ASKO Classic T208H.W.UK 8kg Load Heat Pump Dryer vs .S Freestanding Anticrease Heat Pump Dryer - Stainless Steel — Comparison
T208H.W.UK is the ASKO Classic T208H.W.UK 8kg Load Heat Pump Dryer, priced at £879, while T608HX.S is the ASKO T608HX.S Freestanding Anticrease Heat Pump Dryer in stainless steel at £1799. These two ASKO models are separated by a large £920 gap, with the T208H.W.UK positioned as the more accessible Classic heat pump dryer and the T608HX.S as a premium stainless-steel anticrease model.
The T208H.W.UK has an 8kg load capacity, Heat Pump Dryer design, Stainless Steel Soft Drum, Butterfly Drying, Multi Filter System, A++ energy rating and 64dB noise level. The T608HX.S specification is shorter, but confirms an anticrease heat pump dryer in stainless steel with A+++ energy rating and the same 64dB noise level. The T208H.W.UK gives more detailed fabric-care and filtration information, while the T608HX.S offers the better energy rating and the more premium finish. Capacity for the T608HX.S is not supplied, so the confirmed comparison is efficiency, styling and anticrease focus.
The T208H.W.UK suits buyers who want ASKO build quality without entering the very top price tier. Its 8kg capacity is enough for many households, and the Soft Drum, Butterfly Drying and Multi Filter System make it feel thoughtfully engineered. The T608HX.S suits buyers designing a premium laundry space, wanting stainless steel and aiming for A+++ efficiency. However, because fewer practical specs are listed, its value depends heavily on finish and efficiency mattering more than upfront cost.
Bottom line: choose T208H.W.UK if you want a more affordable ASKO with 8kg capacity, Soft Drum, Butterfly Drying and filtration detail / opt for T608HX.S if stainless steel styling, A+++ efficiency and anticrease drying justify the higher price.
| Specification | ASKO Classic | ASKO T608HX.S |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £879 | £1,799 |
| Brand | ASKO | ASKO |
| Annual Energy Consumption | 236 | 177kWh |
| Colour Of Unit | White | Stainless Steel |
| Condenser Efficiency Grade | A | A |
| Dryer Temperatures | 5 | 18 |
| Drying Capacity | 8kg | 8kg |
| Energy Efficiency Class | A++ | A+++ |
| Energy Full Load | 1.94 | 1,43kWh |
| Energy Half Load | 1.09 | 0,81kWh |
| Energy Rating | A++ | A+++ |
| Filter Full Indicator | Yes | No |
| Final Cool Cycle | No | No |
| Full Load Cycle Time in mins | 195 | 190 |
| Guarantee | 2 Years | 2 Years |
| Half Load Cycle Time in mins | 112 | 108 |
| Half load option | Yes | No |
| Heat Pump | Yes | Yes |
| Loading Type | Front | Front |
| Noise Level | 64 | 64dB |
| Sensor Drying | No | Yes |
| Smart Dryer | No | No |
| Timer delay | No | Yes |
| Time remaining indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Tumble Dryer Type | Heat Pump | Heat Pump |
| Vent Hose Included | No | No |
| Venting Position | Front | Front |
| Max Time on Timer in mins | — | 190 |
| Dimensions & Physical | ||
| Load Capacity in kg | 8 | 8 |
| Number of programmes | 10 | 18 |
| Weight in kg | 61.6 | 55.7 |
| Depth in mm | 654 | 654 |
| Height in mm | 850 | 850 |
| Width in mm | 595 | 595 |