Bosch vs Candy Tumble Dryers

Bosch and Candy both sell heat pump dryers, but their price points differ. Bosch's models run from the 8kg Series 4 WTH85225GB at £629 to the 9kg Series 6 WQH246DRGB at £849, with the WQG245A0GB at £799 and the WQG24509GB at £679 between them. Candy's heat pump range is far cheaper: the 9kg CSOEH9A2TE-80 with the Smart h0n App is £299, the 9kg CSOEH9A2DE-80 is £339, and the built-in 7kg BCTD H7A1TBE-80 is £499.

Candy's main selling point is connectivity. The CSOEH9A2TE-80 offers Rapid Cycles, a Memory Function and Guided Drying, while the CSOEH9A2DE-80 adds Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The built-in BCTD H7A1TBE-80 is A+ rated and has advanced remote control, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Bosch's emphasis is on drying control and build. AutoDry moisture sensors stop the cycle at the right dryness, the Series 6 WQH246DRGB adds Hygiene Plus, Speed Perfect and a SelfCleaning Condenser, and the anti-vibration design on the Series 4 and 6 models keeps the machine steady during the cycle.

Candy suits buyers who want heat pump efficiency and smart features at the lowest cost, particularly households that want to control or monitor cycles from a phone. Its 9kg models suit families. Bosch suits people who want a premium build and drying refinement, and who dry clothes regularly enough for the upfront premium to matter. The gap between the Candy 9kg at £299 and the Bosch Series 6 at £849 is £550, so the choice depends on whether the premium build is worth the saving.

Bottom line: choose Candy if you want a 9kg heat pump with Wi-Fi and smart features from £299. Choose Bosch if premium build and AutoDry sensing matter more than saving, starting at £629 for the 8kg Series 4.