Head to head

Miele TSA 523 WP or Candy CSOE H11A2TE-S: 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.

Miele TSA 523 WP, studio product shot

Miele TSA 523 WP

8.4/10
Overall score

Main drawbackEnergy class C trails ratings A and B

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Candy CSOE H11A2TE-S, studio product shot

Candy CSOE H11A2TE-S

9/10
Overall score

Main drawbackEnergy rating E on the current A to G scale

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Our verdict based on your priority

  • Priority “Load capacity”Candy CSOE H11A2TE-S 9.5 / 10 vs 7.3
  • Priority “Drum volume”Candy CSOE H11A2TE-S 9.3 / 10 vs 8.8
  • Priority “Equipment”Miele TSA 523 WP 9.1 / 10 vs 8.3

Criterion by criterion

Criterion-by-criterion comparison of Miele TSA 523 WP and Candy CSOE H11A2TE-S
Criteria Miele TSA 523 WP Candy CSOE H11A2TE-S
Load capacity 7.3 9.5 advantage
Drum volume 8.8 9.3 advantage
Equipment 9.1 advantage 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

Specifications for Miele TSA 523 WP and Candy CSOE H11A2TE-S
SpecificationMiele TSA 523 WPCandy CSOE H11A2TE-S
Load capacity8 kg11 kg
Width59,6 cm59,6 cm
DepthNot provided60,7 cm
Height85 cm85 cm
Noise level64 dB66 dB
Electrical power1100 WNot provided
Drum volume120 L125 L
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Drying typeHeat pumpHeat pump
Energy class, A to G labelCE
InstallationFreestandingFreestanding
ColourWhiteWhite
FeaturesDelay startDelay start
ProgrammesQuickQuick
Appliance or accessoryTumble dryerTumble dryer

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?

Miele TSA 523 WP

Ahead on 1 criterion out of 3 compared

  • Equipment: 9.1/10 vs 8.3/10
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Candy CSOE H11A2TE-S

Ahead on 2 criteria out of 3 compared

  • Load capacity: 9.5/10 vs 7.3/10 (11 kg vs 8 kg)
  • Drum volume: 9.3/10 vs 8.8/10 (125 L vs 120 L)
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Frequently asked questions

Which scores higher, Miele TSA 523 WP or Candy CSOE H11A2TE-S?

Candy CSOE H11A2TE-S scores 9/10, compared with 8.4/10 for Miele TSA 523 WP, using the same scoring criteria.

Which comes out ahead for “Load capacity”?

Candy CSOE H11A2TE-S comes out ahead for “Load capacity”: 9.5/10 compared with 7.3/10 for Miele TSA 523 WP. Recorded values: 11 kg versus 8 kg.

Which comes out ahead for “Equipment”?

Miele TSA 523 WP comes out ahead for “Equipment”: 9.1/10 compared with 8.3/10 for Candy CSOE H11A2TE-S.

Which comes out ahead for “Drum volume”?

Candy CSOE H11A2TE-S comes out ahead for “Drum volume”: 9.3/10 compared with 8.8/10 for Miele TSA 523 WP. Recorded values: 125 L versus 120 L.

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