Hoover H-Dry 300 F reestanding 9kg Condenser Tumble Dryer vs 9kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer - Anthracite — Comparison
The Hoover HLEC9DCE H-Dry 300 F reestanding 9kg Condenser Tumble Dryer costs £100 less. Key differences: Annual Energy Consumption: 168 vs 194; Condenser Efficiency Grade: C vs B; Energy Efficiency Class: B vs A++; Energy Full Load: 5.2 vs -.
What reviewers say
Hoover NDEH9A3TCBER80N
Based on 46 verified buyer reviews
- Dries well, and quicker than some older models
- Lower running costs than a condenser dryer, buyers say
- Quiet and efficient for some owners
- Several units broke down within warranty or soon after purchase
- Drying takes noticeably longer than condenser models
- Some buyers describe the running noise as high
Sources: hoover-home.com
| Specification | Hoover HLEC9DCE | Hoover NDEH9A3TCBER80N |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £299 | £399 |
| Brand | Hoover | Hoover |
| Annual Energy Consumption | 168 | 194 |
| Colour Of Unit | White | Anthracite |
| Condenser Efficiency Grade | C | B |
| Dryer Temperatures | 4 | 4 |
| Drying Capacity | 9kg | — |
| Energy Efficiency Class | B | A++ |
| Energy Full Load | 5.2 | - |
| Energy Half Load | 2.8 | - |
| Energy Rating | B | A++ |
| Filter Full Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Final Cool Cycle | No | No |
| Guarantee | 1 Year | 1 Year |
| Half load option | No | No |
| Heat Pump | No | Yes |
| Loading Type | Front | Front |
| Max Time on Timer in mins | 1440 | - |
| Noise Level | 68 | 64 |
| Sensor Drying | Yes | No |
| Smart Dryer | Yes | No |
| Timer delay | Yes | Yes |
| Time remaining indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Tumble Dryer Type | Condenser | Heat Pump |
| Vent Hose Included | No | No |
| Venting Position | Front | Front |
| Full Load Cycle Time in mins | — | - |
| Half Load Cycle Time in mins | — | - |
| Dimensions & Physical | ||
| Load Capacity in kg | 9 | 9 |
| Number of programmes | 16 | 15 |
| Weight in kg | 34.8 | 45.5 |
| Depth in mm | 585 | 604 |
| Height in mm | 850 | 850 |
| Width in mm | 596 | 596 |