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Hotpoint NSWF 846 W UK review: 101 specs compared

Avg. price:~£350Capacity:8 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

Hotpoint NSWF 846 W UK Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

Hotpoint NSWF 846 W UK
7.9/10

Overall score

Score
7.9/ 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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Score components

70%

7.9

Technical score

25%

7.9

User score

5%

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

â–²Better than 53% of washing machines
8.0

Value for money

Value for money
8.0/ 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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â–² Better than 72% of models
Score components

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

8.3

Price

â–²Better than 72%
7.9

Technical score

Technical score
7.9/ 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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â–² Better than 56% of models
Score components

25%

8.1

Performance

25%

9.0

Energy efficiency

20%

8.5

Washing programs

20%

6.6

Features

10%

6.3

Design

â–²Better than 56%
7.9

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 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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7.9

Mark 8.2 is below the typical mark 8.4 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.6

Rating

20%

6.8

Popularity

â–¼Worse than 75%
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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.
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 #206 of 903 models in Washing machines (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of washing machine Hotpoint NSWF 846 W UK

Technical score
Technical score
7.9/ 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
â–² Better than 56% of models
Score components:

25%

8.1

Performance

25%

9.0

Energy efficiency

20%

8.5

Washing programs

20%

6.6

Features

10%

6.3

Design

7.9
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 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
â–² Better than 72% of models
Score components:

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

8.3

Price

8.0
Capacity
8 kg
Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
This washing machine holds 8 kg, which is more than 27.2% of washing machines and equal to 26.3% of washing machines.
Drum volume
?
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
47 kWh/100 cycles
Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 47 kWh/100 cycles, which is lower than 66% of washing machines and equal to 9.9% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
103.4 kWh/year
Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
This washing machine uses 103.4 kWh/year, which is lower than 69.8% of washing machines and equal to 9.9% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
25.9 £
Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
This washing machine has a yearly running cost of £25.9, which is lower than 70.2% of washing machines and equal to 10% of washing machines.
Water consumption per cycle
48 L
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 48 L of water per cycle, which is higher than 54% of washing machines and equal to 13% 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
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This washing machine has 2 programmes under an hour, which is more than 41.7% of washing machines and equal to 36.5% of washing machines.
Fastest cycle duration
30 min
Market range: <14 min – >30 min
This washing machine has a fastest cycle of 30 min, which is longer than 83.7% of washing machines and equal to 14.5% 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
?
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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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Hotpoint NSWF 846 W UK vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 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
  • 3 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (47 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    47 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • Has an ECO indicator
    This washing machine displays an ECO indicator, which the average washing machine lacks. 10.5% of washing machines have an ECO indicator.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 3 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (47 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    47 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Has an ECO indicator
    This washing machine displays an ECO indicator, which the average washing machine lacks. 10.5% of washing machines have an ECO indicator.
  • 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 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.
  • No self-cleaning cycle
    This washing machine is not self-cleaning, the average washing machine is. 73.8% of washing machines are self-cleaning.
  • 2 dB louder spinning
    This washing machine is louder on spin than the average washing machine (76 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    76 dB vs 74 dB
  • No overflow protection
    This washing machine lacks overflow protection, while the average washing machine includes it. 84.8% of washing machines come with overflow protection.
  • Does not have a pause-and-add feature
    This washing machine does not have a Pause & Add feature, the average washing machine does. 88.2% of washing machines have a Pause & Add feature.
  • Does not have an outdoor/sport cycle
    This washing machine does not have a special cycle for outdoor/sport clothes, while the average washing machine does. 72.9% of washing machines have such a cycle.
  • 15 min longer quickest cycle
    This washing machine has a longer fastest cycle than the average washing machine (30 min vs 15 min). The average washing machine's quickest cycle takes 15 min.
    30 min vs 15 min
  • 9.1% larger volume
    This washing machine has a larger volume than the average washing machine (305978.8 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    305,978.75 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 3.7% lower user score
    User score
    7.9/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models

    7.9

    Mark 8.2 is below the typical mark 8.4 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.6

    Rating

    20%

    6.8

    Popularity

    7.9 vs 8.2
  • 2 dB louder spinning
    This washing machine is louder on spin than the average washing machine (76 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    76 dB vs 74 dB
  • 1 L more water per cycle
    This washing machine uses more water per cycle than the average washing machine (48 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    48 L vs 47 L
  • Does not have an outdoor/sport cycle
    This washing machine does not have a special cycle for outdoor/sport clothes, while the average washing machine does. 72.9% of washing machines have such a cycle.
  • 15 min longer quickest cycle
    This washing machine has a longer fastest cycle than the average washing machine (30 min vs 15 min). The average washing machine's quickest cycle takes 15 min.
    30 min vs 15 min
  • No self-cleaning cycle
    This washing machine is not self-cleaning, the average washing machine is. 73.8% of washing machines are self-cleaning.
  • No overflow protection
    This washing machine lacks overflow protection, while the average washing machine includes it. 84.8% of washing machines come with overflow protection.
  • Does not have a pause-and-add feature
    This washing machine does not have a Pause & Add feature, the average washing machine does. 88.2% of washing machines have a Pause & Add feature.
  • 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.
  • 9.1% larger volume
    This washing machine has a larger volume than the average washing machine (305978.8 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    305,978.75 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 4 cm deeper
    This washing machine is deeper than the average washing machine (60.5 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    60.5 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 2.2% heavier
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (68.5 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    68.5 kg vs 67 kg

Third-party reviews

What we like about Hotpoint NSWF 846 W UK

  • 16 programs include Baby Care, Hygiene and Duvet cycles.
  • Anti-stain and anti-crease functions help clothes stay neat.
  • Delay start of up to 24 h lets the wash run on your schedule.
  • A time remaining indicator shows how long the cycle has left.
  • An ECO indicator shows when the wash is running on an eco setting.
  • Water use of 48 L per cycle keeps water use down.

What we don't like about Hotpoint NSWF 846 W UK

  • The 60.5 cm depth needs deep floor space.
  • At 68.5 kg it is hard to move.
  • The fastest cycle takes 30 min, so it is no good for a rushed job.
  • The 76 dB spin is loud in a quiet room.
  • There is no pause and add, so a forgotten sock cannot be slipped in mid-cycle.

Verdict

Hygiene and baby care come first with the Hotpoint NSWF 846 W UK, an 8 kg front-loader with 16 programs. Among its programs are Anti-Allergy, Duvet and Wool cycles. A time remaining indicator and an ECO indicator show how the cycle is going. Delay start can be set up to 24 h ahead, so a wash can finish when you get home from work, which is handy on a busy day. The trade-offs are size and time: the body is 60.5 cm deep and 68.5 kg, and the fastest cycle takes 30 min. The spin reaches 76 dB, which is noticeable in a quiet room. It suits a household where hygiene matters more than speed, and where there is room for a deep, heavy machine in the kitchen.

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