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

The Bosch Series 6 WQH246DRGB and the Bosch WQH246D9GB are both 9kg heat pump tumble dryers listed at £849. The graphite WQH246DRGB is the fuller specification of the pair, while the white WQH246D9GB is the same Series 6 9kg heat pump in white, so finish is the main choice between them.

The graphite model carries an A++ energy rating, an annual energy figure of 258kWh, 15 programmes and three drying temperatures. It also has sensor drying, a half-load option, a time remaining indicator and a delayed-start timer, with a noise level of 64, a weight of 56.4kg, and a 598mm width and 613mm depth. For daily use, sensor drying and the half-load option are the features most likely to change how you run it.

Owners of the graphite model praise its quiet running, the wide choice of programmes and low power use, and one buyer says drying time was roughly halved compared with an older, cheaper dryer. The main tip is to adjust the basic settings to a higher dryness level if loads come out damp, which one owner found out the hard way. Buyers of the white version mention quiet running, an app that lets them dry on cheaper electricity rates and good drying results. They also report touchscreen buttons that sometimes stop responding and a remote start that cannot always be left on.

Bottom line: choose the graphite WQH246DRGB if you want the fuller specification, sensor drying and the half-load option, and choose the white WQH246D9GB if you prefer a white finish at the same £849 price.