HOTPOINT SA2540HBL Electric Oven Reviews

Review score: 8.7 / 10 – Updated November, 2024

Latest Price: £209

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Overall Customer Rating

Overall rating

8.7

8.7 average based on 183 reviews.

How customers rate HOTPOINT SA2540HBL Electric Oven

Build quality

8.7

Ease of cleaning

8.4

Design

8.8

Value for money

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HOTPOINT SA2540HBL Electric Oven features

	HOTPOINT SA2540HBL Electric Oven
Type	Built-in single oven
Fuel type	Electric
Electrical installation	This product includes a plug and can be connected to a 13 Amp socket.
Power supply	13 Amp plug fitted
Timer type	Programmable
Cooking functions	5 oven functions
Display type	LED display
Control type	Dials
Oven type	Fan
Energy rating	A
Energy consumption	1.05 kWh
Number of cavities	1
Capacity	70 litres
Usable volume	66 litres
Size	Large
Viewing window	Double-glazed
Interior light	Yes
Type of cleaning	Assisted cleaning / Steam
Safety features	– Shelf-stopper grids
Grill type	Integrated
Grill features	– Full-width
Colour	Black
Bar handles	Yes
Box contents	Hotpoint Class 2 SA2540HBL Electric Oven
Dimensions	595 x 595 x 551 mm (H x W x D)
Recess dimensions	595 x 560 x 555 mm (H x W x D)
Boxed dimensions	670 x 640 x 650 mm (H x W x D)
Weight	26.1 kg
Boxed weight	27.4 kg
Manufacturer’s guarantee	– 1 year labour
Price	£209
Number of Reviews	183
Review Score	8.7 / 10 Average score in category: 8.5 / 10
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Quality

As with any electrical items, it’s particularly important to study the quality of a product before you buy it. This is especially important for Ovens. But when we’re buying online, what can be done to get an idea of a product’s quality?

Our first area to study is normally the features. We’ve given a full list of features for HOTPOINT SA2540HBL Electric Oven above. This should give you a good idea of how good the product is in terms of features and functionality.

You’re also going to want to know how durable the product is, so here we’d advise taking a look at the materials that the Ovens are made from.

There is also a lot of benefit in checking out the brand of the Ovens. Some brands are known for manufacturing much better quality products. As I’m sure you’re aware, brands like Hotpoint are really well respected for making great Ovens.

It’s also important to have a good idea of your expectations in terms of quality too. You may not actually be looking for the best quality product if your main goal is to get cheap Ovens. So spend some time considering what’s important to you and think about the areas that you’d be happy to compromise or not.

Comparing Prices

That leads us nicely into price, where we’re going to spend some time looking at the price of HOTPOINT SA2540HBL Electric Oven and seeing how that compares to other Ovens and also looking at the sort of price you can expect to pay for products from Hotpoint.

It’s really good at this stage to spend some time just getting an idea of the sort of price you can expect to pay for your Ovens. When you’re spent a bit of time looking at the prices, consider setting yourself a budget.

Setting yourself a budget will really help you to narrow down your search. It can also help you to avoid the slippery slope of buying a really expensive product that perhaps had advanced specifications that you didn’t need or couldn’t actually afford.

The price that we found HOTPOINT SA2540HBL Electric Oven cheapest in our most recent search was at Currys and cost just £209.

Customers are obviously impressed with the value of HOTPOINT SA2540HBL Electric Oven as they’ve rated it in terms of value for money at: 9 out of 10.

How much do Ovens cost on average?

We searched for all of the Ovens that we could find at Currys. In total we found 164 different products available.

The average price of Ovens was £488.29, which makes HOTPOINT SA2540HBL Electric Oven below average in terms of price.

We also thought it would be useful for you to know how much the price of Ovens can vary. Of the 164 products we found, the lowest cost that we found was £119.99 and the highest price we saw was £1499.00.

In the Ovens category, 149 products cost more than HOTPOINT SA2540HBL Electric Oven and 12 cost less.

How much are Hotpoint Ovens?

Next up we thought it would be useful to narrow down our search a bit more and only look at Ovens made by Hotpoint. We managed to find 18 options at Currys.

The average price of these 18 products was £328.78. With the cheapest coming in at £209.00 and most expensive currently showing as £459.00. Based on this price analysis it shows that HOTPOINT SA2540HBL Electric Oven is below average against other Hotpoint Ovens.

HOTPOINT SA2540HBL Electric Oven Reviews

Reviews are without question your best piece of information when researching a product to buy online. We love customer reviews especially, as they’re not incentivised and just written by genuine customers.

We also love customer reviews because many of them will be from customers who have been using the product for some time. We found 183 reviews for . So we’d strongly recommend you head over there and take the time to read plenty of the reviews to get a real feel for whether HOTPOINT SA2540HBL Electric Oven is just what you’re after.

HOTPOINT SA2540HBL Electric Oven has a customer review score of 8.7 and our review score is 8.8 out of 10. The average review score in the Ovens category is 8.5 with an average of 104 reviews for each product. The average customer review score for products from Hotpoint is 8.4 based on an average of 620 reviews per product. So you’re definitely going to be in safe hands if you do choose to buy HOTPOINT SA2540HBL Electric Oven

The other useful source of reviews is expert reviews. Whilst these won’t give you as much user feedback as the customer reviews, it does mean that you’re getting some expert opinions on the Ovens. Companies like TechRadar are really well known for providing great reviews.

It’s also worth exploring other product options and reading their reviews. Just some of the products that we liked are HOTPOINT SA2 540 HWH Electric Oven reviews, INDESIT Aria DDU 5340 C IX Electric Double Oven reviews or INDESIT Aria DDD5340CIX Electric Double Oven reviews. Or something a little different could be a product like INDESIT IDU6340BL Electric Built-under Double Oven reviews or even INDESIT IDD 6340 Electric Double Oven, Red reviews.

Buying Hotpoint branded products

Brand, as mentioned earlier, is another really important factor to consider for buying Ovens.

It looks like you’ve already got some idea of the sort of product you’re inserted in, as you’ve landed on this HOTPOINT SA2540HBL Electric Oven review. However, if you do want to consider other brands just make sure you spend some time reading lots of reviews. If you decide to stick to Hotpoint then you’ll not be disappointed, judging by the customer reviews.

YouTube Video of HOTPOINT SA2540HBL Electric Oven

Another fantastic source of information and great for reviews is video content. Below we’ve run a search for HOTPOINT SA2540HBL Electric Oven on YouTube if you wanted to check out some of the video reviews that may have been created by customers or expert reviewers.

Summary

Based on the amazing reviews shown at the top of this review, we’re really impressed with HOTPOINT SA2540HBL Electric Oven and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it as one of the top options if you’re looking to buy Ovens. This is only highlighted by the great customer reviews and our review score of 8.8/10 overall.

All that’s left now is for you to head over to Currys to check out the 183 customer reviews. Simply hit the green button at the bottom of your screen to start.

Further product details

- Product ID 1: 3753103829

- Product ID 2: 10154613

- Brand: Hotpoint

- Model number: SA2540HBL

- EAN: 5054645001507

- Description: Top features: – Multiflow technology spreads heat evenly for quicker cooking- Steam power makes cleaning your oven easy – Multifunction cooking delivers consistent results – Tilting grill offers safety and controlMultiflow technologyCook your food faster, and to perfection with the Hotpoint Class 4 SI4 854 P IX Electric Oven. It has Multiflow technology that spreads heat flow into every inch of the oven cavity. There are no cool spots, which means food gets cooked to perfection no mattter where it is in the oven. The result is delicious dishes each time. It’s perfect for baking cakes, bread, and all your favourite recipes.Steam powerDiamond clean utilises the power of steam to make cleaning your oven easy. The special enamelled cavity has easy clean properties, and uses a dedicated low temperature cycle of 90¬∞ for only 30 minutes.Multifunction cookingMultifunction cooking uses a fan to circulate hot air around the cavity to thoroughly cook through your food, distributing the heat evenly. It allows you to cook various food types together, as there is no flavour transfer – perfect for cooking a roast dinner for the family.With this Hotpoint Class 2 SA2540HBL Electric Oven, the five pre-set programs take all the guess work out of cooking. Simply choose the setting that suits what you want to cook.Tilting grillThe full-width tilting grill offers safety and control over your cooking. You’ll be able to unhook and tilt the grill to be able to easily clean the top of the oven.Hotpoint and Jamie OliverJamie Oliver and Hotpoint have joined forces to bring you cooking appliances that let you express yourself in the kitchen. Create the kind of dishes you love, for everyday meals or to entertain friends and family. Eat better and get more out of your food with Hotpoint’s user-friendly appliances._________________________________________ ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION: This product can be plugged into a standard 13 Amp socket.