AEG vs Beko Tumble Dryers

AEG and Beko both sell heat pump and condenser dryers, but AEG's heat pump models sit higher on price. The 8kg heat pump TR818P4B costs £499, and the SensiDry TR708L0B is £579. Beko's 9kg heat pump B5T49231IG is £439 and its 8kg condenser DTLCE80051W is £249. Beko's 9kg RapiDry heat pump B5T49231RW costs £469, while AEG's condenser T6DBG822N is £579.

AEG's technology is built around care and control. AbsoluteCare adjusts drum movement and temperature for each fabric, and the T6DBG822N adds a ProTex gentle drum and caring crease reduction. The TR708L0B's MixDry and SensiDry functions and the TR818P4B's delay start give more control, and AEG's smart dryers link to the My AEG Care app. Beko's strengths are sensor drying across its range, IronFinish on the heat pump models to reduce creasing and an automatic anti-crease function on the B5T49231IG. Its condenser DTLCE80051W also has a large porthole door.

AEG suits buyers who want heat pump efficiency with the TR818P4B at £499, or gentle fabric care with the T6DBG822N at £579, and who will pay more for it. Beko suits households that want a sensible 9kg heat pump at a lower price, particularly the B5T49231IG at £439. The 8kg DTLCE80051W condenser at £249 is the cheapest entry point, a useful option for a flat or rental where a heat pump is not essential. Both brands also offer sensor drying, so clothes are less likely to be over-dried on any programme.

Bottom line: choose AEG if you want fabric care and control, with the TR818P4B 8kg heat pump at £499 as the strongest all-round AEG option. Choose Beko if you want a 9kg heat pump for less, with the B5T49231IG at £439 offering the most value of the pair.