Hoover H-DRY 300 BHTD H7A1TCE-80 Built-In 7kg Smart Heat Pump Tumble Dryer vs Freestanding 9kg Condenser Tumble Dryer — Comparison
The Hoover HLEC9DGB Freestanding 9kg Condenser Tumble Dryer costs £200 less. Key differences: Annual Energy Consumption: 269 vs 617; Dryer Temperatures: 3 vs 4; Final Cool Cycle: No vs Yes; Noise Level: 67 vs 68.
| Specification | Hoover H-DRY | Hoover HLEC9DGB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £479 | £279 |
| Brand | Hoover | Hoover |
| Annual Energy Consumption | 269 | 617 |
| BI Condenser Efficiency Grade & | B | — |
| BI Dryer Energy Grade | A+ | — |
| Built In Dryer Type | Heat Pump | — |
| Dryer Temperatures | 3 | 4 |
| Drying Method | Reverse action | — |
| Energy Consumption Full Load | 2.25 | — |
| Energy Consumption Half Load | 1.2 | — |
| Filter Full Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Final Cool Cycle | No | Yes |
| Guarantee | 1 Year | 1 Year |
| Half load option | Yes | Yes |
| Noise Level | 67 | 68 |
| No of programs | 16 | — |
| Sensor Drying | Yes | No |
| Smart | Yes | — |
| Timer delay | Yes | Yes |
| Time remaining indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Venting Hose Included | No | — |
| Venting Position | N/A | Front |
| Colour Of Unit | — | Black |
| Condenser Efficiency Grade | — | C |
| Drying Capacity | — | 9kg |
| Energy Efficiency Class | — | B |
| Energy Full Load | — | 5.18 |
| Energy Half Load | — | 2.8 |
| Energy Rating | — | B |
| Full Load Cycle Time in mins | — | 186 |
| Half Load Cycle Time in mins | — | 102 |
| Heat Pump | — | No |
| Loading Type | — | Front |
| Max Time on Timer in mins | — | 1440 |
| Smart Dryer | — | Yes |
| Tumble Dryer Type | — | Condenser |
| Vent Hose Included | — | No |
| Dimensions & Physical | ||
| BI Dryer Load in kg | 7 | — |
| Height in mm | 850 | 850 |
| Width in mm | 596 | 596 |
| Depth in mm | 465 | 585 |
| Weight in kg | 38 | 33.5 |
| Load Capacity in kg | — | 9 |
| Number of programmes | — | 16 |