Miele 8kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer EcoSpeed and EcoDry - White vs — Comparison

The Miele TWC640WP and the Miele TWD640WP are both white heat pump tumble dryers, but their capacities differ: 8kg for the TWC640WP at £949 and 9kg for the TWD640WP at £1,099. That £150 gap is the first thing to weigh, and capacity is the second, since it decides whether a dryer can take a full family load.

The TWC640WP is well specified. It is rated A+++ with an annual energy figure of 172kWh, offers 10 programmes, EcoSpeed and EcoDry options, FragranceDos, DirectSensor, a delayed-start timer and Miele@home connectivity. It has a noise level of 66 and a full load cycle of about 170 minutes, and it has no half-load option. The TWD640WP adds a kilogram of drum capacity for the higher price, so the extra space is the main reason to pay more.

Buyers of the TWC640WP praise a quiet, efficient machine with plenty of programmes, good build quality and Wi-Fi connection, and some describe it as a clear step up from an older condenser dryer. Two caveats come up: larger loads are not always dried as well as expected, and one owner notes that the stated depth leaves out the protruding door, so allow extra clearance when fitting. The TWD640WP has positive feedback on its well-made filters, though one buyer thought the fragrance pods were poor value.

Bottom line: choose the TWC640WP if an 8kg load is enough and you want its efficiency, programmes and Miele@home connectivity at £949, and choose the TWD640WP if you need the 9kg drum and are happy to pay £1,099.