Hisense DHQA902U or Hisense DHQE800BW2: 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.

Hisense DHQA902U
Main drawbackCondensation tank requires manual emptying
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Hisense DHQE800BW2
Main drawbackCurrent energy class D is our main reservation
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- Priority “Load capacity”Hisense DHQA902U 8.6 / 10 vs 7.3
- Priority “Drum volume”Hisense DHQA902U 8.8 / 10 vs 6.8
Criterion by criterion
| Criteria | Hisense DHQA902U | Hisense DHQE800BW2 |
|---|---|---|
| Load capacity | 8.6 advantage | 7.3 |
| Drum volume | 8.8 advantage | 6.8 |
| Equipment | 8.3 | 8.3 |
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
| Specification | Hisense DHQA902U | Hisense DHQE800BW2 |
|---|---|---|
| Load capacity | 9 kg | 8 kg |
| Width | 59,5 cm | 59,5 cm |
| Height | 84,5 cm | 84,5 cm |
| Electrical power | 700 W | 700 W |
| Drum volume | 120 L | 100 L |
| Your search | Tumble dryers | Tumble dryers |
| Drying type | Heat pump | Condenser and heat pump |
| Energy class, A to G label | D | D |
| Energy class, old label | A+++ | A+++ |
| Installation | Freestanding | Freestanding |
| Colour | White | White |
| Features | Time remaining display | Time remaining display |
| Programmes | Quick | Quick |
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?
Hisense DHQA902U
Ahead on 2 criteria out of 3 compared
- Drum volume: 8.8/10 vs 6.8/10 (120 L vs 100 L)
- Load capacity: 8.6/10 vs 7.3/10 (9 kg vs 8 kg)
- Drying type: Heat pump
Hisense DHQE800BW2
Ahead on 0 criterion out of 3 compared
- Drying type: Condenser and heat pump
Comparison based on published specifications and our scores, calculated using the same criteria for every model. Our approach →
Frequently asked questions
Which scores higher, Hisense DHQA902U or Hisense DHQE800BW2?
Hisense DHQA902U scores 8.6/10, compared with 7.5/10 for Hisense DHQE800BW2, using the same scoring criteria.
Which comes out ahead for “Drum volume”?
Hisense DHQA902U comes out ahead for “Drum volume”: 8.8/10 compared with 6.8/10 for Hisense DHQE800BW2. Recorded values: 120 L versus 100 L.
Which comes out ahead for “Load capacity”?
Hisense DHQA902U comes out ahead for “Load capacity”: 8.6/10 compared with 7.3/10 for Hisense DHQE800BW2. Recorded values: 9 kg versus 8 kg.
How do the two differ in drying type?
Hisense DHQA902U: Heat pump. Hisense DHQE800BW2: Condenser and heat pump.
