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Balay 3SB080BE review: 80 specs compared

Avg. price:~£490Drying technology:heat pumpCapacity:8 kgEnergy efficiency class (old label):?Installation type:self-standing

Balay 3SB080BE Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Tumble dryers category and whether it is worth buying.

Balay 3SB080BE
6.9/10

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 10
✕
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
▼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components

75%

6.9

Technical score

25%

6.9

User score

▼Worse than 75% of tumble dryers
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 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
▼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

8.1

Price

▼Worse than 70%
6.9

Technical score

Technical score
6.9/ 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
▼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

35%

6.8

Performance

30%

6.0

Features

25%

7.8

Drying programs

10%

7.8

Design

▼Worse than 63%
6.9

User score

User score
6.9/ 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
▼ Worse than 83% of models

6.9

Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

70%

8.7

Rating

30%

6.4

Popularity

▼Worse than 83%
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Technical Specifications of tumble dryer Balay 3SB080BE

Technical score
Technical score
6.9/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components:

35%

6.8

Performance

30%

6.0

Features

25%

7.8

Drying programs

10%

7.8

Design

6.9
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components:

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

8.1

Price

7.3
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
112 L
Market range: <112 L – >125 L
This tumble dryer has a drum volume of 112 L, which is smaller than 53.8% of tumble dryers and equal to 33% of tumble dryers.
Inverter motor
no
This tumble dryer does not have 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
yes
This tumble dryer offers 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
no
This tumble dryer lacks 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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Balay 3SB080BE vs the average tumble dryer

246810TotalPerformanceDrying programsFeaturesDesign
  • 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.
  • 3 dB quieter
    This tumble dryer is quieter than the average tumble dryer (62 dB vs 65 dB). The average tumble dryer runs at 65 dB.
    62 dB vs 65 dB
  • 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.
  • Adjustable temperature
    This tumble dryer offers temperature selection, while the average tumble dryer does not. 43.1% of dryers provide temperature selection.
  • 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.
  • 0.8% lower height
    This tumble dryer has a lower height than the average tumble dryer (84.2 cm vs 84.9 cm). The average dryer has a height of 84.9 cm.
    84.2 cm vs 84.9 cm
  • 3 dB quieter
    This tumble dryer is quieter than the average tumble dryer (62 dB vs 65 dB). The average tumble dryer runs at 65 dB.
    62 dB vs 65 dB
  • Adjustable temperature
    This tumble dryer offers temperature selection, while the average tumble dryer does not. 43.1% of dryers provide temperature selection.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 0.8% lower height
    This tumble dryer has a lower height than the average tumble dryer (84.2 cm vs 84.9 cm). The average dryer has a height of 84.9 cm.
    84.2 cm vs 84.9 cm
  • 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
  • 14.8% lower user score
    User score
    6.9/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models

    6.9

    Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.7

    Rating

    30%

    6.4

    Popularity

    6.9 vs 8.1
  • 0.3% wider
    This tumble dryer is wider than the average tumble dryer (59.8 cm vs 59.6 cm). The average dryer has a width of 59.6 cm.
    59.8 cm vs 59.6 cm
  • 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
  • 2.6% smaller drum
    This tumble dryer has a smaller drum than the average tumble dryer (112 L vs 115 L). The average tumble dryer has a drum of 115 L.
    112 L vs 115 L
  • 10 min longer fast cycle duration
    This tumble dryer has a longer fast cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (40 min vs 30 min). The average dryer’s fast cycle takes 30 min.
    40 min vs 30 min
  • Less flexible door hinge
    This tumble dryer has a less flexible hinge than the average tumble dryer (right vs reversible).
    right vs reversible
  • 7.8% heavier
    This tumble dryer is heavier than the average tumble dryer (48.5 kg vs 45 kg). The average dryer weights 45 kg.
    48.5 kg vs 45 kg
  • 14.8% lower user score
    User score
    6.9/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models

    6.9

    Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.7

    Rating

    30%

    6.4

    Popularity

    6.9 vs 8.1
  • 4.1% worse value for money
    Balay 3SB080BE has worse value for money than the average tumble dryer (7.27 vs 7.6).
    7.27 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
  • 2.6% smaller drum
    This tumble dryer has a smaller drum than the average tumble dryer (112 L vs 115 L). The average tumble dryer has a drum of 115 L.
    112 L vs 115 L
  • 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
  • 10 min longer fast cycle duration
    This tumble dryer has a longer fast cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (40 min vs 30 min). The average dryer’s fast cycle takes 30 min.
    40 min vs 30 min
  • 10.5 min longer ECO cycle duration
    This tumble dryer has a longer ECO cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (205 min vs 194.5 min). The average dryer’s ECO cycle takes 194.5 min.
    205 min vs 194.5 min
  • 0.3% wider
    This tumble dryer is wider than the average tumble dryer (59.8 cm vs 59.6 cm). The average dryer has a width of 59.6 cm.
    59.8 cm vs 59.6 cm
  • Less flexible door hinge
    This tumble dryer has a less flexible hinge than the average tumble dryer (right vs reversible).
    right vs reversible
  • 7.8% heavier
    This tumble dryer is heavier than the average tumble dryer (48.5 kg vs 45 kg). The average dryer weights 45 kg.
    48.5 kg vs 45 kg
  • 0.7% larger depth
    This tumble dryer has a larger depth than the average tumble dryer (61.3 cm vs 60.9 cm). The average dryer has a depth of 60.9 cm.
    61.3 cm vs 60.9 cm
  • 0.3% larger volume
    This tumble dryer has a larger volume than the average tumble dryer (308655.3 cm³ vs 307582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307582.758 cm³.
    308,655.308 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³

Third-party reviews

What we like about Balay 3SB080BE

  • At 62 dB it runs quietly enough for an open kitchen.
  • The 84.2 cm height is useful for a gap under a worktop.
  • The fast function finishes a load in about 40 min.
  • The ECO function keeps energy use lower on everyday loads.
  • Humidity sensors stop the drum once the load is dry.
  • Wool, shirt, duvet and outdoor programs cover most laundry.

What we don't like about Balay 3SB080BE

  • The ECO cycle takes 205 min, which is long for a full load.
  • Energy class D means it uses more power than top-rated models.
  • At 48.5 kg it is heavy to carry up stairs.
  • The right-hand hinge may not suit every kitchen layout.

Verdict

Noise is the first thing to like about the Balay 3SB080BE, a heat pump dryer with an 8 kg drum. At 62 dB it is easy to live with in an open-plan kitchen. The 84.2 cm height is useful when planning a gap under a worktop. The fast function finishes a load in about 40 min, which is handy for a busy evening. It also has wool, shirt, duvet and outdoor and sport programs, so it covers most of a household's laundry. The trade-off is time: the ECO cycle runs 205 min, so it works best overnight or on days you are out. The right-hand hinge suits layouts where the door opens to the right. It suits a buyer who values low noise and does not mind a slow eco cycle.

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