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AEG TR818A2OB review: 80 specs compared

Avg. price:~£710Drying technology:heat pumpCapacity:8 kgEnergy efficiency class (old label):?Installation type:self-standing

AEG TR818A2OB Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Tumble dryers category and whether it is worth buying.

AEG TR818A2OB
7.4/10

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

75%

7.4

Technical score

25%

7.4

User score

â–¼Worse than 58% of tumble dryers
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

6.4

Price

â–¼Worse than 78%
7.4

Technical score

Technical score
7.4/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 51% of models
Score components

35%

8.8

Performance

30%

6.5

Features

25%

6.5

Drying programs

10%

7.2

Design

â–²Better than 51%
7.4

User score

User score
7.4/ 10
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models

7.4

Mark 8.3 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

70%

9.1

Rating

30%

6.4

Popularity

â–¼Worse than 76%
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Technical Specifications of tumble dryer AEG TR818A2OB

Technical score
Technical score
7.4/ 10
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 51% of models
Score components:

35%

8.8

Performance

30%

6.5

Features

25%

6.5

Drying programs

10%

7.2

Design

7.4
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 10
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components:

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

6.4

Price

7.1
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.
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: <112 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)
?
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N. of drying programs
9
Market range: <10 – >15
This tumble dryer has 9 different drying programs which is fewer than the n. of programs of 88.8% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 1.6% of tumble dryers.
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.
Selectable drying level
yes
This tumble dryer allows drying level customization. 95.4%.
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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
yes
This tumble dryer includes a laundry detection system. 43.8% of tumble dryers include this feature.
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
24 h
Market range: <19 h – >24 h
The maximum delayed start of this tumble dryer is 24 h which is longer than the maximum delayed start of 25.5% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 74.5% 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
yes
This tumble dryer has an antivibration design. 0.3% of tumble dryers offer this.
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AEG TR818A2OB 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
  • 34.6% lower full-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses less energy per full-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (1.3 kWh vs 1.91 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.91 kWh.
    1.25 kWh vs 1.91 kWh
  • 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.
  • 2 more advanced features
    This tumble dryer has more features than the average tumble dryer (11 vs 9). The average dryer has 9 features.
    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.
  • Hygiene program
    This tumble dryer has a Hygiene program, while the average tumble dryer does not. 39% of dryers have a Hygiene program.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 34.6% lower full-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses less energy per full-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (1.3 kWh vs 1.91 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.91 kWh.
    1.25 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
  • Hygiene program
    This tumble dryer has a Hygiene program, while the average tumble dryer does not. 39% of dryers have a Hygiene program.
  • 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.
  • Bed linen program
    This tumble dryer has a Bed Linen program, the average tumble dryer does not. 42.7% of dryers have this program.
  • 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.
  • 2 more advanced features
    This tumble dryer has more features than the average tumble dryer (11 vs 9). The average dryer has 9 features.
    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.
  • 5 fewer drying programs
    This tumble dryer offers fewer drying programs than the average tumble dryer (9 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
    9 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.
  • Worse water recovery efficiency class
    This tumble dryer has a worse water recovery efficiency class than the average tumble dryer (C vs B). The average dryer has a water recovery efficiency class of B.
    C vs B
  • 5.1% larger volume
    This tumble dryer has a larger volume than the average tumble dryer (323210.8 cm³ vs 307582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307582.758 cm³.
    323,210.8 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³
  • 2 dB louder
    This tumble dryer is louder than the average tumble dryer (67 dB vs 65 dB). The average tumble dryer runs at 65 dB.
    67 dB vs 65 dB
  • 4.8% larger depth
    This tumble dryer has a larger depth than the average tumble dryer (63.8 cm vs 60.9 cm). The average dryer has a depth of 60.9 cm.
    63.8 cm vs 60.9 cm
  • 8.6% lower user score
    User score
    7.4/ 10
    ✕
    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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models

    7.4

    Mark 8.3 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    9.1

    Rating

    30%

    6.4

    Popularity

    7.4 vs 8.1
  • Less flexible door hinge
    This tumble dryer has a less flexible hinge than the average tumble dryer (left vs reversible).
    left vs reversible
  • 8.6% lower user score
    User score
    7.4/ 10
    ✕
    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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models

    7.4

    Mark 8.3 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    9.1

    Rating

    30%

    6.4

    Popularity

    7.4 vs 8.1
  • 47.9% more expensive
    AEG TR818A2OB is more expensive than the average tumble dryer (£710 vs £480).
    £710 vs £480
  • 6.9% worse value for money
    AEG TR818A2OB has worse value for money than the average tumble dryer (7.08 vs 7.6).
    7.08 vs 7.56
  • Worse water recovery efficiency class
    This tumble dryer has a worse water recovery efficiency class than the average tumble dryer (C vs B). The average dryer has a water recovery efficiency class of B.
    C vs B
  • 2 dB louder
    This tumble dryer is louder than the average tumble dryer (67 dB vs 65 dB). The average tumble dryer runs at 65 dB.
    67 dB vs 65 dB
  • 5 fewer drying programs
    This tumble dryer offers fewer drying programs than the average tumble dryer (9 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
    9 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.
  • 5.1% larger volume
    This tumble dryer has a larger volume than the average tumble dryer (323210.8 cm³ vs 307582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307582.758 cm³.
    323,210.8 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³
  • 4.8% larger depth
    This tumble dryer has a larger depth than the average tumble dryer (63.8 cm vs 60.9 cm). The average dryer has a depth of 60.9 cm.
    63.8 cm vs 60.9 cm
  • Less flexible door hinge
    This tumble dryer has a less flexible hinge than the average tumble dryer (left vs reversible).
    left vs reversible
  • 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

Third-party reviews

What we like about AEG TR818A2OB

  • 177 kWh a year keeps energy use reasonable for an 8 kg load.
  • Silent mode makes it easier to run after dark.
  • You can choose the drying level for each load.
  • Selectable drying times let you set how long it runs.
  • The drum turns both ways to help the load tumble evenly.
  • A bed linen program and a wool program cover two common needs.

What we don't like about AEG TR818A2OB

  • Nine drying programs gives less choice than many buyers want.
  • The 67 dB noise is loud in a quiet room.
  • At 46.6 kg it is hard to move on your own.
  • Its energy label is class C, so the kWh figure is the better guide.

Verdict

Silent mode is the feature that sets the AEG TR818A2OB apart. The noise level is 67 dB, which is loud after dark, so the quiet setting earns its place. The heat pump and inverter motor keep energy use to 177 kWh a year for an 8 kg load. You can pick the drying level and the drying time yourself, so a towel and a shirt do not get the same treatment. The drum turns both ways, and gentle drying and a hygiene program round off the basics. The trade-off is the program list. Nine programs gives less choice than some people want if they like to fine-tune each load. It suits a household that runs the dryer in the evening and wants to keep the noise down in a shared home.

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