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AEG TR8HD9A review: 80 specs compared

Avg. price:~£720Drying technology:heat pumpCapacity:9 kgEnergy efficiency class (old label):?Installation type:self-standing

AEG TR8HD9A Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Tumble dryers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.3/10

Overall score

Score
8.3/ 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–² Better than 84% of models
Score components

75%

8.4

Technical score

25%

?

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

â–²Better than 84% of tumble dryers
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 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–² Better than 56% of models
Score components

70%

8.3

Overall score

30%

6.3

Price

â–²Better than 56%
8.4

Technical score

Technical score
8.4/ 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 85% of models
Score components

35%

9.1

Performance

30%

8.4

Features

25%

7.9

Drying programs

10%

7.4

Design

â–²Better than 85%
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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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
No ratings from across the web yet, so it counts as 8.1, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
No ratings from across the web yet
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    N/A~ £720
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Technical Specifications of tumble dryer AEG TR8HD9A

Technical score
Technical score
8.4/ 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 85% of models
Score components:

35%

9.1

Performance

30%

8.4

Features

25%

7.9

Drying programs

10%

7.4

Design

8.4
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 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–² Better than 56% of models
Score components:

70%

8.3

Overall score

30%

6.3

Price

7.7
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
9 kg
Market range: <7 kg – >10 kg
This tumble dryer holds 9 kg of laundry, which is more than 58.8% of tumble dryers and equal to 29.3% 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
12
Market range: <10 – >15
This tumble dryer has 12 different drying programs which is fewer than the n. of programs of 60.4% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 9.6% 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
16
Market range: <6 – >18
This tumble dryer has 16 features which is more than the n. of features of 76.9% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 4.5% 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 TR8HD9A vs the average tumble dryer

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  • 7 more advanced features
    This tumble dryer has more features than the average tumble dryer (16 vs 9). The average dryer has 9 features.
    16 vs 9
  • 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
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    This tumble dryer is Wi-Fi enabled, while the average tumble dryer is not. 28.4% of dryers support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • 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.
  • 5 dB quieter
    This tumble dryer is quieter than the average tumble dryer (60 dB vs 65 dB). The average tumble dryer runs at 65 dB.
    60 dB vs 65 dB
  • 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 fast drying function
    This tumble dryer includes a rapid drying function, while the average tumble dryer does not. 22.8% of dryers have a rapid drying 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
  • 5 dB quieter
    This tumble dryer is quieter than the average tumble dryer (60 dB vs 65 dB). The average tumble dryer runs at 65 dB.
    60 dB vs 65 dB
  • 1 kg larger capacity
    This tumble dryer holds more laundry than the average tumble dryer (9 kg vs 8 kg). The average tumble dryer holds 8 kg.
    9 kg vs 8 kg
  • 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
  • Includes a fast drying function
    This tumble dryer includes a rapid drying function, while the average tumble dryer does not. 22.8% of dryers have a rapid drying 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.
  • Bed linen program
    This tumble dryer has a Bed Linen program, the average tumble dryer does not. 42.7% of dryers have this program.
  • 7 more advanced features
    This tumble dryer has more features than the average tumble dryer (16 vs 9). The average dryer has 9 features.
    16 vs 9
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    This tumble dryer is Wi-Fi enabled, while the average tumble dryer is not. 28.4% of dryers support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Supports Bluetooth
    This tumble dryer supports Bluetooth, while the average tumble dryer does not. 13.8% of dryers have Bluetooth support.
  • Compatible with voice assistants
    This tumble dryer is compatible with voice assistants, which the average tumble dryer is not. 33.5% of dryers are voice assistant compatible.
  • Shows consumption statistics
    This tumble dryer displays consumption statistics, while the average tumble dryer does not. 33.2% of dryers show consumption data.
  • 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.
  • 2 fewer drying programs
    This tumble dryer offers fewer drying programs than the average tumble dryer (12 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
    12 vs 14
  • 4.8% larger volume
    This tumble dryer has a larger volume than the average tumble dryer (322197.6 cm³ vs 307582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307582.758 cm³.
    322,197.6 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³
  • 4.4% larger depth
    This tumble dryer has a larger depth than the average tumble dryer (63.6 cm vs 60.9 cm). The average dryer has a depth of 60.9 cm.
    63.6 cm vs 60.9 cm
  • 16.4% heavier
    This tumble dryer is heavier than the average tumble dryer (52.4 kg vs 45 kg). The average dryer weights 45 kg.
    52.4 kg vs 45 kg
  • 60.5 min longer ECO cycle duration
    This tumble dryer has a longer ECO cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (255 min vs 194.5 min). The average dryer’s ECO cycle takes 194.5 min.
    255 min vs 194.5 min
  • 50% more expensive
    AEG TR8HD9A is more expensive than the average tumble dryer (£720 vs £480).
    £720 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
  • 50% more expensive
    AEG TR8HD9A is more expensive than the average tumble dryer (£720 vs £480).
    £720 vs £480
  • 2 fewer drying programs
    This tumble dryer offers fewer drying programs than the average tumble dryer (12 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
    12 vs 14
  • 60.5 min longer ECO cycle duration
    This tumble dryer has a longer ECO cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (255 min vs 194.5 min). The average dryer’s ECO cycle takes 194.5 min.
    255 min vs 194.5 min
  • 4.8% larger volume
    This tumble dryer has a larger volume than the average tumble dryer (322197.6 cm³ vs 307582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307582.758 cm³.
    322,197.6 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³
  • 4.4% larger depth
    This tumble dryer has a larger depth than the average tumble dryer (63.6 cm vs 60.9 cm). The average dryer has a depth of 60.9 cm.
    63.6 cm vs 60.9 cm
  • 16.4% heavier
    This tumble dryer is heavier than the average tumble dryer (52.4 kg vs 45 kg). The average dryer weights 45 kg.
    52.4 kg vs 45 kg
  • 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 TR8HD9A

  • At 60 dB it is quiet enough to run at night.
  • A 118 L drum handles bulky bedding.
  • Duvet and bed linen programs suit big, awkward items.
  • An outdoor and sport program suits sports kit.
  • The heat pump has an inverter motor and an A energy rating.
  • The door can be hung on either side.

What we don't like about AEG TR8HD9A

  • At 52.4 kg it is hard to move around on your own.
  • Its 63.6 cm depth needs room in a narrow utility space.
  • A 9 kg load means a big family may need two loads a week.
  • At 85 cm tall it may not fit under a low worktop.

Verdict

The AEG TR8HD9A runs at 60 dB, which matters most in a house where the dryer goes on at night. It is a 9 kg heat pump with an inverter motor and an A energy rating. The 118 L drum is roomy, and the programs cover the awkward items: a duvet setting, a bed linen setting, and an outdoor program for sports kit. Humidity sensors and a hygiene program are there too, and the door can be hung on either side. The 85 cm height and 59.6 cm width are close to a standard washing machine size. The trade-off is weight: at 52.4 kg it is hard to move on your own. It suits a buyer who does a lot of bedding and wants a quiet dryer that can go in a small utility room.

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