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AEG T8DBA3 Serie 8000 LAVATHERM review: 80 specs compared

Avg. price:~£660Drying technology:heat pumpCapacity:8 kgEnergy efficiency class (old label):A+++Installation type:self-standing

AEG T8DBA3 Serie 8000 LAVATHERM Review: Compare 80 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Tumble dryers category and whether it is worth buying.

AEG T8DBA3 Serie 8000 LAVATHERM
7.7/10

Overall score

Score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs and ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 75%, User score 25%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

75%

7.6

Technical score

25%

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User scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 8.1, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–²Better than 59% of tumble dryers
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the dryer's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a dryer with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

6.8

Price

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7.6

Technical score

Technical score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 75% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

9.4

Performance

30%

6.4

Features

25%

6.6

Drying programs

10%

7.0

Design

â–²Better than 60%
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User score

User score
8.1/ 10
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What it is
How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 8.1, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
Share: User score counts 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £660
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Technical Specifications of tumble dryer AEG T8DBA3 Serie 8000 LAVATHERM

Technical score
Technical score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 75% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

35%

9.4

Performance

30%

6.4

Features

25%

6.6

Drying programs

10%

7.0

Design

7.6
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the dryer's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a dryer with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

6.8

Price

7.4
Drying technology
heat pump
This tumble dryer uses a heat pump drying system, which is more efficient than 25.6% of tumble dryers and equal to 74.5% of tumble dryers.
SensiDry's heat pump technology removes moisture at half the temperature of standard dryers, preserving fabric texture and saving energy without extending drying time.
Capacity
8 kg
Market range: <7 kg – >10 kg
This tumble dryer holds 8 kg of laundry, which is more than 18.6% of tumble dryers and equal to 40% of tumble dryers.
Drum volume
118 L
Market range: <110 L – >125 L
This tumble dryer has a drum volume of 118 L, which is larger than 52.3% of tumble dryers and equal to 17% of tumble dryers.
Inverter motor
yes
This tumble dryer has an inverter motor. 42.6% of tumble dryers have an inverter motor.
Energy efficiency class (old label)
A+++
This tumble dryer has an energy efficiency class which is better than that of 69.3% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 30.7% of tumble dryers.
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N. of drying programs
10
Market range: <9 – >15
This tumble dryer has 10 different drying programs which is fewer than the n. of programs of 81.9% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 6.7% of tumble dryers.
Cotoni, Misti, Mix Extra Rapido, Lana, Seta, Stiro Facile, Biancheria, Sport, Outdoor, Piumoni
N. of downloadable programs
0
Market range: <0 – >40
This tumble dryer has 0 downloadable programs which is fewer than the n. of downloadable programs of 24.6% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 75.4% of tumble dryers.
Temperature selection
no
This tumble dryer does not offer temperature selection. 43.1% of tumble dryers offer temperature selection.
Selectable drying times
yes
This tumble dryer has adjustable drying times. 97.4% of tumble dryers have adjustable drying times.
10 - 120 min
Selectable drying level
yes
This tumble dryer allows drying level customization. 95.4%.
Iron dry, Cupboard dry, Cupboard dry+, Extra dry
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N. of advanced features
11
Market range: <6 – >18
This tumble dryer has 11 features which is more than the n. of features of 61.2% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 4.1% of tumble dryers.
Laundry detection system, Humidity sensors, Delayed start option, Pause & Add option, ECO function, Selectable drying times, Selectable drying level, Silent mode/program, Gentle drying, Post-drying drum movement, Bidirectional drum movement
Laundry detection system
yes
This tumble dryer includes a laundry detection system. 43.8% of tumble dryers include this feature.
ProSense Technology (adjusts drying time and energy based on load size using humidity and temperature sensors)
Humidity sensors
yes
This tumble dryer is equipped with humidity sensors. 90.8% of tumble dryers have humidity sensors.
Delayed start option
yes
This tumble dryer has a delayed start option. 92.8% of tumble dryers have this feature.
Maximum delayed start
20 h
Market range: <19 h – >24 h
The maximum delayed start of this tumble dryer is 20 h which is shorter than the maximum delayed start of 78% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 9.4% of tumble dryers.
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Installation type
self-standing
This tumble dryer is self-standing, which is less suited to fitted kitchens than 0.7% of tumble dryers and equal to 99.3% of tumble dryers.
Loading type
front-loading
This tumble dryer is front-loading, which is equal to 100% of tumble dryers.
Display
yes
This tumble dryer has a display. 94.4% of tumble dryers have a display.
Child lock
yes
This tumble dryer includes a child lock. 94% of tumble dryers have a child lock.
Antivibration design
?
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AEG T8DBA3 Serie 8000 LAVATHERM vs the average tumble dryer

246810TotalPerformanceDrying programsFeaturesDesign
  • Has an inverter motor
    This tumble dryer has an inverter motor, the average tumble dryer does not. 42.6% of dryers have an inverter motor.
  • 8 year/s longer motor warranty
    This tumble dryer has a longer motor warranty than the average tumble dryer (10 year/s vs 2 year/s). The average dryer includes a 2 year/s motor warranty.
    10 year/s vs 2 year/s
  • Includes a laundry detection system
    This tumble dryer includes a laundry detection system, which the average tumble dryer does not have. 43.8% of dryers offer this system.
    ProSense Technology (adjusts drying time and energy based on load size using humidity and temperature sensors)
  • 23.1% lower part-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses less energy per partial-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (0.8 kWh vs 1.08 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.08 kWh at partial load.
    0.83 kWh vs 1.08 kWh
  • 23% lower full-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses less energy per full-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (1.5 kWh vs 1.91 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.91 kWh.
    1.47 kWh vs 1.91 kWh
  • 2 more advanced features
    This tumble dryer has more features than the average tumble dryer (11 vs 9). The average dryer has 9 features.
    Laundry detection system, Humidity sensors, Delayed start option, Pause & Add option, ECO function, Selectable drying times, Selectable drying level, Silent mode/program, Gentle drying, Post-drying drum movement, Bidirectional drum movement
    11 vs 9
  • Includes an ECO function
    This tumble dryer has an ECO function, which the average tumble dryer does not. 21.5% of dryers include an ECO function.
  • Has a silent mode/program
    This tumble dryer has a silent mode/program, which the average tumble dryer lacks. 25.1% of dryers have a silent mode/program.
    Quiet function
  • Has an inverter motor
    This tumble dryer has an inverter motor, the average tumble dryer does not. 42.6% of dryers have an inverter motor.
  • 8 year/s longer motor warranty
    This tumble dryer has a longer motor warranty than the average tumble dryer (10 year/s vs 2 year/s). The average dryer includes a 2 year/s motor warranty.
    10 year/s vs 2 year/s
  • 23.1% lower part-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses less energy per partial-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (0.8 kWh vs 1.08 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.08 kWh at partial load.
    0.83 kWh vs 1.08 kWh
  • 23% lower full-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses less energy per full-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (1.5 kWh vs 1.91 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.91 kWh.
    1.47 kWh vs 1.91 kWh
  • 2.6% larger drum
    This tumble dryer has a larger drum than the average tumble dryer (118 L vs 115 L). The average tumble dryer has a drum of 115 L.
    118 L vs 115 L
  • Has a silent mode/program
    This tumble dryer has a silent mode/program, which the average tumble dryer lacks. 25.1% of dryers have a silent mode/program.
    Quiet function
  • Bed linen program
    This tumble dryer has a Bed Linen program, the average tumble dryer does not. 42.7% of dryers have this program.
  • 21.5 min shorter ECO cycle duration
    This tumble dryer has a shorter ECO cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (173 min vs 194.5 min). The average dryer’s ECO cycle takes 194.5 min.
    173 min vs 194.5 min
  • Includes a laundry detection system
    This tumble dryer includes a laundry detection system, which the average tumble dryer does not have. 43.8% of dryers offer this system.
    ProSense Technology (adjusts drying time and energy based on load size using humidity and temperature sensors)
  • 2 more advanced features
    This tumble dryer has more features than the average tumble dryer (11 vs 9). The average dryer has 9 features.
    Laundry detection system, Humidity sensors, Delayed start option, Pause & Add option, ECO function, Selectable drying times, Selectable drying level, Silent mode/program, Gentle drying, Post-drying drum movement, Bidirectional drum movement
    11 vs 9
  • Includes an ECO function
    This tumble dryer has an ECO function, which the average tumble dryer does not. 21.5% of dryers include an ECO function.
  • Includes a reversible door
    This tumble dryer has a reversible door, which the average tumble dryer does not. 25.9% of dryers have reversible doors.
  • 4 fewer drying programs
    This tumble dryer offers fewer drying programs than the average tumble dryer (10 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
    Cotoni, Misti, Mix Extra Rapido, Lana, Seta, Stiro Facile, Biancheria, Sport, Outdoor, Piumoni
    10 vs 14
  • 9.2% larger volume
    This tumble dryer has a larger volume than the average tumble dryer (335,875.8 cm³ vs 307,582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307,582.758 cm³.
    335,875.8 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³
  • 8.9% larger depth
    This tumble dryer has a larger depth than the average tumble dryer (66.3 cm vs 60.9 cm). The average dryer has a depth of 60.9 cm.
    66.3 cm vs 60.9 cm
  • Does not have a shirt program
    This tumble dryer does not have a Shirt program, the average tumble dryer does. 76.1% of dryers have this program.
  • Does not have a refresh program
    This tumble dryer does not offer a Refresh program, while the average tumble dryer does. 83.2% of dryers include a Refresh program.
  • 4 h shorter maximum delayed start
    This tumble dryer allows for a shorter maximum delayed start than the average tumble dryer (20 h vs 24 h). The average dryer allows for 24 h hours of delayed start.
    20 h vs 24 h
  • 37.5% more expensive
    AEG T8DBA3 Serie 8000 LAVATHERM is more expensive than the average tumble dryer (£660 vs £480).
    £660 vs £480
  • 0.1% higher height
    This tumble dryer has a higher height than the average tumble dryer (85 cm vs 84.9 cm). The average dryer has a height of 84.9 cm.
    85 cm vs 84.9 cm
  • 37.5% more expensive
    AEG T8DBA3 Serie 8000 LAVATHERM is more expensive than the average tumble dryer (£660 vs £480).
    £660 vs £480
  • 4 fewer drying programs
    This tumble dryer offers fewer drying programs than the average tumble dryer (10 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
    Cotoni, Misti, Mix Extra Rapido, Lana, Seta, Stiro Facile, Biancheria, Sport, Outdoor, Piumoni
    10 vs 14
  • Does not have a shirt program
    This tumble dryer does not have a Shirt program, the average tumble dryer does. 76.1% of dryers have this program.
  • Does not have a refresh program
    This tumble dryer does not offer a Refresh program, while the average tumble dryer does. 83.2% of dryers include a Refresh program.
  • 4 h shorter maximum delayed start
    This tumble dryer allows for a shorter maximum delayed start than the average tumble dryer (20 h vs 24 h). The average dryer allows for 24 h hours of delayed start.
    20 h vs 24 h
  • 9.2% larger volume
    This tumble dryer has a larger volume than the average tumble dryer (335,875.8 cm³ vs 307,582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307,582.758 cm³.
    335,875.8 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³
  • 8.9% larger depth
    This tumble dryer has a larger depth than the average tumble dryer (66.3 cm vs 60.9 cm). The average dryer has a depth of 60.9 cm.
    66.3 cm vs 60.9 cm
  • 0.1% higher height
    This tumble dryer has a higher height than the average tumble dryer (85 cm vs 84.9 cm). The average dryer has a height of 84.9 cm.
    85 cm vs 84.9 cm
  • 6.2% heavier
    This tumble dryer is heavier than the average tumble dryer (47.8 kg vs 45 kg). The average dryer weights 45 kg.
    47.81 kg vs 45 kg

Verdict

AEG T8DBA3 Serie 8000 LAVATHERM delivers exceptional fabric care through SensiDry heat pump technology removing moisture at half the temperature of standard dryers, consuming just 1.47 kWh per full load with A+++ efficiency. The dryer includes comprehensive AbsoluteCare system with Woolmark-certified wool program, specialized Outdoor program restoring water-repellent properties, and ProSense Technology automatically adjusting cycles based on load size. Advanced features include ProTex gentle drum with optimized airflow, ÖKOFlow filter system, inverter motor with 10-year warranty, and extended anti-crease function operating up to 120 minutes. However, the dryer provides only 10 specialized programs limiting versatility, lacks Wi-Fi connectivity and voice assistant compatibility, weighs 47.8 kg creating installation challenges, and requires 66.3 cm depth restricting placement options.

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