Hoover vs Samsung Tumble Dryers

Hoover and Samsung both offer smart heat pump dryers. Hoover's HLEH9A3TE-80N 9kg WiFi heat pump costs £429, while its NDEH10A2TCBER 10kg WiFi model is £499. Samsung's line-up starts with the Samsung Series 6 Optimal Dry DV90T5240AN 9KG at £499 and rises to the Samsung Series 7 AI Energy DV90T6240LE 9KG at £799. The Hoover HLEH9A3TE-80N is £70 cheaper than the Samsung DV90T5240AN. Both brands offer 9kg heat pumps, so the comparison is direct.

Hoover's smart features rely on the hOn app, with the 9kg HLEH9A3TE-80N offering sensor drying and the 10kg NDEH10A2TCBER adding Active Dry and Extra Dry programmes. Every Samsung model here combines Optimal Dry technology with SmartThings connectivity and a 5 year warranty, and the Series 7 DV90T6240LE adds AI Energy control. The Series 5 DV80CGC0B0ABEU offers an 8kg option at £519 for smaller households. Samsung's range is therefore more consistent across models, while Hoover's strength is price.

Hoover suits buyers who want a WiFi heat pump at a lower price, including families who occasionally need a 10kg drum for bulky loads. Samsung suits households who want SmartThings, Optimal Dry and a 5 year warranty, and who are happy to pay more for them. A 9kg buyer comparing the two could choose the Hoover HLEH9A3TE-80N at £429 over the Samsung DV90T5240AN at £499 for a £70 saving, or step up to the Samsung AI Energy model at £799 for extra control. Samsung's entry price makes it a practical choice for a first smart dryer.

Bottom line: choose Hoover if you want WiFi control at the lowest price, and the HLEH9A3TE-80N at £429 is the best-value 9kg smart heat pump here. Choose Samsung if SmartThings, Optimal Dry and a 5 year warranty matter, and the DV90T5240AN at £499 is the entry point for that package.