Head to head

Candy EYE H8A2L-S or Miele TSD 643 WP: which should you choose?

Compare the two tumble dryers across our catalogue's scoring criteria, value by value. Scores are relative to all the models we have analysed.

Candy EYE H8A2L-S, studio product shot

Candy EYE H8A2L-S

8.6/10
Overall score

Main drawbackNoise needs careful consideration beside an open living room

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Miele TSD 643 WP, studio product shot

Miele TSD 643 WP

8.8/10
Overall score

Main drawbackAverage sound output restricts placement beside living areas

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Our verdict based on your priority

  • Priority “Load capacity”Miele TSD 643 WP 8.6 / 10 vs 7.3
  • Priority “Drum volume”Candy EYE H8A2L-S 9.3 / 10 vs 8.8

Criterion by criterion

Criterion-by-criterion comparison of Candy EYE H8A2L-S and Miele TSD 643 WP
Criteria Candy EYE H8A2L-S Miele TSD 643 WP
Load capacity 7.3 8.6 advantage
Drum volume 9.3 advantage 8.8
Equipment 9.1 9.1

A gap of less than half a point does not count as an advantage: our scores are relative to the catalogue, and using them to pick a winner would imply more precision than we can offer.

Side-by-side specs

Specifications for Candy EYE H8A2L-S and Miele TSD 643 WP
SpecificationCandy EYE H8A2L-SMiele TSD 643 WP
Load capacity8 kg9 kg
Width59,6 cm59,6 cm
DepthNot provided64,3 cm
Height85 cm85 cm
Noise level67 dB64 dB
Electrical powerNot provided1100 W
Drum volume125 L120 L
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Drying typeHeat pumpHeat pump
Energy class, A to G labelEC
Energy class, old labelA+++A+++
InstallationFreestandingBuilt-in
ColourWhiteWhite
FeaturesAnti-creaseDelay start
ProgrammesHousehold linenQuick

Figures published by manufacturers and retailers, gathered in our analyses. “Not provided” means the figure could not be verified.

Which one is right for you?

Candy EYE H8A2L-S

Tied, ahead on 1 of the 3 criteria compared

  • Drum volume: 9.3/10 vs 8.8/10 (125 L vs 120 L)
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Miele TSD 643 WP

Tied, ahead on 1 of the 3 criteria compared

  • Load capacity: 8.6/10 vs 7.3/10 (9 kg vs 8 kg)
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Comparison based on published specifications and our scores, calculated using the same criteria for every model. Our approach →

Frequently asked questions

Which scores higher, Candy EYE H8A2L-S or Miele TSD 643 WP?

They're neck and neck: 8.6/10 for Candy EYE H8A2L-S, 8.8/10 for Miele TSD 643 WP. A gap of less than half a point isn't counted as an advantage.

Which comes out ahead for “Load capacity”?

Miele TSD 643 WP comes out ahead for “Load capacity”: 8.6/10 compared with 7.3/10 for Candy EYE H8A2L-S. Recorded values: 9 kg versus 8 kg.

Which comes out ahead for “Drum volume”?

Candy EYE H8A2L-S comes out ahead for “Drum volume”: 9.3/10 compared with 8.8/10 for Miele TSD 643 WP. Recorded values: 125 L versus 120 L.

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