Samsung Series 5 Optimal Dry DV90CGC0A0AEEU 9KG Smart Heat Pump Tumble Dryer - White vs Series 6 Optimal Dry DV90T5240AN 9KG Smart Heat Pump Tumble Dryer - Graphite — Comparison
The Samsung Series 5 Optimal Dry DV90CGC0A0AEEU 9KG Smart Heat Pump Tumble Dryer - White at £549 and the Samsung Series 6 Optimal Dry DV90T5240AN 9KG Smart Heat Pump Tumble Dryer - Graphite at £499 sit in Samsung's tumble dryer line-up with different priorities. DV90CGC0A0AEEU is the Series 5 9kg white model, offering heat pump essentials, while DV90T5240AN is the Series 6 graphite model, unusually cheaper while carrying stronger efficiency figures.
On the supplied specs, DV90CGC0A0AEEU features Optimal Dry, heat pump technology, SmartThings, a 5 Year Warranty, Quick Dry, Hygiene Care, A++ energy rating and 65 noise level. DV90T5240AN matches Optimal Dry, heat pump technology, SmartThings, 5 Year Warranty, Quick Dry and Hygiene Care, but improves to A+++ energy rating and 63dB noise. Both are 9kg smart heat pump dryers with the same core Samsung feature names, so compare series, finish, energy rating, noise and price. The practical effect is DV90T5240AN is cheaper, quieter and more efficient, while DV90CGC0A0AEEU mainly appeals if the white finish fits your preference, so the dearer model only makes sense when that advantage will be used regularly.
DV90CGC0A0AEEU suits buyers wanting a white 9kg Samsung dryer with Optimal Dry, SmartThings and Hygiene Care, and who are less sensitive to energy rating. DV90T5240AN suits shoppers who want the graphite finish, Series 6 positioning, A+++ rating and lower 63dB noise while also saving £50. The price gap is £50 in favour of the Series 6 model, making the higher-series option the stronger spec value, which matters when you are balancing upfront cost against weekly laundry volume, energy priorities and available space. For best value, choose the model whose extra feature you will use often, not simply the one with the longer specification list.
Bottom line: "choose DV90CGC0A0AEEU if you specifically want the white Series 5 9kg model and its shared smart features / opt for DV90T5240AN if A+++ efficiency, quieter 63dB running and the lower £499 price win."
| Specification | Samsung Series DV90CGC0A0AEEU | Samsung Series DV90T5240AN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £499 |
| Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
| Annual Energy Consumption | 258 | 194 kWh |
| Colour Of Unit | White | Graphite |
| Condenser Efficiency Grade | B | B |
| Dryer Temperatures | 3 | 3 |
| Drying Capacity | 9kg | 9kg |
| Energy Efficiency Class | A++ | A+++ |
| Energy Full Load | 258 | 1.54kWh |
| Energy Rating | A++ | A+++ |
| Filter Full Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Final Cool Cycle | Yes | Yes |
| Full Load Cycle Time in mins | 210 | 220 Minutes |
| Guarantee | 2 Years | 2 Years |
| Half Load Cycle Time in mins | 105 | 140 Minutes |
| Half load option | Yes | Yes |
| Heat Pump | Yes | Yes |
| Loading Type | Front | Front |
| Max Time on Timer in mins | 210 | 220 |
| Noise Level | 65 | 63dB |
| Sensor Drying | No | Yes |
| Smart Dryer | No | Yes |
| Timer delay | Yes | Yes |
| Time remaining indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Tumble Dryer Type | Heat Pump | Heat Pump |
| Vent Hose Included | No | No |
| Venting Position | Front | Rear |
| Energy Half Load | — | 0.89kWh |
| Dimensions & Physical | ||
| Load Capacity in kg | 9 | 9 |
| Number of programmes | 15 | 15 |
| Weight in kg | 51 | 50 |
| Depth in mm | 600 | 600 |
| Height in mm | 850 | 850 |
| Width in mm | 600 | 600 |