AEG vs Miele Tumble Dryers

AEG and Miele are both German premium brands, and both sell heat pump dryers in the 8kg and 9kg range. AEG's heat pump line runs from the AEG TR818P4B 8000 at £499 to the AEG TR849P4B 8000 AbsoluteCare at £1049. Miele starts with the Miele TWA520WP 8kg EcoSpeed Heat Pump at £899 and tops out at the Miele TWH780WP 9kg T1 EcoSpeed at £1449. The cheapest Miele costs £400 more than the cheapest AEG, and the same £400 gap separates the two most expensive models.

Miele's distinctive features are its EcoSpeed and EcoDry technologies, which the Miele TWD640WP and TWC640WP pair with DirectSensor moisture detection. The TWD640WP also offers HygieneDry and Miele@home connectivity, while the TWH780WP adds SilenceDrum and DryCare 40 fabric care. AEG focuses on AbsoluteCare drum control and ProSense sensing, and its TR708L0B adds MixDry and SensiDry features. Both brands offer app-based monitoring, but Miele's range extends into more specialised touches such as fragrance dispensing through FragranceDos.

AEG suits buyers who want heat pump efficiency and strong fabric care without paying the top Miele price, and it is a practical choice for busy families running daily 8kg loads. Miele suits households that prioritise quiet running, built-in fragrance and the most advanced sensing, and who are happy to spend £899 or more. Buyers wanting a 9kg heat pump could compare the Miele TWD640WP at £1199 with the AEG TR849P4B at £1049, a £150 difference, and the Miele adds DirectSensor and HygieneDry for that money.

Bottom line: choose AEG if you want heat pump efficiency and fabric care for £1,049 or less, with the TR849P4B as the top pick. Choose Miele if build quality, fragrance dosing and premium sensing justify paying at least £899, with the TWA520WP as the entry model.