Hisense vs LG Tumble Dryers

Hisense and LG both focus on heat pump drying, but LG sits at a higher price point. Hisense's line starts with the 9kg DHQA902U at £341 and runs through the 8kg DH3S802BB3 at £469 to the 10kg DH5S102BB at £499. LG offers the 8kg FDT208S heat pump at £499, the 9kg FDV309GN in slate grey at £649 and the 9kg FDV909BN in black or FDV909WN in white, both at £799.

Both brands use heat pumps across most of their ranges, so the differences lie in features. LG points to Dual Inverter technology for faster drying and an EcoHybrid setting that switches between energy-saving and time-saving modes. Smart ThinQ connectivity lets you monitor cycles and receive maintenance alerts through the LG ThinQ app, and LG Smart Pairing appears on its 9kg models. The FDT208S includes a moisture sensor and 15 drying programmes, and LG cites a 10-year warranty on the inverter motor. Hisense counters with Ion Refresh and Auto Dry on its 10kg DH5S102BB, Allergy Care and a reversible drum on the 9kg DHQA902U, and a 30-minute Quick Dry on the DH5S102BW.

Hisense suits households that want a big drum at a lower price, with the 9kg DHQA902U a sensible entry point. Its black and white finishes match Hisense washing machines in the same colour. LG suits buyers who want smart app control and a 10-year motor warranty, and who are prepared to pay more for it. The 8kg FDT208S at £499 is the closest LG match for a typical family, since 8kg is the typical LG capacity. The 9kg FDV909 models measure 850mm high, 600mm wide and 660mm deep, so check the space before buying.

Bottom line: choose Hisense if you want a 9kg or 10kg heat pump from £341 to £499, choose LG if app control and a 10-year inverter motor warranty matter more than price, starting at £499 for the 8kg FDT208S.