Deciding on whether to buy a product like HOTPOINT HIC 3C26 W F Integrated Full-size Dishwasher or perhaps BOSCH SMV40C30GB Full-size Integrated Dishwasher? 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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HOTPOINT HIC 3C26 W F Integrated Full-size Dishwasher vs BOSCH SMV40C30GB Full-size Integrated Dishwasher

HOTPOINT HIC 3C26 W F Integrated Full-size Dishwasher specs

HOTPOINT HIC 3C26 W F Integrated Full-size Dishwasher
 BOSCH SMV40C30GB Full-size Integrated Dishwasher specs

BOSCH SMV40C30GB Full-size Integrated Dishwasher
Type: Full-size integrated dishwasher

Type: Full-size integrated dishwasher

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

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 2 years

PROGRAMS

PROGRAMS

Number of programs: 7

Number of programs: 4

Number of wash temperatures: 3

Number of wash temperatures: 3

Programs: – Auto fast
– Auto intensive
– Auto normal
– Eco
– Express 30
– Sanitizing
– Soak

Programs: – Economy 50°C
– Normal 65°C
– Quick wash 45°C
– Pre rinse

Quick wash time: 30 minutes

Quick wash time: 29 minutes

Eco wash time: 220 minutes

Time remaining indicator: No

Time remaining indicator: Yes

Delay timer: No

Delay timer: Yes

FEATURES
FEATURES

Height-adjustable top basket – while loaded: Yes

Height-adjustable top basket – while loaded: Yes

Cutlery basket / cutlery tray: Yes

Third rack: Yes

Adjustable glass holder: Yes

Pull-out / lift up lower rack: Yes

Interior material: Plastic

Cutlery basket / cutlery tray: Yes

Overflow protection: Yes

Adjustable water softener: Yes

DISPLAY
Adjustable racking: Yes

Adjustable prongs: Yes

Digital display: No

Interior material: Stainless steel

Rinse aid indicator: Yes

Overflow protection: Yes

Salt indicator: Yes

DISPLAY

PERFORMANCE

Digital display: LED screen

Wash efficiency rating: A

Rinse aid indicator: Yes

Energy efficiency rating: A+

Salt indicator: Yes

Place settings: 12

PERFORMANCE

Annual energy consumption: 290 kWh

Annual water consumption: 3300 litres

Wash efficiency rating: A

Energy consumption per cycle: 1.02 kWh

Energy efficiency rating: A++

Water consumption per cycle: 11.7 litres

Place settings: 14

Drying efficiency rating: A

Annual energy consumption: 265 kWh

Noise level: 50 dB(A)

Annual water consumption: 2660 litres

GENERAL
Energy consumption per cycle: 0.93 kWh

Water consumption per cycle: 9.5 litres

Dimensions: – 815 x 598 x 550 mm (H x W x D)
– 32.1 x 23.5 x 21.7 inches (H x W x D)

Drying efficiency rating: A

Recess dimensions: 815 – 875 x 600 x 550 mm (H x W x D)

Noise level: 46 dB(A)

Boxed dimensions: 865 x 655 x 670 mm (H x W x D)

Power consumption in off-mode: 0.5 kWh

Weight: 30.4 kg

Power consumption in standby: 5 kWh

Boxed weight: 32.6 kg

Price: £389

Price: £389

Number of Reviews: 91

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 9.5 / 10

Review Score: 9.1 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy HOTPOINT HIC 3C26 W F Integrated Full-size Dishwasher or BOSCH SMV40C30GB Full-size Integrated Dishwasher, 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 186 products in the same category as HOTPOINT HIC 3C26 W F Integrated Full-size Dishwasher, which is the Dishwashers category. Of these 186 products the average price was £422.18, the most expensive was £1099 and the cheapest was just £169. We then looked at the price of the 186 in the same as the BOSCH SMV40C30GB Full-size Integrated Dishwasher, which of course the average was £422.18, top price was £1099 and cheapest £169.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Hotpoint and Bosch, the average was £343.60 for Hotpoint, £515.66 for Bosch. The max for each was £1169/£1715 and minimum was £90/£54.99

Price analysis of HOTPOINT HIC 3C26 W F Integrated Full-size Dishwasher

Price analysis of BOSCH SMV40C30GB Full-size Integrated Dishwasher

  • HOTPOINT HIC 3C26 W F Integrated Full-size Dishwasher
  • 82 x 60 x 55.5 cm (H x W x D)
  • Ideal for medium-sized households (14 place settings)
  • Energy rating: A++
  • Quick wash: 30 minutes
  • Ideal for open plan living
  • Top features: – 3D zone wash will remove even the most stubborn left-over food – Flexiload lets you adjust the dishwasher to suit your needs – 14 place setting capacity accommodates large loads – Inverter motor for whisper quiet operation 3D zone washCapable of washing away the most baked-on foods, the 3D zone wash uses five spray arms for high-quality cleaning. It lets you choose between 40% extra energy efficiency or 40% more washing power for ultimate flexibility and control.FlexiloadThe Flexiload feature lets you alter the interior layout of the cavity, so you can easily make room for larger dishware and pans when you need to. Special colour coding helps to differentiate when changing the set-up.Also, the half load function is ideal when you only have a few dishes to wash. It runs a smaller cycle that cleans effectively, but uses less water.14 place settingThe upper and lower baskets are designed to be flexible when you need to adapt the wash space for extra cutlery and other items. Make room for up to 14 place settings without compromising on cleaning power.Inverter motorThe Hotpoint HIC 3C26 W F Integrated Dishwasher uses the inverter motor, which enables it to run at a hushed 42 dB thanks to improved insulation. The enhanced power and precision provide efficient cleaning.
  • Product codes: 5054645531318
  • BOSCH SMV40C30GB Full-size Integrated Dishwasher
  • 81.5 x 59.8 x 55 cm (H x W x D)
  • Ideal for smaller households (12 place settings)
  • Energy rating: A+
  • Quick wash: 29 minutes
  • Tailor your appliance to suit your needs and get A+ energy rated cleaning with the Bosch SMV40C30GB Full-size Integrated Dishwasher.VarioPerfect & VarioSpeedThe SMV40C30GB’s VarioPerfect options let you customise each wash cycle to suit your load. Choose the Eco50 program to save energy or the VarioSpeed to get powerful cleaning in half the time.VarioBasketThere’s plenty of space for all your pots, pans, plates and glasses – no matter what their size or shape. The dishwasher’s two foldable racks in the top and bottom baskets provide effective space to accommodate. There’s room for 12 place settings too – ideal for a quick clean up after dinner.Active WaterGet the maximum use out of every drop of water, thanks to Bosch’s innovative ActiveWater technology. With faster heating times, targeted water circulation and improved pump performance, the SMV40C30GB ensures no water is wasted. Plus, combined with its A+ energy rating, you can cut down on those energy bills too.Dosage AssistMake sure your dishwasher gets the most out of its detergent – thanks to the SMV40C30GB’s Dosage Assist feature you can ensure its performance is maximised. By catching the tablet once it’s dropped into the cycle, Dosage Assist makes sure its effectively dissolved, giving you great results every time.Eco Silence DriveThe SMV40C30GB uses magnets instead of brushes to rotate around the motor, making the dishwasher run extra quietly. Run a cycle overnight or during your favourite TV show and you won’t be disturbed.Safety lockFor extra peace of mind the SMV40C30GB features a safety lock to prevent the doors for accidently being opened – ideal for families with young children.The dishwasher’s new TimeLight also indicates the program status and time remaining – so you’ll never disrupt a cycle again.Engineered with intelligent storage and wash features, the Bosch SMV40C30GB Full-size Integrated Dishwasher gives you powerful, energy efficient cleaning day after day.
  • Product codes: 4242002861890

What’s better HOTPOINT HIC 3C26 W F Integrated Full-size Dishwasher or BOSCH SMV40C30GB Full-size Integrated Dishwasher?

There are obviously a number of differences between HOTPOINT HIC 3C26 W F Integrated Full-size Dishwasher and BOSCH SMV40C30GB Full-size Integrated Dishwasher, 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 £389 cost of HOTPOINT HIC 3C26 W F Integrated Full-size Dishwasher is closer to the expectation you had than the £389 pricep point of BOSCH SMV40C30GB Full-size Integrated Dishwasher.

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 HOTPOINT HIC 3C26 W F Integrated Full-size Dishwasher and BOSCH SMV40C30GB Full-size Integrated Dishwasher. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that HOTPOINT HIC 3C26 W F Integrated Full-size Dishwasher scores 8.4 out of 10 from 91 reviews. Whereas BOSCH SMV40C30GB Full-size Integrated Dishwasher 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 Dishwashers as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



HOTPOINT HIC 3C26 W F Integrated Full-size Dishwasher



Rating:
9.07 out of
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