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The dehumidifier has dimensions H52 x W23 x D35. Without having previous experience, as a first-time buyer, I am quite satisfied. It is very easy to use, simply by turning on the power, and I don't have to constantly adjust the filters. I chose a humidity level of 50% and have been using it from noon until the next morning. When the tank is full, you hear an audible notification and it automatically goes into standby mode. When you empty it, it resumes with the same settings.

When I first used it, the room showed a humidity level of 84% (note that I am in a detached house with relatively new aluminum frames and concrete walls, but without insulation and heating). In the first few days, it worked continuously and on the 4th day, it brought the humidity down to 55%, where it remains at around +/- 10% depending on activities such as cooking, using the oven, or taking a shower, which can increase it to 60-65%. Otherwise, it stays at 55% and in the mornings it is around 45-48%.

In the 2 months that I have had it, I remember emptying the water tank 6-7 times a day, now it's a maximum of 3 times.

As for the noise, it does make some noise. Sometimes it resonates somewhere and becomes louder. But as soon as you move it a few centimeters, it disappears. Of course, this is not a solution, but it is a machine... The sound of the air is almost nonexistent, but you can hear the turbine like an external inverter air conditioning unit. This might bother some people when they sleep in the same room, but it doesn't bother me. After all, I don't have it in a bedroom, but in a kitchen-hall area next to the bathroom, about 50 sqm. Sometimes, you can't hear it at all, but if you get close and put your ear next to it, you can hear that it is working normally!

Also, when it reaches the desired humidity setting, it stops and doesn't work. Then it starts again, and so on.

Overall, I am satisfied and will buy a second one at the first opportunity

We have had the hobs for 2 months now, and it is the first time we have used ceramic induction hobs. The choice was made after researching online for the advantages and disadvantages of both induction hobs and these specific ones. The final choice had two main criteria: to be as user-friendly as possible and to be able to accommodate large cookware.

These specific hobs meet both of these criteria, as well as being cost-effective, which I will explain.

So, you can use:
1. Three hobs (burners), two on the left and one on the right, independently, even with boost. The two hobs on the left are for cookware with a bottom diameter of up to 22 cm, and the one on the right is for cookware with a bottom diameter of up to 30 cm.

Practically, this means that they can accommodate almost all cookware that is suitable for induction hobs, if not the majority.

2. Two hobs on the left act as one, and one on the right. The two left hobs merge when they detect cookware touching the center of both hobs, and they function as one with a single temperature, which can be adjusted either from one hob or the other. In other words, the two hobs can be bridged with a single setting, even with boost. Practically, this means that you can use large round, oval, or rectangular cookware, as long as they fit within the centers of the two hobs. Below in the photos, you can see that I have a oval cookware with a maximum length of 36 cm and width of 26 cm, with a capacity of 9 liters, which is a cast iron casserole dish.

In terms of cleanliness, they do not get easily dirty due to induction, and water and oil do not burn on them. With a wipe of a soft cloth, they remain as good as new, just like the first day. There is some noise when using boost, but it is not something drastic.

As soon as you lift the cookware, they stop and wait in standby mode until you place something on them again. If they do not detect anything within 30 seconds, they shut off and deactivate. You can choose the cooking time, and when it is finished, you will hear a beep sound to turn it off. If you don't do it, it will automatically shut off in just one minute, and the hobs will deactivate again.

Regarding the cookware, it has been mentioned elsewhere that they require stainless steel and cast iron to work. The quality of the cookware also plays a significant role because I noticed that an aluminum pan with a steel bottom does work, but it cannot be compared to a stainless steel or cast iron pan. Cookware with a steel "core" underneath does not heat up as much as cookware with a stainless steel bottom. In my opinion, cast iron wins over all cookware here.

The refrigerator was purchased to replace a Samsung wardrobe refrigerator purchased in 2008 for €2400, which after 13 years needed repairs that no one knows how much it would cost or if it would even be functional and not just a waste of money from "handymen" pretending to be professionals in my city's authorized service center.

Now, about the refrigerator, I have to say that it has the same capacity for storage and freezing as the old one, especially in the freezing section where I didn't want anything smaller than 185 liters. The dimensions are very good and provide enough space for a family of 4+ people. There are five shelves for storage and one "useless" metal shelf for lying bottles, which is not useful for me.

The shelves are made of glass but don't appear to be of high quality, they seem like plain glass. The drawers are fine and have a large capacity, they seem to be of good quality. The three side shelves in the storage doors and four in the freezing section are quite deep, allowing for good use of space. The LED lighting has a cool tone and satisfactory intensity.

Externally, the refrigerator looks very high quality. The brushed stainless steel gives it a shiny surface that leaves fingerprints, but they can easily be wiped away with a soft dry cloth, without any rubbing or effort. The doors are of very good quality and have an internal hidden grip for opening, although for right-handed people, the door of the storage section requires pulling with the left hand, which you get used to over time.

The display is simple and touch-sensitive. You can adjust the desired temperatures for storage and freezing, and that's it. Unfortunately, it doesn't show the actual temperature or maybe it does, but from the beginning, it only shows the temperature you set. Theoretically, it could change to show something else, but I'm not sure. The display activates every time a door is opened and stays on for 20 seconds. It turns off when locked, and to change the settings, you have to hold the unlock button for 3 seconds.

Now let's talk about the noise. As it has been written, the refrigerator is supposed to be quiet. It is not quiet! It makes a noise that sounds like a gust of air, as if "air is blowing" from a window or shutter! Hahaha. Personally, I don't want to hear machine motor sounds or buzzing noises!! Luckily, it doesn't make such noises! When the defrosting function is activated, you can hear that air sound, maybe it's the internal air flow or something like that. This happens every 2-2 1/2 hours and lasts for 20 minutes. After that, you don't hear anything, as if it's not even plugged in.

When the refrigerator first started working, it reached such a high temperature externally that I thought, "Oh no, it's going to burn!" So, don't worry, after 4-5 hours, it freezes again.

Conclusion: For just €700 and useful spaces of 520 liters (335 + 185) in energy class E, it is exactly what you need if you don't want to spend much more and maybe throw it away after a few years, like I did, and like many others I read about online.

Over time, I will know if the Hisense refrigerator proves to be worth every penny, and I will be able to say more. For now, based on what I mentioned earlier, it is the best choice for a refrigerator-wardrobe in this price range with such spaces.

PS1: We have had it for 9+ months and everything works perfectly, just like from the first day of its operation. On the external sides and above the 1-1.3 height, I notice some hours of the 24-hour cycle where the external temperature rises when I touch it with my hand. I don't know if this is good, but that's how it works. It might be a fever if not COVID!!

So far, everything is excellent! Knock on wood!!

PS2: It has been with us for 2+ years and it is just like the first day!
I wouldn't change anything from what I have already written above