.
N. of downloadable programs
?
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
4
Market range: <1 – >3
This washing machine has 4 programmes under an hour, which is more than 92.3% of washing machines and equal to 0.7% of washing machines.
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
?
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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 HWB412AMC vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 4 kg more capacity
    This washing machine holds more laundry than the average washing machine (12 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    12 kg vs 8 kg
  • Has Wi-Fi
    This washing machine has Wi-Fi, the average washing machine does not. 28.3% of washing machines have Wi-Fi.
  • 25 L more drum space
    This washing machine has a roomier drum than the average washing machine (83 L vs 58 L). The average washing machine has a drum of 58 L.
    83 L vs 58 L
  • 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 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.
  • 2 more quick programmes
    This washing machine offers more quick programmes than the average washing machine (4 vs 2). The average washing machine has 2 programmes under an hour.
    4 vs 2
  • 6.5% better value for money
    Hoover HWB412AMC has better value for money than the average washing machine (8.16 vs 7.7).
    8.16 vs 7.66
  • 4.9% higher 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 59% of models

    80%

    8.8

    Rating

    20%

    7.6

    Popularity

    8.6 vs 8.2
  • 4 kg more capacity
    This washing machine holds more laundry than the average washing machine (12 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    12 kg vs 8 kg
  • 25 L more drum space
    This washing machine has a roomier drum than the average washing machine (83 L vs 58 L). The average washing machine has a drum of 58 L.
    83 L vs 58 L
  • 48.7% lower yearly water use
    This washing machine uses less water per year than the average washing machine (5300 L/year vs 10340 L/year). The average washing machine uses 10340 L/year of water a year.
    5,300 L/year vs 10,340 L/year
  • 9.58 £ lower yearly water cost
    This washing machine costs less for water than the average washing machine (10.1 £ vs 19.6 £). The average washing machine has a yearly water cost of 19.646 £.
    10.07 £ vs 19.646 £
  • 2 more quick programmes
    This washing machine offers more quick programmes than the average washing machine (4 vs 2). The average washing machine has 2 programmes under an hour.
    4 vs 2
  • 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
  • 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 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.
  • 6 dB louder spinning
    This washing machine is louder on spin than the average washing machine (80 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    80 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. 61.3% of washing machines have a special drum design.
  • 6 L more water per cycle
    This washing machine uses more water per cycle than the average washing machine (53 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    53 L vs 47 L
  • 27 dB louder washing
    This washing machine is louder than the average washing machine when washing (80 dB vs 53 dB). The average washing machine washes at 53 dB.
    80 dB vs 53 dB
  • 4 kWh/100 cycles more energy use
    This washing machine uses more electricity than the average washing machine (54 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    54 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 21.8% larger volume
    This washing machine has a larger volume than the average washing machine (341700 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    341,700 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 10.5 cm deeper
    This washing machine is deeper than the average washing machine (67 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    67 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • Worse noise class
    This washing machine has a worse noise class than the average washing machine (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • 6 dB louder spinning
    This washing machine is louder on spin than the average washing machine (80 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    80 dB vs 74 dB
  • 27 dB louder washing
    This washing machine is louder than the average washing machine when washing (80 dB vs 53 dB). The average washing machine washes at 53 dB.
    80 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
  • 6 L more water per cycle
    This washing machine uses more water per cycle than the average washing machine (53 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    53 L vs 47 L
  • 4 kWh/100 cycles more energy use
    This washing machine uses more electricity than the average washing machine (54 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    54 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 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.
  • 21.8% larger volume
    This washing machine has a larger volume than the average washing machine (341700 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    341,700 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 10.5 cm deeper
    This washing machine is deeper than the average washing machine (67 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    67 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 11.9% heavier
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (75 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    75 kg vs 67 kg
  • 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 HWB412AMC

  • The 12 kg drum takes bedding and towels in one load.
  • Yearly use comes to 5300 L of water and 54 kWh of power.
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth link the machine to the hOn app.
  • Consumption statistics show how much water and power each wash uses.
  • The fastest cycle takes 14 min.
  • Steam and a hygiene cycle handle harder jobs.

What we don't like about Hoover HWB412AMC

  • Spin noise at 80 dB is loud enough to disturb a quiet room.
  • Washing noise is also 80 dB, so it is loud throughout the cycle.
  • At 75 kg it is hard to move for cleaning behind it.
  • The 67 cm depth needs a deep space, so check your cupboard.
  • Water use of 53 L per cycle adds up over a busy week.

Verdict

Bed linen and towels fit in one load with the Hoover HWB412AMC, which has a 12 kg drum. Yearly figures stand out as well: 5300 L of water and 54 kWh of power a year. Steam, a hygiene cycle and pre-mix technology cover the tougher jobs. The scan function and Bluetooth connection are the uncommon extras, and Wi-Fi works through the hOn app. The trade-off is noise, at 80 dB both on spin and during the wash. The 75 kg weight and 67 cm depth make it hard to shift and tricky to fit. Consumption statistics show how each wash used water and power. The 15 programs cover most everyday laundry. It suits a big household that washes often and does not mind a loud, heavy machine.

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