Haier HD90-A3959S I-Pro Series 5 9kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer - Graphite vs I-Pro Series 3 HD80-A2939S 8kg Load Heat Pump Dryer — Comparison
HD90-A3959S is the Haier HD90-A3959S I-Pro Series 5 9kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer in graphite, priced at £549, while HD80-A2939S is the Haier I-Pro Series 3 HD80-A2939S 8kg Load Heat Pump Dryer at £429. Both belong to Haier’s I-Pro heat pump family, but the Series 5 model sits above the Series 3 with more capacity, smarter features and higher energy efficiency.
The HD90-A3959S provides heat pump drying, 9kg capacity, Sensor Dry, Wi-Fi connectivity through the hOn App, I-Refresh, Pillow Drum, A+++ energy rating and 66dB noise level. The HD80-A2939S has 8kg load capacity, 15 programmes, dimensions of H:845mm x W:595mm x D:665mm, A++ energy rating, Start Delay up to 24 hours, I-Time Function and a 65dB noise level. The Series 5 adds 1kg capacity, smart control, refresh care and the gentler Pillow Drum, while the Series 3 is slightly quieter and gives clear dimensions and timing control.
The HD90-A3959S suits bigger households, frequent drying and users who value connected features and garment-refresh options. It is £120 more, but the A+++ rating and 9kg drum make it a stronger long-term appliance. The HD80-A2939S is better for smaller homes or tighter budgets. Its 8kg drum is still practical, and Start Delay plus I-Time offer useful control without requiring app-based features.
Bottom line: choose HD90-A3959S if you want the higher-spec 9kg Series 5 model with hOn App, I-Refresh, Pillow Drum and A+++ efficiency / opt for HD80-A2939S if you want a cheaper 8kg Series 3 dryer with 15 programmes and delay timing.
| Specification | Haier HD90-A3959S | Haier I-Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £429 |
| Brand | Haier | Haier |
| Annual Energy Consumption | 191 | 235 |
| Colour Of Unit | Graphite | Silver |
| Condenser Efficiency Grade | B | B |
| Dryer Temperatures | 1 | 3 |
| Drying Capacity | 9kg | 8kg |
| Energy Efficiency Class | A+++ | A++ |
| Energy Full Load | 1.55 | 1.88 |
| Energy Half Load | 0.93 | 1.02 |
| Energy Rating | A+++ | A++ |
| Filter Full Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Final Cool Cycle | No | No |
| Full Load Cycle Time in mins | 252 | 215 |
| Guarantee | 2 Years | 2 Years |
| Half load option | No | Yes |
| Heat Pump | Yes | Yes |
| Loading Type | Front | Front |
| Max Time on Timer in mins | 252 | 1440 |
| Noise Level | 66 | 65 |
| Sensor Drying | Yes | Yes |
| Smart Dryer | Yes | No |
| Timer delay | Yes | Yes |
| Time remaining indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Tumble Dryer Type | Heat Pump | Heat Pump |
| Vent Hose Included | No | No |
| Venting Position | N/A | N/A |
| Half Load Cycle Time in mins | — | 120 |
| Dimensions & Physical | ||
| Load Capacity in kg | 9 | 8 |
| Number of programmes | 11 | 15 |
| Weight in kg | 51 | — |
| Depth in mm | 675 | 665 |
| Height in mm | 845 | 845 |
| Width in mm | 595 | 595 |