Altimo vs Haier Tumble Dryers

Altimo is built around price, with the 8kg ACD812W condenser and the 9kg AHPD912W heat pump at £329 to £339. Haier sits higher but stays value-conscious: the 8kg I-Pro Series 3 HD80-A2939S at £429, the graphite HD80-A2939R at £449 and the 9kg I-Pro Series 5 HD90-A3959S at £549. The gap between the Altimo AHPD912W at £339 and the Haier 9kg Series 5 at £549 is £210. Haier's 8kg I-Pro Series 3 HD80-A2939 with a start delay is also available at £449.

Altimo offers the cheapest route into tumble drying, with sensor drying and 15 programmes on its heat pump. Haier's heat pumps add a more polished I-Pro design, 15 programmes across the 8kg models and a start delay of up to 24 hours on the HD80-A2939. The 9kg Series 5 adds Wi-Fi control through the hOn app, and graphite finishes match Haier's washers. The HD80-A2939S carries an A++ energy rating. Haier's 8kg models add a start delay, while the 9kg Series 5 adds Wi-Fi control.

Altimo suits strict budgets, occasional use and homes where the dryer is tucked into a garage or spare room. Haier suits families who use the dryer often and want a machine that matches a graphite washer in a visible utility space. Both are heat pumps, so the running-cost case is strong for each, but Altimo wins on upfront cost while Haier gives more capacity and finish for the money. Households that want their dryer to match a graphite washer will find the Haier range suits that look, while every Altimo model here is white.

Bottom line: choose Altimo if low upfront price matters most, choose Haier if you want a graphite heat pump with 8kg or 9kg capacity from £429, or the 9kg Series 5 at £549 for Wi-Fi control.