Hoover Freestanding 9kg Condenser Tumble Dryer vs NDE H9A3TCE-80/N 9kg Heat Pump Smart Tumble Dryer - White — Comparison
The Hoover HLEC9DGB Freestanding 9kg Condenser Tumble Dryer costs £40 less. Key differences: Annual Energy Consumption: 617 vs 194; Condenser Efficiency Grade: C vs A; Dryer Temperatures: 4 vs 3; Energy Efficiency Class: B vs A+++.
What reviewers say
Hoover NDE
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 HLEC9DGB | Hoover NDE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £279 | £319 |
| Brand | Hoover | Hoover |
| Annual Energy Consumption | 617 | 194 |
| Colour Of Unit | Black | White |
| Condenser Efficiency Grade | C | A |
| Dryer Temperatures | 4 | 3 |
| Drying Capacity | 9kg | — |
| Energy Efficiency Class | B | A+++ |
| Energy Full Load | 5.18 | 1.59 |
| Energy Half Load | 2.8 | 0.87 |
| Energy Rating | B | A+++ |
| Filter Full Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Final Cool Cycle | Yes | No |
| Full Load Cycle Time in mins | 186 | 220 |
| Guarantee | 1 Year | 1 Year |
| Half Load Cycle Time in mins | 102 | 125 |
| Half load option | Yes | Yes |
| Heat Pump | No | Yes |
| Loading Type | Front | Front |
| Max Time on Timer in mins | 1440 | 1440 |
| Noise Level | 68 | 64 |
| Sensor Drying | No | Yes |
| Smart Dryer | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | 9 |
| Number of programmes | 16 | 15 |
| Weight in kg | 33.5 | 9 |
| Depth in mm | 585 | 585 |
| Height in mm | 850 | 850 |
| Width in mm | 596 | 596 |