Head to head

Miele TSA 523 WP 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.

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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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

Criterion by criterion

Criterion-by-criterion comparison of Miele TSA 523 WP and Miele TSD 643 WP
Criteria Miele TSA 523 WP Miele TSD 643 WP
Load capacity 7.3 8.6 advantage
Drum volume 8.8 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 Miele TSA 523 WP and Miele TSD 643 WP
SpecificationMiele TSA 523 WPMiele TSD 643 WP
Load capacity8 kg9 kg
Width59,6 cm59,6 cm
DepthNot provided64,3 cm
Height85 cm85 cm
Noise level64 dB64 dB
Electrical power1100 W1100 W
Drum volume120 L120 L
Your searchTumble dryersTumble dryers
Drying typeHeat pumpHeat pump
Energy class, A to G labelCC
InstallationFreestandingBuilt-in
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 0 criterion out of 3 compared

  • No numerical specification sets it apart in this comparison.
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Miele TSD 643 WP

Ahead on 1 criterion out of 3 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, Miele TSA 523 WP or Miele TSD 643 WP?

They're neck and neck: 8.4/10 for Miele TSA 523 WP, 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 Miele TSA 523 WP. Recorded values: 9 kg versus 8 kg.

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