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Beko DV8120N Review:Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tumble dryers category and whether it is worth buying.
6.4
Overall score
Score
6.4/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the dryer's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best dryers on the market.
Score distribution
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Score components
70%
5.2
Technical score
30%
9.2
User score
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5.2
Technical score
Technical score
5.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the dryer's technical performance, covering five key areas: performance, energy efficiency, drying programs, features, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare dryers based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components
35%
3.7
Performance
30%
4.8
Features
25%
6.7
Drying programs
10%
7.6
Design
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9.2
User score
User score
9.2/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the dryer.
When it matters
When you want to know how a dryer performs in everyday use and how reliable it is according to user reviews.
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
9.2
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the dryer.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
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Popularity:
Beko DV8120N has a user popularity of 10 points, which is lower than 84.5% of dryers.
10
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 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:
60%
6.4
Overall score
40%
10
Price
7.5
Brand name
Beko
Drying technology
vented
Drying technology
vented
This tumble dryer uses vented drying technology which is less advanced than the technology of 90.2% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 9.8% of tumble dryers.
Capacity
8Â kg
Capacity
8 kg
This tumble dryer has a capacity of 8 kg which is larger than the capacity of 17.6% of tumble dryers and equal to the capacity of 43.4% of tumble dryers.
Drum volume
?
Inverter motor
no
Inverter motor
no
This tumble dryer does not have an inverter motor. 38.4% of tumble dryers have an inverter motor.
Energy efficiency class
C
Energy efficiency class
C
This tumble dryer has an energy efficiency class that is worse than that of 90.9% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 9.1% of tumble dryers.
Energy consumption per cycle at full load
4.84Â kWh
Energy consumption per cycle at full load
4.84 kWh
This tumble dryer consumes 4.84 kWh per full load, which is more than 90.6% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 0.3% of tumble dryers.
Energy consumption per cycle at partial load
2.64Â kWh
Energy consumption per cycle at partial load
2.64 kWh
This tumble dryer consumes 2.64 kWh per partial load, which is more than 90.2% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 0.3% of tumble dryers.
Annual energy consumption
577Â kWh/year
Annual energy consumption
577 kWh/year
This tumble dryer has an annual energy consumption of 577 kWh/year kWh which is higher than 89.8% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 0.3% of tumble dryers.
Annual energy cost
173.1 £/year
Annual energy cost
173.1 £/year
The annual energy cost of this tumble dryer is 173.1 £/year, which is higher than the energy cost of 89.8% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 0.3% of tumble dryers.
Water recovery efficiency class
-
Noise level
67Â dB
Noise level
67 dB
This tumble dryer has a noise level of 67 dB, which is louder than 75.4% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 11.1% of tumble dryers.
Motor warranty
2Â year/s
Motor warranty
2 year/s
The motor warranty of this tumble dryer is 2 year/s which is shorter than the motor warranty of 32.1% of tumble dryers and equal to the motor warranty of 67.9% of tumble dryers.
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N. of drying programs
10
N. of drying programs
10
This tumble dryer has 10 different drying programs which is fewer than the n. of programs of 83.5% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 7% of tumble dryers.
This tumble dryer has 0 downloadable programs which is fewer than the n. of downloadable programs of 28% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 72% of tumble dryers.
Temperature selection
no
Temperature selection
no
This tumble dryer does not offer temperature selection. 40.2% of tumble dryers offer temperature selection.
Selectable drying times
yes
Selectable drying times
yes
This tumble dryer has adjustable drying times. 97.4% of tumble dryers have adjustable drying times.
10 - 30 min
Selectable drying level
yes
Selectable drying level
yes
This tumble dryer allows drying level customization. 93.6%.
4 selectable drying levels for cotton, 2 for synthetics
Duration of ECO cycle
155Â min
Duration of ECO cycle
155 min
The ECO cycle duration of this tumble dryer is 155 min minutes, which is shorter than the duration of 78.6% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 0.8% of tumble dryers.
Fast cycle duration
14Â min
Fast cycle duration
14 min
The fast cycle duration of this tumble dryer is 14 min minutes, which is shorter than the duration of 95.1% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 3.3% of tumble dryers.
Fast function
no
Fast function
no
This tumble dryer lacks a rapid drying function. 11.3% of tumble dryers have a rapid drying function.
Wool program
yes
Wool program
yes
This tumble dryer includes a Wool program. 88.7% of tumble dryers include a Wool program.
Outdoor/Sport program
yes
Outdoor/Sport program
yes
This tumble dryer has an Outdoor/Sport program. 80.9% of tumble dryers have an Outdoor/Sport program.
Shirt program
yes
Shirt program
yes
This tumble dryer has a Shirt program. 74.5% of tumble dryers include a Shirt program.
Jeans program
yes
Jeans program
yes
This tumble dryer features a Jeans program. 50.5% of tumble dryers a Jeans program.
Duvet program
no
Duvet program
no
This tumble dryer does not have a Duvet program. 48.2% of tumble dryers have a Duvet program.
Bed linen program
no
Bed linen program
no
This tumble dryer does not have a Bed Linen program. 37.6% of tumble dryers have a Bed Linen program.
Allergen program
yes
Allergen program
yes
This tumble dryer has an allergen program. 31.4% of tumble dryers have an allergen program.
Hygiene program
yes
Hygiene program
yes
This tumble dryer has a Hygiene program. 33.5% of tumble dryers include a Hygiene program.
Baby program
no
Baby program
no
This tumble dryer does not have a Baby program. 24.2% of tumble dryers include a Baby program.
Refresh program
yes
Refresh program
yes
This tumble dryer has a Refresh program. 79.9% of tumble dryers offer a Refresh program.
Silent mode/program
no
Silent mode/program
no
This tumble dryer does not have a silent mode/program. 25.3% of tumble dryers have a silent mode/program.
Mini load function
no
Mini load function
no
This tumble dryer lacks a mini load function. 5.9% of tumble dryers include a Mini load function.
Gentle drying
yes
Gentle drying
yes
This tumble dryer supports gentle drying. 51.5% of tumble dryers support gentle drying.
Post-drying drum movement
yes
Post-drying drum movement
yes
This tumble dryer prevents wrinkles with post-dry tumbling. 89.7% of tumble dryers include this feature.
It rotates drum periodically for up to 2 hours.
Bidirectional drum movement
no
Bidirectional drum movement
no
This tumble dryer does not ensure even drying with bidirectional motion. 63.9% of tumble dryers use this technology.
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N. of advanced features
7
N. of advanced features
7
This tumble dryer has 7 features which is fewer than the n. of features of 74.2% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 14% of tumble dryers.
This tumble dryer lacks a laundry detection system. 42.8% of tumble dryers include this feature.
Humidity sensors
yes
Humidity sensors
yes
This tumble dryer is equipped with humidity sensors. 88.9% of tumble dryers have humidity sensors.
Delayed start option
yes
Delayed start option
yes
This tumble dryer has a delayed start option. 92.5% of tumble dryers have this feature.
Maximum delayed start
9Â h
Maximum delayed start
9 h
The maximum delayed start of this tumble dryer is 9 h which is shorter than the maximum delayed start of 92.2% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 7.8% of tumble dryers.
Pause & Add option
yes
Pause & Add option
yes
This tumble dryer has a pause & add option. 94.3% of tumble dryers have this feature.
ECO function
no
ECO function
no
This tumble dryer does not include an ECO function. 12.9% of tumble dryers have this function.
ECO indicator
no
ECO indicator
no
This tumble dryer lacks an ECO indicator. 20.9% of tumble dryers include an ECO indicator.
Wi-Fi
no
Wi-Fi
no
This tumble dryer does not support Wi-Fi connectivity. 26% of tumble dryers have Wi-Fi.
NFC
no
NFC
no
This tumble dryer lacks NFC connectivity. 8.5% of tumble dryers have NFC connectivity.
Bluetooth
no
Bluetooth
no
This tumble dryer does not have Bluetooth connectivity. 13.1% of tumble dryers have Bluetooth connectivity.
App name
-
Compatible with voice assistants
no
Compatible with voice assistants
no
This tumble dryer is not compatible with voice assistants. 33.8%.
AI technology
no
AI technology
no
This tumble dryer does not support AI-based features. 5.7% of tumble dryers support AI-based features.
Memory function
no
Memory function
no
This tumble dryer cannot save settings to memory. 31.7% of tumble dryers include this feature.
Guided dry
no
Guided dry
no
This tumble dryer does not provide interactive drying guidance. 28.4% of tumble dryers have this feature.
Consumption statistics
no
Consumption statistics
no
This tumble dryer does not show consumption statistics. 33.2% of tumble dryers have this feature.
Smart diagnosis
no
Smart diagnosis
no
This tumble dryer cannot self-diagnose issues. 32.7% of tumble dryers have smart diagnosis.
Scan & Dry function
no
Scan & Dry function
no
This tumble dryer lacks a Scan & Dry function. 13.1% of tumble dryers include this feature.
Smart pairing
no
Smart pairing
no
This tumble dryer cannot be paired with a washing machine. 22.2% of tumble dryers include this pairing capability.
Additional feature 1
-
Additional feature 2
-
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Installation type
self-standing
Loading type
front-loading
Display
yes
Display
yes
This tumble dryer has a display. 93.6% of tumble dryers have a display.
Child lock
yes
Child lock
yes
This tumble dryer includes a child lock. 93% of tumble dryers have a child lock.
Antivibration design
yes
Antivibration design
yes
This tumble dryer features a stable anti-vibration system. 100% of tumble dryers have this system.
Water recovery system
-
Special drum design
yes
Special drum design
yes
This tumble dryer has a special drum design. 54.1% of tumble dryers have a special drum design.
AquaWave® (innovative drum system with wave-like movement that gently lifts and tumbles clothes, reducing fabric stress and improving drying performance)
Special filter type
?
Self-cleaning filter
no
Self-cleaning filter
no
This tumble dryer lacks a self-cleaning filter. 2.6% of tumble dryers have this feature.
Self-cleaning condenser
no
Self-cleaning condenser
no
This tumble dryer does not include a self-cleaning condenser. 9% of tumble dryers include a self-cleaning condenser.
Interior light
no
Interior light
no
This tumble dryer lacks a built-in drum light. 46.1% of tumble dryers have an interior light.
Transparent door
no
Transparent door
no
This tumble dryer does not feature a transparent door. 85.1% of tumble dryers have a transparent door.
Door hinge
right
Reversible door
no
Reversible door
no
This tumble dryer does not have a reversible door. 24% of tumble dryers a reversible door.
Drying rack included
no
Drying rack included
no
This tumble dryer lacks a drying rack. 11.9% of tumble dryers include a drying rack.
Width
59.7Â cm
Width
59.7 cm
This tumble dryer has a width of 59.7 cm, which is larger than 55.8% of tumble dryers and equal to 10.1% of tumble dryers.
Depth
58.4Â cm
Depth
58.4 cm
This tumble dryer has a depth of 58.4 cm, which is smaller than 83.7% of tumble dryers and equal to 0.5% of tumble dryers.
Height
85.6Â cm
Height
85.6 cm
This tumble dryer has a height of 85.6 cm, which is larger than 98.5% of tumble dryers and equal to 0.5% of tumble dryers.
Volume
298,442.688 cm³
Volume
298,442.688 cm³
This tumble dryer has a volume of 298,442.688 cm³, which is smaller than 70% of tumble dryers and equal to 0.5% of tumble dryers.
Weight
30Â kg
Weight
30 kg
This tumble dryer weights 30 kg which is lighter than 93.3% and same as 0.3% of tumble dryers.
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Beko DV8120N vs the average tumble dryer
Has an allergen program
Allergen program
yes
This tumble dryer has an allergen program, the average tumble dryer does not. 31.4% of dryers have this program.
Hygiene program
Hygiene program
yes
This tumble dryer has a Hygiene program, while the average tumble dryer does not. 33.5% of dryers have a Hygiene program.
33.3% lighter
Weight
30 kg
This tumble dryer is lighter than the average tumble dryer (30 kg vs 45 kg). The average dryer weighs 45 kg.
30 kg vs 45 kg
4.1% smaller depth
Depth
58.4 cm
This tumble dryer has a smaller depth than the average tumble dryer (58.4 cm vs 60.9 cm). The average dryer has a depth of 60.9 cm.
58.4 cm vs 60.9 cm
3.3% smaller volume
Volume
298,442.688 cm³
This tumble dryer has a smaller volume than the average tumble dryer (298442.7 cm³ vs 308507.5 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 308507.5 cm³.
298,442.688 cm³ vs 308,507.5 cm³
16 min shorter fast cycle duration
Fast cycle duration
14 min
This tumble dryer has a shorter fast cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (14 min vs 30 min). The average dryer’s fast cycle takes 30 min.
14 min vs 30 min
2.13x cheaper
Beko DV8120N is cheaper than the average tumble dryer (£230 vs £490).
£230 vs £490
34.5 min shorter ECO cycle duration
Duration of ECO cycle
155 min
This tumble dryer has a shorter ECO cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (155 min vs 189.5 min). The average dryer’s ECO cycle takes 189.5 min.
155 min vs 189.5 min
2.13x cheaper
Beko DV8120N is cheaper than the average tumble dryer (£230 vs £490).
£230 vs £490
25.3% more popular
Beko DV8120N is more popular than the average tumble dryer (10 vs 8).
10 vs 7.98
7.7% higher user score
User score
9.2/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the dryer.
When it matters
When you want to know how a dryer performs in everyday use and how reliable it is according to user reviews.
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Beko DV8120N
the average tumble dryer
Beko DV8120N has a higher user score than the average tumble dryer (9.16 vs 8.505).
9.16 vs 8.51
Has an allergen program
Allergen program
yes
This tumble dryer has an allergen program, the average tumble dryer does not. 31.4% of dryers have this program.
Hygiene program
Hygiene program
yes
This tumble dryer has a Hygiene program, while the average tumble dryer does not. 33.5% of dryers have a Hygiene program.
16 min shorter fast cycle duration
Fast cycle duration
14 min
This tumble dryer has a shorter fast cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (14 min vs 30 min). The average dryer’s fast cycle takes 30 min.
14 min vs 30 min
34.5 min shorter ECO cycle duration
Duration of ECO cycle
155 min
This tumble dryer has a shorter ECO cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (155 min vs 189.5 min). The average dryer’s ECO cycle takes 189.5 min.
155 min vs 189.5 min
33.3% lighter
Weight
30 kg
This tumble dryer is lighter than the average tumble dryer (30 kg vs 45 kg). The average dryer weighs 45 kg.
30 kg vs 45 kg
4.1% smaller depth
Depth
58.4 cm
This tumble dryer has a smaller depth than the average tumble dryer (58.4 cm vs 60.9 cm). The average dryer has a depth of 60.9 cm.
58.4 cm vs 60.9 cm
3.3% smaller volume
Volume
298,442.688 cm³
This tumble dryer has a smaller volume than the average tumble dryer (298442.7 cm³ vs 308507.5 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 308507.5 cm³.
298,442.688 cm³ vs 308,507.5 cm³
4 fewer drying programs
N. of drying programs
10
This tumble dryer offers fewer drying programs than the average tumble dryer (10 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
This tumble dryer uses a less advanced drying technology than the average tumble dryer (vented vs heat pump). The average dryer uses heat pump drying technology.
vented vs heat pump
2.4x higher energy consumption for partial loads
Energy consumption per cycle at partial load
2.64 kWh
This tumble dryer consumes more energy per partial load than the average tumble dryer (2.6 kWh vs 1.1 kWh). The average dryer consumes 1.1 kWh per partial load.
2.64 kWh vs 1.1 kWh
2.51x higher energy consumption for full loads
Energy consumption per cycle at full load
4.84 kWh
This tumble dryer consumes more energy per full load than the average tumble dryer (4.8 kWh vs 1.93 kWh). The average dryer consumes 1.93 kWh per full load.
4.84 kWh vs 1.93 kWh
2 fewer advanced features
N. of advanced features
7
This tumble dryer has fewer features than the average tumble dryer (7 vs 9). The average dryer has 9 features.
This tumble dryer does not ensure even drying with bidirectional drum motion, while the average tumble dryer does. 63.9% of dryers use this technology.
2 dB louder during operation
Noise level
67 dB
This tumble dryer is louder during operation than the average tumble dryer (67 dB vs 65 dB). The average dryer has a noise level of 65 dB.
67 dB vs 65 dB
15 h shorter maximum delayed start
Maximum delayed start
9 h
This tumble dryer allows for a shorter maximum delayed start than the average tumble dryer (9 h vs 24 h). The average dryer allows for 24 h hours of delayed start.
9 h vs 24 h
Less advanced drying technology
Drying technology
vented
This tumble dryer uses a less advanced drying technology than the average tumble dryer (vented vs heat pump). The average dryer uses heat pump drying technology.
vented vs heat pump
2.4x higher energy consumption for partial loads
Energy consumption per cycle at partial load
2.64 kWh
This tumble dryer consumes more energy per partial load than the average tumble dryer (2.6 kWh vs 1.1 kWh). The average dryer consumes 1.1 kWh per partial load.
2.64 kWh vs 1.1 kWh
2.51x higher energy consumption for full loads
Energy consumption per cycle at full load
4.84 kWh
This tumble dryer consumes more energy per full load than the average tumble dryer (4.8 kWh vs 1.93 kWh). The average dryer consumes 1.93 kWh per full load.
4.84 kWh vs 1.93 kWh
2 dB louder during operation
Noise level
67 dB
This tumble dryer is louder during operation than the average tumble dryer (67 dB vs 65 dB). The average dryer has a noise level of 65 dB.
67 dB vs 65 dB
Worse energy efficiency class
Energy efficiency class
C
This tumble dryer has a worse energy efficiency class than the average tumble dryer (C vs A+++). The average dryer has an energy efficiency class of A+++.
C vs A+++
2.46x higher annual energy consumption
Annual energy consumption
577 kWh/year
This tumble dryer has a higher annual energy consumption than the average tumble dryer (577 kWh/year vs 235 kWh/year). The average dryer consumes 235 kWh/year annually.
577 kWh/year vs 235 kWh/year
2.46x higher annual energy cost
Annual energy cost
173.1 £/year
This tumble dryer has a higher annual energy cost than the average tumble dryer (173.1 £/year vs 70.5 £/year). The average annual energy cost for dryers is 70.5 £/year.
173.1 £/year vs 70.5 £/year
4 fewer drying programs
N. of drying programs
10
This tumble dryer offers fewer drying programs than the average tumble dryer (10 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
This tumble dryer does not ensure even drying with bidirectional drum motion, while the average tumble dryer does. 63.9% of dryers use this technology.
2 fewer advanced features
N. of advanced features
7
This tumble dryer has fewer features than the average tumble dryer (7 vs 9). The average dryer has 9 features.
This tumble dryer allows for a shorter maximum delayed start than the average tumble dryer (9 h vs 24 h). The average dryer allows for 24 h hours of delayed start.
9 h vs 24 h
No transparent door
Transparent door
no
This tumble dryer does not have a transparent door, the average tumble dryer does. 85.1% of dryers have this feature.
0.2% wider
Width
59.7 cm
This tumble dryer is wider than the average tumble dryer (59.7 cm vs 59.6 cm). The average dryer has a width of 59.6 cm.
59.7 cm vs 59.6 cm
0.8% higher height
Height
85.6 cm
This tumble dryer has a higher height than the average tumble dryer (85.6 cm vs 84.9 cm). The average dryer has a height of 84.9 cm.
85.6 cm vs 84.9 cm
Door hinge
right
This tumble dryer has a right door hinge, while the average tumble dryer has reversible.
The Beko DV8120N vented tumble dryer provides rapid moisture removal, straightforward operation, and dependable fabric care for busy practical households. Operating in energy efficiency class C with an annual consumption of 577 kilowatt-hours at 67 decibels, this eight-kilogram freestanding model channels hot air directly outside through an exhaust vent, ensuring significantly swifter cycles than typical condenser alternatives. Inside, the specialized AquaWave drum with contoured paddles circulates clothing in gentle wave motions, protecting garments from excessive surface abrasion. Smart OptiSense humidity sensors monitor drying progress in real time to stop the machine automatically when clothes reach optimal dry levels. Equipped with ten programs including a superfast 14-minute cycle, anti-allergy hygiene, shirts, and jeans, an automatic anti-crease phase, antivibration side panels, and a nine-hour delay timer, it delivers robust utility.
