Beko vs Hoover Tumble Dryers

Beko and Hoover both offer good value for UK households. Beko's range runs from the Beko DTGCT7000W 7kg condenser and the Beko DTLCE80051W 8kg condenser, each at £249, up to the Beko B5T49231RW 9kg heat pump with RapiDry at £469. Hoover starts with the Hoover HLEC9DGB 9kg condenser at £279 and reaches the Hoover NDEH10A2TCBER WiFi 10kg heat pump at £499. The Hoover HLEH9A3TE-80N 9kg WiFi heat pump at £429 is £10 below the Beko B5T49231IG 9kg heat pump at £439.

Beko's heat pump models emphasise sensor drying programmes, an Auto Anti Crease function and IronFinish, and the DTLCE80051W adds a large porthole door. Hoover's heat pumps offer hOn app connectivity, and the 10kg model adds Active Dry and Extra Dry programmes. Its condenser HLEC8DE AquaVision offers 15 programmes with sensor and timed drying. Beko's smart features are more limited, relying on HomeWhiz control, so Hoover has the stronger connected option at the top of its range.

Beko suits households that want a reliable 9kg heat pump with anti-crease features at a moderate price, or a 7kg or 8kg condenser for a smaller household on a tight budget. Hoover suits buyers who want WiFi control through the hOn app, particularly those who like to start or monitor a cycle from another room. A family that needs a 10kg drum could consider the NDEH10A2TCBER at £499, which is £30 more than the Beko B5T49231RW at £469, and gains WiFi and Extra Dry in return.

Bottom line: choose Beko if you want a 9kg heat pump with anti-crease features at £439 or less, or a budget 8kg condenser at £249. Choose Hoover if WiFi control through the hOn app matters, and the HLEH9A3TE-80N at £429 is the best-value smart heat pump in this pair.