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Here we compare 11 options across 40 tumble dryers: model counts, median ratings and the top-rated model for each, to help you make an informed choice.
By Romain Brunel, updated on
| Option | Models analysed | Median rating | Median recorded price | Top rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features: Delay start | 15 | 8.3/10 | $510 | Candy CSOE H11A2TE-S |
| Features: Delay end | 12 | 7.7/10 | $755 | Whirlpool CWD86MWBRFR |
| Features: Automatic drying | 6 | 8.4/10 | $562 | Siemens WQ45G2A0FF |
| Features: Remaining time display | 3 | 8.1/10 | $491 | Hisense DHQA902U |
| Features: Smart | 2 | 7.7/10 | n/a. | Haier HD90-A2959R-FR |
| Features: Anti-crease | 2 | 8.6/10 | n/a. | Candy EYE H8A2L-S |
| Quick programme | 19 | 8.4/10 | $539 | Candy CSOE H11A2TE-S |
| Delicates programme | 3 | 8/10 | $593 | Electrolux EW6HI6284BN |
| Wool programme | 2 | 7.8/10 | n/a. | Electrolux EDHF4812AC |
| Household linen programme | 1 | 8/10 | n/a. | Vedette VSF318HW |
| Hygiene programme | 1 | 8.1/10 | n/a. | Haier HD90-A367U1-FR |
Prices recorded from retailers are for guidance only: they may have changed since. The current price is the one shown by the retailer. No price is shown for models sold only on Amazon. Amounts converted from reference prices in euros using an exchange rate from a specified date.
15 models8.3/10 at the median$510 median recorded price
15 models analysed, median rating 8.3/10. Top-rated: Candy CSOE H11A2TE-S (9/10).
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12 models7.7/10 at the median$755 median recorded price
12 models analysed, median rating 7.7/10. Top-rated: Whirlpool CWD86MWBRFR (8.6/10).
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6 models8.4/10 at the median$562 median recorded price
6 models analysed, median rating 8.4/10. Top-rated: Siemens WQ45G2A0FF (8.4/10).
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3 models8.1/10 at the median$491 median recorded price
3 models analysed, median rating 8.1/10. Top-rated: Hisense DHQA902U (8.6/10).
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2 models7.7/10 at the median
2 models analysed, median rating 7.7/10. Top-rated: Haier HD90-A2959R-FR (7.7/10).
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2 models8.6/10 at the median
2 models analysed, median rating 8.6/10. Top-rated: Candy EYE H8A2L-S (8.6/10).
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19 models8.4/10 at the median$539 median recorded price
19 models analysed, median rating 8.4/10. Top-rated: Candy CSOE H11A2TE-S (9/10).
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3 models8/10 at the median$593 median recorded price
3 models analysed, median rating 8/10. Top-rated: Electrolux EW6HI6284BN (8.2/10).
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2 models7.8/10 at the median
2 models analysed, median rating 7.8/10. Top-rated: Electrolux EDHF4812AC (8.2/10).
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1 model8/10 at the median
1 model analysed, median rating 8/10. Top-rated: Vedette VSF318HW (8/10).
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1 model8.1/10 at the median
1 model analysed, median rating 8.1/10. Top-rated: Haier HD90-A367U1-FR (8.1/10).
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Among our 40 tumble dryers, the most common option is “Quick programme” (19 models). The table on this page compares 11 options: model count, median rating and the highest-rated model in each.
Candy CSOE H11A2TE-S, rated 9/10, is the highest-rated of the 19 models with this option.
Candy CSOE H11A2TE-S, rated 9/10, is the highest-rated of the 15 models with this option.
Whirlpool CWD86MWBRFR, rated 8.6/10, is the highest-rated of the 12 models with this option.