Bosch Series 6 WQH246DRGB 9kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer - Graphite vs 9kg Heat Pump Dryer - Graphite — Comparison

The Bosch WQH246DRGB is a 9kg heat pump tumble dryer at £849, and the Bosch WQG245R2GB is a 9kg heat pump dryer at £699. Both are graphite, front-loading and 598mm wide, 613mm deep and 842mm high. The WQH246DRGB is the more fully specified model, with 15 programmes, three dryer temperatures, a half-load option, a filter-full indicator, a time remaining indicator, a timer of up to 24 hours and a self-cleaning condenser. The WQG245R2GB lists 14 programmes and two temperatures, with sensor drying and no half-load option.

On paper the WQG245R2GB is the quieter and more efficient machine, rated A+++ at 193kWh a year and 61dB, against A++ at 258kWh and 64dB for the WQH246DRGB. The extra £150 for the WQH246DRGB buys more drying levels, a half-load option and a time remaining indicator, and its listing also names SelfCleaning Condenser and Hygiene Plus features.

Buyers of the WQH246DRGB report quiet running, effective drying of heavy items and a clear step up from older condenser models. Some found it does not dry as thoroughly as an older condenser, could not set a custom drying time, and needed a basic setting adjusted to reach full dryness. Buyers of the WQG245R2GB praise its quiet operation, efficiency, bedding setting and sleek design, and one notes the smart features are not really needed. Both have few complaints listed.

Bottom line: choose the Bosch WQG245R2GB if you want the lower price and the quieter, more efficient A+++ rating; choose the Bosch WQH246DRGB if you want extra drying levels, a half-load option and can pay £150 more.