Hotpoint vs Indesit Microwaves

Hotpoint leads on built-in choice, with the HPMK12CXUK class 2 built-in with grill at £250, the HMD44MXUK class 4 built-in grill at £325, the HMD44MBUK class 4 with 1000W quartz grill at £325 and the HCT9A9PHTSBUK compact oven with microwave at £899. Indesit offers the MWI120GX 20l 800W stainless grill at £179 and the MWI125GX 25l 900W grill at £199, along with the IMK12BUK 22l 750W built-in grill at £289 and the 40-litre IP252RXUK at £369.

Indesit's differences are capacity and price. Its IP252RXUK provides 40 litres at 900W in a built-in grill, the largest capacity in these two ranges, while the MWI120GX sits at the lower end at £179. Hotpoint's HMD44MBUK adds a 1000W quartz grill, the most powerful option in this pairing. Its guide describes digital displays, quick-start buttons and weight-based defrost. Hotpoint's guarantee is one year for parts and labour, extendable to three years, while Indesit's guide focuses on stainless steel finishes and trim kits for built-in models.

Indesit suits buyers who want a stainless steel grill for a freestanding kitchen, or a budget built-in for a fitted kitchen. Hotpoint suits people who want the longer guarantee and built-in options that need a dedicated 230V socket. Its guide suggests 20cm clearance above and 10cm behind for built-in units, and says installation is charged extra. Both brands offer built-in grills, so compare housing dimensions against each product before choosing. The Hotpoint HPMK12CXUK at £250 costs £39 less than the Indesit IMK12BUK built-in at £289, so compare the two directly.

Bottom line: choose Hotpoint if you want a 1000W quartz grill, a built-in oven-microwave or the longer warranty, and choose Indesit if you need the 40-litre IP252RXUK, a cheaper stainless grill or a 22-litre built-in at a lower price.