Bosch vs Miele Tumble Dryers

Both Bosch and Miele sell premium heat pump dryers, but they target different budgets. Bosch's Series 4 WTH85225GB 8kg costs £629, and its Series 6 models run from £679 for the WQG24509GB to £849 for the 9kg WQH246DRGB. Miele's heat pump models start with the 8kg TWA520WP at £899 and the 8kg TWC640WP at £949, rising to the 9kg TWD640WP at £1,199 and the TWH780WP at £1,449. Bosch's range stops at 9kg, which matches Miele's top models.

Bosch's technology centres on AutoDry moisture sensors, which stop the cycle once the target dryness is reached, and a heat pump that recycles hot air. The WQH246DRGB adds Hygiene Plus and a SelfCleaning Condenser, and Speed Perfect offers a quicker option. Miele's EcoSpeed technology is designed to shorten cotton programmes, while DirectSensor monitors moisture to protect delicates. Miele also describes its honeycomb drum, which creates air cushions to protect clothes, and the TWH780WP's FragranceDos releases a fresh scent during drying. The TWD640WP adds HygieneDry and Miele@home connectivity, so the top Miele models carry the richer feature set.

Bosch suits households that dry clothes most days and want a reliable heat pump with sensor-led drying at a mid-range price. Its 8kg Series 4 suits a family of two or three, while the 9kg Series 6 suits households with larger loads. Miele suits buyers who put fabric care and scent options first and plan to keep the machine for many years. Several Miele models, including the TWC640WP and TWA520WP, carry FragranceDos, so a fresh finish is available at the lower end of its range too.

Bottom line: choose Bosch for premium heat pump drying with AutoDry sensors at a lower price, starting at £629. Choose Miele if you want EcoSpeed, DirectSensor and FragranceDos on a machine designed to last two decades, and you are prepared to pay from £899 to £1,449.