Deciding on whether to buy a product like HOOVER HMC 440 TVX Built-in Combination Microwave or perhaps HOTPOINT MD 344 IX H Built-in Combination Microwave? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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HOOVER HMC 440 TVX Built-in Combination Microwave vs HOTPOINT MD 344 IX H Built-in Combination Microwave

HOOVER HMC 440 TVX Built-in Combination Microwave specs

HOOVER HMC 440 TVX Built-in Combination Microwave
 HOTPOINT MD 344 IX H Built-in Combination Microwave specs

HOTPOINT MD 344 IX H Built-in Combination Microwave
Type: Built-in combination microwave

Type: Microwave with grill

Maximum microwave power: 900 W

Maximum microwave power: 1000 W

Turntable diameter: 360 mm

Microwave heating category: A

Oven power: – 1750 W
– 230°C

Turntable diameter: 325 mm

Fan assisted oven: Yes

Grill type: Single grill

Grill type: Single grill

Grill power: 800 W

Grill power: 1750 W

COOKING COMPARTMENT
External material: Glass & stainless steel

COOKING COMPARTMENT

Capacity: 31 litres

Useable capacity: 31 litres

Capacity: 44 litres

Cavity material: Easy-clean enamel

Useable capacity: 44 litres

FUNCTIONS
Cavity material: Stainless steel

FUNCTIONS

Cooking modes: – Defrost
– Reheat
– Warming
– Roast
– Crisp

Auto cooking programs: 9 auto cook programs including:
– Defrost
– Drinks
– Fast heating
– Frozen food
– Pasta
– Precooked food

Cooking modes: – Defrost
– Reheat

Auto defrost programs: 2 auto defrost programs including:
– Defrost
– Defrost & cook

Auto cooking programs: 13 auto cook programs including:
– Auto-reheat
– Vegetables
– Fish
– Meat
– Pasta
– Potato
– Pizza
– Soup
– Chicken
– Cake

Number of power levels: 7

Auto defrost programs: 2 auto defrost programs including:
– By time
– By weight

Controls: Dial & touch

Other functions: – Grill + microwave
– Grill
– Fan oven
– Grill + fan
– Pizza
– Microwave + fan oven
– Grill + fan + microwave
– Grill + microwave + lower element

Digital display: Yes – LED

Number of power levels: 5

Clock timer: Yes

Internal light: Yes

Maximum countdown on timer: 99 minutes

Controls: Touch & dial

GENERAL
Digital display: LED

Clock timer: Yes

Door hinge location: Drop down door

Maximum countdown on timer: 90 minutes

Cord length: 1.35 m

Child lock: Yes

Colour: Stainless steel

GENERAL

Box contents: – Hotpoint Class 3 MD 344 IX H Built-in Microwave with Grill
– Turntable

External material: Stainless steel

Professional installation: Please note this product should be installed by a qualified engineer, such as one of our Knowhow experts.

External dimensions: 385 x 595 x 468 mm (H x W x D)

Door hinge location: Drop down

Boxed dimensions: 552 x 620 x 660 mm (H x W x D)

Position of vents: Sides

Weight: 39 kg

Cord length: 1 m

Boxed weight: 43 kg

Colour: Black

Manufacturer’s guarantee: – 1 year labour
– 10 years parts

Box contents: – Hoover HMC 440 TVX Built-in Combination Microwave
– User manual
– Grill rack
– Enamel turntable
– Screws

Internal dimensions: 420 x 420 x 250 mm (H x W x D)

External dimensions: 455 x 594 x 568 mm (H x W x D)

Boxed dimensions: 550 x 670 x 700 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 38.57 kg

Boxed weight: 40 kg

Manufacturer’s guarantee: – 1 year labour
– 10 years parts (2nd year onwards by registration)

Price: £499

Price: £319

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 9.3 / 10

Review Score: 9.5 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy HOOVER HMC 440 TVX Built-in Combination Microwave or HOTPOINT MD 344 IX H Built-in Combination Microwave, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 1195 products in the same category as HOOVER HMC 440 TVX Built-in Combination Microwave, which is the Microwaves category. Of these 1195 products the average price was £966.67, the most expensive was £5599 and the cheapest was just £4.97. We then looked at the price of the 1195 in the same as the HOTPOINT MD 344 IX H Built-in Combination Microwave, which of course the average was £966.67, top price was £5599 and cheapest £4.97.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Hoover and Hotpoint, the average was £309.61 for Hoover, £343.60 for Hotpoint. The max for each was £1399/£1169 and minimum was £54.99/£90

Price analysis of HOOVER HMC 440 TVX Built-in Combination Microwave

Price analysis of HOTPOINT MD 344 IX H Built-in Combination Microwave

  • HOOVER HMC 440 TVX Built-in Combination Microwave
  • Maximum microwave power: 900 W
  • Capacity: 44 litres
  • Oven temperature: up to 230°C
  • 15 auto cooking programs
  • Top features: – Combination microwave with oven and grill provides plenty of cooking options – Auto programs make cooking a breeze – Quick start button for speedier cooking – High quality design makes both cooking and cleaning easier Combination microwave with oven and grillCombine elements of traditional oven cooking and microwave technology with the combination microwave with oven and grill. Your food is cooked quickly whilst retaining oven-cooked consistency.Auto programsThe auto programs measure the weight of the food and adjust the power setting and cooking time accordingly, giving you a little help if you need it.The appliance also measures the weight and selects the correct time and power setting when defrosting food items, so you can enjoy safely cooked tasty leftovers.Quick startQuick cooking has never been easier. The quick start function activates the microwave for a 30 second period at full power by pressing just one button. Further presses extend the cooking time at 30 second intervals.High quality designThe Hoover HMC 440 TVX Built-in Combination Microwave has a stainless steel exterior and cavity which provides optimal cooking and is easy to wipe clean with minimal fuss. It is also more durable than enamelled cavity models, prolonging the life of the appliance.
  • Product codes: 8016361922006
  • HOTPOINT MD 344 IX H Built-in Combination Microwave
  • Maximum microwave power: 1000 W
  • Capacity: 31 litres
  • Plate warming function
  • 9 auto cooking programs
  • Turntable diameter: 325 mm
  • Top features: – Thorough heat distribution with Multi-wave technology – Versatile cooking, defrosting and grilling – Modern LED display is easy to read and use Thorough heat distributionEnsure a thorough heat distribution throughout your microwave with Multi-wave technology, which uses two emission plates to produce even cooking results every time you prepare a meal.As well as great cooking results, the Hotpoint Class 3 MD 344 IX H Built-in Microwave with Grill can prepare crispy meats and vegetables with the powerful grill and the Dynamic Crisp technology.Versatile cooking, defrosting and grillingWhether you’re defrosting leftovers or preparing a fresh meal, you can enjoy cook with confidence when you use the automatic cooking modes – including a pizza program, fast heating and more.You can also make larger meals more easily with the generous 31 litre capacity, which is ideal for small families and couples.Modern LED displayIt’s simple to control and navigate your Hotpoint Class 3 MD 344 IX H built-in microwave with the bright LED display, featuring easy to use dial and touch controls.About Hotpoint and Jamie Oliver Inventive home cooking and user-friendly products – that’s what Jamie Oliver and Hotpoint aim to deliver. Create mouth-watering meals that bring friends and family together. User-friendly kitchen appliances let you express yourself – eat well and cook the way you want to.
  • Product codes: 5016108966884

What’s better HOOVER HMC 440 TVX Built-in Combination Microwave or HOTPOINT MD 344 IX H Built-in Combination Microwave?

There are obviously a number of differences between HOOVER HMC 440 TVX Built-in Combination Microwave and HOTPOINT MD 344 IX H Built-in Combination Microwave, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £499 cost of HOOVER HMC 440 TVX Built-in Combination Microwave is closer to the expectation you had than the £319 pricep point of HOTPOINT MD 344 IX H Built-in Combination Microwave.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between HOOVER HMC 440 TVX Built-in Combination Microwave and HOTPOINT MD 344 IX H Built-in Combination Microwave. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that HOOVER HMC 440 TVX Built-in Combination Microwave scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas HOTPOINT MD 344 IX H Built-in Combination Microwave scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Microwaves as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



HOOVER HMC 440 TVX Built-in Combination Microwave



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