Hoover vs White Knight Tumble Dryers

Hoover and White Knight both offer affordable tumble dryers for UK homes. Hoover's line-up starts with the Hoover HLEC9DGB 9kg condenser at £279 and reaches the Hoover NDEH10A2TCBER WiFi 10kg heat pump at £499. White Knight's models are the White Knight AT8CW 8kg condenser at £249, the AT9CW 9kg condenser at £279 and the AT8HP 8kg heat pump at £299. The White Knight AT8CW is £80 cheaper than the Hoover HLEC8DE 8kg AquaVision at £329, so the entry prices differ noticeably.

Hoover's models lean on sensor drying and connectivity. The HLEH9A3TE-80N's hOn app and the NDEH10A2TCBER's Active Dry and Extra Dry programmes set it apart, while the HLEC8DE and HLEC9DGB condensers offer 15 and 16 programmes with sensor and timed drying. White Knight's range uses 15 programmes and an Anti Crease function across all three models, and the AT8HP adds a heat pump design at a modest step up. Its features are more basic overall, with a reverse-action drum and a 230V design suited to UK sockets.

Hoover suits buyers who want WiFi control or a 10kg drum at a moderate price, including households with larger weekly washing. White Knight suits first-time buyers, small households and anyone who wants a basic British-brand dryer at the lowest price. Those choosing a 9kg condenser face a neat comparison: the White Knight AT9CW and the Hoover HLEC9DGB both cost £279, and the Hoover adds sensor drying and one extra programme.

Bottom line: choose Hoover if you want WiFi control or a 10kg drum, with the HLEH9A3TE-80N at £429 as the best smart option. Choose White Knight if you want the cheapest route into a dryer, and the AT8CW at £249 is the lowest price in this pair.