AEG vs Altimo Tumble Dryers

AEG dominates the premium heat pump end of this comparison, with the 8kg TR818P4B at £499, the 8kg SensiDry TR708L0B at £579 and the 9kg AbsoluteCare TR849P4B at £1,049. Altimo is the budget choice, with the 9kg AHPD912W heat pump priced between £329 and £339 and the 8kg ACD812W condenser for occasional use. The Altimo heat pump costs £160 less than the AEG TR818P4B, and the gap widens to £710 against the 9kg AbsoluteCare model.

AEG's technology centres on AbsoluteCare, which controls drum movement and temperature for each fabric type, and SensiDry, which dries at lower temperatures to protect wool and synthetics. Woolmark Blue certification also covers delicate wool garments. Altimo keeps things simpler, with sensor drying and 15 drying programmes on both models. Its condenser is the cheaper machine to buy but the costlier one to run, while the AHPD912W brings heat pump drying to a much lower price, without AEG's fabric-specific cycles. AEG's 9kg AbsoluteCare model at £1,049 is the only 9kg option at the premium end of this comparison.

AEG suits households that dry delicate clothes, school uniforms and mixed fabrics several times a week, where gentle programmes reduce wear. The higher price pays off when heat pump running costs and garment care both matter. Altimo suits occasional users, landlords and buyers who need either a basic condenser or an affordable 9kg heat pump for everyday drying, with no vent hose needed on either type. The AbsoluteCare system also reduces the risk of shrinkage on cotton and mixed loads, which matters for households with a regular laundry routine.

Bottom line: choose AEG if you want heat pump drying with AbsoluteCare or SensiDry fabric care from £499, choose Altimo if you want the lowest upfront price or a 9kg heat pump for £329 to £339.