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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."

Samsung Series 5 Optimal Dry DV90CGC0A0AEEU 9KG Smart Heat Pump Tumble Dryer - White

Samsung Series DV90CGC0A0AEEU

Samsung Series 6 Optimal Dry DV90T5240AN 9KG Smart Heat Pump Tumble Dryer - Graphite

Samsung Series DV90T5240AN

Specification Samsung Series DV90CGC0A0AEEU Samsung Series DV90T5240AN
Price£549£499
BrandSamsungSamsung
Annual Energy Consumption258194 kWh
Colour Of UnitWhiteGraphite
Condenser Efficiency GradeBB
Dryer Temperatures33
Drying Capacity9kg9kg
Energy Efficiency ClassA++A+++
Energy Full Load2581.54kWh
Energy RatingA++A+++
Filter Full IndicatorYesYes
Final Cool CycleYesYes
Full Load Cycle Time in mins210220 Minutes
Guarantee2 Years2 Years
Half Load Cycle Time in mins105140 Minutes
Half load optionYesYes
Heat PumpYesYes
Loading TypeFrontFront
Max Time on Timer in mins210220
Noise Level6563dB
Sensor DryingNoYes
Smart DryerNoYes
Timer delayYesYes
Time remaining indicatorYesYes
Tumble Dryer TypeHeat PumpHeat Pump
Vent Hose IncludedNoNo
Venting PositionFrontRear
Energy Half Load0.89kWh
Dimensions & Physical
Load Capacity in kg99
Number of programmes1515
Weight in kg5150
Depth in mm600600
Height in mm850850
Width in mm600600

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