Hoover Freestanding 9kg Condenser Tumble Dryer vs 80 8kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer - White — Comparison
The Hoover HLEC9DGB Freestanding 9kg Condenser Tumble Dryer costs £50 less. Key differences: Annual Energy Consumption: 617 vs 295; Condenser Efficiency Grade: C vs B; Energy Efficiency Class: B vs A+; Energy Full Load: 5.18 vs 2.40.
| Specification | Hoover HLEC9DGB | Hoover HLEH8A1LE-80 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £279 | £329 |
| Brand | Hoover | Hoover |
| Annual Energy Consumption | 617 | 295 |
| Colour Of Unit | Black | White |
| Condenser Efficiency Grade | C | B |
| Dryer Temperatures | 4 | 4 |
| Drying Capacity | 9kg | — |
| Energy Efficiency Class | B | A+ |
| Energy Full Load | 5.18 | 2.40 |
| Energy Half Load | 2.8 | 1.37 |
| Energy Rating | B | A+ |
| Filter Full Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Final Cool Cycle | Yes | No |
| Full Load Cycle Time in mins | 186 | 240 |
| Guarantee | 1 Year | 1 Year |
| Half Load Cycle Time in mins | 102 | 150 |
| Half load option | Yes | Yes |
| Heat Pump | No | Yes |
| Loading Type | Front | Front |
| Max Time on Timer in mins | 1440 | 1440 |
| Noise Level | 68 | 67 |
| Sensor Drying | No | Yes |
| 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 |
| Dimensions & Physical | ||
| Load Capacity in kg | 9 | 8 |
| Number of programmes | 16 | 14 |
| Weight in kg | 33.5 | 41.2 |
| Depth in mm | 585 | 600 |
| Height in mm | 850 | 850 |
| Width in mm | 596 | 596 |