Whirlpool CWD86MWBRFR 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.
Whirlpool CWD86MWBRFR
Main drawbackCondensation tank needs emptying whenever it is full
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Miele TSD 643 WP
Main drawbackAverage sound output restricts placement beside living areas
Read the full analysis →Our verdict based on your priority
- Priority “Load capacity”Miele TSD 643 WP 8.6 / 10 vs 7.3
- Priority “Drum volume”Whirlpool CWD86MWBRFR 9.5 / 10 vs 8.8
Criterion by criterion
| Criteria | Whirlpool CWD86MWBRFR | Miele TSD 643 WP |
|---|---|---|
| Load capacity | 7.3 | 8.6 advantage |
| Drum volume | 9.5 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
| Specification | Whirlpool CWD86MWBRFR | Miele TSD 643 WP |
|---|---|---|
| Load capacity | 8 kg | 9 kg |
| Width | 59,8 cm | 59,6 cm |
| Depth | Not provided | 64,3 cm |
| Height | 84,6 cm | 85 cm |
| Noise level | 60 dB | 64 dB |
| Electrical power | 600 W | 1100 W |
| Drum volume | 127 L | 120 L |
| Your search | Tumble dryers | Tumble dryers |
| Drying type | Heat pump | Heat pump |
| Energy class, A to G label | A | C |
| Installation | Freestanding | Built-in |
| Colour | White | White |
| Features | Delay end | 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?
Whirlpool CWD86MWBRFR
Tied, ahead on 1 of the 3 criteria compared
- Drum volume: 9.5/10 vs 8.8/10 (127 L vs 120 L)
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)
Comparison based on published specifications and our scores, calculated using the same criteria for every model. Our approach →
Frequently asked questions
Which scores higher, Whirlpool CWD86MWBRFR or Miele TSD 643 WP?
They're neck and neck: 8.6/10 for Whirlpool CWD86MWBRFR, 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 Whirlpool CWD86MWBRFR. Recorded values: 9 kg versus 8 kg.
Which comes out ahead for “Drum volume”?
Whirlpool CWD86MWBRFR comes out ahead for “Drum volume”: 9.5/10 compared with 8.8/10 for Miele TSD 643 WP. Recorded values: 127 L versus 120 L.