Hoover NDE H9A3TCE-80/N 9kg Heat Pump Smart Tumble Dryer - White vs 9kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer - Anthracite — Comparison

The Hoover NDE H9A3TCE-80/N in white costs £319, while the Hoover NDEH9A3TCBER80N in anthracite costs £399. Both are 9kg heat pump tumble dryers with 15 programmes listed, an annual energy consumption of 194 and a noise level of 64. They are not simply colour variants, though: the white model adds sensor drying, Wi-Fi control through the Hoover Wizard app and four dryness levels, while the anthracite has no sensor drying and no smart features.

The white model lists a half-load cycle of 125 minutes and a maximum timer of 1440 minutes, and it has a half-load option, which the anthracite does not. Its condenser efficiency is graded A against B for the anthracite. Full loads take 220 minutes on the white model, and no full-load cycle time is listed for the anthracite.

Reviews for the pair are shared and very mixed. Many buyers complain of breakdowns within a few years, difficulty getting repairs and slow drying, and some describe the running noise as high. Others praise the quicker drying compared with an older model, the lower running costs and the range of drying options. Because both listings share the same reviews, these points may not be specific to either model.

Bottom line: choose the white NDE H9A3TCE-80/N if you want sensor drying and app control at £319, and choose the anthracite NDEH9A3TCBER80N if you do not need smart features and prefer its finish at £399.