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
Main drawbackEnergy class C trails ratings A and B
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Candy CSOE H11A2TE-S
Main drawbackEnergy rating E on the current A to G scale
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- 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
| 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
| Specification | Miele TSA 523 WP | Candy CSOE H11A2TE-S |
|---|---|---|
| Load capacity | 8 kg | 11 kg |
| Width | 59,6 cm | 59,6 cm |
| Depth | Not provided | 60,7 cm |
| Height | 85 cm | 85 cm |
| Noise level | 64 dB | 66 dB |
| Electrical power | 1100 W | Not provided |
| Drum volume | 120 L | 125 L |
| Your search | Tumble dryers | Tumble dryers |
| Drying type | Heat pump | Heat pump |
| Energy class, A to G label | C | E |
| Installation | Freestanding | Freestanding |
| Colour | White | White |
| Features | Delay start | Delay start |
| Programmes | Quick | Quick |
| Appliance or accessory | Tumble dryer | Tumble 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
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)
Comparison based on published specifications and our scores, calculated using the same criteria for every model. Our approach →
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.
