AEG vs Hotpoint Tumble Dryers

AEG and Hotpoint both offer heat pump and condenser dryers, with Hotpoint generally cheaper. The 8kg Hotpoint NTM1081WKUK heat pump costs £399, while AEG's 8kg TR818P4B heat pump is £499. Hotpoint's 8kg condenser models are £329 in graphite and £299 in white, against AEG's condenser T6DBG822N at £579. The 9kg NTM119X3EUK heat pump condenser dryer is £449, and AEG's TR708L0B SensiDry heat pump is £579.

AEG's dryers are built around fabric care: AbsoluteCare controls drum movement and temperature per fabric, the T6DBG822N adds a ProTex gentle drum and caring crease reduction, and the TR818P4B includes a delay start option. Hotpoint focuses on efficiency and convenience. Its heat pump technology recycles hot air to improve efficiency, Anti-Tangle drum patterns reduce creasing, and the condenser models include a 14 minute express cycle. The NTM119X3EUK adds an inverter motor and ActiveCare technology to look after clothes, while quick programmes can finish in as little as 45 minutes.

AEG suits buyers who want fabric care and control for delicate or expensive garments, and who will pay more for it. Hotpoint suits families and first-time buyers who want heat pump efficiency or a condenser dryer at a lower price, particularly the 8kg NTM1081WKUK at £399. The 14 minute express cycle on the condenser models suits busy households, and the CHDC82GGGDUK's sensor drying stops the machine once clothes are ready. The NTM1081WKUK is exactly £100 less than the TR818P4B.

Bottom line: choose AEG if you want gentle fabric care and refined drum control, with the TR818P4B 8kg heat pump at £499 as the best-balanced option. Choose Hotpoint if you want heat pump efficiency for less, with the NTM1081WKUK 8kg heat pump at £399 offering the strongest value of the pair.